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Dark Train is a 2016 puzzle adventure game by Paperash Studio. It was released on 25 October 2016. Dark Train is described as an atmospheric adventure game with unconventional game mechanics. The game uses elements of steampunk and noir fiction mixed with fantasy elements.

The game is controlled by a mouse. The mouse cursor is represented by a mechanical squid, Ann 2.35f. Ann 2.35f controls the eponymous Dark Train which is described by developers as a mechanical "Tamagotchi." The player's task is to get the train to the client. Every wagon of the train represents a certain world. Players can change their order which affects the train. The player is to explore the behavior of the train and its secrets. Players can also find small creatures that they can raise, which will help them with the train. Players will eventually face consequences of their actions during the game when the train reaches its destination. The player will eventually get through three worlds that feature slightly different gameplay.