The Ouroboros Express
A downloadable game for Windows and macOS
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)
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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
Updated | 27 days ago |
Status | Released |
Platforms | Windows, macOS |
Rating | Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars (9 total ratings) |
Authors | Small Loan Studio, Najmah Salam, fruitsicaljams, Sal, merrygold |
Genre | Visual Novel, Interactive Fiction |
Made with | Ren'Py |
Tags | Dating Sim, Fantasy, Female Protagonist, LGBT, Meaningful Choices, Mystery, Otome, Romance |
Average session | About a half-hour |
Languages | English |
Inputs | Keyboard, Mouse |
Accessibility | Color-blind friendly, High-contrast, Interactive tutorial, Blind friendly |
Links | Steam, Steam, JustGiving |
Download
Install instructions
Attention Mac Users: After downloading and unzipping the file, right click on TheOuroborosExpress.app icon and select "Open."
Development log
- Brand new trailer!55 days ago
- Introducing the Voiceover Talent of The Ouroboros Express!88 days ago
- The Ouroboros Express: Throwback DevLog #1Sep 11, 2024
- The Ouroboros Express Patch: DevLog #2Aug 27, 2024
- The Ouroboros Express Patch: DevLog #1Aug 11, 2024
- Thank you for 100 downloads!Apr 05, 2024
Comments
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excited for the voice-acting!.
Thank you for the female protagonist and this amazing game)