A first-person horror game called Express No. 6 has gone free-to-keep for a very limited time on PC. The title was released in 2025 on multiple PC storefronts, including Steam where it holds a Very Positive user review score.
Express No. 6 takes place on a train during Christmas, giving its creepy story a contrasting cozy vibe. Its gameplay could be compared to some famous horror walking sims, but it also introduces an interesting night-vision camcorder mechanic that fans of games like Outlast might particularly appreciate.
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Typically priced at $4.99 USD, Express No. 6 is currently free to keep thanks to a new promotion from the developer. PC users looking to grab the game for free will need to head to itch.io, create a free account, and download Express No. 6 before October 3 at 9:37 AM. Over on Steam, the game has received about 130 user reviews, with 83% of them positive at the time of writing. And it has similarly positive comments on its official webpage.
One interesting detail about Express No. 6 is that it features voice acting for both the protagonist and a couple of other NPCs.
In terms of gameplay, Express No. 6 is described as a short, atmospheric first-person horror game. Players start as a passenger on a train who encounters several paranormal events. One interesting detail about Express No. 6 is that it features voice acting for both the protagonist and a couple of other NPCs. The performances might not match those of AAA or AA horror games, but it’s still remarkable for a small indie game to feature voice acting, especially since the lines are not AI-generated.
Each playthrough of Express No. 6 can take between 30 minutes and an hour, depending on how quickly the player solves puzzles. That said, the game does not lean heavily into complicated riddles like some other psychological horror games. Most of the objectives in Express No. 6 are designed to encourage players to explore the train while catching them off guard with spooky encounters.
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Perhaps the biggest giveaway at the moment is the upcoming Lenovo Legion event, which will offer free Doom (2016) Steam keys. Fans who want to participate in the promotion will need to create a Lenovo account, link it to Twitch, and complete a couple of other similar prerequisites before October 28. Also, multiple free-to-keep promotions are expected to go live on Steam in October, including a limited-time 100% discount for an indie cozy game called Fireside Feelings. That said, the exact date and time have not been revealed at the time of writing.
