- #1 Missile Dancer 2
97% 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 46.6% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Retro 10.5%, Shooter 6.7%, Arcade 5.3%
- #2 Off Garbage
96% match4 user reviews60% of 5 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 51.9% ★, Retro 15.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%, Arcade 5.6%, Shooter 5%
- #3 Point Rescue Arcade
96% 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 56.3% ★, Retro 10.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.5%, Shooter 8.5%, Arcade 6.1%
- #4 SPACEMAN
94% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2026
Dev: Colton Crawford
Windows · Mac
SPACEMAN is a short, nostalgic, retro Shoot-Em-Up
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 31.7% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Retro 13%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%, 1980s 5.6%
- #5 Sea Battle: Annihilation
95% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2021
Dev: LaxieStudios
Windows
Old style destroyer game, in which you destroy all the subs and other threats from below.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 51.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Retro 8.9%, Arcade 7.3%, Casual 6.4%
- #6 Dimension Tripper Neptune: TOP NEP
94% matchVery Positive95% of 728 reviews2022
Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Older Neptune and friends shoot and slash through enemies of Gamindustri in this rail shooter!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 47.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Arcade 6.2%, Retro 6%, Pixel Graphics 5.5%
- #7 Ex-Zodiac
93% matchVery Positive94% of 1,064 reviews2022
Dev: MNKYPub: Pixeljam
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 36 minMean: 1.1 hrs≥1hr: 36%
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 47.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Retro 9.2%, Shooter 8.3%, Arcade 5.6%
- #8 Thunderhawk: Danger Close
92% 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 40.1% ★, Nostalgia 21.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 15%, Shooter 7.8%, Arcade 5.6%
- #9 Xappy Ship
91% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: White Octopus Games
Windows · Linux
In this classic retro arcade-style space shooter, you'll embark on a thrilling adventure through the cosmos, battling against an onslaught of alien invaders and formidable bosses. With its pixel graphics and pulse-pounding soundtrack, Xappy Ship is a love letter to the classic space shooters.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 58.2% ★, Shooter 9.1%, Arcade 5.7%, Retro 4.8%, 1980s 4.7%
- #10 Space Warpster
90% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2026
Dev: AMAMiZU games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A fast-paced retro arcade shooter inspired by classic 1980s side-scrolling space combat. Weave through organic obstacles, survive relentless enemy waves, and defeat powerful end-level bosses in a pure, skill-driven singleplayer experience.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 28.8% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Retro 13.1%, Arcade 6.9%, Shooter 6.9%
- #11 IcoNick Duster - Planets Defender
91% 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 47.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Shooter 9%, Arcade 6.2%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%
- #12 Hot Shot: Robot Attack
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hitstun Games
Windows · Linux
Take on missions to fight the robot uprising and bring peace to the world. Chose your targets carefully to build combos and manage your heat level in this retro on-rails shooter. Every shot you make counts!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 57.7% ★, Retro 11.5%, Shooter 9.5%, Arcade 6.1%, Action 4.9%
- #13 Mirage Feathers
88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 2,542 reviews2024
Dev: oyasumi Workshop
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 66%
「Maybe one day, I won't have to fight when I fly.」
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 46.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16%, Nostalgia 11.7% ★, Shooter 7.5%, Retro 6.2%
- #14 Sky Harrier: Alpha Code
89% 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 44.7% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Retro 9.7%, Shooter 7.9%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%
- #15 Xenocider
87% 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 50% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Shooter 11.9%, Retro 5.5%, Arcade 4.9%
- #16 Star Trapper FX
86% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Marshall Games
Windows
Pseudo 3D spaceship shooter
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 60% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 12.1%, Shooter 10.2%, Action 6%, Arcade 4.4%
- #17 Space Time
86% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Rebel Zodiac Studios
Windows
Space Time is a classic arcade style shooter with a modern touch. The goal is to destroy space rocks and achieve a high enough score before time runs out. There are 9 unlockable ships, 4 game modes and 3 difficulties.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 72.4% ★, Shooter 11.6%, Retro 9.1%, Casual 3.4%, 2D 3%
- #18 Giantess Striker
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BreakfastPub: TEMO
Windows
Take down giant beauties taller than skyscrapers with a single shot from your ship! This game is an exhilarating one-versus-many strip-shooting game where you use your shots to completely destroy the giant girls’ outfits.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 59.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 27%, Shooter 8.5%, Action 4.8%, Singleplayer 0.5%
- #19 Major Mayhem
85% matchVery Positive84% of 308 reviews2014
Dev: Rocket Jump
Windows
Median: 1.7 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 72.8% ★, Shooter 11.1%, Action 7.9%, Casual 5.3%, Arcade 2.9%
- #20 NIGHT STRIKER GEAR
82% matchVery Positive89% of 98 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 49.3% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Shooter 8%, Retro 6.8%, Arcade 5.6%
- #21 Katalyst
84% 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 47.7% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Shooter 9%, Retro 8.2%, Arcade 6.2%
- #22 Railgunners
83% matchVery Positive92% of 61 reviews2023
Dev: Expresso Studios
Windows
Railgunners is a shooter built to highly customizable difficulty levels. Fight your way through hundreds of enemy ships, and help humanity fight back against the alien invasion!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 35.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Retro 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%, Shooter 7.4%
- #23 Undead Exterminator
82% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: GLHF_Studio
Windows
"The Undead Exterminator" is an exciting 3D zombie shooter where players pick up a rifle and battle hordes of the undead. You will have to shoot zombies and survive in an apocalyptic world.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 73.9% ★, Shooter 11.8%, Arcade 7.4%, Casual 3.4%, Action 3%
- #24 I, AI
81% matchMostly Positive72% 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 48.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Retro 8.4%, Shooter 8.2%, Arcade 5.4%
- #25 Liquid Space Dimension
80% 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 53.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Shooter 9%, Arcade 6.4%, Action 3.8%
- #26 Hungry Boy
81% 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 72.2% ★, Shooter 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%, Action 6.5%, Casual 2.4%
- #27 KABUKI FIRE
79% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2025
Dev: Atmosphere Entertainment Studios Ltd.
Windows
The world's best shooters gather on a tropical island to participate in a lethal competition! Will young yakuza Kamoku Shimazu be able to pass the test and revenge her beloved father's assassination?
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 53% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Shooter 10.5%, Arcade 7.6%, Action 7.1%
- #28 Tunnel Assault
79% 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 51.3% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Shooter 10.2%, Action 7.5%, Arcade 7.4%
- #29 Rainbow Cotton
77% matchMixed50% of 22 reviews2024
Dev: KRITZELKRATZ 3000Pub: ININ
Windows
Cotton, the legendary witch is back, and this time in 3D! Get ready for this formerly Japanese exclusive cute ‘em up gem to be “reconjured”. ININ and Success have teamed up once again to bring you a massively improved - and for the first time worldwide - re-release of Rainbow Cotton.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 53.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Shooter 10%, Action 4.6%, Casual 4.2%
- #30 Mystic Midway: Rest in Pieces
78% 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 50.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Shooter 9.8%, Retro 6.8%, Arcade 6.8%
- #31 Mutants (C64/Amstrad/Spectrum)
78% matchNo user reviews2023
Dev: Ocean SoftwarePub: Pixel Games UK
Windows
In this unique top-down shooter, originally released in 1987, take on the role of a lone pilot of a scout ship fighting to eliminate the threat of the Macro-Genetic-Mutoids, bio-engineered organisms that threaten to destroy mankind.
Why similar: Nostalgia 33.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Retro 14.7%, Shooter 7.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%
- #32 Space Yugoslav 2D
77% 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 40.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Shooter 8.1%, Retro 6.9%, 1980s 6.3%
- #33 BeachHead Arcade
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Digital Fusion Inc.
Windows
Experience the thrill of fast-paced, continuous action with short-level pauses. BH Arcade is designed for quick and enjoyable play, whether you're competing for the top spot or just having fun. Get ready to relive the arcade nostalgia in a whole new way!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 45.6% ★, Nostalgia 29% ★, Shooter 8.6%, Arcade 6%, Old School 5.4%
- #34 StarsAway
76% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2024
Dev: Adam Howell
Windows · Linux
Classic rail shooter action. Find secrets and tactics to clear levels effectively across three difficulty settings. Unlock mini games as you progress.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 50.3% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Retro 12.2%, Shooter 8.7%, Arcade 6%
- #35 Candy Rangers
74% matchPositive85% of 39 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 56.6% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Shooter 8.5%, Arcade 6.8%, Action 3.5%
- #36 閃攻機人アスラ - ASURA THE STRIKER -
73% matchVery Positive93% of 162 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 54.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Shooter 8.8%, Arcade 5.8%, Retro 5.2%
- #37 FUR Squadron Phoenix
73% matchPositive89% of 44 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 47.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Retro 11.5%, Shooter 9.4%, Arcade 6.4%
- #38 Sniper Ships: Shoot'em Up on Rails
75% matchPositive89% of 27 reviews2021
Dev: Sensen Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Dodge bullets and click to destroy enemies with your sniper attack! This is a classic Shoot'em up mixed with Shooter on Rails mechanics! We challenge you to dodge all the shots and destroy all the enemies!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 42.4% ★, Nostalgia 25.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Shooter 6%, Arcade 3.9%
- #39 Space Strider
74% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: Frost Moon Games
Windows
Space Strider is a 2D Sidescroller Shoot 'em up with Roguelite elements, where you beat hordes of enemies and defeat unique bosses. Unlock, upgrade and level up your Spaceships to become the ultimate Space Strider!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 47.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Retro 9.9%, Shooter 7.8%, Arcade 5.2%
- #40 Caterpilla (Spectrum/VIC-20)
75% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Ocean SoftwarePub: Pixel Games UK
Windows
In this simple riff on an arcade classic, released in 1983 for the ZX Spectrum by famed game developer/publisher Ocean Software, shoot the deadly Caterpilla as it weaves its way down the screen, while also contending with mushrooms that block the way, and a fearsome spider!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.5%, Retro 22.7%, Shooter 12.8%, Arcade 8.2%, 1980s 7.2%
- #41 Daetrix
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cohen Karnell
Windows · Mac
Daetrix is an arcade style shmup with rhythm game elements. Shoot, dash, and shine enemies to the beat of the music, while flying off ramps and grinding on rails to avoid certain death!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 52.6% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Shooter 8.4%, Pixel Graphics 4.8%, Action 4.7%
- #42 Wild Blue Skies
72% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Chuhai LabsPub: Balor Games
Windows
Wild Blue Skies reimagines the classic on-rail adventures of the '90s. Join Bowie Stray and the Blue Bombers as they soar through the skies on a mission to save the world in this action-packed, nostalgic journey!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 50.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Retro 9.6%, Shooter 8.7%, Arcade 6.1%
- #43 Cosmic Wartoad
72% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Ocean SoftwarePub: Pixel Games UK
Windows
The Queen of the Cosmic Wartoads has been abducted by the Rigellian Slime Beasts, their deadliest foe, and turned into the most hideous thing imaginable: a human being! Traverse the Rygellian Time-Void, reach the Slime King's lair and dismantle their deathly machine with your Cosmic Tool Kit.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.8%, Retro 19.9%, Shooter 12.5%, Arcade 7.8%, 1980s 7.2%
- #44 Terra Flame
70% matchPositive97% of 30 reviews2022
Dev: TERARIN GAMES
Windows
Terra Flame is a horizontal shmup inspired by the 90's. The feature is that you can switch between three types of weapons in real time.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29%, Nostalgia 15.4% ★, Retro 14%, Shooter 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%
- #45 Heavy Fire: Afghanistan
71% matchMixed57% of 415 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 92.6% ★, Action 7.4%
- #46 Astro Flame: Starfighter
68% matchPositive80% of 15 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 57.8% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Shooter 7.2%, Arcade 4.6%, Action 3.3%
- #47 Wings Of WW2
71% 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 42% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Shooter 8.4%, Retro 7.4%, Arcade 5.7%
- #48 NectorX
70% 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 69.7% ★, Shooter 11.3%, Arcade 8%, Retro 6.2%, Action 4.4%
- #49 Breaking Enigma
69% 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 70.1% ★, Arcade 9.4%, Action 9.4%, Old School 7.3%, 2D 3.4%
- #50 Crime Tises
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: different cloth
Windows · Mac
Crime Tises is a quick fire retro futurist fast paced off rails arcade boomer shooter!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 64.2% ★, Shooter 8.4%, Arcade 6.6%, Retro 5.6%, Casual 5.1%
- #51 Grid Ranger
66% 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 47.6% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Shooter 7.5%, Retro 7.4%, 1980s 5.8%
- #52 The Tales of Redbox: An Escape From Desire
69% matchPositive86% of 14 reviews2021
Dev: Kareem HyverPub: Hyver Works.
Windows
A rail shooter thriller that will put your mouse flicks to the test.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 73.9% ★, Shooter 11.7%, Arcade 7.5%, Old School 3.7%, Action 2.9%
- #53 Rabbit Simulator
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Sharkbird
Windows · Mac · Linux
Rabbit Simulator is an Action Adventure game with a strong emphasis on gun violence.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 46% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Retro 9.5%, Shooter 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 5%
- #54 Andromeda
67% 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 46.9% ★, Retro 22.3%, Shooter 11.5%, Arcade 9.3%, Casual 7.1%
- #55 Spitfire - Moonpie´s Mission
66% 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 59.7% ★, Retro 8.2%, Arcade 7.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%, Shooter 6.5%
- #56 Desert Gunner
70% 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 98.4% ★, Action 1.6%
- #57 Bingus In Space
67% matchNo user reviews2026
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 45% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Shooter 10.8%, Arcade 7.7%, Action 6.8%
- #58 Eskadrila X - Rift Protocol
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: xRatchet Games
Windows
A fast-paced 3D rail shooter with photo-realistic UE5 visuals. Destroy enemy waves, upgrade and customize your ship to meet escalating challenges, uncover hidden paths with secret rewards, and blast through fully 3D environments with physics-driven destruction.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 56.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 24%, Shooter 9.8%, Arcade 5%, Action 3.8%
- #59 Hyper Fighters
69% matchMostly Negative23% of 426 reviews2014
Dev: Team 6 StudiosPub: Funbox Media Ltd
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 2.7 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 87% ★, Action 13%