Fear Equation
Developed by Screwfly Studios · Published by Screwfly Studios
At a glance
Overview
An indie, rpg, simulation game by Screwfly Studios, published by Screwfly Studios — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “Fear Equation is a turn-based horror strategy game where you play the engineer of a modified freight train, built to protect its occupants from a deadly fog that brings their nightmares to life. Survival depends on analysing passengers' dreams, crafting defenses, upgrading, scavenging and resource management.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Reception & community
Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Fear Equation.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | No |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | No |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS *: Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1 or 10
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 / RADEON R7 250X with 1GB
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: 950 MB available space
Supported languages (1)
Fear Equation FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is Fear Equation?
Steam classifies Fear Equation as a Indie, RPG, Simulation, Strategy game, developed by Screwfly Studios. Fear Equation is a turn-based horror strategy game where you play the engineer of a modified freight train, built to protect its occupants from a deadly fog that brings their nightmares to life. Survival depends on analysing passengers' dreams, crafting defenses, upgrading, scavenging and resource management.
How much does Fear Equation cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Fear Equation at $14.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Fear Equation single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Fear Equation: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is Fear Equation on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Fear Equation for Windows, macOS, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Fear Equation out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Jan 15, 2016.
What platforms is Fear Equation on?
Fear Equation is listed for Windows, macOS, Linux on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is Fear Equation single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does Fear Equation cost?
Steam lists it at $14.99.
Does Fear Equation have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 38 achievements for Fear Equation.
Who made Fear Equation?
Fear Equation is developed by Screwfly Studios and published by Screwfly Studios.
Where to get Fear Equation
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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