Frostrain (2024)

Developer: STEWDIO
Publisher: Jungle Game Lab
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating: 4.6 of 5, 2,738 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 8.6 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A cold, isolated journey where you quietly manage a train and its passengers through a hauntingly beautiful frozen wasteland.

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What players say

Players call it a decent free puzzle game with Snowpiercer and Frostpunk energy, but say the difficulty curve is steep and the tutorial is too vague. Many critics point out the use of AI art cheapens the experience, though some defend the game despite that. It has only one map, which limits replayability.

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