Indie games 'Chicken Road' and 'Running Train' spotlight solo developers

A casual mobile game titled “Chicken Road” challenges players to guide a chicken across a busy highway, offering simple controls, varying difficulty levels and reward systems that keep the experience addictive. The review highlights strategic timing, obstacle avoidance and optional power‑ups, noting the game's capacity to generate short bursts of dopamine and competition through leaderboards.

Separately, the Japanese‑themed train simulator “Running Train” was created by a single developer at Novatetsu Games. The early‑access title features hyper‑realistic graphics, over 40 km of hand‑crafted routes, realistic physics for four train types and customizable weather effects such as cherry‑blossom springs and snowy winters. Players can operate trains manually or use an automatic mode to enjoy scenic photo opportunities. The game has attracted around 800 daily users and plans to expand to 100 km of track by the end of 2027, adding passenger systems and a review mode.