indiegame.fan
Syystem - The Phantom Train header art

Syystem - The Phantom Train

Delve into the haunted underground of Capital City in this paranormal mystery visual novel. Chase down the elusive phantom of an ill-fated railcar and the curse left behind by its doomed passengers. Tread lightly--you aren't the only one scouring the tunnels...

Steam Page
Release
July 19, 2020
6 years and 15 days ago
Steam Reviews
Awaiting reviews

Does this feel indie?

Vote based on whether this game feels indie to you. You can change your vote at any time. Results earn an IGF score after 10 accepted votes.
No votes yet
Vote on More Games
Game contextLatest: IGF Team
ContextThe evidence factors used to assess whether this game belongs on IndieGame.Fan.Status
Notes
Latest Contributor: IGF TeamEdit notes
Search Google: Who developed Syystem - The Phantom Train?Developer scaleThe operating scale of the game's developer.
Search Google: Who published Syystem - The Phantom Train?Publisher scaleThe operating scale of the game's publisher.
Search Google: Is Syystem - The Phantom Train self-published or published by Cactyys Totem Entertainment?Publisher statusHow the game's publishing relationship is classified.
Search Google: How is Syystem - The Phantom Train and Cactyys Totem Entertainment funded?FundingThe known source of funding behind the game.
Search Google: Who controls the creative direction and IP for Syystem - The Phantom Train and Sanctum Games - Powered by the Cactyys?Creative controlWho appears to retain creative control of the game.
Search Google: What is the release status of Syystem - The Phantom Train?Release statusWhether and how the game has been released.

Media

7 items

About the Game

Join Trixxy, the hacker mage from Capital City, in this paranormal mystery visual novel and scour the haunted subway tunnels in search of the rumored ghost train. Solve a variety of puzzles as you navigate the tunnels, go head to head with shady individuals, and unravel the secret behind the curse swallowing up the lives of hapless victims.

Keep your wits about you and shine your flashlight everywhere--you never know when you'll find something tucked away in a dark corner. You won't be alone. Friends and enemies both Everyone has their own goals and motivations, but victory goes to the one who can see past the ghost train's tricks and traps. Interacting with them and solving the myriad of puzzles are only a few of the challenges Trixxy will face.

  • Use the pointer to navigate and the keyboard to enter text
  • Explore a series of interconnected subway lines
  • Draw from real-world knowledge to help solve the riddles
  • Deepen the trust between Trixxy and her friends so they can help you later
  • Traverse conversational branches and multiple game paths
  • Enjoy multiple endings

And even if you do find the ghost train waiting for you at the end... can you survive it?

Disclaimer/Developer's Notes
This game is known to trigger a false positive for virus threats. Being an experienced hacker mage, Trixxy can easily overcome these feeble attempts to prevent her story from being told. In order to unravel the secrets of the ghost train, your first puzzle is to overcome the firewall/virus protection puzzle.