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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Adventure, Mystery, Story Rich, Psychological Horror.

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Dreadline Express is a 1st-person, psychological horror metroidbrainia set aboard the last human train. Unravel mysteries of the enigmatic train, face strange passengers, and shape your path using a unique card-based mechanic that gives you full narrative control. This is no longer our world.

Reviews: No user reviews — 50%
Released: 2026
Developer: David Konecny
Genres: Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Windows

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    94% matchVery Positive91% of 128 reviews2025
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    94% matchVery Positive83% of 2,770 reviews2023
    Dev: Frogwares
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    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 81%

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    92% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    91% matchNo user reviews
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    89% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    Windows

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    Windows

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    73% matchMostly Positive74% of 888 reviews2009
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