Choo-Choo Charles

You arrive on an island terrorized by Charles, a monstrous spider-legged train, and take control of an old locomotive to help the settlers and face the threat. The island’s rail network lets you travel between locations, while some objectives require exploring on foot.

Complete missions for the islanders and search the island for scrap. Use what you find to improve your train’s speed, durability, and weapons, and to repair it as needed. Optional missions provide extra resources and equipment.

Charles may pursue you as you travel or explore. Your locomotive is your main defense: use its mounted weaponry to drive him away, then continue your journey. Progress through the main quest to prepare for a final confrontation.

Players who enjoyed the game often highlight its unusual spider-train premise, the mix of horror and humor, and the tension of hearing Charles nearby while away from the locomotive. Train upgrades and the compact, straightforward adventure also appeal to some. Other reviewers found the experience too short or repetitive, and opinions differ on how frightening it is.