RailGods of Hysterra
Last updated: 2025-05-08
- Engaging gameplay with a unique train concept.
- Immersive Lovecraftian atmosphere and detailed visuals.
- Convenient crafting and storage enhance gameplay.
- Explore, craft, and upgrade your train base.
- Unpolished and buggy state at premature release.
- Repetitive environments and cumbersome inventory system.
- Reviews
(sample size) - 109
- Helpful reviews
- 83%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 15%
- Protest reviews
- 3%
- 72%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 28%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 196
- Negative points
- 183
- Gameplay points
- 51
- Perf. points
- 26
- Rec. points
- 69
- Misc points
- 20
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
| Engaging gameplay, unique train concept | The game is captivating and enjoyable, especially in co-op, due to its original mechanics, polished gameplay, and strategic depth. A key feature is the unique concept of a living, customizable train that players must feed and upgrade while exploring a Lovecraftian world, offering a fresh take on the survival genre. | 95% |
| Immersive Lovecraftian atmosphere and visuals | The game excels in its atmospheric presentation, featuring stunning visuals, well-designed sound, and a captivating Lovecraftian setting. The immersive atmosphere enhances the overall experience, drawing players into a world filled with mystery and intrigue. | 61% |
| Convenient crafting and storage system | The game features a well-implemented and user-friendly crafting system, enhanced by convenient features like direct access to storage for crafting materials. Additionally, a shared storage chest accessible both inside and outside the train streamlines resource management and inventory space. | 20% |
| Appeals to Lovecraftian fans | The game's Lovecraftian setting and themes appeal to fans of the genre, filling a void for players interested in this style. The game is set in a dark, Lovecraftian world, with players taking on the role of Dreamers who, together with divine locomotives called RailGods, must explore and survive in an environment dominated by ancestral entities. | 18% |
| Interesting storyline | Reviewers have found the storyline interesting and enjoyable so far, indicating a positive narrative experience. | 7% |
| Similar to V Rising, Baldur's Gate | The game shares similarities with other titles like V Rising and Baldur's Gate 3, combining elements from different genres. It features a Lovecraftian theme and more traditional survival elements, along with visuals reminiscent of Baldur's Gate 3, combined with survival and crafting elements. | 7% |
| Responsive bug fixes | The developers are responsive and quick to address and eliminate bugs in the game, improving the overall player experience. | 6% |
| Powerful and versatile 'Dark Gifts' | The 'Dark Gifts' abilities are visually impressive and feel powerful, adding versatility to combat and reducing monotony. Unlocking these gifts and powers enhances the overall combat experience. | 6% |
| Enjoyable enemy and trap mechanics | Players have enjoyed the game despite challenging encounters with enemies possessing unusual attacks and the presence of trap mechanics. These elements add to the game's unique and engaging experience. | 5% |
| Well-executed sound design | The voiceovers are well-done, and the sound design is well-executed and fitting, contributing to the game's immersive atmosphere. | 5% |
| Good grinding game | The game is a good grinding game, featuring a storyline, appealing graphics for older players, and extensive grinding and crafting. | 5% |
| Game is promising | The game is promising and has the potential to be a real banger after spending over 20 years on Steam Early Access. | 4% |
| Dark Souls-like rolling mechanics | The game includes rolling mechanics similar to Dark Souls and features decayed faces of emerging half-dead creatures. | 4% |
| Includes language support | The game includes Russian text and Korean language support. | 4% |