Train Bandit

Arcade score attack with split-second fights atop a train

Rusty Moyher · Published by Wild Rooster · Released Oct 12, 2017

Reviews: Very Positive; 87% of 87
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 30, 2026
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update on Steam: 2 years ago; Nov 10, 2023
Minimum PC: 1 GB RAM · 0.1 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Train Bandit?

This single-player, 2D action game casts you as an outlaw making a last stand on a train roof. You kick officers approaching from either side, with each attempt ending when you fail to react in time. You also fight elite officers and unlock additional bandits.

For you if...

+you enjoy reflex challenges that get harder as you survive
+you like minimalist pixel art and retro arcade games

Not for you if...

−you prefer forgiving combat with time to plan
−you want cooperative play or competitive multiplayer matches

What players say

87% of 87 reviews are positive

Players praise the simple controls and the motivation to keep trying for a better personal score.

Screenshots and trailer

Train Bandit system requirements

Minimum: 1 GB RAM, 0.1 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run Train Bandit?

The published requirements do not name a graphics card we can compare.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7
Processor: 1.0 GHz
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Storage: 50 MB available space

Does Train Bandit have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does Train Bandit run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
External controllers are not supported for the primary player

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Achievements: 12
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese.

Does Train Bandit use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam