Voltage Inc. announced at Tokyo Game Show 2026 that they will be releasing their suspense game, Subway: 0% Escape in English on Switch and Steam! Originally released as a mobile app in 2013, the suspense visual novel became known for its relentless tension and shocking plot twists, with the series going on to surpass 2 million downloads.
The upcoming release will also introduce a fully localized English version, bringing the suspense that captivated players across Japan to a worldwide audience for the first time. Visitors to TGS2026 can experience it firsthand at the Voltage booth and attempt to escape the subway while evading an unseen killer.
About Subway: 0% Escape
Fourteen strangers board the last train of the night, each with their own reason for being there.
Then, without warning, the train hurtles out of control, carrying them toward a nightmare they may never escape.
One by one, the passengers begin to die. Is the killer among them?
Suspicion mounts. There’s no one left to trust. Will anyone make it out of this subway of death alive?
Key Features in the Game
- Solve an Unpredictable, High-Stakes Mystery! Stranded deep underground, fourteen passengers find themselves hunted by an unknown killer. As the body count rises, it’s up to you to discover who is behind the murders. What connects the passengers? And will any of them make it out alive?
- The Ending Is in Your Hands! The branching narrative means your choices dramatically change the course of the story. Choose from three playable characters and discover a whopping 90 different endings! With so many possible outcomes, there’s more to discover with every playthrough.
Characters for Subway 0% Escape
Sohei Azumi
Once a natural leader, he can no longer
bring himself to take anything seriously.
Apathetic and unambitious, he simply
drifts through life. Called back to the
office while out drinking, he reluctantly
sets off, only to become caught up in
the nightmare underground.
Maika Kano
A romantic through-and-through, she
tends to put her own feelings first. Still
unable to get over her ex a year after
their breakup, she boards the doomed
train hoping they might finally get back
together.
Yuzuru Satonaka
Passive and easily overlooked,
repeated setbacks have left this
aspiring game creator ready to give
up on life. Finally landing a job
interview, he rushes to the company,
only to become caught up in the
nightmare underground.
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