- #1 Xenocider
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 2Dream CoporationPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Blast through corrupted worlds in this HD remaster of a cult classic! Xenocider is a third-person rail shooter inspired by arcade classics and presented in nostalgic 32-bit style!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 35.7% ★, Flight 18.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.6%, Shooter 8.8%, Arcade 5.3%
- #2 Anima Shin Gun
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Vintash Vishons
Windows
A Bullet Hell Rail Shooter where you get shot to survive. Engage enemies and absorb their bullets as “seconds of life” by switching to the right color frequency. Thus, surviving long enough to break the time loop you’re trapped in and complete the ENTIRE adventure before the countdown gets to zero.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 34.4% ★, Flight 16.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.9%, Bullet Hell 10.8%, Third-Person Shooter 10%
- #3 Grid Ranger
96% matchVery Positive84% of 51 reviews2025
Dev: PixeljamPub: Akupara Games
Windows · Mac
Level up your mouse dexterity and see what lies beyond the grid in this heart-pounding arcade style shmuplike.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 32% ★, Third-Person Shooter 13.3%, Fast-Paced 11%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.9%, Bullet Hell 9.6%
- #4 閃攻機人アスラ - ASURA THE STRIKER -
95% matchVery Positive93% of 166 reviews2025
Dev: LeftOver
Windows
A high-speed 3D rail shooter inspired by legendary arcade classics. Control the humanoid combat weapon ASURA and battle overwhelming waves of invaders using Energy Shot, Shining Knuckle, and the time-bending Lightning Over Drive.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 38.3% ★, Third-Person Shooter 16.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.8%, Shooter 6.5%, Arcade 6.3%
- #5 Liquid Space Dimension
94% matchMostly Positive75% of 12 reviews2023
Dev: Ben KramerPub: Puppet Fox
Windows
Fly and fight through the vibrant universe of Liquid Space Dimension in this retro-inspired action shooter! As Sid Seaburn, pilot of the Star Drifter, master a wide range mechanics like drifting, laser beams, and torpedoes to get the highest score possible and stop the evil general Ra-Baba!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 39.7% ★, Flight 19.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 14%, Arcade 7.2%, Shooter 6.8%
- #6 Wild Blue Skies
94% matchMixed59% of 243 reviews2026
Dev: Chuhai LabsPub: Balor Games
Windows
Wild Blue Skies reimagines the classic on-rails adventures of the '90s. Join Bowie Stray and the Blue Bombers as they soar through breathtaking skies on a mission to save the world, battling Grimclaw's forces in this action-packed arcade shooter built for newcomers and genre veterans alike!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 36% ★, Flight 18%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.3%, 1990's 7.5%, Arcade 6.6%
- #7 Astro Flame: Starfighter
93% matchMostly Positive76% of 17 reviews2025
Dev: Satur Entertainment
Windows
You are the last pilot standing against an enemy fleet. Upgrade your starfighter, face epic bosses, and survive the chaos of space battles. Astro Flame: Starfighter is a fast-paced arcade shoot ‘em up in the spirit of the classics.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 40.4% ★, Flight 16.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.4%, Bullet Hell 10.7%, Shooter 5.2%
- #8 Ex-Zodiac
92% matchVery Positive94% of 1,088 reviews2022
Dev: MNKYPub: Pixeljam
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 36 minMean: 1.1 hrs≥1hr: 35%
A fast-paced low-poly 3D rail shooter heavily inspired by classics of the early 90's. Join protagonist Kyuu as she fights to free the worlds of the Sanzaru Star System, overrun by the intergalactic terrorist organization known as Zodiac.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 41% ★, Flight 18.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 14%, Arcade 7.4%, Shooter 7.3%
- #9 Mirage Feathers
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 2,614 reviews2024
Dev: oyasumi Workshop
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 66%
「Maybe one day, I won't have to fight when I fly.」
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 37.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 11.8%, Bullet Hell 10.6%, Fast-Paced 9.5%, Flight 7.1%
- #10 2x2=BOOM
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ButtonX
Windows · Linux
A cool way for kids to learn their tables. And a surprisingly fun refresher for adults.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 40% ★, Flight 18.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.6%, Bullet Hell 10%, Shooter 7%
- #11 Be Not Afraid, But Run
90% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2024
Dev: Renegade Sector Games
Windows
POLLUTED WITH OUR BETTER ANGELS THE WAYS BEAR HAZARDS FEW DARE CHALLENGE GO, O MESSENGER AND HEED THESE WORDS: BE NOT AFRAID BUT RUN
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 37.5% ★, Third-Person Shooter 15.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.5%, Bullet Hell 11.3%, Shooter 6%
- #12 Gnorlbeam
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: llya TerebiloPub: Ilya Terebilo
Windows · Linux
An on-rail shooter where you control an alien saucer, which effectiveness depends on your score. Be good alien, destroy bad aliens. Gnorlbeam your way to world domination!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 39.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 13.4%, Bullet Hell 9.9%, Aliens 8.5%, Arcade 6.9%
- #13 NIGHT STRIKER GEAR
88% matchVery Positive88% of 99 reviews2025
Dev: M2 Co., Ltd.
Windows
A brand new entry to the series, NIGHT STRIKER GEAR revitalizes the sprite scaling pseudo-3D style with polished graphics. The new GEAR System gives an added depth to the gameplay without sacrificing the intuitiveness. Feeling the rush of fast-paced music, strike through the night once more!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 39.4% ★, Third-Person Shooter 17.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.9%, 1990's 7%, Arcade 6.8%
- #14 Mechawaii LEGENDS
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Big Monster GamesPub: Skull Queens Games
Windows
A 2D kawaii shooter where you build powerful Mechas from space scrap to conquer planets and defeat epic bosses in an interplanetary war.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 34.5% ★, Third-Person Shooter 14.8%, Bullet Hell 12.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.2%, Arcade 8.7%
- #15 FUR Squadron Phoenix
87% matchPositive85% of 47 reviews2026
Dev: Raptor Claw
Windows
Embark on an action-packed adventure in this on-rails space shooter. As a pilot in training, you’ll battle in strange virtual worlds. Master your ship, upgrade your skills, and protect the federation from an imminent threat. Are you ready for the challenge?
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 36.1% ★, Flight 19.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.7%, Arcade 7.6%, Shooter 7.5%
- #16 ExZeus™: The Complete Collection
86% matchMixed64% of 11 reviews2021
Dev: HyperDevboxPub: Ziggurat
Windows
Ultra high-tech fighting robots are humanity’s last defense to repel alien forces who will stop at nothing to wipe our civilization from existence! Blast those aliens back to where they came from in these two action-focused high-flying 3D arcade style rail shooters!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 41.2% ★, Third-Person Shooter 17.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.3%, Shooter 7%, Arcade 6.9%
- #17 Thunderhawk: Danger Close
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Funagen Games
Windows
Fire the ferocious guns of an AC-130 as you escort friendlies in this chaotic 90s arcade-inspired on-rails shooter! Decimate waves of enemy soldiers and turn vehicles into scrap with high explosive rounds. Avoid a Game Over with accurate gunfire, carefully timed reloads, and quick bursts of flares!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 36.3% ★, Flight 13.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.4%, 1990's 9%, Arcade 7.7%
- #18 Candy Rangers
84% matchPositive86% of 42 reviews2025
Dev: MechanoPub: JanduSoft
Windows
Go on a single player, On-Rails Shooter Adventure in Candy Rangers and match 4 colors with 4 rangers! Each ranger can take down enemies that match their color, and it's up to you to use each one accordingly! Can you match them all?
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 44.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 13.6%, 1990's 10.2%, Arcade 8.2%, Third-Person Shooter 7.5%
- #19 Ultra Imposer
85% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: Nest Egg Games, LLC
Windows
Pilot the Ultra Imposer drone and eradicate the enemy army with your blasters or lock-on to multiple enemy targets and unleash a barrage of seeker missile destruction. Ultra Imposer is a third-person VR-only shooter action game on rails with unique gameplay and boss battles!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 37% ★, Flight 20.1%, Bullet Hell 12.8%, Arcade 8.6%, Shooter 8.2%
- #20 Dimension Tripper Neptune: TOP NEP
84% matchVery Positive95% of 739 reviews2022
Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Older Neptune and friends shoot and slash through enemies of Gamindustri in this rail shooter!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 44.3% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 14.2%, Bullet Hell 13.4%, Arcade 8.8%, Old School 7.7%
- #21 Starbreed
81% matchVery Positive96% of 259 reviews2026
Dev: RegulusNSFWPub: Mango Party
Windows · Linux
Starbreed is inspired by classic 3D rail shooters with a dating sim twist. Each ally you unlock comes with a passive and active ability to add to your kit. Bring them in your party to raise their affinity, and unlock Hscenes with them.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 39.3% ★, Flight 19.5%, Bullet Hell 11.5%, Shooter 6.7%, Arcade 6.3%
- #22 NectorX
83% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Gergenia
Windows · Linux
NectorX is an arcade rail shooter where you control a spaceship and fight against rogue machines that cross your path.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 53.7% ★, Flight 15.8%, Arcade 9.5%, Shooter 9%, Third Person 3.8%
- #23 Wayfarer Colony: Veylan
82% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: burnedalarmstudio
Windows
Explore the uncharted Veylan star system as Kael, a Wayfarers pilot searching for a new home for humanity. Battle the rival Vesper Accord, survive hostile environments across diverse planets and moons, and uncover the story through 30 missions featuring retro-inspired gameplay and visuals.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 42.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 14.1%, Arcade 9.3%, 1990's 8.8%, Shooter 8.7%
- #24 Tunnel Assault
81% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Crazy Retro Games
Windows
Pilot your spaceship through unyielding tunnels, dodging obstacles, and unleashing dual lasers in this procedurally generated, fast-paced adventure. Unlock new ships and upgrade your arsenal as you advance, race against time, and emerge as the ultimate tunnel ace 🚀🌠
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 41.7% ★, Flight 13.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.6%, Arcade 9.3%, Shooter 8.6%
- #25 Sky Harrier: Alpha Code
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ninjainatux
Windows · Linux
Single player on rails shooter featuring aerial combat, nostalgic nods to classic arcade shmups, synthwave inspired aesthetics and a vibe to take you straight to the 1980s.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 38.7% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 13.2%, Third-Person Shooter 11.7%, Bullet Hell 8.3%, Shooter 7.1%
- #26 RADARjAM
79% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2020
Dev: Hamra Digital
Windows
RADARjAM consists of the constant unpredictability of your enemy’s location. Dodge what you can't see in your radar equipped fighter!
Why similar: Flight 31.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Fast-Paced 17.4%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Arcade 9.6%
- #27 Point Rescue Arcade
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Magellanic Games LTD
Windows · Linux
A retro styled on-rails, light gun shooter. Play as Agent Red fighting crime through the bright and colourful City 2. Choose between arcade and dynamic mode, offering fresh experiences on repeated playthroughs.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 54% ★, Arcade 9%, Shooter 8.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.3%, Retro 7.2%
- #28 Wings Of WW2
79% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: Paul Connor
Windows
Take to the skies in this action-packed WWII arcade flight combat game. Engage enemy fighters, complete critical missions, and fight for control of the battlefield.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 32.6% ★, Flight 18.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.7%, Bullet Hell 10.8%, Arcade 6.9%
- #29 Escape from Terror City
78% matchMostly Positive76% of 38 reviews2021
Dev: Renegade Sector Games
Windows
3D Run'n'Gun Arcade-Style Action! Fight the Mechanized Forces of the Argus Empire and Escape from Terror City!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 38.2% ★, Third-Person Shooter 15.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.9%, Bullet Hell 11.4%, Shooter 6.2%
- #30 Bingus In Space
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team Jelly LLC
Windows
Bingus stars in an old-school 2-D schmup influenced by games like Ikaruga or Gradius. A color-change mechanic is used to navigate this bullet-hell style game with multiple levels, a rocking metal soundtrack, and your favorite meme pets.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 34.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 14.3%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Arcade 9.1%, Shooter 8.5%
- #31 Spitfire - Moonpie´s Mission
75% matchPositive96% of 49 reviews2025
Dev: Sculptyfix
Windows
Spitfire – Moonpie’s Mission is a side-scrolling rail shooter with a musical twist and intense boss battles. Equip your loyal alpaca, Moonpie, with a rainbow snot cannon and dive into epic battles against an evil alien parasite. The fate of the planet is in Moonpie’s hooves!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 46.4% ★, Bullet Hell 13%, 1990's 9.6%, Old School 9.2%, Arcade 8.4%
- #32 StarTron
77% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: LLC VWS
Windows
Take a part in a flight trough endless route of lightning sparks and explosive shells, take on the battle with the furious inhabitants of outer space and conquer these places, under wonderful cosmic tunes, in the name of glory!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 33% ★, Flight 24.3%, Third-Person Shooter 13.8%, Arcade 10.8%, Aliens 6.8%
- #33 Space Yugoslav 2D
76% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2022
Dev: Affordable Care Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Horizontal old school 2D shooter where you play as a bounty hunter named Nada. Survive another night at your very risky job, save the space non-alignment colonies from police raid and get back home at one piece alive! 7 levels, loads of new-retro-feel SHMUP fun!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 33.3% ★, Flight 13.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.8%, Bullet Hell 10.9%, Arcade 6.9%
- #34 The Twilight Hour Protocol
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: p1xelgoose
Windows
Race back home before time runs out in this retro-style sci-fi 3D rail-shooter. Manage your speed, deploy your defenses, and fight off waves of enemies as you utilize the scrap from their ships to power your own.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 53.3% ★, Flight 25.2%, Shooter 8.4%, Third Person 6%, 3D 3.3%
- #35 FUR Squadron
74% matchVery Positive81% of 83 reviews2023
Dev: Raptor Claw
Windows
The FUR Squadron faces a mysterious threat during what appears at first to be routine virtual reality training.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 40.3% ★, Flight 20.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 15%, Shooter 7.5%, Arcade 7.2%
- #36 Void Wars
75% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Skyburn Games
Windows
Dodge, shoot and free the galaxy of the evil space mega corp. Use a variety of different weapons and spaceships, each with different playstyles to overcome many challenging levels.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 30.9% ★, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Flight 15.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.9%, Arcade 8.9%
- #37 Abda Redeemer: Space alien invasion
74% matchPositive94% of 16 reviews2021
Dev: BulatHard
Windows
Our brave hero Abda lost his father. After his death, he remained the only one of his kind. Everyone he loved died. After the funeral, he inherited his father's old starship. After fixing the flying saucer he had inherited, Abda got ready to go. Thus began the story of Abda Redeemer.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 27.9% ★, Third-Person Shooter 17.9%, Flight 14.7%, Aliens 11.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.6%
- #38 Skythrone
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Biggame studioPub: Biggame Publishing
Windows
SkyThrone is a vertical shooter in which you have to defend the Earth from invading space invaders. You are a sexy girl commander who, from childhood, learned to achieve her goal at any cost. This skill came in handy when entering the military and subsequent promotion.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 42.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Bullet Hell 12.5%, Arcade 9.4%, 1990's 7.2%
- #39 Epsilon Hyperpunk
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: n8tus
Windows
Enter a cyber world in this On-Rails space shooter. You are a lone K.I.L.L.E.R. facing an impossible mission in a decaying dystopian future. Your only edge? Running high-stakes combat simulations through a NEUROVISOR powered by a highly illegal, custom-built Operating System-- HyperpunkOS.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 36.4% ★, Flight 18%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.9%, Post-apocalyptic 8%, Arcade 7.1%
- #40 I, AI
73% matchMostly Positive73% of 69 reviews2020
Dev: Satur EntertainmentPub: Satur Entertainment
Windows
Classic scrolling shooter with modern graphics. You are self-aware AI. You were created on space military station developing weapons. Now your goal is to break out of the lab and win your freedom.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 41.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Bullet Hell 12.4%, Old School 8.1%, Shooter 7.4%
- #41 Katalyst
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dabuggy Games
Windows
Katalyst is a 2-D Space Shooter for the people who love and grew up with Space Shooters! Guide the Hero on his journey to defeat the evil aliens threatening civilization! If you like dodging bullets, precision shooting, and only being able to move in 8-directions, then this game is for you!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 41.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Aliens 10.3%, Arcade 8.4%, Shooter 8.2%
- #42 Space way: Echo of the Galaxy
70% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2025
Dev: My general
Windows
In this retro space shooter you will have the opportunity to take control of a space fighter and crush waves of enemies. Show all your agility and reaction!
Why similar: Flight 27.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Bullet Hell 17%, Shooter 9%, Arcade 8.3%
- #43 Smokkehed
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tynepunk
Windows
Smokkehed is a music driven on-rails shooter set in a beautiful surreal world.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 38.8% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 13.8%, Flight 13%, 1990's 8.1%, Arcade 6.4%
- #44 IcoNick Duster - Planets Defender
72% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: ima shouganai
Windows
Nick Duster, better known as "IcoNick", a war veteran of the intergalactic congregation, who has been brought back to defend the planets from hostile alliances. Control your turret, with high firepower. 3 game modes: Contracts, Asteroids and Invasion. Full of action. Hundreds of galaxies awaits. Go!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 44.8% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, 1990's 10.9%, Arcade 9%, Shooter 8.8%
- #45 Star Trapper FX
71% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Marshall Games
Windows
Pseudo 3D spaceship shooter
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 54.3% ★, Third-Person Shooter 13.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 10%, Shooter 9.6%, Arcade 6.1%
- #46 Invaliens
71% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: Galactic Droids Ltd
Windows
Retro arcade classic, Defeat a million invaders from another dimension in this side scrolling shoot'em up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Flight 18.3%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Shooter 9.3%, Arcade 8.6%
- #47 Andromeda
70% matchPositive89% of 18 reviews2023
Dev: Averrum
Windows
In this casual sci-fi side scrolling space shooter, you are the last human and decide to make a final trip to the Andromeda galaxy before saying your final goodbye to the universe. Conquer enemies, experience the story, and find out what awaits you in Andromeda.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 38.3% ★, Flight 25.2%, Retro 12.9%, Arcade 11.7%, Shooter 9.8%
- #48 Interstellar Plunderer
68% matchPositive93% of 27 reviews2024
Dev: Cozy Frog Games
Windows · Linux
Interstellar Plunderer is an indie arcade-style 3D roguelike space shooter game. Take control of a pirate spaceship as you fly through wormholes, do battles with hordes of oncoming enemies, fight fearsome bosses, and gain plunder to spend on new ships and upgrades. How far can you go?
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 36.9% ★, Third-Person Shooter 15.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.7%, Bullet Hell 10.8%, Arcade 7.5%
- #49 Flycremental
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Benevolent Banana Studio
Windows
Flycremental is an incremental sky-runner where your upgrades actually matter. Get super tanky and become a 'mobile' air fortress, outmaneuver the enemies with speed and agility, or blast them to pieces with oversized weaponry!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 40.3% ★, Flight 23.8%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Arcade 8.9%, Third Person 5.5%
- #50 Raiden Legacy - Steam Edition
70% matchMixed56% of 363 reviews2015
Dev: Dotemu
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 34%
Originally created by Seibu Kaihatsu, Raiden series comes back with a four-title compilation of these classic scrolling arcade shooter games we enjoyed being challenged with back in the days.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Arcade 13.1%, Flight 11.7%, Fast-Paced 10.4%, Retro 9.9%
- #51 Missile Dancer 2
68% matchPositive94% of 32 reviews2024
Dev: TERARIN GAMES
Windows
Missile Dancer 2 is a new sprite scaler shmup that combines rail shooter and caravan STG.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 52.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Arcade 9.2%, Retro 8.3%, Shooter 7.8%
- #52 Unit Down Charge
67% matchPositive100% of 25 reviews2025
Dev: Randy Becker
Windows
A futuristic action rail-shooter! Action packed, and full of quirky character dialogues, unique level designs, fully animated story cutscenes, and challenging boss battles!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 46.7% ★, Third-Person Shooter 20.6%, Shooter 8.4%, Arcade 6.8%, Third Person 6%
- #53 Mystic Midway: Rest in Pieces
69% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2020
Dev: Philips P.O.V. Entertainment GroupPub: Pixel Games UK
Windows
Mystic Midway: Rest in Pieces – Somewhere between heaven and earth stands the mystic midway. Its live action ‘Master of Cemeteries’ the humorously insulting Dr Dearth, welcomes you to his shooting gallery, Rest in Pieces! Fire away at ghosts, ghouls, and all things that go bump in the night.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 43.7% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, 1990's 10.2%, Arcade 9.1%, Shooter 8.8%
- #54 Asteroids Belt: Try to Survive!
69% matchMostly Positive77% of 30 reviews2021
Dev: INFINITE BRIDGE
Windows
Asteroids Belt is an arcade game where you have to fly through the asteroid belt in a spaceship, destroying them along the way.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 34.5% ★, Flight 19.2%, Third-Person Shooter 14.8%, Arcade 7.7%, 1990's 7.4%
- #55 Voidstorm
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Small Miracles
Windows
Voidstorm is an on-rails shooter in space with twin stick controls. Fight epic space battles against fleets of enemies, engage and destroy capital ships, evade through narrow passages and save the federation together with your wingmates.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 56.3% ★, Flight 12.3%, Arcade 8.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 5.8%, Bullet Hell 5.7%
- #56 SPACEMAN
66% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2026
Dev: Colton Crawford
Windows · Mac
SPACEMAN is a short, nostalgic, retro Shoot-Em-Up
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 32% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, 1990's 12.1%, Retro 9.3%, Aliens 7.3%
- #57 ᴛᴜᴍᴏʀ ɴᴇᴄʀᴏꜱɪꜱ ꜰᴀᴄᴛᴏʀ:// αᴍᴇɴ
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ChickenHat
Windows
Tear through the decaying Earth as a mutant half-worm in this arcade inspired rail shooter! Branching paths, fast-paced gameplay, and lots of gore: this grotesque mass is a blood smeared love letter to the classics of old.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 58.2% ★, Shooter 9.8%, Post-apocalyptic 9.4%, Arcade 9.2%, Old School 5.7%
- #58 Air Twister
66% matchVery Positive94% of 110 reviews2023
Dev: YS NETPub: ININ
Windows
Take flight with Air Twister - the new all-out rail shooter by legendary arcade developer Yu Suzuki! Similar to Suzuki’s massively successful Space Harrier series, you will encounter a large array of diverse and creatively designed enemies and challenging bosses.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 38.5% ★, Flight 19.7%, Third-Person Shooter 16.9%, Shooter 7%, Arcade 6.8%
- #59 Omni Axes
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Gladflow Games
Windows
Trust your instincts - evade, aim, and shoot! Omni Axes is a shooting game that takes place in a 3D space where you can take down an endless number of enemies coming from all directions.
Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 20.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Shooter 11%, Old School 8.6%