Press release

Get a taste for the action with an Xbox Trial as exciting new content comes to fan favorite on-rails arcade shooter, Railbreak!

Players have been kicking zombie behind in on-rails arcade shooter Railbreak for over a week now, and the reviews are raving!  Gaming.net says it, “does a tremendous job of rekindling a slew of old flames from the arcade era,” scoring it an 8/10. With positive reviews and ratings across PlayStation, Xbox, and Steam, Railbreak is Dead Drop Studios’ best-reviewed game ever!

Since its launch, Railbreak has been updated on all platforms with fixes and extra features!  New additions include character voice volume controls, in-game filter overrides, optional wait time to make collecting items easier, performance improvements, and more.  Rich and replayable free content is coming soon, including a new mode and a new playable character!  Stay tuned for more information!

Steam Deck owners are in for a treat! Railbreak fits the platform like a shell in a shotgun! Our developer control template and video settings provide an optimal Steam Deck experience. The Railbreak rollercoaster may be an even bigger thrill on the move. Utilize the touch screen to mow down enemies with the tap of a finger! 

Those who are yet to relish Railbreak’s high-octane fun are invited to download a free game trial on Xbox to whet their appetites!  This trial is available now, so players can enjoy a sampling of the full, content-rich game!  Want to challenge the Boss Rush mode right away? Prefer to take a dip into Railbreak’s rogue-like Glitch Gauntlet mode? Impatient to preview the game’s cheesy and hilarious Story? Download the trial on Xbox Series X|S today!

With six untamed modes, seven berserk boss monsters, fierce elemental weapons, zany ‘Glitch’ modifier system, multiple difficulty settings, optional co-op support, native Sinden Lightgun integration on PC platforms, and so much more, Railbreak is armed to the teeth with classic arcade action sure to please even the most hardened gamers.

From the Developer:

“Now that Railbreak is in the hands of eager players everywhere, we can focus on preparing even more content for them to enjoy,” says Julia Wolbach, co-founder of Dead Drop Studios. “Railbreak’s gratifying arcade gameplay is only set to get even crazier in the coming months!”

Platforms and Pricing:

Railbreak is available now on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and on PC via Steam and Epic Games Store at an MSRP of $19.99 USD.  International pricing may vary.

About Dead Drop Studios:

Dead Drop Studios is an indie game developer and publisher created and run by  husband and wife duo, Evan and Julia Wolbach, which focuses on creating retro-style survival horror games for the modern gamer. Their next announced title, Outbreak: Shades of Horror, is built in Unreal Engine 5 and brings a thrilling next-generation survival horror experience to console and PC platforms in 2025.

Important Links and Assets:

YouTube Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-WS-KRfjDM 

Xbox Series X|S Store Page: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/railbreak/9N25GV4TVG0C
PlayStation 5 Store Page: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP6088-PPSA19256_00-0645041624840248
Steam Store Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2587170/Railbreak/
Epic Games Store Page: https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/railbreak-f87a0c