Unrailed!

Unrailed!

September 23, 2020
DAEDALIC ENTERTAINMENT GMBH
4.3/5.0(731 reviews)

Genres

PartyFamilyCasual

Themes

cooperationcompetitionexplorationsurvivalepiclight-hearted

Mechanics

real-timemultiple-endingsresource-managementcraftingbuildingopen-worldparty-basedexplorationpuzzle-solvingcollectiblestime-managementmini-games

About This Game

Unrailed! is a co-op logistics scramble: a team of up to four harvests wood and iron, crafts them into rails, and lays track a single tile ahead of a train that never brakes, across endless procedurally generated biomes that throw rivers, cliffs and rising heat at the supply chain. Its defining quality is compounding pressure, since every task feeds the next and one missed cut can stall the whole line. The trade-off is stark: the same relentlessness that makes it, per critics, intensely addictive with friends leaves it hollow alone, and difficulty spikes plus occasional lag can tip tension into exasperation. As a PlayStation Plus Premium title it is a low-commitment jump for groups who found Overcooked too forgiving and want a shared deadline with no pause button. Solo players, whom even enthusiastic reviewers warn off, should look elsewhere.

Highlights

  • Chaotic multiplayer fun for 1-4 players.
  • Procedurally generated landscapes ensure each game is unique.
  • Mix of resource management and strategic planning.
  • Multiple biomes with unique challenges and materials.
  • Variety of train upgrades to customize gameplay.
  • Local and online multiplayer modes available.
  • Engaging pixel-art style and playful soundtrack.

Platforms

PS4

Multiplayer

Online Players:4
Local Players:4
Co-op Supported

Game Information

ESRB Rating:ESRB Everyone
Languages:
Chinese (Simplified)Chinese (Traditional)EnglishFrench (France)GermanItalianJapaneseKoreanPolishPortuguese (Brazil)RussianSpanishSpanish (Mexico)Turkish

Gameplay

Modes
Single playerMultiplayerCo-operative
Perspective
Bird view / Isometric

Time to Beat

Rushed:6h
Main story:9h
Completionist:12h

Player Reviews

Good

Players overwhelmingly enjoy Unrailed!, praising its fun cooperative gameplay, engaging mechanics, and vibrant art style, especially when played with friends. However, some users have expressed frustrations with difficulty spikes, lack of single-player options, and technical issues like lag, which detracted from their experience.

Pros

  • Fun cooperative gameplay
  • Engaging teamwork mechanics
  • Vibrant art style
  • Addictive and chaotic gameplay
  • Great for playing with friends

Cons

  • Difficulty can spike unfairly
  • Frustration with AI and game mechanics
  • Technical issues and lag
  • Limited appeal for single-player mode
  • Repetitiveness over time

Based on 60 reviews from steam

Screenshots

DLC & Editions

Daedalic Multiplayer Bundle
Daedalic Multiplayer Bundlebundle

Unrailed! — Frequently Asked Questions

Is Unrailed! worth playing?
Unrailed! has a good reception from players, holding an average score of 4.3 out of 5 across 731 reviews.
How long does it take to beat Unrailed!?
Unrailed! takes around 9 hours for the main story and about 12 hours to fully complete.
Is Unrailed! single-player or multiplayer?
Unrailed! supports single player, multiplayer, and co-operative. Online play supports up to 4 players. Local play supports up to 4 players.
What platforms is Unrailed! available on?
Unrailed! is available on PS4.
When did Unrailed! release?
Unrailed! released on September 23, 2020.
What is Unrailed!'s age rating?
Unrailed! carries an ESRB rating of ESRB Everyone.
Unrailed! - Cooperative Train Building Adventure