| RailGods of Hysterra | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Release Date | Gameplay & Story | Pre-Order & DLC | Review |
RailGods of Hysterra is a survival horror game where players upkeep an eldritch train abomination to reach the heart of the dreamlands. Read on to learn everything we know about the game, including gameplay and story information.
← Return to RailGods of Hysterra main article
RailGods of Hysterra Gameplay
RailGods of Hysterra is a multiplayer survival horror game built around three core mechanics: resource gathering, combat, and RailGod upkeep. Players take on the role of Dreamers, individuals venturing into the Dreamlands in search of a way to undo the devastation caused by the arrival of the Old Ones. To accomplish this, they must guide the RailGod—an unsettling fusion of steam engine and Shoggoth—toward its final destination.
The game is presented in a top-down isometric perspective, with players exploring different regions of the Dreamlands to collect essential resources such as wood, stone, leather, and food. These materials serve multiple purposes, including restoring health, satisfying hunger and thirst, crafting items, and constructing new components for the RailGod.
Combat unfolds in real time, requiring players to balance attacks, dodges, and abilities within a set range. The mechanics share similarities with titles like Diablo and Nobody Wants to Die, while also incorporating certain elements reminiscent of Dark Souls, albeit in a less direct manner.
Maintaining the RailGod is a critical aspect of survival, demanding regular upkeep and expansion. Players must feed it human flesh, repair its parts, and continuously enhance its design using the materials they gather. Its sustenance is vital; should it stop moving before reaching the heart of the Dreamlands, the journey will end with the players left stranded.
RailGods of Hysterra Story Plot
The story of RailGods of Hysterra follows the player as a Dreamer, tasked with venturing into the Dreamlands to undo the catastrophic effects of the Old Ones' arrival on Earth. With little more than their wits, scavenged resources, and an unfathomable eldritch machine at their command, they must navigate this strange and hostile realm.
← Return to RailGods of Hysterra main article
RailGods of Hysterra Similar Games
 |
MiSide Horror, Psychological, Simulation |
 |
A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead Action, Survival, Horror |
 |
Silent Hill 2 (Remake) Survival, Horror |
 |
Resident Evil 4 Remake Action-Adventure, Survival, Horror |
