Dead Rails

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Dead Rails is a single player simulation game. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Survive a zombie-infested Wild West, upgrade your train, and reach the cure!

Genres & Tags

Simulation

Play Modes

Single-Player

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72%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,457 reviews

graphics33 positive mentions

monetization116 negative mentions

The game is fun and allows for offline play, making it a great alternative to the original Dead Rails.
The graphics and mechanics are decent, providing an enjoyable experience.
The game has potential for improvement and updates, with many players eager for new features.

The game is plagued by frequent ads, making it frustrating to play.
There are numerous bugs, including screen glitches and crashes that hinder gameplay.
The game lacks essential features like multiplayer, towns, and a variety of weapons, making it feel incomplete.

monetization
130 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
89%
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with players expressing frustration over the frequency and intrusiveness of ads, often reporting them appearing every minute or even during gameplay. Many users suggest that the game would be significantly improved by reducing ad frequency or implementing a system where ads are only shown in safe zones or for in-game rewards. Additionally, some players are willing to pay for an ad-free experience, but feel that the current monetization strategy detracts from overall enjoyment and gameplay quality.
- “Honestly not bad but you should make the train bigger and instead of charging $1.99 for no ads, how about putting ads on crates or things at the shop that you can watch an ad to unlock instead of using money? Don't make a random ad pop up on your screen every 2 minutes... it's annoying.”
- “This game is good; I can play offline and there are no ads while I'm offline.”
- “There is no ads.”
- “This game is a cash grab since they spam you with ads. Do not download; go play Roblox Dead Rails, it's so much better.”
- “The game is terrible, it has so many ads, the quality is horrible, and the game has so many annoying bugs.”
- “Ads are annoying and you can't skip them even after watching the whole ad. I know ads may help you, but come on, I don't need to waste my time watching ads in this game.”
graphics
112 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
55%
16%
The graphics of the game receive mixed feedback from users, with some praising them as "great" and "good," while others criticize them as "terrible" and in need of significant improvement. Many players express a desire for more graphical settings and enhancements to make the visuals more realistic and engaging. Overall, while some find the graphics satisfactory, a substantial number of reviews highlight the need for upgrades to meet player expectations.
- “The graphics are great.”
- “I really like this game; the graphics are good.”
- “Overall this is good and honestly has better graphics than the real one.”
- “The graphics are terrible.”
- “This is a literal waste of data and time when I was trying to open the game it is lagging too much; the graphics are like garbage. The developers have to fix many things; there is no good thing in gameplay.”
- “It's just a copy of dead rails; who would even play this? It has terrible graphics.”
stability
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous reports of glitches, bugs, and camera issues that significantly hinder gameplay. Players experience problems such as ammo duplication, freezing screens, and objects behaving erratically, making the game nearly unplayable at times. While some users find the game enjoyable despite these issues, the overall consensus is that substantial fixes are needed to improve stability.
- “It's unplayable; whenever I move, the camera just glitches and shakes violently.”
- “The experience is so cool, but every minute it just glitches, and I can't even play. Please fix that bug!”
- “Every time I try to get the gold, my screen freezes, and it kicks me off the game. Please fix this, devs.”
gameplay
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
52%
24%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the variety of mechanics like welding and building, while others criticize the lack of an ending, multiplayer options, and essential settings. Many users express frustration over frequent ads, lag issues, and the game's perceived lack of originality compared to its inspiration, Dead Rails. Overall, while there are engaging elements, significant improvements are needed to enhance the overall experience and address technical shortcomings.
- “The gameplay is engaging and offers a variety of mechanics such as welding, jumping, running, building, grabbing, and storing items.”
- “Adding a lobby where players can switch classes or buy items before a match starts would enhance gameplay.”
- “It's a really good game with amazing graphics but please I wish you could add multiplayer gameplay.”
- “It also doesn't have settings (camera sensitivity, graphics etc.) I am hoping the developers make an improvement on the gameplay because right now it's very boring.”
- “Not playable, it's like you guys don't care about this bug and just move on to updates. I have played the real game in Roblox, and I saw many videos on YouTube of normal gameplay, but when I downloaded it thinking it'll be good, well no.”
- “Just kept crashing, and that was enough to ruin the entire gameplay.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
Players express a strong desire for enhanced musical elements in the game, including a dedicated soundtrack for various scenarios such as the main menu, death scenes, and specific in-game events like chases and battles. They suggest incorporating thematic background music to enrich the atmosphere, alongside options to adjust sound settings. Overall, the music aspect is seen as a crucial area for improvement to elevate the gaming experience.
- “The soundtrack for the game is fantastic and really enhances the overall experience.”
- “Adding music to the main menu and death screen would elevate the game's atmosphere significantly.”
- “I love the idea of incorporating background music for different themes, like scary music for night events.”
- “Add music and sound for everything.”
- “It's cool but there isn't a town and add scary music also and different night like blood moon, werewolf night and the last is storm night add class and make a multiplayer and add more guns add the cave also make a if you want to leave the game you can just press setting but it's good.”
- “And put defense on the village too and a town and outlaws and newspaper and battle music please add them.”
humor
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the humor in the game to be strong and enjoyable, often highlighting its funny physics and entertaining interactions. Many appreciate the comedic elements, even noting the game's similarities to other titles like Roblox, while expressing a desire for more content and features to enhance the experience. Overall, the humor contributes significantly to the game's fun factor, making it a recommended choice for those looking for lighthearted entertainment.
- “It's still pretty funny; I'm still able to use the zombie as fuel.”
- “This game is very fun; the physics are very funny, and I hope you add a town, fort, or castle.”
- “Really funny that you tried to copy it from Roblox; even better that it's offline and almost everything is fun and interactive.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The story aspect of the game is perceived as decent but lacking originality, with some players noting it feels derivative of other titles, particularly Roblox's Dead Rails. Reviewers express a desire for more engaging content, such as quests, challenges, and multiplayer options, to enhance the gameplay experience and provide rewards for completing objectives. Additionally, suggestions for improved game mechanics, like destructible environments and better train designs, indicate a need for more depth and creativity in the narrative and gameplay elements.
- “The game is entirely not that bad; I would suggest adding challenges or quests to make the game more engaging to play. If you manage to complete any challenges or quests, you get something in return that can help you in your next game.”
- “I would also suggest adding destruction; for example, if you shoot a wall, it will pierce through and make a small hole, or if you blow up a house, it will get destroyed. This would make the game more fun.”
- “Pls add quests to the game.”
- “The game is decent because it's a copy and there are ads. I know you can get the golden gun and remove ads, but I'm not sure if that's permanent. Maybe more train distance and a town at the start would be better. I still haven't finished the game, but it would be interesting if zombies could get on the train. Also, please give credits to the real Deadrails developers in Roblox because it's not right to not acknowledge them and take their story.”
- “Devs, if you see this, please add multiplayer, but you need Wi-Fi. If players want to play offline, they should be able to play with NPCs. Also, please add a lobby and missions.”
- “It's good, but I'd like to see more missions to make it easier to get bonds.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
67%
Overall, players have mixed feelings about the game's optimization; while some commend the developers for their efforts, others express a strong desire for further improvements, particularly for low-end devices. The consensus suggests that while the game shows great potential, enhanced optimization could significantly elevate the experience.
- “Suggestions for more content and optimization are the only two things this game lacks. All in all, it's still a great game with lots of potential.”
- “Hello developer, it seems that you optimized the game very well. Thank you! In the next update, I have a new suggestion; if you don't want some, you can remove it. ”
- “I'm a fan of Dead Rails, but please optimize it for low-end devices. We need optimization! Yay, new update is dropping!”
- “Suggestions, for one, more content, as obvious as it is already, and two, optimization; those are the only two things that this game lacks. All in all though, it's still a great game with lots of potential.”
- “I'm a fan of Dead Rails, but please optimize it for low-end devices. We need optimization!”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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Reviewers suggest that the game's replayability could be significantly enhanced by introducing a bond system between characters or players, as well as adding updates and healing items to improve gameplay. Currently, the lack of these features limits the game's appeal and makes it less enjoyable over time.
- “The game has a lot of potential for replayability, especially with the possibility of future updates and new content.”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes makes each playthrough feel unique and encourages multiple runs.”
- “Lastly, a bond system between characters or players could add depth and replay value.”
- “I mean the game is pretty bad, but if there were more updates and healing items added, since there aren't any, it would make the game more challenging and more playable.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is praised for its impressive house designs, particularly for a mobile platform, creating an epic feel. However, some users feel it could benefit from additional atmospheric elements, such as themed nights and more interactive environments, to enhance engagement and variety.
- “I'm giving this game 5 stars because the atmosphere and house designs are really impressive, especially for mobile.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game emotionally impactful, expressing a desire for more content and features, such as multiplayer, to enhance the experience. However, some users have had negative experiences that deter them from engaging with the game again.
- “This game had potential; it's pretty emotional, and I wish to see more things added, like multiplayer.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players appreciate the visibility of challenges on the starter load screen, as it aids in grinding and allows for showcasing progress to friends.
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I find the grinding mechanics to be overly repetitive, which detracts from the overall enjoyment.”
- “The amount of time required for grinding is excessive, leading to burnout rather than excitement.”