Festivals and events always inspire me to share some behind-the-scenes insights, and Train Fest will be no exception. Today, I’ll share what led me to set the game aboard a train, and what’s great about it. Itch.io page But first, a quick announcement. Dreadline Express now has its official page on Itch.io. A demo version is also available there, so if you have any friends who doesn't use Steam…
So many updates! You might have already seen the new trailer that premiered last week at the Horror Game Awards Showcase ! We tried to demonstrate the core gameplay loop, hint at the protagonist's story, and convey the ever-present danger aboard the train. Karel even composed a custom track for it, and I think it turned out pretty well. What do you think? Most importantly of all, though, we’ve…
To be real with you, I didn't expect Dreadline Express to be accepted into the Deckbuilder Fest . After all, it's not your typical deckbuilder; these cards are narrative tools – memories that you can physically use. But here we are, the odd game out. To celebrate this opportunity, I would like to give you a sneak peek at the card creation process with this behind-the-scenes time-lapse video: Th…
For the past few years, as a cosmic horror geek, I’ve always looked forward to one particular Steam Festival: the Lovecraft Days . "How cool would it be to participate in the festival?" I kept saying to myself. And now, it's happening! A new exclusive trailer for Dreadline Express has just debuted at the showcase, alongside all the other beautifully dreadful games. You can watch it right here o…
As the end of the year approaches, I'm starting to get a little sentimental. So I'd like to thank you, the fans of Dreadline Express, recap the past, and outline the future. How can I put this... You are breathtaking! Dreadline is a game that requires a great deal of attention and concentration from the player. And my jaw drops every time we exhibit the game somewhere, and you are willing to sp…
Since yesterday, you can watch the whole PirateSoftware stream on YouTube: On this occasion I want to give you a small look behind the scenes. I must admit that I was really nervous as you can probably tell from the Dev interview part. The game is still a work in progress, and hundreds of things could easily go wrong. This was the first time that someone had played the game publicly in front of…
I am happy to inform you that Dreadline Express will be featured in today's #INDIECEMBER game showcase! As one of the 90 lucky games chosen from hundreds of submissions, it will be played by PirateSoftware , who will also conduct a short interview with me. Watch here: 6AM PST 3PM CET #INDIECEMBER is a wonderful initiative aimed at raising visibility for promising indie games, and I'm thrilled t…
Monday, November 17, is the day we celebrate The Day of Struggle for Freedom and Democracy in the Czech Republic. As in previous years, this year's celebration is accompanied by a week-long festival showcasing Czech and Slovak games on Steam . Visit the event page to see the astonishing number of incredibly good games from our part of the world, many of which are on sale! Here are some of my pe…
Until now, you could only try out my game at gaming events in the Czech Republic. However, this week Dreadline Express is venturing beyond the borders for the first time, to Berlin's Games Ground . Tickets are very affordable, so come along, say hello, and meet the passengers of the last human train ! Visit the event website for more info. - David
GDS Prague 2025 is taking place next month, on 5–6 December, and you’ll be able to play Dreadline Express right there at the festival! I'm telling you now because you can get tickets for this international game development festival at a discounted price. 🎟️ Want in? Use the code DREADLINEEXPRESS for 10% off your ticket . The discount stacks with early bird pricing, which ends this week — so do…
As a horror fan, I couldn't miss the opportunity to be part of this year's Steam Scream Fest . In fact, I've prepared something special for it. If all goes well, you'll be able to watch me play the latest version of Dreadline Express at the festival. I literally built it this afternoon! Hop in to see what the game has to offer! - David
Dreadline Express has been accepted into the competition, which offers the chance to win a share of the $100,000 prize pool. More importantly, though, it is an opportunity to gain visibility . For indie developers with limited resources, events like this are essential. As part of the competition, there is also a community award. You can play your part in this. Don't be shy! Use the attached lin…
Hey! My game won the Best Game award, and I've just realised that I forgot to mention it here! In June, my team and I showcased the game at the Game Access 2025 Conference in Brno. As part of the event, there was an awards ceremony, which we attended to see which of the 80+ exhibited games would win the prize. When the moderator (and the general manager of Hangar 17) announced, " The best game…
Over 1,000 souls currently await the arrival of the phantasmal train. Not among them? There’s still time to board. The train can always use more human sacrifices. You cannot imagine how proud I am of what grew from my idea, and of all the attention the project attracts. I know it's a small number compared to other games, definitely not high enough to properly lubricate divine internet algorithm…
I'm happy to announce that Dreadline Express is part of the 2025 Debut Festival. After all, it is my debut. Take a look at all of these awesome titles! Debut Festival 2025 - David
Awesome news! I've been invited to give live commentary on Dreadline Express gameplay at Gamer Pie Nights in Brno, Czech Republic. Expect insights about player-centric gamedesign and some juicy behind-the-scenes trivia you won't hear anywhere else. 📅 Mark your calendar: August 28–30 🗣️ Commentary in English. If you're in the area, don't miss out! Event website - David
The Dreadline Express has evolved significantly over the past six months. To give you a sneak peek, we updated the trailer. Take a look at how great it looks! You may notice improved graphics, new NPC characters, additional story elements, redesigned core systems, updated illustrations , and more. However, the sum of all the changes greatly exceeds what you can see. Farewell generative AI From…
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