Derail Valley
Derail Valley is an open world first person train simulator for PC, available to play in VR and non-VR modes. It is developed by Altfuture, an independent game development team based in Belgrade, Serbia. It can be purchased through Steam or Oculus for USD $39.99 or EUR €38.99.
Additionally, a music album, Lost Tracks, is available as the Derail Valley Dev Support OST for USD $9.99 or EUR €8.19.
Official description
Drive massive trains through beautiful, challenging natural environments. Make deliveries of cargo between industries spread across an open world. Earn money, buy new licenses and advance your career as a train engineer, all in a seamless, emergent playthrough.
Open world xxperience
Walk anywhere or drive a train in a 256 km2 world, covered in rich vegetation, mountains, fields, lakes, rivers and a massive railroad network, spanning 15 diverse industries and towns. Days and nights seamlessly cycle over the valley, with dynamic clouds, fog, rain and environment sounds spicing it all up. Change the switches, board the vehicles, leave them, take them somewhere specific - the choice is yours.
Detailed vehicle simulation
Derail Valley depicts complex intricacies of diesel locomotives with varying transmission types, as well as steam engines, and does so in depth. Through behavior, sounds, physics and interaction, vehicles' characteristics are designed to fully immerse and challenge you. You might even learn something new about them! On top of that, you'll find yourself spontaneously involved in coupling, servicing, brake securing, shunting and other railroad procedures.
Dynamic industry chain
Every location offers and receives certain cargo, forming a dynamic chain that you take part in. Deliveries are procedurally generated; they vary among themselves and almost no delivery will be the same as the other. Deliver cargo between industries, or do the shunting and logistics that help the stations create more deliveries. Pick your orders freely, move cars throughout the valley according to your licensing and locomotive availability.
Career-driven progression
Earn money by completing deliveries. Master efficient driving and look after the vehicles you use to minimize fuel and repair costs. Buy new items and licenses that allow you access to more vehicles and orders. Alternatively, play in sandbox mode where economy is not in focus; where you can create custom scenarios, have fun doing whatever and capture fun videos using built-in photography tools.
Customizable realism
Whether you prefer turning every knob manually or taking a laid back approach from a birds-eye view, difficulty parameters have got you covered. From the preferred camera view down to the ease of coupling, difficulty customization makes it possible for you to find the challenge and comfort levels that you're happy with.
Diverse train fleet
There are currently 6 locomotive types in the game, each based on a different technology or offered with drastically different characteristics. With more in the pipeline, the simulation is built to support locomotive mods as well. Other than the powerhouses, there are a few work train vehicles, over ten types of cars and more than 50 types of cargo available, as well.
Accidents happen
Be it a derailment, collision, blown traction motor, boiler explosion, failed brakes, HAZMAT disaster or even something as mild as wheelslip on a rainy slope, Derail Valley doesn't just present you with a popup screen when you make a mistake - you get to experience the consequences of your actions, even if they're a rare occurrence.
Ultimate immersion - VR optional
Derail Valley not only supports the major PC-based VR headsets, but has been built to support them from the ground up. Experience the game spatially present and using your own hands to operate the controls. This is the ultimate experience, the closest there is to being a real railroader. Additionally, you can seamlessly share the same playthrough among the PC and VR sessions - choosing the platform based on your mood.
Whether you are new to trains or an experienced veteran, the game features tutorials that are quick to get you going. However, a comprehensive user manual also exists, for when you want to dive deep into the details.
Release history
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| January 25, 2019 | Released into Steam Early Access |
| May 21, 2020 | Derail Valley Overhauled update is released, and much of the game's branding is updated to reflect this new name |
| June 30, 2023 | Derail Valley Simulator update is released, and much of the game's branding is updated to reflect this new name |
System requirements
- From Steam
| OS | Windows 64-bit |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel i5-7400 or equivalent |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Nvidia GTX 650 (VR: GTX 970) |
| Storage | 6 GB available space |
| VR Support | SteamVR or Oculus PC |
| Additional Notes | VR optional |
