In the game Dead Rails, kerosene plays a unique and hazardous role in the "Scorched Earth" game mode. During this mode, kerosene rains down and covers the player's character, making them highly flammable. If a zombie touches the player while they are covered in kerosene, the player catches fire and takes damage. There is also a 25% chance that fire zombies will spawn, which are more dangerous as they can ignite the player upon contact. The only way to extinguish the fire once ignited is to find water in the environment. Being inside the train provides some protection from the kerosene rain. The presence of kerosene adds a strategic challenge to the gameplay, requiring players to avoid fire zombies and manage their exposure to kerosene to survive
. Additionally, kerosene is used as an ingredient in potion crafting within Dead Rails. For example, mixing kerosene with unicorn blood creates a potion called "devil tears," which is highly flammable and can instantly set the player on fire if ignited. This highlights kerosene's role as a flammable and dangerous substance in the game's mechanics
