- He Who Watches is OUT NOW! - 2 September 2026
Hey there!We have some important news to share from us at Draknek & Friends! We're excited to announce that, in collaboration with solo developer Bobby Vanden (as Danga Games), our first-person puzzle game He Who Watches is OUT NOW on Steam and itch.io! To celebrate the game’s release, we’ve made a special ‘talky’ launch trailer! The gravity-shifting in our game can be a little overwhelming, so we thought we should make something a little different. This 'explainer' trailer has voice-over from the game’s solo-developer Bobby Vanden, discussing the game. It’s very different from our usual gameplay-heavy trailers! You can watch this special launch trailer below or click here.We hope you enjoy the game! If you do, please consider leaving a review on Steam. It really helps the game reach other players who would also enjoy this mind-bending gravity-shifting puzzle adventure. Thank you to eve…
- Release date for a new Draknek & Friends game! - 5 August 2026
Hey there!If you’re a fan of our games here at Draknek & Friends, you might also enjoy what we’ve been working on lately! So here’s an exciting announcement about the next game we’re publishing:We’re thrilled to announce that our next published game, He Who Watches, in collaboration with solo developer Bobby Vanden (as Danga Games), will launch on September 2, 2026.Delve deep into a mind-bending dungeon full of puzzles and secrets🏹Traverse walls and ceilings to solve puzzles by shifting blocks with a magical bow 🏹Over 100 handcrafted puzzles, each one more devious and demanding than the last 🏹 Seek guidance when stuck, with a playable hint system 🏹 For the curious, investigate secrets that lurk in every nook and crannyHe Who Watches is a first-person puzzle game about walking on walls, manipulating gravity, and discovering secrets. Delve deep into an ancient labyrinth of intricate c…
- Celebrating Cerebral Puzzle Showcase! - 28 May 2026
We're excited to announce that Spooky Express is taking part in this year's Cerebral Puzzle Showcase! From May 28th to June 4th get the game for 25% off. We're also discounting the whole library of Draknek & Friends games, which you can check out here.In addition to the discounts, at this year's showcase we're also debuting two upcoming games that we're publishing. If you enjoyed Spooky Express, we think you'll love both of them.Introducing: DittoriWe're excited to officially announce our upcoming game, Dittori today as part of Thinky Direct. Created by Blookerstein Games, in Dittori you have the power to split objects to be in two places at the same time: whatever happens to one, happens to the other. Learn to wield this simple power and discover its reality-breaking consequences.In an ancient temple deep beneath the world, a primordial god with the power to manipulate space awakens, a…
- 1.0.4 update - 11 November 2025
Update level Ghoulish Graveyard 2 (better tutorialisation)Update level Creepy Crypt A5 (unintended solution)Fix bug where some Russian text wasn't displayed correctly on Steam DeckFix bug where fullscreen resolution wasn't being detected correctlyFix bug where additional controllers after the first were ignored
- Reliably good puzzle game-maker Draknek and Friends just released a spooky new game - 2 November 2025
Draknek and Friends is a pretty reliable puzzle-maker, dropping a new worth-playing gem every few years. Now they've released Spooky Express, an update of their delightful 2017 Cosmic Express, just in time for a little spooky-themed fall puzzling... Read more.
- Spooky Express is OUT NOW! 🚂🎃 - 21 October 2025
We have some exciting news to share: Spooky Express is OUT NOW on Steam and mobile!The monsters can't wait to eat you – er, we mean meet you!Take charge of the Spooky Express; the only rail service willing to carry the undead passengers of deepest, darkest Trainsylvania. In your new role, you'll plan routes and lay train tracks to meet your creepy commuters' demands, and create a rail network spanning more than 200 thoughtfully designed levels.Trainsylvania spans a host of unique locations, with each puzzle forming a cosy diorama, complete with spooky soundtrack. Whether you're probing the Pumpkin Patch, meandering through the Morbid Manor, or investigating the Impish Inferno, you'll find playful touches and surprises around every corner.It’s up to you to keep this grave situation on track.Get Spooky Express this spooky season and enjoy a launch discount of 10% off.
- Play the Spooky Express demo for a limited time at the Steam Next Fest 🎃👻 - 13 October 2025
Calling all ghouls, ghosts and things that go bump in the night - spooky season is upon us and we've just released a new demo for Spooky Express for Steam Next Fest!We're just dying for you to step onboard the ghost train. Here you'll encounter monsters, and they can't wait to eat you – er, we mean meet!Take charge of the Spooky Express; the only rail service willing to carry the undead passengers of deepest, darkest Trainsylvania. In your new role, you'll plan routes and lay train tracks to meet your creepy commuters' demands, and create a rail network spanning more than 200 thoughtfully designed levels.The updated demo includes the following:Adorable comic cutscenes at the start of every areaSaves from this demo will transfer to the full game; saves from the previous demo will notThe level select has new and updated artworkSeveral months of polish and UI improvements
- Spooky Express will release on October 21st! 🎃 - 14 August 2025
All aboard the Spooky Express!Our newest game will be be pulling into the station on October 21st, 2025 🎃Take charge of the Spooky Express; the only rail service willing to carry the undead passengers of deepest, darkest Trainsylvania. In your new role, you'll plan routes and lay train tracks to meet your creepy commuters' demands, and create a rail network spanning more than 150 thoughtfully designed levels. Additionally we're excited to announce that Spooky Express will also be available on mobile devices. Pre-order Spooky Express on iOS, now, or pre-register on Android to be notified once it's available.To celebrate the launch date, we've added a new and improved demo you can play right here on Steam. If you've already played the demo, the puzzles will be the same but we've added quality of life improvements, and an intro comic introducing the narrative. if you want to help share th…
- Prints, mugs and shirts now available in the Draknek & Friends Merch Shop - 5 June 2025
Hey everyone! With Spooky Express creeping ever closer to release, we've got something special to share. The Draknek & Friends merch store has been updated with a brand new collection of official Spooky Express merchandise, including: ☕ Wrap-Around Mug 🖼️ Framed Prints 🖱️ Large Desk Mat 👕 Branded T-Shirt Sink your fangs into the merch here, or check out the entire Draknek & Friends collection featuring all of our thinky puzzle games and more. Additionally, this Sunday keep an eye on the PC Gaming Show at 8pm GMT where you might just spot something spooky in the lineup. 👇 https://www.pcgamingshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/cropped-pcgs2025summer_logo-1-384x229.png We're looking forward to sharing more about Spooky Express very soon. Until then, stay spooky! 🎃
- Play the Spooky Express demo NOW 🦇 - 22 May 2025
We're excited to announce that the demo for Spooky Express is OUT NOW! https://store.steampowered.com/app/3352310/Spooky_Express/ Plan the train route for the world’s spookiest theme park! Transport monsters to their destinations — but keep everything on track and don’t let them bite the passengers or you’ll have a grave problem. This is our first ever demo for Spooky Express, and we're excited to invite you to play. The demo's features include: More than 35 levels of the theme park to explore and build tracks for Three colourful characters, which is just a sneak preview of the full game A fantastic soundtrack by Priscilla Snow This demo will be available for a limited time and will be participating in not one but two upcoming events on Steam: Vampires vs. Zombies Festival The Cerebral Puzzle Showcase And last but not least... If you haven't already, please don't forget to wishlist Spoo…
- We're excited to announce the next game from Draknek & Friends: Spooky Express - 8 May 2025
Hey there! We're incredibly excited to announce the newest game we're developing here at Draknek & Friends is Spooky Express! Plan the train route for the world’s spookiest theme park! All the passengers are all just dying to ride the Spooky Express. Pick up the creepy cryptids and drop them at their destinations around the park. But be careful! Don’t let them scare or bite the human passengers. Stay on track of the situation or you’ll have a grave problem. Spooky Express is great follow-up to our award-winning thinky puzzle game, Cosmic Express and will feature over 100 unique levels with countless monsters, maps and mechanics. If you’ve liked our past games, we’re confident you’ll love this one too. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uewJWzD6s10 If you’re excited for the game don't forget to wishlist! https://store.steampowered.com/app/3352310/Spooky_Express/ ...And that's not all. If yo…
