Trailmakers
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About Trailmakers
Trailmakers dropped in September 2019 from Flashbulb Games and landed on PC, PS4, PS5, and Xbox One. This indie simulator mixes racing with adventure in a dangerous wasteland setting. You start with nothing but a few basic parts. The goal is simple. Build your own vehicle to cross the map. You might make a truck, a plane, or something that barely rolls. Friends can join you for co-op or try their luck in multiplayer. The game runs on a physics engine that lets parts break and vehicles flip over easily. It feels like a toy box where you have to figure out how things work before they stop working.
Gameplay
Sessions usually involve spawning a blueprint and adding wheels, engines, and wings until the thing moves. You drive across open terrain searching for scrap parts scattered around the map. Once you find enough metal, you attach it to your current build to make it faster or more durable. The physics are strict. If you land a jump wrong, your vehicle disassembles into individual pieces. You have to crawl back and rebuild while avoiding other players who might ram you. Single player mode lets you explore without pressure, but multiplayer adds chaos as teams race to the finish line. Controls feel responsive for steering and part attachment, though complex builds sometimes suffer from laggy physics calculations.
What Players Think
PlayPile data shows 13 ratings on IGDB with an average score of 73.9 out of 100. Most users report playing between 15 to 25 hours before hitting the 22 available achievements. Community moods lean toward frustrated but satisfied, as players often complain about vehicle instability while praising the creative freedom. Review snippets highlight the learning curve for building stable transports. The average playtime suggests people spend weeks tweaking designs rather than racing daily. Cheapest price sits at 6.25 dollars on GamersGate during historical lows. Completion rates remain moderate since many players give up after their first few failed attempts to fly a complex machine.
PlayPile's Take
This title costs around six dollars and offers 22 achievements for those who master the building mechanics. It works best for players who enjoy physics puzzles over pure racing. The game is not for you if you want a smooth, polished experience without constant crashes. Expect to spend hours just getting a vehicle off the ground. Flashbulb Games delivered a solid foundation that feels unfinished in some areas but rewarding when your creation actually flies. Buy it on sale and prepare to rebuild your rig every time you hit a rock.
Game Modes
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
IGDB Rating
73.9
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