Roblox Zombie Game is Blowing Up

Dead Rails gains a million fans on Roblox in 3 months thanks to polished gameplay.

Dead Rails, a new survival-adventure zombie game on Roblox, has gained a million fans just three months after its initial release. The game comes from the creators of The Nightshift Experience series, which has captured the attention of hundreds of thousands of Roblox players. In the team’s latest experience, Dead Rails, players can team up with up to three other survivors on a railroad journey terrorized by hostile creatures and bandits.

Roblox players are already dubbing Dead Rail “A Dusty Trip if it was a good game.” This comparison stems from the games’ similar gameplay, which revolves around a prolonged, danger-filled trip. In both experiences, players must manage fuel, earn money to unlock better gear, and survive the waves of hostile enemies. However, Dead Rail is being hailed as a better survival-adventure game than A Dusty Trip because it is, as players put it, way more polished and has a far better gameplay structure.

Thanks to its addictive on-rails shooter style gameplay, Dead Rails has quickly drawn a million players, with around 700,000 actively playing. A quirky aspect of Dead Rails‘ gameplay is that players can burn almost anything in the train’s firebox, including corpses, for fuel. The game also does a good job of challenging players to manage their budget through key decisions, such as how many supplies to gather or where to stop for refueling and healing. Some fans have attributed Dead Rails’ success to its similarity to popular co-op games like Lethal Company, noting its potential for creating chaotic and entertaining moments when played with friends.

Dead Rails Amasses a Million Players Shortly After Release

Dead Rails has apparently struck a chord that could unite distinct groups of players. However, some critics argue that it lacks depth and may come across as repetitive or “vacant.” For those wondering, Dead Rails actually has an ending; it’s not an endless runner game. According to the developer and as reported by veteran players, once the train reaches 80,000 meters (around 50 miles), there is one last challenge that needs to be conquered to beat the game.

Roblox players interested in this viral game will be glad to know that developer RCM Games recently released a major update adding new classes to Dead Rails. The patch also addressed various performance and gameplay issues highlighted by players. Given the game’s rising popularity, the developer is expected to continue refining it and possibly expand gameplay with new features and modes. A recent example that confirms this approach is RCM Games adding challenges, a new way of earning bonds, which will likely enhance Dead Rails‘ replayability.

Source: Game Rant