Unrailed!

Unrailed is simple, charming, and absorbing. The gameplay is addicting, and it is exponentially more fun as you add friends to your game. It’s the best party game since, or possibly surpassing, Overcooked. A true hidden gem.

85%Game Brain Score

gameplay, music

story, grinding

95% User Score Based on 8,360 reviews

Critic Score 73%Based on 8 reviews

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Unrailed! is a single player and multiplayer casual simulation game with a kids theme. It was developed by Indoor Astronaut and was released on September 23, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and very positive reviews from players.

Unrailed! is all about getting an unstoppable train safely to the station through a variety of procedurally generated maps, both weird and wonderful in online multiplayer, local multiplayer or versus mode.

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Audience ScoreBased on 8,360 reviews

gameplay204 positive mentions

story18 negative mentions

gameplay
550 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
37%
60%
3%
The gameplay of "Unrailed!" is characterized by its engaging cooperative mechanics, where players work together to build a train track while managing resources and overcoming environmental challenges. The game is easy to learn but offers a depth of strategy and decision-making that can lead to chaotic and intense moments, especially in multiplayer settings. However, some players have noted issues with the save mechanics and a lack of tutorial guidance, which can hinder the experience for newcomers.
- “The gameplay loop really scratches the itch of being at the same time relatively relaxing and also having constant decision-making and optimization.”
- “Unrailed is a cooperative multiplayer game with engaging gameplay, charming visuals, and impressive sound effects where players work together to build a train track while collecting resources and avoiding obstacles.”
- “The core gameplay loop has tapped into something really special, something I haven't experienced in other couch co-op games.”
- “It's a fun game, but I totally hate the save-point mechanic.”
- “The game also lacks a tutorial or an in-game guide, which can make it difficult for new players to understand the mechanics.”
- “Overall, I wouldn't necessarily rate this as one of my 'favorite games of all time', because it feels like a fairly simple game with little need for progression or anymore gameplay once you've reached the final biomes and unlocked all the characters.”
music
300 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
51%
48%
1%
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many players praising its catchy and engaging soundtrack that enhances the overall gaming experience. Reviewers noted that the music complements the game's colorful graphics and chaotic gameplay, creating a fun and relaxing atmosphere, despite some concerns about sound control and volume levels. Overall, the soundtrack is described as delightful, bouncy, and surprisingly high-quality, making it a standout feature of the game.
- “The music is a delight.”
- “The soundtrack is catchy and adds some tunes that you crave to hear again.”
- “It's a perfect blend of cute graphics, great soundtrack, and fun gameplay, making it a must-have in your gaming collection.”
- “Christmas update puts music in the game lobby that has no sound control.”
- “Music is set lower than sound effects at start as well.”
- “I only wish that everyone playing heard the same music at the same time instead of everyone being on their own separate music loop.”
graphics
275 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
52%
46%
2%
The game's graphics are widely praised for their charming, cute, and colorful art style, often described as low-poly or voxel-like, which enhances the overall fun atmosphere. While some players note that the visuals can occasionally be cluttered or unclear, the simple yet effective design effectively conveys gameplay information. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's appeal, making it enjoyable for both solo and cooperative play.
- “As for the presentation, the game’s voxel-like art style matches its content quite well, with good-looking environments and neat animations making it a visual treat.”
- “The graphics are super cute, and it's challenging without being too hard.”
- “It's a perfect blend of cute graphics, great soundtrack, and fun gameplay, making it a must-have in your gaming collection.”
- “Graphics are unclear; at points, it's hard to see stuff.”
- “The game's art style is a bit of a trouble since small impassable tiles (e.g. leftover tree stumps) can visually blend in or hide behind other obstacles.”
- “At first sight, it looks very boring, especially with the Minecraft graphics.”
humor
156 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players highlighting its chaotic and funny moments, especially when playing with friends. Many reviews mention the hilarious antics that arise from gameplay mechanics, such as miscommunication and unexpected mishaps, leading to laughter and memorable experiences. Overall, the game is described as a fun, stress-inducing, and entertaining co-op experience that thrives on the comedic interactions between players.
- “Excellent co-op game that leads to some hilarious moments of incompetence, utter confusion, and senseless panicked shrieking because the pickaxe disappeared.”
- “The fun of this game comes from the people you play with and the hilarious situations you get into as the game gets harder and harder.”
- “I've spent hours just laughing my ass off with my friends as our train burst into flames or runs off the rails.”
story
89 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
71%
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The game's story is largely criticized for its absence, with many players noting that it lacks a meaningful narrative and feels more like a series of repetitive puzzles. While some enjoy the gameplay mechanics and cooperative challenges, the consensus is that those seeking a compelling story may find themselves disappointed and quickly lose interest. Overall, the game is described as having minimal plot elements, primarily revolving around the task of building train tracks to keep a train moving.
- “This is the most amazing game I have ever played; the story is amazing, the gameplay is amazing, combat is amazing, and everything is just amazing.”
- “To make a short story, you have a train that only stops at stations, and 1-4 players must build the track fast enough to keep it from derailing.”
- “The plot is simple: get a train you can't stop from one side of the map to the next.”
- “A good time to be had, but if you need something more than just a puzzle to solve, you might find yourself drifting on to the next game pretty quickly as there isn't any sort of story to keep you engaged.”
- “There's no storyline; just build tracks to keep the train going.”
- “Not much story; you actually do the same thing all over again, and when you fail, you need to start from the very beginning.”
replayability
82 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers significant replayability through randomly generated maps and procedural levels, ensuring each playthrough feels unique. While many players enjoy the depth and cooperative aspects, some express concerns about potential repetitiveness and a lack of long-term engagement. Overall, it is seen as a fun experience with high replay value, particularly in multiplayer settings, but may not sustain interest indefinitely without additional content or features.
- “The replayability in this game comes from randomly generated maps, so you have a new map every time you play.”
- “Procedural levels keep intrigue and replayability high.”
- “It has so much replayability; the graphics and adaptive soundtrack are really cute, and each mechanic is so well fleshed out for an early access game.”
- “I'd definitely say buy the game, it's fun and you'll have a couple weeks of fun out of it if like us, but rather than being a go-to timeless replayable for years, you might find this game a limited consumable instead for a month, like we did.”
- “Even if you're into this style of gameplay, it doesn't have a lot of replayability.”
- “Limited replayability, gets boring quickly.”
grinding
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
7%
85%
The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being tedious and repetitive, often leading to frustration rather than enjoyment. While some players find it fun in a multiplayer setting, many agree that the lack of engaging content and frequent need for monotonous tasks make the experience feel like a chore. Overall, the grinding can detract from the game's potential enjoyment, especially in single-player mode.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The game is pretty tedious and repetitive, which could be fine, but there isn't really much that goes on.”
- “Perhaps it gets more interesting later, but after about an hour of play the game was still extremely tedious and repetitive.”
- “I found it frustrating and tedious, not at all fun.”
stability
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
82%
The game generally runs well on various platforms like Mac and Steam Deck, but players report significant stability issues, particularly with buggy AI and network code. While some glitches are expected in an early access title, they can detract from the overall experience, especially during online play where lag and poor matchmaking are common. Despite these issues, many players still find the game enjoyable enough to continue playing.
- “Runs great on Steam Deck.”
- “Not a very demanding game and runs great on Mac.”
- “In singleplayer, the bot that you can command is very buggy and often gets stuck while it can clearly execute the given command.”
- “This game is nice and fun but very, very buggy; it often destroys the game experience.”
- “I really liked it, but the network code is pretty bad and super buggy.”
optimization
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
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The game's optimization is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate its light art style and smooth performance on lower-end systems, others report significant input lag and poor optimization for keyboard and mouse controls, making it unplayable in multiplayer settings. Overall, the game shows potential for cooperative play and has received praise for its graphics and performance on various platforms, but optimization issues remain a concern for some users.
- “I feel like the gameplay loop really scratches the itch of being at the same time relatively relaxing and also having constant decision-making and optimization.”
- “Great coop coordination and optimization game.”
- “Great graphics even on a basically potato computer like mine, runs smoothly, friendly players, and active developers.”
- “Especially since its controls are not optimized for keyboard and mouse.”
- “I downloaded the game to play with my friends, but the game was so poorly optimized that it was unplayable, with giant input lag, even though we all had solid gaming PCs and solid internet connections.”
- “Next, a cute art style that is light on performance.”
atmosphere
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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31%
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The game's atmosphere is characterized by a blend of simple, colorful graphics and a catchy soundtrack, creating a fun and chill environment. While many players appreciate the pleasant and cooperative vibe, some note a more pressing atmosphere reminiscent of survival games like "Don't Starve Together." Overall, the music and art style effectively enhance the game's immersive experience.
- “The art style and music are great, setting a very chill atmosphere.”
- “A fantastic cooperative game, with simple but challenging mechanics, and a pleasant atmosphere to match a determined vibe.”
- “The music fits the atmosphere nicely.”
- “The atmosphere is very pressing, like in 'Don't Starve Together'.”
emotional
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game emotionally impactful, with some experiencing tears during competitive moments and others feeling deeply touched by the campaign's narrative. Overall, the game is described as wholesome and enjoyable, particularly when played with friends, despite some criticism regarding its depth and repetitiveness.
- “The campaign changed me as a person, really touching.”
- “But it made me cry when I lost 3 times in a row to my boyfriend in vs mode.”
- “It is a wholesome, cute, funny, and great time.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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