If you’ve found yourself asking, “Is Dead Rails based on a true story?”—you’re not alone. This creepy Roblox horror game throws you into a cursed train locked in a time loop between 1895 and 1899. But is any of it even real, or is it just brilliantly crafted horror bait?
Join me as I explain the twisted backstory behind Dead Rails and separate fact from fiction. When you’re done, you can celebrate the fact that you know the real story by learning how to play the famous Linga Guli Guli tune on the banjo.
Is Dead Rails Based On Real Events?
No, it’s not. It might be heartbreaking to hear, but Dead Rails is not based on a true story. And to be quite honest, I’m not sure why people even think it is! The game features a ton of fantasy mumbo jumbo like zombies, werewolves, and even a vampire class, which (let’s be real) is total fiction!
That being said, Dead Rails certainly has a “real life” element to it, whether it’s the realistic depiction of the late 1800s or the accurate recreation of that period in history. However, the story itself is not based on true events.
What Is The Dead Rails Story About?
Dead Rails is set aboard a cursed train that’s trapped in a time loop between 1895 and 1899. The game’s story centers on a mysterious outbreak hinted at by posters like “The Cure,” suggesting that something went horribly wrong, possibly a failed experiment or secret project.
As you play the game, you’ll uncover pieces of the past as you move through the train. You’ll also find ghostly remnants, strange anomalies, and references to figures like Captain Prescott and even Nikola Tesla. The deeper you go, the more it’s clear that the train is evil (or science gone wrong).
Here’s a copy of the game’s official description on Roblox: “In 1899, a mysterious virus swept the American continent. Dubbed the “Zombie Plague”, a cure was discovered in Mexico. Climb aboard your train and traverse the unforgiving, zombie-infested desert on your way to the cure…”
So, no—Dead Rails is not based on a true story. Instead, it uses a ton of historical flavor and suspenseful storytelling that makes it feel more real.
