# Rail Rush

> Action-packed mine cart adventure game with gem collection and obstacle avoidance. (iPhone/iPad app by Miniclip.com.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rail-rush/id501947104 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Miniclip.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/337457683)
- Category: Games, Travel, Action, Casual
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 3,399 App Store ratings · 467 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 191 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-09-13
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rail-rush/id501947104/reviews.md

## What is Rail Rush?

••• FEATURED BY APPLE ON THE iTUNES HOMEPAGE ••• 

••• MORE THAN 60 MILLION DOWNLOADS ••• 

• REVIEWS • 

"Rail Rush is up there with the best examples of the genre. Everything about it entices you to try again." - Pocket Gamer 

"Thanks to its great controls and sense of speed, Rail Rush is a fun variation of the genre.” - App Tudes 

"Rail Rush is a blast to play!" - Gamezebo 

• ABOUT THE GAME • 

Get ready for this epic adventure! 

Step into your cart and begin this exploring frenzy! Accelerate through these insanely fast rails while tilting and swiping to avoid the obstacles. 

Your job is to collect precious stones, so get those gold nuggets and gems! There will be surprises along the way, and special gifts to earn if you're lucky! Break the rock eggs to reveal what’s inside of them and pick up all the gems for your personal explorer’s collection! 

Find new and exciting paths to explore across the mine, and go through those special levels to earn more nuggets! Featuring many exciting environments in 10 different settings: dash through the Crazy Caves, fight the horde in the Zombie Caves, make your sweetest dreams come true in Sweet Wonderland, hurtle through the lush and dangerous Amazon jungle, immerse in the terrific Undersea World, take a dive in the Horror Land, visit the wonderful Snow Land, navigate on the Steam Factory, find your way on the Jurassic Jungle and explore the Pharaoh's Tomb, all this and many surprise levels which will amaze you with their colorful scenarios. 

You can also equip your cart with power ups to extend your chances inside the mine, while completing missions and ranking up, in order to become the ultimate explorer! 

KEY FEATURES: 

• 18 different characters 
• Cool power ups 
• 10 different worlds and many hidden levels 
• Stunning graphics 
• Action packed gameplay 
• Many in-game achievements 
• Game statistics 
• Game Center leader boards 

How long can you last in the rails? Find out, by downloading Rail Rush now! 

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Try also the free web version of Rail Rush on our website: 
http://www.miniclip.com/games/rail-rush/ 

Find out more about Miniclip: 
http://www.miniclip.com 

“Like” Rail Rush on Facebook: 
http://www.facebook.com/railrush 

Watch the official game trailer: 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0OyMCs_kRU 

Follow Rail Rush on Twitter: 
http://twitter.com/#!/railrush 

Follow Miniclip on Twitter: 
http://twitter.com/#!/miniclip

## Key features

- Epic adventure gameplay
- Gem and gold collection
- Obstacle avoidance
- 10 diverse worlds
- Power-ups and upgrades
- Multiple characters

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hat Full of Nuggets | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pouch Full of Nuggets | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mega Magnet | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5 Second Chances | $1.99 | one-time |
| Jurassic Jungle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pharaoh's Tomb | $1.99 | one-time |
| BEST DEAL! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Undersea World | $1.99 | one-time |
| Amazonia World | $1.99 | one-time |
| Zombie Caves | $1.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Rail Rush?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Diverse and creative environments
- 🎨 Vibrant graphics and sound effects
- 🕹️ Smooth and responsive controls
- 💰 Reasonable in-app purchase options

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
- 💸 Some content locked behind paywall
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay after a while
- 🔍 Lack of new content updates

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Purchases not restoring across devices
- Saved progress not syncing properly

**Most requested features**

- More free content and levels
- Expanded character and cart customization
- Leaderboards and social features
- Difficulty progression and new challenges

## Recent user reviews (10 of 467)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rail-rush/id501947104/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Rail Rush

*2026-08-15, version 1.9.26*

Grade scoring game a good game don’t have to pay for nothing. You guys just get it bye.

### 5/5 — 10/10!

*2026-07-27, version 1.9.26*

Why is zombie caves so difficult

### 4/5 — childhood game

*2026-07-23, version 1.9.26*

i’m so surprised the game still works great considering how old it is but i’m super glad it still does, only part i’ve had issues with is when you revive yourself sometimes it’ll put me in the void and i’ll just die or other times the tracks will slowly come onto frame and it’ll go back to normal. other then that the game is still amazing 💪

### 5/5 — The game

*2026-07-16, version 1.9.26*

It’s so much fun thank u for anyone who wants to know this game Ìs good or not it is extreme good Ì used to play this game when I was a kid and I still play it

### 4/5 — Cool game

*2026-07-13, version 1.9.26*

Cool game

### 5/5 — Great game

*2026-06-28, version 1.9.26*

5,10

### 4/5 — Древняя игра

*2026-06-22, version 1.9.26*

Жаль что игру не обновляют,довольно интересная задумка. Особенно для того времени

### 5/5 — Plz

*2026-06-22, version 1.9.26*

I do anyongbifvu just make this game better  with the breaks to slow the cart down and ad mor maps plz thx u

### 5/5 — My childhood

*2026-06-22, version 1.9.26*

I’ve played this ever since I was 6 and I loved it since

### 5/5 — W game

*2026-06-21, version 1.9.26*

Fun game to play

## Frequently asked questions about Rail Rush

### What is Rail Rush?

Rail Rush is an action-packed adventure game where players ride in a mine cart, accelerating through rails. The objective is to collect gems and gold while avoiding obstacles by tilting and swiping. The game features multiple characters, power-ups, and a variety of exciting environments to explore.

### What are the key features of Rail Rush?

Key features include 18 different characters, cool power-ups, 10 distinct worlds with hidden levels, stunning graphics, and action-packed gameplay. Players can also track their progress with in-game achievements and Game Center leaderboards.

### Is Rail Rush free to play?

Yes, Rail Rush is free to download and play. However, it does offer in-app purchases, which can include items like power-ups or other advantages to enhance gameplay. The game also features advertisements.

### What platforms is Rail Rush available on?

While the provided data specifically mentions Apple's iTunes homepage and Game Center, indicating availability on iOS devices, a free web version is also available on the developer's website, suggesting broader accessibility.

### What are some of the different worlds in Rail Rush?

Rail Rush offers 10 exciting environments to explore, including Crazy Caves, Zombie Caves, Sweet Wonderland, Amazon jungle, Undersea World, Horror Land, Snow Land, Steam Factory, Jurassic Jungle, and Pharaoh's Tomb, along with surprise levels.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.9.26 — 2026-02-17

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 1.9.22 — 2024-01-19

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 1.9.21 — 2023-11-17

• Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 1.9.14 — 2017-10-04

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

• Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 1.9.10 — 2016-09-27

• iOS 10 Support
• Bug fixes and performance improvements

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