Fear Equation is a unique turn‑based horror strategy game developed by Screwfly Studios where players take the role of The Engineer, tasked with guiding a modified freight train through a post‑apocalyptic world shrouded in a deadly fog. This mysterious fog manifests the nightmares of anyone who enters it, turning fear itself into a tangible threat that must be studied and countered. Players must rescue survivors and manage up to 150 passengers, each with distinct nightmare triggers, skills, and factions that influence group dynamics.
Success hinges on analysing dream logs to predict horrors, building defenses, scavenging for scarce resources in the fog, and carefully balancing train upgrades such as power, fuel, and protective systems. Passenger politics, faction disputes, and limited supplies create strategic layers beyond simple survival.
The immersive 3D train cabin allows interaction with consoles, maps, and controls, supported by in‑game manuals so players never feel lost. Every playthrough is procedurally different, blending simulation, tactics, horror, and resource management into a singular experience that rewards deep planning and adaptability.
Features:
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Turn‑based strategy set aboard a nightmare train.
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Analyse passenger dreams to defend against horrors.
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Rescue and manage up to 150 unique survivors.
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Resource management: fuel, power, and supplies.
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Passenger factions impact morale and performance.
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Procedurally varied challenges each game.
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Defence building and tactical planning under pressure.
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Detailed 3D cabin with interactive systems.
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Atmospheric horror themes and psychological tension.
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Customisable character and passenger creation.
System Requirements:
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OS: Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, or 10.
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CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2 GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+.
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RAM: 4 GB.
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GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 / Radeon R7 250X with 1 GB.
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DirectX: Version 9.0c.
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Storage: ~1 GB free space.
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Sound: DirectX compatible.
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Keyboard and mouse required.
