# Murder on the Marine Express

> 2021 video game

**Wikidata**: [Q116141706](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q116141706)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/murder-on-the-marine-express

## Summary
Murder on the Marine Express is a 2021 indie casual/adventure video game developed by 1564 Studio. It is a single-player mystery/adventure title released digitally across PC (Windows, macOS, Linux) and consoles (PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S), and distributed via Steam, Microsoft Store and itch.io.

## Key Facts
- Developed by 1564 Studio, an independent video game studio.  
- Genres: casual game and adventure video game.  
- Initial Steam publication date: 2021-07-30.  
- Xbox Series X and Series S / Microsoft Store publication date: 2022-09-01.  
- Platforms: Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X and Series S.  
- Game mode: single-player.  
- Publishers: Rainy Frog (on Microsoft Store) and 1564 Studio (on Steam).  
- Distribution format: digital download / digital distribution via Steam, Microsoft Store, and itch.io (https://1564-studio.itch.io/marine-express).  
- Age rating: PEGI 16 (per Microsoft Store listing).  
- Languages supported: English, Spanish, French, Japanese.  
- Steam application ID: 1673560; itch.io numeric ID: 860881; tuxdb game ID: 9677.

## FAQs
### Q: What platforms can I play Murder on the Marine Express on?
A: Murder on the Marine Express is available on Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux, PlayStation 4, and Xbox Series X|S. It is distributed digitally via Steam, Microsoft Store, and itch.io.

### Q: Who developed and published the game?
A: The game was developed by 1564 Studio. It is published by Rainy Frog on the Microsoft Store and by 1564 Studio on Steam.

### Q: When was the game released?
A: The game was published on Steam on 2021-07-30 and released on Xbox Series X and Series S via the Microsoft Store on 2022-09-01.

## Why It Matters
Murder on the Marine Express represents a typical contemporary indie game's path from small-studio development to multi-platform digital distribution. Developed by 1564 Studio, the title reached audiences across Windows, macOS and Linux on PC storefronts such as Steam and itch.io, and later expanded to console storefronts including Microsoft Store for Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 4 (with recorded CUSA patch identifiers). The game's presence on major digital marketplaces and its PEGI 16 rating indicate a degree of commercial positioning beyond hobbyist distribution. Its support for multiple languages (English, Spanish, French, Japanese) broadens accessibility to international players. As a single-player casual/adventure experience, it contributes to the indie adventure genre by demonstrating how small developers can deploy across desktop and console ecosystems via digital distribution channels, leveraging storefronts like Steam and the Microsoft Store to reach a wider player base.

## Notable For
- Being an indie title developed by 1564 Studio and distributed on multiple major digital storefronts (Steam, Microsoft Store, itch.io).  
- Multi-platform availability across Windows, macOS, Linux, PlayStation 4, and Xbox Series X|S.  
- Official PEGI 16 rating as listed on the Microsoft Store.  
- Support for at least four languages: English, Spanish, French, and Japanese.  
- Presence on numerous game databases and storefronts (Steam app ID 1673560; itch.io page and numeric ID 860881; tuxdb ID 9677).

## Body

### Developer and Publisher
- Developer: 1564 Studio (indie video game studio).  
- Publishers: Rainy Frog (listed on Microsoft Store) and 1564 Studio (listed on Steam).

### Release History
- Steam publication date: 2021-07-30 (Steam listing).  
- Microsoft Store / Xbox Series X|S publication date: 2022-09-01 (Microsoft Store listing).  
- PlayStation 4 presence is recorded with Orbis patch IDs: CUSA32414 (Europe) and CUSA32415 (United States).

### Platforms and Technical IDs
- Platforms explicitly listed: Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X and Series S.  
- Steam application ID: 1673560 (Windows, macOS, Linux qualifiers).  
- Microsoft Store product ID: 9ns40g6k5vgq.  
- itch.io URL: https://1564-studio.itch.io/marine-express (itch.io numeric ID 860881).  
- Other database identifiers: tuxdb game ID 9677; rawg_game_id "murder-on-the-marine-express"; howlongtobeat ID 113563; mobygames ID 177628; steamgriddb ID 5289565.

### Gameplay and Classification
- Instance of: video game.  
- Genres: casual game; adventure video game.  
- Game mode: single-player.  
- Distribution: digital download / digital distribution via storefronts such as Steam and Microsoft Store.

### Ratings, Languages, and Distribution
- PEGI rating: PEGI 16 (as listed on Microsoft Store).  
- Languages available: English, Spanish, French, Japanese.  
- Distribution channels: Steam, Microsoft Store, itch.io (digital-only distribution).

### Metadata and Cataloging
- PlayStation Store concept ID: 10004581.  
- Orbis patch identifiers for PS4: CUSA32414 (Europe), CUSA32415 (United States).  
- Additional listing and database presence across gaming directories (VGList ID 52248, gamingonlinux database ID 28584, gamerprofiles ID RgQz7).

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## References

1. Steam
2. Microsoft Store
3. GameSpot
4. RAWG
5. Q124398839
6. PlayStation Store
7. Q117506892
8. GOG Dreamlist