About Dead Rails

In Dead Rails you command an armored train through a zombie-infested Wild West, stopping at ruined towns to scavenge supplies and hunt for a cure. You explore derelict buildings on foot, gathering fuel, weapons and gear while fighting off mutant hordes. Between stops you defend your train from raids and decide which stations to visit next. The loop is simple: explore, loot, upgrade your arsenal and locomotive, then roll toward the next deadly stretch of track. Poki Games hosts this survival shooter that mixes third-person combat with resource management. Every kilometer brings tougher enemies and scarcer fuel, so you must balance risk and reward to reach the final station alive.

How to play Dead Rails

WASD – move
E – pick up item
G – drop item
Mouse – aim and shoot
W (on train) – drive forward
S (on train) – stop
Space – get off train
On mobile: left joystick – move, right side – camera and buttons