Fear Equation

Fear Equation is a turn-based strategy game with roguelike elements, set in a world swallowed by a deadly fog. You play as the Engineer, commanding a modified freight train designed to rescue survivors and carry them to safety. The fog makes the nightmares of those caught inside it come alive, while rumours say the Sun may shine just beyond the horizon.

The train and its passengers

Your survival depends on tactical planning and careful resource management. Rescue passengers, analyse their dreams and build defenses against the fears the fog brings to life. Read dream logs to learn what nightmares may attack the train.

The train needs resources, so you must send passengers into the fog to scavenge. Radio broadcasts offer clues, and you can equip scavengers before they leave. Keep track of how long they are out, or they may disappear into the fog.

Factions and conflicts

Passengers form four factions based on their theories about the fog’s origins. Each faction is associated with different nightmares, skills and concerns. You must make use of their talents, manage disputes and meet their needs, while dealing with limited resources and squabbling passengers.

The fog is not the only threat: wandering enemies include the cult-like Fearless and a powerful military force. Passengers also have their own ideas about how the fog began, from a failed experiment to divine judgement.

Customisation

Each playthrough is unique. You can customise the Engineer with special modifiers, both good and bad, that shape the train’s starting conditions, the overall difficulty and the possible courses of the game. You can also import photos for your Engineer character.

A custom passenger creator lets you design the people aboard your train. You can change their names, vital statistics, occupations, factional tendencies and influence, and import photos for them as well.

The train interior

Explore a detailed 3D cabin and interact with computers, train controls, maps and consoles. Each interaction point includes an in-game manual.