What is Dead Rails?
Dead Rails is a free action game with adventure, amazing and first person shooter elements that you can play online in your web browser on Gameziko. It needs no download, no install and no account. The world of the Wild West has collapsed under the onslaught of an unknown virus that turns people into zombie freaks .
How to play Dead Rails
- Press "Play now" on the game screen. Dead Rails loads inside the player; some games take up to 20 seconds and may show a short ad first.
- PC W A S D - movement E - pick up a specific item G - discard an item LKM - drag or shoot Mobile device Left joystick - movement Right side of the screen - camera rotation and buttons Train control W - forward S - stop Space - get off the train Mobile
- Use the full-screen button at the bottom right of the player for a bigger view, and press Esc to leave full screen.
Game details
| Category | Action |
|---|---|
| Tags | Adventure, amazing, First Person Shooter |
| Controls | WASD keys, Space bar |
| Screen | Landscape (1920 × 1080) |
| Price | Free |
| Download or sign-up | Not needed |
| Distributed by | GameMonetize |
| Added to Gameziko | 30 September 2026 |
Description from the developer
The world of the Wild West has collapsed under the onslaught of an unknown virus that turns people into zombie freaks . The only salvation is your armored train, hurtling through the ruins in search of survivors and hope. Infiltrate abandoned cities , clear buildings, mine resources and find rare gear . Upgrade weapons and stock up on fuel to overcome the dangerous path to the last station where the cure may be hiding. Each new kilometer is a deadly challenge . Fight mutants, repel zombie raids, upgrade the train Will you be able to survive and bring the expedition to the end?
Dead Rails: frequently asked questions
Is Dead Rails free to play?
Yes. Dead Rails is free to play on Gameziko, with no download and no account needed. Like most free web games, it is funded by ads, so it may show a short ad before or between rounds.
What are the controls in Dead Rails?
The developer's instructions for Dead Rails say: "PC W A S D - movement E - pick up a specific item G - discard an item LKM - drag or shoot Mobile device Left joystick - movement Right side of the screen - camera rotation and buttons Train control W - forward S - stop Space - get off the train Mobile"
Can I play Dead Rails on a phone or tablet?
Yes. Dead Rails supports touch controls, so it works in the browser on Android phones, iPhones and tablets as well as on a computer.
What games are similar to Dead Rails?
If you like Dead Rails, try The Pain of Nextbot, Obby Knife Duels and THE SURVIVAL ALLIENS. They are action games with similar themes, and you can find more in the Action category on Gameziko.
Good to know
Dead Rails is made by an independent developer and delivered by GameMonetize, so Gameziko cannot change the game or recover lost progress. Any progress the game saves is kept in your browser on this device. If the game does not start, wait up to 20 seconds, allow ads for gameziko.com and try again, or report the game.