- #1 Liquid Space Dimension
97% 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 41.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Shooter 8.1%, Flight 7.9%, Arcade 5.7%
- #2 Astro Flame: Starfighter
96% matchPositive83% of 12 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 43.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Top-Down Shooter 10.8%, Flight 6.6%, Shooter 6.2%
- #3 Missile Dancer 2
96% 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 47.3% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Score Attack 10.1%, Shooter 8.1%, Arcade 6.3%
- #4 Ex-Zodiac
95% matchVery Positive94% of 1,034 reviews2022
Dev: MNKYPub: Pixeljam
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 36 minMean: 1.0 hrs≥1hr: 34%
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 43.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Space 9.3%, Shooter 8.9%, Flight 7.5%
- #5 Voidstorm
94% 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 52.2% ★, Space 12.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 6.7%, Sci-fi 6.6%, Arcade 5.7%
- #6 I, AI
94% 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 39.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Top-Down Shooter 11.3%, Space 10.1%, Shooter 8%
- #7 Xenocider
93% 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 43% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Shooter 12.2%, Flight 8.5%, Arcade 4.9%
- #8 FUR Squadron
92% matchVery Positive81% of 82 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 39.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Shooter 8.3%, Flight 7.6%, Space 6.5%
- #9 Tunnel Assault
91% 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 43.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Shooter 10.3%, Arcade 7.3%, Action 5.9%
- #10 Giantess Striker
91% 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 51.6% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 26.5%, Shooter 8.7%, Sci-fi 4.9%, Action 3.9%
- #11 2x2=BOOM
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ButtonX
Windows · Linux
Pilot your ship through swarms of numbered enemies. Match numbers, spot multiplication combos, and destroy entire enemy waves with a single devastating Salvo! This is fast arcade action where math becomes your ultimate weapon.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 44.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Shooter 8.8%, Flight 7.9%, Score Attack 6.3%
- #12 Anima Shin Gun
89% 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 41.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Space 10.8%, Flight 7.6%, Shooter 6.9%
- #13 StarsAway
89% 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 42.8% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Difficult 9.2%, Shooter 8.8%, Vehicular Combat 6.7%
- #14 Star Boy and The Captain of Outer Space
88% 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 54.3% ★, Space 13.7%, Shooter 12.9%, Action 6.9%, Vehicular Combat 6.2%
- #15 Star Trapper FX
87% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Marshall Games
Windows
Pseudo 3D spaceship shooter
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 54.7% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 12.5%, Shooter 11.1%, Space 11%, Action 5.1%
- #16 IcoNick Duster - Planets Defender
86% 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 45.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Shooter 10.2%, Space 9.1%, Arcade 6.9%
- #17 High Speed Cataclysm
86% matchPositive89% of 19 reviews2020
Dev: Poly Render StudioPub: Forsaken Games
Windows
High Speed Cataclysm is the most advanced and frenetic 2D action shooter where you will have to destroy thousands of enemies in order to save the galaxy.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 43.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Shooter 8.7%, Space 6.8%, Vehicular Combat 6.6%
- #18 Point Rescue Arcade
85% 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 58.8% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 11.2%, Shooter 10.5%, Arcade 7.4%, Score Attack 5.5%
- #19 Alpha Terminus
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MageLoop
Windows
Your clan plays an important role in the new galactic war. The fate of your mutant clan rests in the hands of you and your fellow fighter pilots...
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 35.7% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, Score Attack 8.2%, Flight 7.2%, Space 7.2%
- #20 KABUKI FIRE
84% 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 47.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Shooter 11.2%, Arcade 7.9%, Score Attack 6.7%
- #21 閃攻機人アスラ - ASURA THE STRIKER -
82% matchVery Positive94% of 154 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 47.6% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Shooter 9.3%, Score Attack 7.4%, Arcade 6%
- #22 FUR Squadron Phoenix
82% matchPositive91% of 43 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 41.3% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Shooter 9.8%, Flight 8.8%, Arcade 6.6%
- #23 Gnorlbeam
83% 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 45.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Score Attack 12.5%, Shooter 7.7%, Arcade 6%
- #24 Daetrix
81% 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 46.8% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Shooter 8.8%, Score Attack 6.7%, Action 3.8%
- #25 The Tales of Redbox: An Escape From Desire
81% 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 64.3% ★, Shooter 12.1%, Score Attack 9.8%, Arcade 7.6%, 3D 3.2%
- #26 Void Wars
80% 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 34.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Space 16.7%, Sci-fi 8.6%, Arcade 7.4%
- #27 Polybius Invaders 2
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Jonni The Dodger
Windows
Earth's fate hangs in the balance in this breathtaking retro inspired, Super Scaler Arcade Shoot-Em-Up.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 43.3% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Shooter 8.3%, Flight 8%, Space 6.3%
- #28 NectorX
79% 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 62.2% ★, Shooter 12%, Arcade 8.3%, Flight 7.1%, Space 4.8%
- #29 Katalyst
78% 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 45.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Shooter 10.3%, Space 7.8%, Arcade 6.9%
- #30 Geo Fighters
78% 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 63.2% ★, Shooter 15%, Space 12.6%, Action 8%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #31 Mechawaii LEGENDS
77% 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 41.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Shooter 11.1%, Arcade 7.8%, Space 6.6%
- #32 Space Runner X
76% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: AnomalyVN Studio
Windows
Space Runner X is a high speed, first-person infinite runner. You aren't just dodging obstacles—you’re shooting down drones and blasting enemies. The longer you run, the faster it gets. Earn credits, buy better weapons, and see how long you can last
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 54.4% ★, Shooter 13%, Arcade 9.3%, Sci-fi 7%, Space 6.8%
- #33 Sea Battle: Annihilation
77% 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 56.8% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 23.3%, Score Attack 9.7%, Arcade 9.3%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #34 Undead Exterminator
75% 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 70.9% ★, Shooter 13.5%, Arcade 8.2%, 3D 3.7%, Action 2.7%
- #35 ExZeus™: The Complete Collection
76% match9 user reviews56% of 9 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 49.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Shooter 9.6%, Arcade 6.2%, Sci-fi 4.4%
- #36 Knitewings™
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Profenix Studio SRLS
Windows
Knitewings™ is an anime-inspired, fast-paced rail shooter with roguelite progression. Lead one of four angelic sisters, upgrade on the fly, and unleash firepower, melee lunges, and elemental Specials against demonic hordes in a striking arcade adventure.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 58.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Arcade 6.7%, Shooter 6.2%, Action 3.2%
- #37 Candy Rangers
73% matchPositive84% of 38 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 53.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Shooter 9.5%, Arcade 7.4%, 3D 3.6%
- #38 The War Enders: First Strike
74% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2023
Dev: Crystal Heart's Studio
Windows
The War Enders: First Strike is a bullet hell shooting game. While having 3D graphics, the game keeps a classic taste of this hardcore genre. Select and customize your fighter with interest. Dodge the bullet and strike back the unknown with the determination to save the Earth!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Score Attack 15.4%, Top-Down Shooter 12.1%, Shooter 9%, Space 8.7%
- #39 Bounce your Bullets!
74% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: Quentin Edel
Windows
A small game where you cannot stop moving forward. Your bullets get stronger and stronger after they bounce enough times. Bounce your Bullets! is a casual yet increasingly difficult colorful shmup where you survive for as long as possible against growing waves of enemies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Score Attack 17.8%, Space 16.1%, Top-Down Shooter 15.4%, Shooter 9.4%
- #40 Xappy Ship
73% 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 62.2% ★, Shooter 11.5%, Space 8.7%, Arcade 7.1%, Sci-fi 5.7%
- #41 Choo Choo Boom Boom
71% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2026
Dev: In Scope StudioPub: Champlain College
Windows
Fight through two thrilling phases of an epic boss fight as the gunner of a repurposed air train, built to take on an alien entity known only as The Hand. Blast through 10 unique encounters with your trusty set of cannons, and rack up a high score to compete with your friends!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 62.1% ★, Score Attack 11.1%, Shooter 10.5%, Arcade 8%, Action 5.2%
- #42 Space Time
73% 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 72.9% ★, Shooter 13.9%, Space 12.3%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #43 The Twilight Hour Protocol
72% 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 62.5% ★, Flight 11.5%, Shooter 11.3%, Sci-fi 6.7%, 3D 3.4%
- #44 Alastrius
70% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Caledonia Interactive
Windows
In this explosive on-the-rails shooter pilot powerful Star-Fighters and wage a vast interstellar war. Chart your own course across a galaxy of exotic sci-fi worlds as you carve a path to the Capital. Lay waste to hordes of enemy ships and bring down ruthless bosses. You are the Republics last hope!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 42.6% ★, Score Attack 10.3%, Shooter 8.6%, Space 8.3%, Flight 7.7%
- #45 Thunderhawk: Danger Close
71% 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 44.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Shooter 10.3%, Arcade 7.2%, Flight 6.2%
- #46 CoreShot
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: MoonWindowStudioPub: Nigel Purcell
Windows
CoreShot is a classic arcade style space shooter, where you pilot the spacecraft HonestWing to destroy the cores of evil. As you soar through enemy spacecraft, psychic pyramids, and grim castles, you will be tested against enemies with a variety of attack styles and epic boss battles. Blast away
Why similar: Space 19.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Score Attack 17.5%, Shooter 13%, Arcade 10.5%
- #47 Major Mayhem
72% matchVery Positive84% of 307 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 73.2% ★, Shooter 13.2%, Action 7.3%, Arcade 3.4%, Adventure 2.8%
- #48 Railgunners
70% 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 25.4%, Difficult 10.5%, Shooter 8.8%, Sci-fi 7.2%
- #49 Wild Blue Skies
70% 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 47.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Shooter 9.8%, Flight 9.2%, Arcade 6.7%
- #50 Space Strider
69% 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 45.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Space 10.1%, Shooter 8.8%, Sci-fi 6.1%
- #51 No Bugs On My Windshield
69% match6 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: NEETNectar
Windows
Don't let them touch your windshield!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 56.4% ★, Score Attack 19.5%, Arcade 9.6%, Action 7.6%, Shooter 6.9%
- #52 Hive Dive
68% matchMixed60% of 15 reviews2024
Dev: PewPew StudioPub: Breda University of Applied Sciences
Windows
An endless-running on-rail shooter where you pilot a remote-controlled drone into hordes of enemies. Shoot down the invaders, fly through colorful Patagonia, and get the highest score!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 52.1% ★, Flight 10.4%, Shooter 10.4%, Vehicular Combat 9.9%, Arcade 6.5%
- #53 Rainbow Cotton
68% 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% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Shooter 11.7%, Score Attack 5%, Action 4.2%
- #54 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 43.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Top-Down Shooter 15.4%, Shooter 10.6%, Action 4.1%
- #55 Defender's Squad: The Last Ride
67% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: JMC
Windows · Linux
Defender's Squad is a sci-fi vertical scrolling shooter 2D that combines 7 different levels. Play Solo and pick one of the 3 ships to kill enemies and save the earth from aliens.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.4%, Space 15.6%, Score Attack 15.5%, Shooter 13.5%, Top-Down Shooter 7.9%
- #56 XIIZEAL
69% matchVery Positive87% of 67 reviews2015
Dev: TRIANGLE SERVICEPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Enjoy a fast and frantic arcade shmup from Triangle Service! Attack in all directions and rack up the multipliers - do you have XIIZEAL?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.3%, Top-Down Shooter 15.5%, Difficult 12.4%, Score Attack 11.3%, Shooter 10.5%
- #57 Space Warpster
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: AMAMiZU games
Windows · 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 31.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 30%, Space 10.9%, Shooter 8.9%, Arcade 8.7%
- #58 Exodemic
67% matchVery Positive94% of 50 reviews2022
Dev: ganashaw
Windows
Destroy aliens, dash between planets, and buy powerful upgrades. Exodemic is a compact roguelike that combines frenetic shoot 'em up gameplay with a procedurally generated overworld filled with vendors, trading hubs, and combat encounters. Race against the clock to save the human race.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 53.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Space 7.1%, Arcade 6.4%, Sci-fi 4.5%
- #59 Escape From Inferno
67% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: TheBlueAidan
Windows · Mac · Linux
Escape From Inferno is a top-down shooter where you play as an angel named Lordrid to escape Hell. There are 10 stages and your goal is to survive the hordes of enemies until there are none left.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 40.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Top-Down Shooter 13.2%, Shooter 10.9%, Arcade 7.4%
- #60 Asteroids: Recharged
66% matchMostly Positive77% of 108 reviews2021
Dev: Adamvision StudiosPub: Atari
Windows · Mac · Linux
How long can you survive the depths of space in this fresh revival of the classic arcade shooter, all while grooving to an original score by Megan McDuffee. Pilot solo or recruit a friend for local co-op across 30 unique challenges or the endless arcade mode.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.9%, Top-Down Shooter 17.4%, Space 12.6%, Shooter 12.3%, Score Attack 12.2%