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Pandemic Train
Developer Trigger Labs
In Pandemic Train you are in charge of the crew aboard a train roaming the postapocalyptic wasteland, ravaged by both war and a deadly plague. Your goal is to survive long enough to discover the cure… or die trying. Humanity’s fate is in your hands! Start your journey now! From the Steam store page
75 reactions from 3 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Mastodon) · newest Oct 2, 2026 · last updated Oct 8, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
49
Mixed
36 positive · 37 negative
95% range 38–61%
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| Steam reviews | 36 | 37 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mastodon * | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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2 newer reactions are still waiting for a label.
Steam's own rating
Mixed
151 of 255 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What people are saying
Summary pending — the reactions are listed below.
Reactions
60 of 75 · most liked firstThe game is not entirely what you think it is. While the gameplay itself is decent, the replayability is nonexistent. Every time you finish a chapter you will literally start back at square one. Any extra train cars you get, people you had who leveled up, etc just disappears. Which means you'll never actually get to really build up, just a constant restart with a harder difficulty next time. What really sucks is that by the time you find this out, you're going to be well past the steam refund…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I added this to my Wishlist 3+ years ago after reading a post on /r/ThisWarOfMine about this game because of the style and atmosphere it showed, and all of that didn't disappoint actually: Art-style, music, atmosphere, etc. is lovely and met my expectations, it's a bit dark & grim and I like that. Gameplay-wise however it feels lackluster, not challenging and it is repetitive. Feels a bit empty and meaningless. I remember making a comment on that post saying that I hope the dev takes their…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Okay so don't let that cheap pricetag fool you. This here is a game with plenty of content and it's not only worth its asking price, it's worth your time which can be more valuable then money sometimes. They set out with an idea of making a survival train management exploration kinda game and it works really well here. You can build rooms on your train to serve various purposes, you can explore the wastes and talk to people, fight mutants or bandits, gather resources all while trying to keep…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →So based on the trailer, description and screenshots, I thought I was getting a game with a similar gameplay as This War of Mine; a base to build and people to manage, and a few outings for resources. I've been looking forward to it for a long time! I was so ready to play a pandemic Snowpiercer! But it turns out the train is very anecdotal and there's nothing much to manage in it; you actually spend most of your time exploring limited maps with not great level design, terrible combat gameplay,…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →RANKING: AVOID | FLAWED | MAYBE | WORTHWHILE | COMPELLING | UNMISSABLE SYNOPSIS: ASSESSMENT: Pandemic Train (PT) is an involving game that tallies with the Mixed reviews on Steam. Some features such as the strategy provided by survival mechanics, base-building and crew management are pretty good. They are joined by an interesting story, with an intriguing twist all wrapped in a robust Roguelite format that amply fits it's repetitive design. However, RTS combat is tedious unless…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →There are some great ideas in here but the execution could've used more work. Why is the train not the hub base instead of some other place? It's a little off but great at the price.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is a lot like The Last Stand Aftermath except it's in a train and you need to manage your workers and leaders/fighters. To be honest, a full 3D roguelike for 14 euros(release price) this is worth it regardless of any review since the core of the game is strong. You also get permanent upgrades so when you start a new run your train has more supplies or your leaders are stronger. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHZ3XoL4M10 Pros: true roguelike(expect to die), nice management of the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Boring... repetitive... not enough depth... same levels and same 5 buildings
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Honestly a bit boring... I was here for the train part of the gameplay, only to end up realizing it's just a mini part of the gameplay, in between first person shooting sessions... Worse, you can never add wagons to your train, so the potential is immensely wasted and the train gameplay is extremly basic... even the shootin/fighting part when on the ground gets boring quite quickly, as it ends up being a contest of rapid clicking... Very disappointed, because the concept could've been so so…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I like it. Although I don't like how limited the field of view is during exploration.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →5/10 Graphics are good, story is fine and gameplay is unique, it feels like you're playing two different games, a top down shooter and a colony survival. You manage your train but also your HQ which is fun. The downsides so far are that "stops" are quickly repetitive and pretty easy even on higher difficulty, so after clearing up a few stops I ended up auto-looting every places and even killing bosses by auto-looting. I feel like there's a little something missing to the game to really…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Still wishing for a "meh" option. I don't hate this game but I don't really like it, either. On a side-note that I thought was kind of funny, the character known as Ela looks like Michael Jackson. XD I suppose I enjoyed playing the game at least enough to finish it and try to collect the achievement list, but as others have said there isn't much variety to the levels and with every chapter advancement....you replay the same areas that you've already gone through. Every. Single. Time. You run…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I recommend against this game because it needed more polish, more time, and more depth. I initially had a decent opinion of the game. There seemed to be some stealth, interesting exploration, and some potential with the roguelite (repeated runs starting from almost scratch but some upgrades can be done between runs to make things easier) mechanics. I played and beat the game on normal for context. I probably would and should have stopped at chapter 2 of the 5 chapters but hoped there would be…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I want to like it, I like the genre and the atmosphere, but it's pretty dull and unpolished. The game is massively let down by unpolished animations, painful voice acting and generally bad sound design. I only did one run as it feels that the game is based entirely around meta progression. The rest in between map nodes has an extremely tedious design where you have to wait about 5 seconds for each member to complete an action. No queuing of tasks and you have to click each crew member's…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Probably in the next few days the only game I will play :D THanks
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is some kind of endless and boring nightmarish loop. Reaching the first ending was enough to experience everything the game has to offer. But it forces you to go through it again and again, making you desperately wish for it to end. Any interest is completely lost, yet you still want to finish it just for the sake of completion.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Very shallow in terms of content, progression, variety and gameplay. The train sequences are just a quick-craft interlude so it all comes down to a very average third-person exploration-shooter. The devs will have to add a lot (and i really mean LOTS of stuff) to the game to make it actually engaging. It's a real pity i'm past the refund playtime.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →There's nothing fun about this game. It wants to be This war of mine, with added real time combat and just fails at everything.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →an absolute pile of ...... This really is the laziest of games I have ever played. I gave it a really good go, but repeating the same bull over and over and over, with no change or difficulty. It really is a money grab, anyone says any different, DO NOT believe them. you repeat the same trip just to get new dialogue, It basically is a text story with a boring stop gap of pointless resource gathering.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →So, early thoughts don't know enough about the sound design because I had a podcast playing the entire time I was playing. I enjoy the angle, but I'd kill for rotation. Gunplay is decent. Be careful with the AR guy, he'll chew through ammo. A few bugs here and there, it's launch, it's to be expected. I got stuck on some logs and had to abandon the run. All in all, I paid $15 for it or whatever and it's worth every penny. I'm bad at roguelikes but I'm liking this one.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I was willing to just accept it as a average Survival Shooter with base buiilding mechanics. Hell i was even willing accept the over repetitive gameplay However the only thing it doesnt sits with me is some of issue in game make it very hard to play. So far 2 major issue is. Character freezing up in middle of combat and Game frame rates stutter like crazy from final final final boss.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This reminds me of the game "This War Of Mine". Once you get the hang of things it becomes a bit easier. Also start hording dead bodies and chicken are op with their fertilizer.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Love the game. Nice work devs
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Enjoying the game and I do recommend others have fun with it, however; I was hoping to see more content involving the train. I'd be thrilled to see more unlockables, upgrades like new locomotives and rolling stock, or even maintenance tasks for the train. Looking forward to more content either way. Well done.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I like the idea however it needs quite a bit of work. First of all combat in the time I played was VERY basic, just left clicking enemies. Secondly the resources seem lax? Like I understand management is key but I only went to one place before I was out of water and that was on Easy, now my passengers are taking damage and I can't do anything about it until I get more water. For the price? I can tentatively say that it might be worth picking up if you like management games that require you to…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It has elements that would make one think this could be interesting, but frankly there's not a lot going on here to make you compelled to care too terribly much. The game is based on a point A to point B progression. It's really not a great idea, as there's a pretty significant lack of agency in your actions and even when getting to the end of the line it doesn't really matter. It's possible to opine on better structures that might make the game actually compelling to play, but it's not…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Extremely repetitive
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →After seeing this game, it reminded me of the movie / TV show 'SnowPiercer' I was hooked and had to buy it to play like snowpiercer , sadly enough its not like that at all. You do what you gotta do in a train, go to an instance / map but its very similiar and same as any other map, feel like you're redoing the same maps For the money its okay for what you get i suppose.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I was really looking forward to this game as it seemed like a ''This little war of mine'' type of game that I am a massive fan of, but unfortunately, that was not the case. The game might look like it, but it leaves much to be desired. The game play is very blunt and boring. Crafting system is practically non existent. Maps are also offering very little excitement with few interactions other than a barrel with scraps in it. Last but not least, the story. Ohhh boy, before you find out any…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I see this game has many good reviews but not sure how........this game is an odd concept implemented very poorly in a very boring way. Graphics : 3/10 - Very basic and akin to N64 graphics. Gameplay : 2/10 - Never really sure on the story or what you are meant to be doing or why. Mechanics : 2/10 The train mechanics are more of a chore than anything else, always get eggs, veg then cook meals and autofill, repeat. Levels : 1/10 feel very very samey and literally just a walking simulator to…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The game have a pretty nice and neat gameplay and system, however it's not a game for me since the resource management and somewhat mediocre combat system.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Poorly optimized, voiceovers are rough. Vibes and art are nice tho.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →So, I'll say that the game definitely had a good idea. The problem is that the missions are mind-numbingly repetitive, the building area of your train is annoyingly small, and the game is moderately buggy. I think if the devs took another crack at this, they could have a homerun if they make a Pandemic Train 2. But as this one sits, I just can't recommend it. Looking back at the game over and over has left me to where I have even less interest in playing the game again. 3/10
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I love post-apocalyptic games and a huge train nerd so I thought this would right up my line. However, just shy of 2 hours of game play, the game became rather stale, repetitive and boring. The story is not that great and the fact you can't go back to visit a different region or city is kind of silly. The camera angles and combat are not well though out, perhaps a third or first person view might of been better with some leaning and hiding behind walls and scout the area better. At the…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Good idea. Execution and direction could be better. Hopefully, the game will be improved with patches and DLCs.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Pandemic Train is a unique and thrilling addition to the world of gaming. Combining the fast-paced action of a train simulator with the challenges of navigating a world ravaged by a deadly pandemic, this game offers a distinctive and engaging experience.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It is a neat little game and fun to play. But, the missions get a bit repetitive after a while since you're just going through a level, looting and fighting enemies. Also, I have ran into a few bugs that are quite frustrating. First happened once where I walked over some rubble and got stuck. Couldn't get out at all and had to restart the whole level. The second bug I'd say is worse, because it could ruin a run. I become unable to assign workers to do anything in the train. Full AP, but no…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Its worth if you buy it at 75% discount or more, but its still an empty game with a lot of potential that was never real. Boring story, boring characters and quirky gameplay.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The game is a complete let down. First off. The train.. IS TINY. And starts off already mostly full. Tons of options for building.. That you flat out can't implement in the train. Water is scarce.. WAY WAY TOO Scarce. There is a water collector building you can make. Problem is. It costs Morale to use.. You completely deplete morale of your crew to get a few drops. The game is overly difficult and not for any fair or even skill challenging reason. Combat is boringly easy. The problem is the…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I wishlisted this game looking forward to playing it. The aesthetic was nice and I was ready to dive in. There was no hook, however. The story is bland, and the gameplay gets stale after just 3 "journeys". The crafting system doesn't fit the theme, and the combat is very lackluster. The game overall just doesn't feel like it met up to the potential it could've had and I wouldn't recommend to anyone.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →it's definitely game with a train, and I'm a simple man
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If you can handle some of the hitbox issue, the view which can be difficult in forest level ( at least it only a few level), some stuff not working, and the repetition ( because each time you fail or success you will again take the train with maybe a new objective leading you to the same place). Otherwise it is interesting and decent for the price.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →⭐⭐⭐ - Sounds/Music ⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Story ⭐⭐⭐ - Gameplay ⭐⭐ - Graphics ⭐ - Recommendable ⭐⭐⭐ - Overall Rating
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →What I like is the unique idea, the gameplay, the feel and the music of the game. For me personally I would like a little bit more base building and feeling of progression. That said, I think the game is good and would recommend it.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Those runs with granny and knivesguy are really OP, love the game!!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Trash game, feels like a super badly optimized rogue like with little quality of life gameplay that is utterly boring and basically on rails
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Very weird awkward humor vibe, with very low quality voice acting and writing. The game itself is boring and shallow.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Feels like a mobile game.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Not a bad survival, base-building, action / strategy game, but if I was to give it a rating it would definitely be a 6 out of 10. The gameplay, graphics, sound, and mechanics are alright but every aspect of the game could use just a little more tender loving care and polish. Hopefully the developer will continue to update and refine the game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →First impressions, since I haven't managed to finish the game yet: Honestly, I'm quite impressed. It's a rather small studio that produced it, I think, and I've never played any of their games, so i had no expectations going into this, but so far pretty good. I really like the art, and I know some people compare it to This War of Mine (which I need to get to finally I guess), but I had more of Papers Please vibe from this. Don't get me wrong, the gameplay isn't really similiar, it's more of a…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The game was alright, I liked the concept and things but after completing a run once, you have basically completed the game. You just have to do it another few times but nothing really changes... You can build things on the train but I never had the need for anything outside what you start off with anyway plus chickens... (kitchen, garden, chickens). I try to aim for 100% completion but the bit that upset me was trying to find the 5 random locations, like the tank, the plane, the statue, the…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →its a meh experience.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Its a chill game, but FOR ♥♥♥♥ SAKE the rng based achievements are Awful. 10+ hour from my life that i wont get back. If anyone wants to play this game for the fun of it, just go for it . . . IF its for an achievement hunt JUST SKIP IT.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Pandemic Train, developed by Trigger Labs and published by Games Operators in partnership with PlayWay S.A., is a hybrid survival-strategy experience set in a bleak alternate-history world ravaged by a deadly plague. The game places players in charge of a steam-powered train that serves as both transportation and sanctuary for a small group of survivors. With civilization collapsing and infected zones spreading across the landscape, the train becomes a moving lifeline, carrying scientists,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Nothing mind-blowing but I enjoyed it.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I made a 15-minute vlog and talked about a game called Pandemic Train for 10 minutes of it.
unlabelledView post →Game atmosphere is very interesting. I really like the story.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I really like the concept, it feels a lot like the war of mine concept. However i did not like the scavenging missions really. The war of mine makes it way more engaging and has higher impact actions/decisions taking place. Simply shoot an enemy and collect basic resources is not that exiting for me at least.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Its fun dont get me wrong, but I ran into 2 bugs where I got stuck and lost all progress after completing an area. Beware walking over rocks or behind buildings that look like you can pass behind them. Its a simple game and thats fine but it needs a UI touch up and bugs to be worked on. This wasnt quite what I was looking for but I know others will enjoy this game. Unfortunately unless the bugs get ironed out, I cant recommend it. Losing progress on LONG missions just... is rough. Edit:…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Well, I’m not really the type to comment on games, but this game is incredibly good — I loved it. 10/10
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