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"Heat Death: Survival Train" is a sci-fi game where players build and customize their own battle train to explore a frozen, post-apocalyptic world. The train serves as a mobile base, complete with weapons, shields, and drones, allowing players to face hostile drones and survive harsh storms. With a dynamic and vast environment, players can discover new equipment and uncover the fate of humanity as they move their base to explore diverse landscapes.

Heat Death: Survival Train screenshot
Heat Death: Survival Train screenshot
Heat Death: Survival Train screenshot
Heat Death: Survival Train screenshot
Heat Death: Survival Train screenshot
Heat Death: Survival Train screenshot
Heat Death: Survival Train screenshot
Heat Death: Survival Train screenshot
Heat Death: Survival Train screenshot
Heat Death: Survival Train screenshot
Heat Death: Survival Train screenshot
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81%
Audience ScoreBased on 388 reviews
gameplay27 positive mentions
grinding16 negative mentions

  • The game has a unique concept of survival on a train, combining building and resource management in an engaging way.
  • Graphics and sound design are well-executed, creating an immersive atmosphere that enhances the gameplay experience.
  • The developers are responsive to feedback and actively working on updates, showing promise for future content and improvements.
  • Resource scarcity and high costs for crafting basic items lead to frustrating gameplay, often resulting in players feeling soft-locked.
  • The game can be overly punishing, with mechanics like stamina depletion and frequent storms making survival challenging to the point of frustration.
  • Currently, the game lacks sufficient content, with only a few hours of gameplay available, leaving players wanting more.
  • gameplay
    86 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay has been described as repetitive and lacking depth, with many players feeling that it fails to deliver on the engaging mechanics promised in trailers. While some appreciate the creative aspects of train building and the atmosphere, frustrations arise from resource management, stamina mechanics, and a general lack of content, leading to a gameplay experience that can feel tedious and unbalanced. Overall, while there is potential for improvement, many players find the current state of gameplay disappointing compared to other titles in the genre.

    • “Great atmosphere and chill gameplay, love it.”
    • “Highly detailed elements make the gameplay enjoyable.”
    • “Progression system is fine but the game shines in the creativity it allows you to make your own train and decide when to move, when to stop for resources, etc. Great gameplay loop that needs (and seems designed around) advanced options.”
    • “I do recommend it, purely for the train fun and price, but these reviews calling it awesome/great/amazing, like it's one of the better games on Steam, will leave the vast majority of regular survival players pretty disappointed due to the lack of content and basic gameplay this has.”
    • “About 3 hours worth of gameplay, most of which is just driving on rails.”
    • “The game has a lot of potential, but the gameplay can be very frustrating at times.”
  • story
    68 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is described as intriguing yet underdeveloped, primarily conveyed through brief notes and data logs that provide minimal context and lore. Players appreciate the potential for deeper narrative exploration but feel that the current content lacks depth and coherence, often leaving them wanting more. Overall, while the gameplay is engaging, the story feels incomplete and requires further development to enhance the overall experience.

    • “Intriguing story, still pondering on what the ending can be.”
    • “The game is not hard; you just have to think wisely. Every mail/note you grab along the story will give you hints or codes. Highly suggest reading every note you get to know what is coming ahead of you, as each note would provide some lore or crucial tips.”
    • “Engaging resource management, fun building, enjoying the slow snippets of story unfolding.”
    • “The story is limited to finding 'notes', usually a single sentence per note, nothing riveting or engaging.”
    • “It is unfinished; it doesn't have the most captivating story.”
    • “Don't expect a fully fleshed out story.”
  • graphics
    40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players noting that while they are not groundbreaking, they are generally better than those found in other early access titles. Some users praised the beautiful visuals and cozy aesthetics, particularly in snowy landscapes, while others pointed out occasional bugs and brightness issues at maximum settings. Overall, the graphics are considered decent to good, contributing positively to the immersive gameplay experience.

    • “The graphics are breathtaking!”
    • “The graphics are superb and some of the best I have seen.”
    • “The graphics along with the realism of the sounds are nice to hear as sometimes I just walk on the snow for a while for fun.”
    • “Graphics are not great, they are ok!”
    • “If you have played Voidtrain, that game has quality, content, gameplay, balance, progression, story, art style, and much more 10 times over than this game by a long shot.”
    • “There are still a few bugs with graphics and the building menu.”
  • grinding
    19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players express significant frustration with the grinding mechanics in the game, citing a lack of resources and tedious gameplay that detracts from the overall experience. Many suggest improvements, such as a crafting queue system and the introduction of a scavenger drone station, to alleviate the repetitive nature of grinding and enhance resource acquisition. Overall, the transition from a calm gameplay experience to a punishing environment further exacerbates the grinding issues.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “Problems that will arise is the grinding, the lack of material and the way the game switches up from calm train game to absolute death trap.”
    • “We certainly had no interest in grinding more than the five times we did, just to be killed over and over by freezing to death because once you hop on your flat bed (not a train) and leave a game building, it's game over on track run station 4 to 5 or 5-6.”
    • “I was playing this game from the first demo and provided feedback about grinding elements from the beginning.”
  • stability
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's stability is generally praised, with many players reporting a smooth experience and no major glitches. However, some users note that the early access state can lead to issues like soft-locking and unbalanced mechanics, which may hinder gameplay progression. While the game is polished and visually appealing, players should be cautious of potential gameplay limitations.

    • “Not glitches or problems at all.”
    • “The game isn't buggy and works fine.”
    • “The game isn't buggy and works fine, but that early access is too early.”
    • “Do not buy this game; it is buggy!”
    • “Just three levels and useless buggy robots.”
    • “I didn't get a super buggy mess, completely unbalanced mechanics, or performance problems.”
  • atmosphere
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its relaxing and immersive qualities, enhanced by soothing sounds like a gentle winter breeze and the crunch of snow. Players appreciate the contrast between the serene environment and the tension introduced by storms, as well as the sense of solitude punctuated by discovering journals that hint at a deeper narrative. Overall, the atmosphere effectively combines tranquility with an underlying sense of mystery.

    • “The atmosphere is fantastic, the constant sounds of a gentle winter breeze and the near perfect sounds of stomping through the crunchy, dry snow come together really well.”
    • “I like the atmosphere of being alone but finding journals along the way, clearly indicating people were trying to get away from something.”
    • “But, when storms roll in, it does darken the atmosphere, which is something.”
  • optimization
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's performance is generally praised, with users reporting smooth gameplay even at high settings and resolutions. However, there are concerns regarding resource management and the need for optimization in textures and graphics, suggesting that while the game runs well, there is room for improvement in visual fidelity and resource allocation strategies.

    • “The performance is flawless (for me).”
    • “Good performance even on ultra settings and the supported 5120x1440 resolution (which is greatly appreciated).”
    • “It feels like you need to restart several times before you have an optimized way to spend the limited resources the game gives you early on.”
    • “This game has huge potential that I hope the devs will explore, but it needs a few steps: the textures and graphics can be optimized.”
    • “I didn't get a super buggy mess, completely unbalanced mechanics, or performance problems.”
  • music
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features no music or ambient sound, which some players appreciate as it aligns with the peaceful and survival-focused nature of the gameplay. Many users prefer this absence of a soundtrack, finding it enhances their experience rather than detracting from it.

    • “I rather enjoy peaceful games like this, without droves of enemies, massive explosions, or disturbing soundtracks that I usually end up muting anyways.”
    • “There's also no music, which is fine for me - it's a survival game, after all.”
    • “There is no music or ambient sound in this game.”
    • “There is no music or ambient sound in this game.”
    • “But even if not, I rather enjoy peaceful games like this, without droves of enemies, massive explosions, or disturbing soundtracks that I usually end up muting anyways.”
  • replayability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game faces significant criticism regarding its replayability, primarily due to its linear design and the restriction of unlocks tied to specific checkpoints, which diminishes player choice and exploration. While there is potential for improvement, many reviewers feel that it currently lacks the depth needed to encourage repeated playthroughs.

    • “One major concern is the lack of replayability, as the game is quite literally on rails. You only unlock certain features after reaching specific checkpoints, which further limits your options early on.”
  • monetization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users generally feel that the game's monetization is fair and not exploitative, contrasting it with the prevalent cash grab tactics seen in many AAA titles and early access games. Overall, the game is perceived positively in terms of its approach to monetization.

    • “I do not think this game is a 'cash grab' scam like some are claiming.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers express a sense of emotional connection to the game, noting that the developers' attention to detail and care in design contribute to a positive experience. While the story may not resonate with all players, the overall craftsmanship and thoughtful mechanics evoke appreciation for the developers' efforts.

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5h Median play time
5h Average play time
4-8h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 7 analyzed playthroughs

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