Choo-Choo Charles

About

You drive a beat up train across an island scavenging parts and taking odd jobs to upgrade your ride. Between missions you track down scrap to boost speed armor and firepower all while avoiding Charles a massive train that hunts down anyone who crosses its path. Combat mixes frantic shooting with tactical dodging as you balance exploration and preparation for the final showdown. The game leans into its absurd premise with dry humor and charmingly chaotic set pieces. Players praise the satisfying loop of improving your train and the creative enemy design that makes Charles feel truly menacing. Available on nearly every major platform it’s a brisk 8 to 10 hour adventure with a cult following on indie forums.

Storyline

In Choo-Choo Charles you're given the task of eradicating a monster known by the locals as "Charles". Nobody knows where he came from, but they know why; to eat the flesh of puny humans. You have a small yellow train, with a map, mounted machine gun, and an exquisite collection of bobble-heads on the dashboard. You'll use this train to get from place to place, while you complete missions for the townspeople, or loot scraps from around the island. Over time you’ll use your scraps to upgrade your train’s speed, armor, and damage. You’ll grow your arsenal, and (hopefully) become an unstoppable force, ready to take on the great and mighty Charles.