- #1 Space Time
97% 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 76.5% ★, Shooter 13.3%, Space 9.5%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #2 Desert Gunner
96% 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 100% ★
- #3 Geo Fighters
95% 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 72.6% ★, Shooter 15.7%, Space 10.7%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #4 Hungry Boy
94% 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 79.4% ★, Shooter 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #5 The Tales of Redbox: An Escape From Desire
94% 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 76.9% ★, Shooter 13.2%, Strategy 9.4%, Singleplayer 0.5%
- #6 Heavy Fire: Afghanistan
93% matchMixed56% of 419 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 100% ★
- #7 Star Boy and The Captain of Outer Space
92% 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 70.7% ★, Shooter 15.3%, Space 13.2%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #8 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 73.1% ★, Shooter 12.3%, Space 7.6%, Pixel Graphics 4.6%, Combat 2.1%
- #9 Undead Exterminator
91% 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 84.5% ★, Shooter 14.7%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #10 Galaxy X
90% matchMostly Positive75% of 16 reviews2021
Dev: Galaxy X
Windows
Embark on an epic journey in this hardcore Multiplayer RPG! As a Galactic Cadet, you and your Combat Squad of friends must brave hostile worlds in search of valuable loot and resources. Craft powerful gear, slay otherworldly creatures, and save the galaxy.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 58% ★, Strategy 22.2%, Shooter 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #11 Star Trapper FX
89% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Marshall Games
Windows
Pseudo 3D spaceship shooter
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 71.6% ★, Shooter 13.2%, Space 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 3.7%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #12 Major Mayhem
89% matchVery Positive84% of 310 reviews2014
Dev: Rocket Jump
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 4.1 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 85.9% ★, Shooter 14.1%
- #13 マキコマレイド
88% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: テクナン
Windows
Lure enemy bullets, sweep them in, and send them crashing back! An intuitive shooter anyone can enjoy! A boy named Alta stumbles upon a mysterious disc—and sets off into the vast "Sea of Data" that lies within.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 76.7% ★, Shooter 16.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #14 Booty Barrage
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Quinfinity Creations
Windows
Command the defense of a pirate haven against relentless waves of enemy ships. As the guardian of your treasure-laden island, it's up to you to man the cannon and repel the invaders before they breach your defenses!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 82.7% ★, Shooter 13.5%, Combat 3.3%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #15 BioCrisis : Return 2 the Lab
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Jim
Windows
The alert has been given, the virus is on the loose, you've escaped the lab, the city will be nuked!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 83.3% ★, Shooter 15.5%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #16 NectorX
86% 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 80.6% ★, Shooter 14.1%, Space 4.6%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #17 Voidstorm
84% 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 79% ★, Space 14.5%, Shooter 5.8%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #18 Hyper Fighters
85% matchMostly Negative23% of 427 reviews2014
Dev: Team 6 StudiosPub: Funbox Media Ltd
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 2.8 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 100% ★
- #19 Blue Estate The Game
84% matchVery Positive92% of 1,981 reviews2015
Dev: HE SAW
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.7 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 93% ★, Shooter 6.3%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #20 Space Runner X
83% 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 72% ★, Shooter 15.6%, Space 6.7%, Combat 4.9%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #21 Unit Down Charge
82% 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 66.1% ★, Shooter 12.4%, Space 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 5%, Combat 4.8%
- #22 Grand Shooter
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Grumpy Fox
Windows · Mac · Linux
Grand Shooter is the reinvention of the Light Gun On-Rails Shooter genre, from old school arcades to modern devices. Shoot everything that moves—just make sure they aren't hostages! 🙆♂️🔜💔
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 83.9% ★, Shooter 15%, Combat 0.9%, Singleplayer 0.3%
- #23 ᴛᴜᴍᴏʀ ɴᴇᴄʀᴏꜱɪꜱ ꜰᴀᴄᴛᴏʀ:// αᴍᴇɴ
81% 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 82.7% ★, Shooter 14.5%, Combat 2.4%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #24 Astrality
81% matchPositive80% of 46 reviews2023
Dev: DigiPen Europe-BilbaoPub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
After a training simulation gone wrong, a bounty hunter embarks on a journey to find treasures and adventure.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 78.9% ★, Shooter 13.1%, Space 7.4%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #25 Hot Shot: Robot Attack
79% 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 78.2% ★, Shooter 14%, Pixel Graphics 4.6%, Combat 3.2%
- #26 Dual Guns Fantasy
80% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2020
Dev: hlinkPub: Kijin Taisha
Windows
"Dual Guns Fanstasy" is a simple and short shooting game with a arcade game style, it has a time-crisis style weapon system, the special effect of the body being hit by a bullet, and enemies from the fantasy world.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 82.8% ★, Shooter 13.5%, Combat 3.2%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #27 Ex-Zodiac
78% 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 69.1% ★, Shooter 12.9%, Space 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #28 Elysium Trials
79% matchPositive96% of 26 reviews2023
Dev: Filotimo Innovations LLC
Windows
Skill-based Fantasy Shooter on rails with an Epic touch, how you defeat enemies matter! Shoot, unleash powerful lightning magic, and Dragons, beware of dragons as you battle through 8 unique enemies all with unique attacks in vastly different worlds with an epic fantasy rock/metal soundtrack.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 78.2% ★, Shooter 17.7%, Combat 3.3%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #29 Off Garbage
77% 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 79.6% ★, Pixel Graphics 8.8%, Shooter 8.3%, Combat 2.9%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #30 Choo Choo Boom Boom
77% match7 user reviews88% of 7 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 81.8% ★, Shooter 12.6%, Combat 4.5%, Singleplayer 1%
- #31 Astra Wing
78% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2022
Dev: Kenneth Sweet
Windows
Sci-Fi Rail shooting in 3D with no gimmicks. Enjoy a simple addicting slice of the genre shooting and dodging and barrel rolling through over ten levels with quick cutscenes in between each while fun tunes pump along to your space piloting.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 81% ★, Shooter 14.2%, Combat 4%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #32 Point Rescue Arcade
76% 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 85.7% ★, Shooter 13.9%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #33 THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD: Remake
74% matchMixed68% of 2,976 reviews2022
Dev: MegaPixel Studio S. A.Pub: Forever Entertainment S. A.
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 48%
THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD: Remake is a remade version of the game introduced in 1997 in arcade platform. A classic arcade rail-shooter receives a whole new entourage and gameplay changes to suit modern gaming standards.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 83.9% ★, Shooter 13.1%, Combat 2.5%, Singleplayer 0.5%
- #34 The Twilight Hour Protocol
75% 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 83.5% ★, Shooter 13.7%, Combat 2.4%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #35 Yar's Revenge
76% matchMixed66% of 88 reviews2011
Dev: Killspace EntertainmentPub: Atari
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 37%
Take flight as you explore exotic alien worlds and seek to avenge your fallen race
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 100% ★
- #36 Gaussian Mansion
73% match4 user reviews40% 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 89.1% ★, Shooter 10.2%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #37 Smash Runner
75% matchNo user reviews2023
Dev: Yellow Rabbit
Windows
Smash, Run, Jump & Shoot!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 75.9% ★, Shooter 14.1%, Space 9.3%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #38 IcoNick Duster - Planets Defender
74% 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 68.8% ★, Shooter 14.1%, Space 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%, Singleplayer 0.2%
- #39 C.H.A.O.S.
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mohammad Hossein Khalili NezhadianPub: Eknam Studios
Windows
The game is an VR railshooter based on the classic arcade railshooter with some VR features.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 83.3% ★, Shooter 13.6%, Combat 2.6%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #40 Missile Dancer 2
72% 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 80% ★, Shooter 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 7%, Singleplayer 0.5%
- #41 仙之气
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 按键工坊游戏
Windows
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 59% ★, Shooter 14.6%, Strategy 14.5%, Space 10.6%, Combat 1.1%
- #42 Aim Assault
71% matchPositive81% of 47 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 85.7% ★, Shooter 8.7%, Combat 5%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #43 Eskadrila X - Rift Protocol
72% 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 71.7% ★, Space 13.9%, Shooter 13.4%, Singleplayer 1%
- #44 No Bugs On My Windshield
70% match6 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: NEETNectar
Windows
Don't let them touch your windshield!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 79.7% ★, Shooter 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%, Combat 5.1%
- #45 Battle Stations Blockade
70% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Mission Critical StudiosPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Arm the turrets and take aim as you take command of a gunboat in dangerous waters! Battle Stations Blockade is an intense 3D rail shooter presented in voxel style.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 84.6% ★, Shooter 14.9%, Singleplayer 0.5%
- #46 Rail Walkers
71% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: John Hnidec
Windows · Mac
Rail Walker, noun, a semi autonomous rail-mounted turret attack weapon. Defend against the swarms of intelligent insects threatening your mining infrastructure. Construct rail tracks, strategically move, repair, recharge, reload and upgrade your rail walkers in the battle against these enemy waves.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 74.3% ★, Strategy 20.8%, Combat 4.3%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #47 Breaking Enigma
70% 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 93% ★, Combat 6%, Singleplayer 1%
- #48 Crime Tises
69% 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 84.9% ★, Shooter 12.1%, Combat 2.6%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #49 KABUKI FIRE: DOJO
67% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Atmosphere Entertainment Studios Ltd.
Windows
DOJO is a cozy place where KABUKI FIRE shooters practice. Score as many points as possible within a limited time frame and break the global high-score in this charming but challenging arcade shoot 'em up!!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 81.7% ★, Shooter 17.6%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #50 Splashdown
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Aphelion Entertainment
Windows · Linux
Fend off hordes of evil floaties in treacherous lazy rivers with your trusty water gun!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 78.5% ★, Shooter 16.8%, Combat 4.2%, Singleplayer 0.5%
- #51 Panzer Dragoon: Remake
68% matchMostly Positive78% of 964 reviews2020
Dev: MegaPixel Studio S. A.Pub: Forever Entertainment S. A.
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 44%
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 99.3% ★, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #52 A CRAZY GUY
68% match2 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2023
Dev: BERSERKSTUDIO
Windows
With my hammer, my chainsaw and my boomstick, I'll take out all the old men and their mangy dogs... and some bizarre creatures.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 91.3% ★, Combat 7.5%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #53 Giantess Striker
68% 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 85.7% ★, Shooter 13.2%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #54 Last Exit Diner: The Last Train
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Last Exit Diner
Windows
Defend an armoured diner train through six-minute runs across ten hostile biomes. Aim the Dreadnought cannon, deploy bombs, survive flying monsters, and choose rail upgrades while automatic roof guns keep the Last Train moving.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 79.7% ★, Shooter 11.6%, Strategy 8.7%
- #55 Spinochet
67% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Juriklabs
Windows
Take aim and splatter tomatoes in this artsy, arcade-style target game!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 84.3% ★, Shooter 15%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #56 Tram Pirates
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tram Studio
Windows
Tram Pirates is a dynamic rail shooter with a variety of weapons, a modular damage system, and the ability to modify your tram.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 79% ★, Shooter 13%, Combat 4.2%, Pixel Graphics 2.9%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #57 士機(SIKI)
64% matchNo user reviews76% of 57 reviews2026
Dev: 峠タカノリ
Windows
A 3D rail shooting game. Skillfully control the aerial combat humanoid "Shiki" to smash through obstacles and defeat approaching enemies! There are also fantastic bonus scenes!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 77.4% ★, Shooter 17.2%, Combat 4.5%, Singleplayer 0.8%