January 24, 2025 – Wales Interactive is thrilled to announce a partnership with Curveball and Two Star Games to bring the viral indie horror game Choo-Choo Charles to the PlayStation 5 in a physical boxed edition. This collaboration marks an exciting new chapter for one of the most successful horror titles of recent years.
Created by Gavin Eisenbeisz of Two Star Games, Choo-Choo Charles captivated audiences with its unique premise, blending survival horror with open-world exploration. Players face off against the terrifying Charles, a monstrous train with an insatiable hunger for destruction, as they traverse a sprawling island filled with danger and mystery. The game’s eerie atmosphere and intense gameplay have garnered a passionate following worldwide, making it a must-have for horror enthusiasts.
The physical edition is set to launch worldwide on 30th May 2025. Fans can look forward to more information in the coming months, including pre-order information and retail availability. Stay tuned for updates!
David Banner, Co-founder and Managing Director at Wales Interactive, says: “We’ve always had a passion for publishing standout horror experiences, and Choo-Choo Charles is the perfect addition to our label. This project encapsulates everything we love about the genre—creativity, atmosphere, and pure, unfiltered terror. Gavin created something truly special, and it’s been a fantastic experience collaborating with him and the team at Curveball to bring this game to horror fans around the globe in a physical format.”
Ed Gregory, Senior Publishing & Business Development Manager at Curveball, added: “We are delighted to continue expanding our portfolio of unique and innovative titles with Choo-Choo Charles. Partnering with Wales Interactive and Two Star Games allows us to bring this groundbreaking horror experience to PlayStation 5 fans worldwide in a physical format.”
Wales Interactive is a multi-award-winning indie video game and interactive movie developer and publisher. Its growing portfolio of titles has been played by millions globally, including the viral round-based zombie FPS Sker Ritual, and the award-winning occult horror Maid of Sker. Wales Interactive is also a driving force behind the rebirth of interactive movies, with titles such as The Complex, Five Dates, Ten Dates, The Shapeshifting Detective, and The Isle Tide Hotel. The team has refined the process of making interactive movies, having developed its own scripting tool called WIST, which allows any writer to create multi-directional scripts easily. For the latest news, visit walesinteractive.com.
About Curveball
Founded in 2004, Curveball was established with the prime purpose of improving the availability and accessibility of gaming products in the UK. Since then, it has become one of Europe’s largest video game distributors, and a market-leading wholesaler and retailer of video games and consumer electronics with an established and trusted network of global distribution partners. Curveball’s thriving B2B business is complemented by an award-winning consumer retail site – The Game Collection – renowned for its superb customer service, authentic community engagement, and market-leading promotions since 2005.
Curveball’s publishing arm was formed in 2024, with the aim of finding incredible titles and leveraging the team's passion for games, extensive industry experience and established networks to help bring them to market. Choo-Choo Charles marks the company's third collaboration with Wales Interactive, having partnered up last year to bring acclaimed titles Sker Ritual and Maid of Sker to physical retail.
About Two Star Games
Two Star Games is an independent game development studio founded by Gavin Eisenbeisz, the creator of Choo-Choo Charles and the upcoming multiplayer game, CUFFBUST. Dedicated to crafting unique and imaginative gaming experiences, the studio’s work emphasizes player immersion, creativity, and storytelling. With a passion for pushing the boundaries of indie game design, Two Star Games continues to inspire and captivate audiences around the world.
Fans are encouraged to stay tuned for further announcements and details about the physical release of Choo-Choo Charles. Follow Wales Interactive, Curveball and Two Star Games for updates on this highly anticipated launch.