The Ouroboros Express by Small Loan Studio, Najmah Salam, fruitsicaljams, Sal, merrygold


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A majestic train rolls in from the impossible, roiling fog. A charismatic train conductor steps out and welcomes you on.

Are the other passengers just some eccentric rich people, or could there be something more? And why do you get the feeling that the conductor is hiding something? 

There's only one way to find out. All aboard...

Are you ready to uncover their secrets?

Play as Vivienne Sanssouci, a daring journalist who has been tasked to review the Ouroboros Express.

She quickly notices that this is not your regular train—and a devastating secret changes her life forever, and that of the other passengers…

Romance | Fantasy | Stats raising


  • 3 Diverse Love Interests
  • Multiple Endings
  • Plenty of content at 50,000+ words
  • 2 Stats-Raising Systems (Attraction & Cosmic Decay)

Characters

Contributors

Tiago Da Cunha Writer, Implementation
Gideon Devendra Writer
Cameron Daxon Writer
Dylan Sands Writer & Editor & Play Tester & QA
Logan Grimes Writer
Zachary Roush Writer
Kyle Smith-Laird Writer & Play Tester & QA
Patrick Christell Writer & QA
Robert Corra Writer & QA
Haley Bulen Writer & Editor
Lindsay Howard Editor
hosomeowa Editor
Megan Fleming Editor
Allison Bryant Editor
Max Lincoln Composer
Armoni Boone Composer
Scott Stinson Composer
Amorphous Programmer
Denochi_ Artist & Programmer
gleamiarts Background Artist
Onashabay Daniyar Background Artist
Stephanie Terrero Lead UX, UI Designer & VO Talent
Cameryn Tuliao Playtester & QA
Keumars Afifi-Sabet Playtester & QA
Jonathan Rhee Playtester & QA
Rafael Campbell Playtester & QA
Ines Souquett Playtester
Aaron Mesnard Playtester
Thomasina Rogers Playtester
Marcelo Domingues Playtester
Patrick Knisely Playtester
Megan Fleming Playtester
Anika Konkati Playtester
Mohammad Al Hadiansyah Suwandhy Playtester
fruitsicaljams Art Lead
Andrea Saravia Pérez Audio Lead
Mica Smith Programming Lead
Anivette Wong Narrative Producer
Salvador Bas Folch Narrative Lead
Najmah Salam Director

Accessibility

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Content warnings

Emotional Themes:

  • Grief and bereavement
  • Loss of loved ones
  • Existential dread
  • Feelings of helplessness and insignificance

Language and Relationships:

  • Strong adult language
  • Sexual innuendo and flirtatious dialogue
  • References to romantic relationships

Cosmic Horror Elements:

  • Disturbing imagery
  • Body horror and transformation
  • Eldritch entities and otherworldly creatures
  • Psychological horror and madness
  • Themes of humanity's insignificance in the universe

Other Potential Triggers:

  • Violence and gore
  • Death and mortality
  • Paranormal activity
  • Unsettling atmospheres and environments
  • Psychological manipulation

Download

Install instructions

Attention Mac Users: After downloading and unzipping the file, right click on TheOuroborosExpress.app icon and select "Open."

Development log