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Tiny Find · Published by Tiny Find
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
Build your track, assemble your train and deliver cargo and carnage in equal amounts in this on-the-rails take on tower defense!
Indie, Strategy, Casual · 2026 · More free games
Design your track, command your train, and defend against waves of enemies while delivering cargo. In Choo Choo Defenders, strategy meets fun as you navigate through the challenges of 2026's rail network.
About this game
All aboard for chaos on the tracks!
In this on-the-rails take on tower defense, build your railroad through monster-infested lands, load up your train with specialized wagons, and fight to keep the line open while delivering passengers and cargo for firepower and profit.
Strategic planning meets frantic survival
Every wave and every run gives you new choices of wagons and upgrades, unlocked through a growing deck of cards. Will you add heavy cannons, support cars, or storage to push for bigger profits? Adapt your train to the threats ahead and keep moving!
Features
Build your track: Plan and place railroads through the lands, shaping your route to maximize survival and efficiency
Assemble your train: Draw cards to add wagons, weapons, and upgrades, creating a well-oiled machine of bullets and bank
Fight the horde: Defend your locomotive against waves of monsters determined to stop your journey
Deliver and profit: Transport passengers and cargo to earn money for upgrades and expansion
Upgrade your engine: Strengthen your locomotive to survive longer runs and tougher enemies
Pixel art mayhem: Enjoy a handcrafted 2D style
Choo Choo!
Whether you prioritize defense, economy, or sheer firepower, the right combination of tracks and wagons is the difference between a successful trip and a smoking wreck.
Can you keep your train rolling through to the end of the line?
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS: Windows 10/11
- Processor: Intel Core i3-3240, AMD FX-4300
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce GTX 560 Ti (1GB), Radeon HD 7750 (1GB)
- Storage: 300 MB available space
Supported Languages
Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
The Demo is Updated!
Demo Update: v0.2(What does v0.2 even mean..?)While many people seem to like the demo - which makes us very happy of course - we've also been receiving a lot of feedback about possible improvements to make!Over the past few weeks, we've added some of the more commonly requested features into the game, as well as improving on some visual aspects that have been lagging behind.Here are the major changes:Train Info MenuIt's easy to forget what upgrades you've picked, and how many passengers a cart can have! To make this easier, there's a new menu option called "Train", in which you can see a list and information about the upgrades you've picked!Retry Last WaveSometimes, you've made a slight mistake with devastating consequences! Other times, you've just been a bit too greedy (this is probably most of the times...)Regardless, you end up dying in a late wave on some level, and it feels pretty bad having to start all over!Well, with "Retry Last Wave", once per level you're allowed to revive at the build phase of the current wave.More Video OptionsSome graphical settings have been requested by people with different setups and preferences, and we've added some of these!Even Prettier!While almost everybody seem to already like the way the game looks, Fred just can't help himself, so he's made the previously flat-colored water now be anything but!And blasting small Bastards with the artillery is now much more satisfying!Full Patch Notes:There is a new 'Cards' menu in-game where you can see all the carts and their related cards, as well as passenger limitEdge Scrolling can now be disabled in OptionsUpon Game Over, there is now an option to retry from last waveEdge Scrolling can now be disabled in OptionsCamera Shake can now be reduced in OptionsThe water is now much prettier!The tiny Bastards now have unique death animations when dying by big explosionThe Flamey bullets are now less visually intensive, and no longer create lag spikes when upgradedFixed issue of bullet and enemy...Read full article on Community Announcements (Teddy | Tiny Find)AnnouncementsOfficial
Choo Choo Defenders - Now In More Languages!
We've been looking at which non-English speaking countries have been playing the demo, and found some that stood out! To give players from these countries a smoother ride, we've decided to make the game available in the following languages:Chinese (Simplified), Korean, Japanese, German, Spanish (Latin America), French, Italian, Portuguese (Brazilian), and Russian.We hope players speaking these languages will enjoy the game even more now! :)Read full article on Community Announcements (Teddy | Tiny Find)AnnouncementsOfficial
The Choo Choo Defenders Demo is live!
The Choo Choo Defenders Demo is leaving the station!It's now possible to download and play the demo of the game: head on over to the Demo Store Page and give it a whirl!How long is the Demo? What does it showcase?The demo is quite generous and lets you play the first world of the game (six levels)! It will introduce the basic mechanics of the game, includes three different conductors, meta progression, and a bunch of wagons and upgrades.It should give you roughly 1 hour of playtime!Will my saves from the Demo carry over to the full game?Yup! Though the passive upgrade tree will not be the same in the full game, so your upgrade points will be refunded and the upgrade tree reset.Tell us what you think!Don't forget to head over to our Discord and tell us how it was!Read full article on Community Announcements (Teddy | Tiny Find)
