Rail Gunner

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Rail Gunner is a single player action game. It was developed by RunSwimFly and was released on August 25, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Rail Gunner is a sci-fi rail shooter where you defend your train from waves of AI-controlled robots using a variety of unlockable weapons and power-ups. Enemies are fully destructible with voxel-based physics, and neural-network AI keeps damaged bots fighting. With two intense game modes and optional VR support, it offers immersive, fast-paced action and strategic shooting.

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 21 reviews

replayability3 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The game is very fun and simple, making it easy to pick up and play with just a mouse.
Addictive gameplay with satisfying physics-based mechanics and rewarding weapon progression.
It's a free game that offers enjoyable experiences, especially in VR, and has potential for future updates and improvements.

The game can feel repetitive and lacks depth, with issues like tanky enemies and slow ammo replenishment.
There are significant technical issues, including lag spikes and poor optimization that detract from the experience.
Some players feel misled by the marketing, as the game limits progression and pushes for additional purchases to unlock content.

story
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The game's storyline serves as a solid foundation for the gameplay, enhancing the experience with satisfying physics-based mechanics and destruction. Players appreciate the frequent unlocks of new weapons and upgrades, which help maintain a sense of freshness throughout their matches.
- “The basic storyline sets up the gameplay well, providing a solid foundation. The physics-based gameplay and destruction feel satisfying, and the unlockable content keeps the game feeling fresh, as you receive a new weapon or upgrade every other match if you put in the effort.”
- “The narrative is engaging and adds depth to the gameplay, making each match feel meaningful and rewarding.”
- “The story unfolds beautifully, intertwining character development with the gameplay, which keeps players invested in the outcome.”
- “The storyline is very basic and fails to engage the player, making it feel more like a setup for gameplay rather than a compelling narrative.”
- “While the gameplay mechanics are satisfying, the lack of depth in the story detracts from the overall experience.”
- “The narrative feels underdeveloped and does not provide enough motivation for the player to invest in the characters or the world.”
optimization
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Users report significant lag spikes occurring when losing a train cart, indicating poor optimization. There is a sentiment that the developers are relying on superficial solutions, such as implementing IL2CPP, rather than addressing deeper performance issues.
- “The lag spike every single time you lose a train cart is frustrating. It feels like another developer who believes 'optimization' just means adding IL2CPP and calling it a day.”
- “The game suffers from severe performance issues, making it nearly unplayable during critical moments.”
- “Despite the potential, the optimization is lacking, leading to frequent crashes and long loading times.”
replayability
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Rail Gunner is praised for its addictive replayability, combining straightforward action with an engaging gameplay loop that makes it easy to pick up and hard to put down.
- “Easy to pick up, hard to put down — Rail Gunner is a great mix of straightforward action and addictive replayability.”
- “Every playthrough feels fresh due to the variety of challenges and unlockable content.”
- “The dynamic gameplay mechanics ensure that no two runs are ever the same, keeping me coming back for more.”
gameplay
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The gameplay features a solid basic storyline that supports satisfying physics-based mechanics and destruction. Players appreciate the frequent unlockable weapons and upgrades, which help maintain a fresh experience throughout matches.
- “The very basic storyline to set up the gameplay is somewhat solid, the actual physics-based gameplay and destruction feel satisfying, and all the unlockable stuff keeps the game feeling fresh since you get a new weapon/upgrade every other match if you actually try.”