- September 23, 2020
- Indoor Astronaut
- 9h median play time
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.
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About Unrailed!
Unrailed! is a single player and multiplayer survival 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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Reviews
gameplay
550 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe 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.”
Critic Reviews
Unrailed (Switch) Review
Unrailed is rarely off the rails
65%Unrailed! PC Review
Unrailed! is wacky fun with friends, but infuriating with strangers.
80%Unrailed! (Nintendo Switch)
Unrailed! has the personality of games like Minecraft and Terraria, but it provides its own unique experience. Try out a quick gaming session with some friends, and you’re likely to end up working on the railroad all the livelong day.
85%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Unrailed! is a survival simulation game with kids theme. Common tags for Unrailed! include indie, trading, family friendly, pixel graphics, isometric and others.
Unrailed! is available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Steam Deck, Windows and others.
On average players spend around 22 hours playing Unrailed!.
Unrailed! was released on September 23, 2020.
Unrailed! was developed by Indoor Astronaut.
Unrailed! has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked Unrailed! for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.
Unrailed! is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.
Similar games include Unrailed 2: Back on Track, Overcooked 2, Overcooked, Out of Space, Wild Woods and others.












