Underplayed Gems

Dark Train (2016)

Dark Train cover
Developer
Paperash Studio
Publisher
Paperash Studio, Ateliér Duchů
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
3.7 of 5, 196 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 5.9 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A lonely, cryptic journey through a papercraft steampunk world, where you decipher a silent story with no guidance.

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What players say

Players praise the unique papercraft art style, but are sharply divided on the experience. The game offers no tutorials or hand-holding, which some find freeing while others find baffling. Controls are frequently described as janky, especially with mouse input, and puzzles can feel illogical. It's a short, experimental game that clicks for some players and frustrates others.

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