Robust Games and Chucklefish are giving Loco Motive players several reasons to revisit the murder mystery, with a new anniversary update introducing Steam Deck touchscreen controls, official Mac and Linux support, and Korean language localisation. The developers have also confirmed that the comedic point-and-click adventure is heading to iOS in 2027.
Released to celebrate the game’s second anniversary, the aptly named ‘Hands On’ update introduces native touchscreen support for Steam Deck, giving players another way to investigate the mysterious murder aboard the Reuss Express. The new controls complement the existing mouse and controller options, with players able to switch between input methods whenever they like.
The update also delivers on longstanding community requests by bringing official Mac and Linux support to Loco Motive. Korean language support has also been added, with localisation handled by Yeonjung Noh and the STOVE team.
However, the biggest news for players who prefer gaming on mobile devices is the confirmation that Loco Motive is currently in development for iOS, with a planned release in 2027. Robust Games and Chucklefish have yet to share further details about the mobile version, but its arrival will give another audience the opportunity to experience one of the more eccentric murder mysteries in recent point-and-click adventure gaming.
For those unfamiliar with the game, Loco Motive takes place aboard the Reuss Express, a 1930s luxury train where the murder of eccentric heiress Lady Unterwald leaves three unlikely suspects scrambling to prove their innocence. Players take control of a straight-laced lawyer, a novelist turned amateur detective, and an undercover agent, each bringing their own perspective and abilities to an interconnected comedic adventure.
Featuring a fully voiced cast of memorable characters, detailed pixel art, challenging item-based puzzles, and plenty of twists, Loco Motive combines classic adventure game mechanics with a distinctly comedic approach to its murder mystery. Players who find themselves struggling with a particularly troublesome puzzle can also contact the in-game Dirk Chiselton Hotline for hints, offering a little assistance without spoiling the entire experience.
Loco Motive is available now on PC and Nintendo Switch, with English, German, and Korean language support. The game is priced at £14.99 / $17.99 / €17.99.