- #1 Prophecy I - The Viking Child
97% matchMostly Negative36% of 36 reviews2017
Dev: ImagitecPub: Piko Interactive LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Cartoony side-scroller where you take the role of, as the title states, a viking child, in his quest to free his friends and family, held by the evil god Loki inside the Great Halls of Valhalla.
Why similar: Action 53.7%, Adventure 46.3%
- #2 Eternam
96% matchMixed47% of 17 reviews2018
Dev: InfogramesPub: Ziggurat
Windows
Congratulations Don Jonz! You have just won a Virtual Adventure Vacation on Eternam, the biggest and best planetary Funpark in the galaxy.
Why similar: Action 51.6%, Adventure 48.4%
- #3 Virus Z
95% matchMixed56% of 66 reviews2017
Dev: Falco Software
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 35%
Virus Z is a 3D zombie shooter with a third-person view. You must wade through crowds of the walking dead with your partner. Zombies are very fast here, and you will struggle to get away from them, so you must rely only on your reflexes and accuracy. Also, from out of nowhere, a huge monster-mutant may appear at any time
Why similar: Action 54.8%, Adventure 45.2%
- #4 Hyper Fighters
96% matchMostly Negative23% of 425 reviews2014
Dev: Team 6 StudiosPub: Funbox Media Ltd
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 15%
Hyper Fighters brings back the rail shooter as you know it from the arcade: fast, explosive, addictive, and easy to learn: but so hard to beat the number one highscore! Fourteen trigger-happy arcade-fun stages are now available for one or two players: Shoot dozens, hundreds, or even thousands of enemies out of the sky and water with...
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 73.2% ★, Action 26.8%
- #5 Paganitzu
94% matchMostly Positive76% of 68 reviews2014
Dev: Apogee Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 6 minMean: 2.0 hrs≥1hr: 24%
Journey into an Aztec pyramid and survive the adventure of a lifetime! No other game forces you to die in order to complete it! That's just one of many incredible plot twists in this excellent puzzle-oriented arcade-adventure game. Guide Alabama Smith (Al) into a vast and dangerous Aztec pyramid.
Why similar: Action 53.6%, Adventure 46.4%
- #6 Mystic Towers
94% matchMixed68% of 60 reviews2014
Dev: Animation F/XPub: Apogee Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 6 minMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 24%
As Baron Baldric, you’re charged with keeping the peace for the common folk of the land. But when the grand Lazarine Towers are overcome by dark forces, you must wield your magical staff and set out to make things right. A love and affable character, Baldric will win your heart with his mannerisms and charm.
Why similar: Action 52.7%, Adventure 47.3%
- #7 Sacrifice Dungeon
93% matchNegative13% of 38 reviews2018
Dev: XMINutesGames
Windows
Sacrifice Dungeon is an FPS that pays homage to the FPS of old. The game is built on Ray Casting technology, simple yet challenging. Fight your way through hordes of monsters while collecting items and increasing your high score. Find the source of evil that is causing great turmoil to the village of Riksbruk!
Why similar: Action 54.9%, Adventure 45.1%
- #8 Cavernus
91% matchMixed40% of 20 reviews2016
Dev: frozenen
Windows
Action, adventure and exploration! Descend into the darkness below and find the treasure.
Why similar: Action 53.7%, Adventure 46.3%
- #9 Panzer Dragoon: Remake
86% matchMostly Positive79% of 923 reviews2020
Dev: MegaPixel Studio S. A.Pub: Forever Entertainment S. A.
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 43%
A new, remade version of the Panzer Dragoon game – true to the original, with improved graphics and controls, that suit modern gaming standards!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 69.4% ★, Action 17.2%, Adventure 13.3%
- #10 Yar's Revenge
90% matchMixed65% of 85 reviews2011
Dev: Killspace EntertainmentPub: Atari
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 36%
Take flight as you explore exotic alien worlds and seek to avenge your fallen race
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 68.6% ★, Action 31.4%
- #11 Heavy Fire: Afghanistan
89% matchMixed57% of 410 reviews2014
Dev: TeyonPub: Mastiff
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Heavy Fire: Afghanistan is a super fast playing on-rails shooter set in modern-day Afghanistan featuring tanks, assault vehicles and helicopters. The game offers 60 awards, one machine co-op for up to four, Steam Cloud, Leaderboards and Trading Cards.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 83.6% ★, Action 16.4%
- #12 Mechatroniks Attack
89% matchNegative8% of 12 reviews2016
Dev: Ludax174
Windows
Mechatroniks Attack is an amateur very difficult action game. Try the Demo version to check if you like it and if your computer work with it.
Why similar: Action 52.7%, Adventure 47.3%
- #13 Major Mayhem
88% matchVery Positive84% of 304 reviews2014
Dev: Rocket Jump
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Arcade cover shooter inspired by Time Crisis, Metal Slug and 80's action heros! He's got an itchy trigger finger, some scratchy stubble, and a fondness for shooting dudes in the face. Run and gun your way through gorgeous 3D environments as you embark on a mission to rescue your kidnapped girlfriend from the Forces of Evil.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 71.7% ★, Action 18.9%, Adventure 9.4%
- #14 Gaussian Mansion
74% match3 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: José Tijerín
Windows
Explore a cursed hotel in this FREE rail shooter. Face off against hordes of ghosts, uncover hidden secrets, and fight for the best time in this 10-15 minute experience.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 75.8% ★, Action 13%, Adventure 11.2%
- #15 Alien Rampage
84% matchMixed70% of 70 reviews2017
Dev: Inner Circle CreationsPub: Piko Interactive LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 53.1 hrs≥1hr: 23%
Your ship is in ruins. your cargo is lost... and you are one ticked-off alien trapped on a planet overrun by bloodthirsty mutants with the help of a handful of enslaved natives and enough firepower to level a city.
Why similar: Action 100%
- #16 Geo Fighters
76% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: BoucyGamesPub: Alphanu Game Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Geo Fighters is an on rails, single player arcade style space shooter influenced by Geometry Wars. Single level infinite play mode getting progressively harder. Fight to put you name on the leaderboard and become the All time leader.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 74.9% ★, Action 25.1%
- #17 Desert Gunner
86% matchMixed41% of 68 reviews2014
Dev: Digital FusionPub: Digital Fusion Inc.
Windows
You’re the designated gunner, you’re on patrol… and yes, you’re a target. It’s your assignment to be the bait and to draw fire, you were handpicked and it’s your job. Trigger finger at the ready; At least you have the fire-power to keep the bad-guys at bay.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 96.1% ★, Action 3.9%
- #18 The Breeding: The Fog
84% matchNegative18% of 38 reviews2017
Dev: GBROSSOFT
Windows
The World governments experiment to control soaring atmospheric toxin levels have failed. The weather has become unstable and the "Breeds" have appeared. Journey into the safe zone in The Breeding: The Fog's atmospheric randomly generated seamless world...
Why similar: Action 56%, Adventure 44%
- #19 Star Boy and The Captain of Outer Space
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Not Unlike Games
Windows
Star Boy and the Captain of Outer Space is a On Rails Sci-Fi Space Shooter Adventure from Not Unlike Games! Featuring light Third Person Shooter element, Multiple Playable Characters, and a Dynamic Story!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 70% ★, Action 23.5%, Adventure 6.6%
- #20 Mystical
83% matchMostly Negative24% of 25 reviews2018
Dev: InfogramesPub: Ziggurat
Windows
You are a novice magician at the end of his studies. During a course on the opening of doors at the temple of the Great Wizard, you have clumsily cause the disappearance of all the phials and scrolls that he had so carefully classified over many years.
Why similar: Action 100%
- #21 Last Rites
81% matchMixed58% of 66 reviews2018
Dev: Ocean SoftwarePub: Ziggurat
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 32%
"We are food, but not for long." The Zombie apocalypse has come, and your squad is the last line of defense. Command a Special Forces unit with high-tech weaponry in this mission-based FPS with sprawling indoor and outdoor environments.
Why similar: Action 100%
- #22 Daemonsgate
81% matchNegative18% of 17 reviews2017
Dev: ImagitecPub: Ziggurat
Windows · Mac · Linux
Experience Imagitec Design’s ambitious and innovative RPG, breathtaking in scope at over 150 hours of play time. Daemonsgate will draw you in with its richly detailed world, fascinating character interactions, and epic story.
Why similar: Action 53.2%, Adventure 46.8%
- #23 Tunnel B1
80% matchMixed48% of 27 reviews2018
Dev: NEONPub: Throwback Entertainment
Windows · Linux
You tear through rock and steel: YOUR ONLY HOPE. For between the enemy and victory lies a devastating weapon, and between you and the enemy lies TUNNEL B1.
Why similar: Action 100%
- #24 Breaking Enigma
71% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Alphanu Game Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Breakout remake with a tempest 2000 and Geometry Wars like twist. No in-game purchase everything is included. The ultimate survival mode with Infinite looping levels, getting progressively harder on each loop. Submit you high scores and race to be the global leader. Supports Mouse or Controller
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 75.4% ★, Action 24.6%
- #25 Off Garbage
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: BlindLoose Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
A sleep-deprived scientist must use a broken cleaning robot to contain a biological outbreak he accidentally caused before his wife returns and discovers the chaos.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 71.8% ★, Action 16.2%, Adventure 12.1%
- #26 Hostage: Rescue Mission
79% matchMostly Negative29% of 24 reviews2018
Dev: InfogramesPub: Atari
Windows
Special Alert: Terrorists have invaded our embassy and seized an undetermined number of hostages...Lives hang in the balance as high ranking diplomats are held at gunpoint...Their safety requires immediate action... prepare to infiltrate the embassy, neutralize the terrorists, and rescue the hostages, or die trying.
Why similar: Action 100%
- #27 Omnibion War
77% matchMostly Negative32% of 28 reviews2020
Dev: Crazy BulletPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Transform your high-tech space jet into a flying mech at the touch of a button as you blast your way through the galaxy in this frantic 3D shoot ‘em up. Take down thousands of Hellhounds one by one and prevent them from acquiring Omnibion, a dangerous ancient weapon.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 65.1% ★, Action 34.9%
- #28 奇兽异传
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: LiuTianGuiPub: 鱼之乐游戏
Windows
This is a 2D platform action shooting fantasy game where you play as four animal characters fighting against enemies. In the game, you level up by defeating enemies, learning new skills, and acquiring items and equipment. The game features a variety of amazing skills, items, and unique equipment.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 56.3% ★, Action 24%, Adventure 19.7%
- #29 ELF
79% matchMostly Negative32% of 25 reviews2018
Dev: Ocean SoftwarePub: Ziggurat
Windows
The brave elf Cornelius must set out on a quest to save his true love from the clutches of Necrilous the Not Very Nice. Many villainous creatures, devious puzzles, traps, and tricky platforming challenges stand between Cornelius and his beloved, but they will be no match for him and his magic ring!
Why similar: Action 53.7%, Adventure 46.3%
- #30 Drakkhen
78% matchMixed59% of 46 reviews2018
Dev: InfogramesPub: Atari
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 38%
The prophecy has been fulfilled. The world shall be ruled by the dragons. On an island far away, their lords prepare for the conquest of the lands. There is only one hope for mankind. The emperor sends out four heroes to solve the puzzle of tears and prevent the invasion of the Drakkhen.
Why similar: Adventure 100%
- #31 King's Table - The Legend of Ragnarok
78% matchMostly Negative28% of 18 reviews2017
Dev: ImagitecPub: Ziggurat
Windows · Mac · Linux
In this modern take on an ancient board game similar to Chess, one side must defend Odin against an onslaught of attackers as he makes his escape to one of the corners of the board. Use sharp strategy and tactics to help Odin reach safety before he is caught defenseless between multiple assailants!
Why similar: Action 100%
- #32 Hungry Boy
74% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2020
Dev: HatsunDaPub: Laush Studio
Windows
Hungry Boy is an adventure platformer shooter in which you have to destroy enemies, overcome various obstacles, collect food and find a way out of the level.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 81.9% ★, Action 18.1%
- #33 Bootleg Systems
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Neonable
Windows · Mac · Linux
Bootleg Systems™ is a Cyberpunk First-Person Shooter and Puzzle Platformer. The game features a Single-Player Immersive Storyline, a Retro Sci-Fi Universe, and the Game-Changing Clone Gun™.
Why similar: Action 55%, Adventure 45%
- #34 Marco Polo
77% matchMixed57% of 23 reviews2018
Dev: InfogramesPub: Ziggurat
Windows
MARCO POLO - The art of bargaining lies in knowing how far you can go. Fame, fortune and adventure lie ahead.
Why similar: Action 52.7%, Adventure 47.3%
- #35 Chamber of the Sci-Mutant Priestess
76% matchMixed62% of 36 reviews2018
Dev: ERE InformatiquePub: Ziggurat
Windows
Median: 0 minMean: 57.0 hrs≥1hr: 22%
Slip through the door of time and face your destiny in a bizarre parallel universe! In this imaginative classic from ERE Informatique's Exxos label, your quest to rescue the Sci-Mutant Princess pits you against the five terrifying Ordeals of Delios in the treacherous realm of the Protozorqs.
Why similar: Adventure 52.9%, Action 47.1%
- #36 Smash Runner
71% matchNo user reviews2023
Dev: Yellow Rabbit
Windows
Smash, Run, Jump & Shoot!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 66.6% ★, Action 19.1%, Adventure 14.3%
- #37 Central Intelligence
75% matchMixed40% of 15 reviews2018
Dev: OCEAN SoftwarePub: Ziggurat
Windows
Central Intelligence is the ultimate test of your strategic skills. In this CIA-style mission you can operate in three areas, Propaganda, Military, and Political, to achieve your objectives.
Why similar: Action 100%
- #38 Pushover
73% matchVery Positive84% of 62 reviews2018
Dev: Ocean SoftwarePub: Piko Interactive LLC
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 32%
G.I.Ant is extremely clever, and highly trained in tactical maneuvers. What's more, he is extraordinarily strong, and super smart. His latest mission is to gain access to the crazy world of Captain Rat's Treasure Caves. Straight forward, huh?...... NOT!
Why similar: Adventure 100%
- #39 The Great Escape
73% matchMixed47% of 32 reviews2018
Dev: Ocean SoftwarePub: Ziggurat
Windows
Captured, but not defeated, you are being held in the notorious Heldentod camp. This small, converted castle in the middle of nowhere will be your home for the rest of the war—unless you can escape to rejoin the Allied Armies.
Why similar: Action 53.3%, Adventure 46.7%
- #40 Blue Estate The Game
72% matchVery Positive92% of 1,892 reviews2015
Dev: HE SAW
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Blue Estate is a black-humoured and corrosive rail shooter, adapted from the critically acclaimed and Eisner Award nominated graphic novel, Blue Estate by Viktor Kalvachev!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 86.4% ★, Action 13.6%
- #41 Wicked Rails VR
70% match6 user reviews33% of 6 reviews2020
Dev: Went2Play LLC
Windows
Wicked Rails is a mini VR game where you ride through dark and dangerous caves. Your most important mission is to survive the ride and escape the impending doom. Rack up your points by collecting all gems and destroying the lava flows. Make sure to avoid all the obstacles!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 61.7% ★, Action 21.2%, Adventure 17.2%
- #42 Rogue Buddies - Aztek Gold
73% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2018
Dev: Brutal Studio
Windows
Rogue Buddies is an action 2D shooting platformer and adventure quest, requiring you to swap between your 4 mercenaries (Maximus, Smoke, Alpha-Tech and Duster), who each have their unique special skills. Eliminate henchmens, collect gold, avoid the savage natives and get your revenge on the evil corporate bosses.
Why similar: Action 53.8%, Adventure 46.2%
- #43 Where Time Stood Still
72% matchMixed50% of 28 reviews2018
Dev: Ocean SoftwarePub: Ziggurat
Windows
Your plane has ditched on a mountain plateau somewhere in deepest Tibet. You and your companions are alive but recovery from the impact is short lived; a large shape is moving towards you. As it gets closer you rub your eyes in disbelief: a Dinosaur! Where are you?... and when?
Why similar: Action 52.1%, Adventure 47.9%
- #44 Unit Down Charge
55% matchPositive100% of 22 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 77.3% ★, Action 22.7%
- #45 Cytoclash
68% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2020
Dev: Setrino Software LLC
Windows
Cytoclash is an action-packed lightgun-style shooter that calls upon you as Earth's best hope against a monstrous alien invasion! Suit-up and blast your way through hordes of enemies and massive bosses in the debut release from Setrino Software!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 67.9% ★, Action 32.1%
- #46 Sleepwalker
71% matchMixed50% of 18 reviews2018
Dev: Ocean SoftwarePub: Ziggurat
Windows
Lee sleepwalks on city rooftops, through the local zoo, down into a cavernous crypt, and across an active construction site! It’s up to Lee’s loyal dog Ralph to watch over him, neutralize hazards, and safely guide him home to his bed without waking him up in this hilarious puzzle platformer.
Why similar: Adventure 100%
- #47 The Godbeast
68% matchMostly Positive77% of 22 reviews2019
Dev: DascuMaru
Windows
Welcome to the City of Eternal Night. Take revenge on the villainous Council of the Hunt and rampage on your motorcycle through the moonlit streets in this stylish action game.
Why similar: Action 55.4%, Adventure 44.6%
- #48 Bitter Tides
58% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bottom Feeders
Windows
Set in a mysterious desert dream world, Bitter Tides is a first-person stealth and horror game. Your tools are lures and traps with which you avoid and ensnare those creeping things from the deep.
Why similar: Action 52.7%, Adventure 47.3%
- #49 Spiritual Warfare & Wisdom Tree Collection
70% matchMixed53% of 79 reviews2017
Dev: Wisdom TreePub: Piko Interactive LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18 minMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 35%
Spiritual Warfare is a Zelda-like overhead action game where you play as a soldier of God, fighting the forces of darkness in various parts of a modern city to find the armor of God, each one guarded by increasingly difficult demon bosses. The game includes other 3 Popular Wisdom Tree games: Bible Adventures, Joshua, and Exodus!
Why similar: Action 52.7%, Adventure 47.3%
- #50 Lightning War
69% matchMixed56% of 18 reviews2018
Dev: Diantong Intelligence Tech. Shanghai Co.,Ltd.
Windows
With hard work of two member team, the first series of the Lighting war finally go online. Hoping everyone enjoy this battle game. Always wondering who's driving the jets, will be a beauty?
Why similar: Action 52.7%, Adventure 47.3%
- #51 Squink
58% matchNo user reviews
Dev: myJeanDev
Windows · Mac
Gather your friends and to play as Squids trying to escape the office life. One wrong jump can send you to the bottom.
Why similar: Action 52.7%, Adventure 47.3%
- #52 Aim Assault
52% matchPositive84% of 43 reviews2025
Dev: DIVR Labs
Windows
Aim Assault brings the thrill of old-school arcade rail-shooters into the world of virtual reality. Blast through various enemies, master different gunplay styles, and race the timer to climb to the top of the global leaderboards.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 83.1% ★, Action 16.9%
- #53 The God Paradox
69% matchMixed60% of 35 reviews2017
Dev: Tristan Begin
Windows · Mac
Median: 6 minMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 36%
An action-rhythm-puzzle-platform game that will test your skills and your patience as the game’s developer talks you through each screen. However, there may be more to this simple world of screens than what meets the eye, and this so-called developer may have motives of his own.
Why similar: Action 55%, Adventure 45%