Express No.6

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Express No.6 is a single player action game with horror and mystery themes. It was developed by ASKGAMES and was released on December 9, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

Express No. 6 is a short, atmospheric first-person horror where you play as Maxim, an ordinary passenger trapped on a mysterious train. Using a special camera to reveal hidden contents inside gifts, you must navigate through eerie compartments and reach the driver’s cab before time runs out. Quick decisions under pressure and randomized events shape your fate and the personal “gift” you receive.

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Audience ScoreBased on 59 reviews

atmosphere8 positive mentions

Express No. 6 delivers a solid atmospheric horror experience with good graphics, eerie sound design, and strong voice acting.
The game features a unique Christmas-themed setting on a train, which adds to the horror experience and keeps players engaged.
Many players enjoyed the jump scares and the overall pacing of the game, finding it to be a fun and entertaining short horror ride.

The game is criticized for being too short and lacking depth in its story and gameplay mechanics, making it feel like a walking simulator.
Several reviews mention that the jump scares become predictable and repetitive, diminishing their effectiveness over time.
Some players found the graphics and assets to be dull and unappealing, leading to a lack of immersion in the horror experience.

atmosphere
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its effective blend of horror elements, featuring strong graphics, eerie sound design, and impactful lighting that enhances jump scares. Reviewers highlight the unique and immersive environments, transitioning from festive to nightmarish settings, which contribute to a chilling experience. Overall, the atmosphere is described as spooky, well-crafted, and integral to the game's tension and enjoyment.
- “6 delivers a solid atmospheric horror experience with good graphics, eerie sound design, and strong voice acting.”
- “The atmosphere was spooky and the lighting played a huge role for the jump scares to be better!”
- “I liked the atmosphere, how it went from joyful, Christmas spirit to suddenly a nightmare.”
- “The atmosphere is spot-on: old cars, dim lights - feels exactly like the early 2000s.”
- “Atmosphere for the game was creepy at times.”
- “Holy Christmas lol the vibe, the atmosphere, the jumpscares were something else.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are consistently praised for their beauty and modern quality, contributing significantly to the atmospheric horror experience. Players appreciate the smooth gameplay and art style, noting that the visuals enhance the overall immersion and impact of the game's eerie moments. Overall, the graphics are a standout feature, elevating the game's narrative and gameplay.
- “6 delivers a solid atmospheric horror experience with good graphics, eerie sound design, and strong voice acting.”
- “The graphics are beautiful and the game is easy to navigate, making it simple to progress through the story; however, what awaits in the dark and at times in the light may stop you from progressing very quickly as sounds, jump scares, and paranormal activity are happening quite constantly around you.”
- “The graphics surprised me in a good way - for an indie game, it looks really modern, so the scary moments hit even harder.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally praised for its smooth mechanics and engaging graphics, offering a unique holiday-themed experience with a mix of humor and horror elements. However, some players find the jumpscares to be clichéd and the overall challenge lacking, with many noting that the game can be completed in under 30 minutes. Despite these criticisms, the inclusion of unique enemies and new mechanics adds to the enjoyment for some players.
- “Unique enemies, longer games, new mechanics.”
- “It's a holiday themed game with a couple of decent jumpscares, good graphics, and smooth gameplay.”
- “Very easy, 30 minutes or less of gameplay.”
- “What I love about this game are the graphics and the gameplay to finish the game, not just a simple walking simulator like many other games.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is described as simple and somewhat lacking depth, with players expressing a desire for more narrative development and context behind the events. While the visuals and gameplay mechanics are praised, the overall storytelling feels disjointed, with some players appreciating the inclusion of a secret subplot but still yearning for a more cohesive narrative experience.
- “The story is… absolutely unhinged.”
- “The graphics are beautiful and the game is easy to navigate, making it simple to progress through the story; however, what awaits in the dark and at times in the light may stop you from progressing very quickly as sounds, jump scares, and paranormal activity are happening quite constantly around you.”
- “Nice game, I also like the secret story with the doctor.”
- “However, I do want to see more from these developers, as they are starting to feel more and more like copies of each other: walking simulator, very simple storyline, short game, so many jump scares, loud sounds.”
- “Great game, good jump scares and I really loved the card at the end, just wish it had more of a story to it like why was he targeted anyway, you know? 7/10.”
- “The story flow just didn't 'flow'.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is noted for its smooth performance and easy achievements, providing an enjoyable short horror experience, though some players feel it could benefit from increased tension. Overall, the optimization is solid.
- “Runs smoothly with easy achievements—an enjoyable short horror ride that could use more tension.”
- “Performance was solid.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted as a blend of dark comedy and absurdity, making it particularly enjoyable for streaming and capturing funny moments. Players encounter bizarre scenarios, such as gift-wrapped body bags and bloody scenes, which contribute to a uniquely entertaining and whimsical holiday-themed horror experience.
- “It's an easy short horror game that likely works best to play on stream and get funny clips from it.”
- “Uncover mysteriously gift-wrapped body bags, bloody scenes, and super hilarious moments for a magnificent magical Christmas gameplay experience.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players found the emotional aspect of the game to be impactful, appreciating the balance between tension and relief, particularly highlighted by a heartfelt postcard from the developers at the end. The jump scares elicited strong reactions, contributing to a sense of vindication and humor amidst the fear.
- “It didn’t overstay its welcome, and the little postcard from the dev team at the end was such a nice, wholesome touch after all the scares.”