- #1 UFO ROBOT GRENDIZER – The Feast of the Wolves
97% matchVery Positive85% of 593 reviews2023
Dev: EndroadPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 62%
For the first time in video game history, climb aboard Grendizer the Legendary Robot and fight against the forces of evil to defend our planet Earth!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 30.1% ★, Beat 'em up 13.4%, Side Scroller 11.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.9%, Bullet Hell 10.6%
- #2 PopSlinger
96% matchMostly Positive74% of 42 reviews2022
Dev: Funky Can Creative
Windows
Join a magical girl with a soda-powered arsenal on a dreamy quest to save her home! In this part beat-‘em-up, part musical shooter, you’ll experience the whimsical story of Ria and Gin as they fight against sinister invaders from another dimension…and maybe even groove to that funky beat!
Why similar: Rhythm 17.2%, Beat 'em up 16.7%, Side Scroller 13.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.4%, Comic Book 11.2%
- #3 Monster War 3D
96% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Azamat Orazbayev
Windows
This game is a first person shooter. In missions of this game, you have to eliminate waves of enemies who approach your stand. You cannot move, and can shoot using up to four different types of weapons. In some missions, you robots will fight on your side. There is a variety of enemies.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 36% ★, Beat 'em up 22.1%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.4%, Shooter 8.2%
- #4 Soar Up The Charts
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tin Heart Interactive
Windows
Soar Up The Charts is a fast-paced rhythm game and arcade style rail shooter where music is your weapon! 🎸With tracks provided by Alden Ave and KeepFlying, be ready to turn it up and blast your way through those radio robots! 🎺
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 38.3% ★, Rhythm 23.5%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 22.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 9.3%, Arcade 4.3%
- #5 Suite: Pictures at an Exhibition
94% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Sasayaka
Windows
Reflect the Light, Listen to the Stars. A celestial reflection action game based on the masterpiece Pictures at an Exhibition.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 44.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Shooter 7.9%, Arcade 6.8%
- #6 GOD PILL
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: wesenns
Windows
In GOD PILL you look for GOD PILL. GOD PILL has many PILLS but only one GOD PILL. Get GOD PILL to become GOD PILLED. GOD PILL.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 34.3% ★, Beat 'em up 13.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.7%, Bullet Hell 11.7%, Hack and Slash 11.5%
- #7 THE GIRL FROM GUNMA Kai 群馬県から来た少女・改
93% matchPositive98% of 45 reviews2025
Dev: 株式会社ヒューガ HUGA Inc.
Windows
This game is a retro-style 2D side-scrolling shooting game. Easy one-button operation. It is expressed with graphics and sounds (MSX) typical of the Japanese 80's. The overall structure is psychedelic and crazy, but that's the kind of game it is, so don't worry about it.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 30.4% ★, Side Scroller 13.9%, Bullet Hell 10.5%, Lore-Rich 8.6%, Comic Book 8.3%
- #8 Dimension Tripper Neptune: TOP NEP
92% matchVery Positive95% of 714 reviews2022
Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Older Neptune and friends shoot and slash through enemies of Gamindustri in this rail shooter!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 47.1% ★, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Arcade 8.4%, Female Protagonist 5.6%
- #9 HARDDRIVE
91% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2022
Dev: Buttons Lake
Windows
A 2D Run'N'Gun shooter set in a two-way universe where Electronic circuits are at war with the world of Books. You are a hard drive miraculously surviving a battle and reborn on a pencil’s farm. Fight with sharpeners, pens and other primitives to destroy King B.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 23.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 14.3%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Side Scroller 10.1%, Surreal 10%
- #10 Knitewings™
91% 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 50% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Arcade 6.7%, Female Protagonist 5.4%
- #11 Zako Slayer
90% match9 user reviews50% of 10 reviews2022
Dev: WarriorWasp
Windows
You are a female super soldier trying to escape from the invaded base by unknown intruders. (A 2D Sci-fi Platformer, Megaman-like style, but with hack and slash.)
Why similar: Side Scroller 21.3%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Beat 'em up 16.2%, Hack and Slash 14.7%
- #12 Space Strider
89% match4 user reviews50% of 4 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 38.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Side Scroller 13.5%, Bullet Hell 13.3%, Shooter 6.5%
- #13 Mirage Feathers
88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 2,386 reviews2024
Dev: oyasumi Workshop
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 66%
「Maybe one day, I won't have to fight when I fly.」
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 40.3% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 14.1%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Shooter 7.1%, Female Protagonist 6.9%
- #14 RunningWitch!
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: AiraStudio
Windows
Run, fly, and blast magic with a cute apprentice witch! Enjoy exhilarating side-scrolling shooter action with simple controls! Chase after your master and aim to become a full-fledged witch! Add to your Wishlist and don't miss the latest updates!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 34.1% ★, Side Scroller 12.8%, Bullet Hell 11.9%, Comic Book 10.6%, Lore-Rich 7.7%
- #15 Spitfire - Moonpie´s Mission
86% 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 47.6% ★, Side Scroller 17.4%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Arcade 7.6%, Shooter 5.4%
- #16 SEAGULL WARS
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: stevinatorxPub: StevinatorX Studios
Windows
The seagulls have organized and plan to conquer the world in SEAGULL WARS, a charming and challenging retro arcade style beat 'em up. Players spend gold on power ups and health, adding a light resource management element to the fast-paced seagull bashing gameplay.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 27.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.4%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Female Protagonist 10.3%, Arcade 9.2%
- #17 Candy Rangers
86% matchPositive85% of 34 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 47% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, Female Protagonist 8.4%, Arcade 7.6%, Shooter 7.4%
- #18 Railgunners
85% matchVery Positive92% of 60 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 30.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Bullet Hell 17%, Female Protagonist 7.6%, Shooter 6.8%
- #19 KABUKI FIRE
84% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2025
Dev: Atmosphere Entertainment Studios Ltd.
Windows
Every year, 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 46.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Comic Book 12.2%, Shooter 9.5%, Arcade 8.9%
- #20 Celestia
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Devon Meyer
Windows
Celestia is a solo-developed indie game. An angelic bullet-hell shoot-'em-up where you defeat enemies throughout the skies, and relax on a floating island with your companions.
Why similar: Side Scroller 25.8%, Bullet Hell 21.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Shooter 9.8%, Arcade 7.9%
- #21 Anima Shin Gun
82% matchNo user reviews2027
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 42.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Female Protagonist 8.2%, Arcade 6.5%
- #22 Hyperspace Invaders II: Pixel Edition
83% matchVery Positive81% of 402 reviews2015
Dev: Entity MedialabPub: Plug In Digital
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 16%
Hyperspace Invaders II: Pixel Edition is a hardcore, uncompromising vertical scrolling bullet hell/invader hell shooter (shmup) that doubles as a techno-based lightsynth, triggering bursts of funky invaders at the pulse of a relentless beat.
Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 20.7% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Rhythm 19%, Shooter 7.2%
- #23 V's Rage
81% matchPositive88% of 17 reviews2025
Dev: bit ManiaX
Windows · Mac · Linux
You’re a raging mom trapped in an arcade nightmare. Hit, parry, shoot, survive, while each level twists the genre. No hand-holding in this hand-drawn comic-style mayhem. Just rage. And a frying pan.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 18.4%, Comic Book 14.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.8%, Side Scroller 12%, Surreal 8.3%
- #24 Cat Girl Without Salad: Amuse-Bouche
81% matchPositive82% of 22 reviews2025
Dev: WayForward
Windows
Interstellar mayhem! A bounty-hunting cat girl! Funktasmical genre-spanning action! This one has it all — no foolin'!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 35.4% ★, Beat 'em up 17.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.5%, Side Scroller 12.9%, Female Protagonist 7.1%
- #25 Blind Shot
82% matchPositive94% of 17 reviews2021
Dev: Pixel TrappsPub: Forestlight Games
Windows
Take on the role of a clumsy commando, sent to fight a zombie horde. Turn-based gameplay, unusual mechanics dependent on your own pace of play. Gameworld and events inspired by a myriad of cult action movie parodies. Die, but take many of those mumbling green dudes with you!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 34.6% ★, Beat 'em up 18%, Bullet Hell 13.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 13%, Shooter 7.5%
- #26 Requital
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Corvus Studio Yazilim Anonim Sirketi
Windows
Requital is a fast-paced, rhythm-based VR shooter where precision define survival. Travel through past and future timelines, eliminating enemies in music-driven combat encounters. Each level is handcrafted to sync perfectly with intense, pulse-pounding soundtracks. Move, shoot and stay on beat.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 38.8% ★, Rhythm 21.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.6%, Bullet Hell 12.5%, Shooter 7.6%
- #27 High Speed Cataclysm
80% 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 44.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Shooter 7.8%, Arcade 6.3%
- #28 Bass Harrier
78% match9 user reviews90% of 10 reviews2025
Dev: Blanime! Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Bass Harrier is a rhythm-fueled shoot 'em up. This world is powered by the Riddim of the music—enemy spawns, environments, and even the lights shift dynamically to the stage's soundtrack. No need for prior experience—just follow the beat, dodge threats, and fire away!
Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 26.3% ★, Rhythm 23.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Bullet Hell 17%, Shooter 7.9%
- #29 Yuri Sword Saga
77% matchVery Positive98% of 210 reviews2024
Dev: Pico Games
Windows
This is a side-scrolling shoot 'em up game set in a beautifully drawn Japanese world where you can slay enemies and bullets with simple controls. Parry enemy attacks and use a variety of special moves to defeat powerful demons and evil monsters.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Beat 'em up 19.6%, Side Scroller 19.1%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Shooter 8.2%
- #30 Missile Dancer 2
78% 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 54.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Arcade 8.3%, Shooter 8.1%, Female Protagonist 7%
- #31 Shot of Rhythm
79% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: Wearevragency
Windows
Shot of Rhythm is the arcade music shooter in VR. Use your music library to generate your levels and fight waves of enemies.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 36.6% ★, Rhythm 30.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.1%, Shooter 9.1%, Arcade 8.6%
- #32 Railroad to Hell 3
77% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Voxel Tycoon
Windows · Mac
Defend your cursed train on its last ride through a haunted wasteland — once alive, now swarming with monsters hungry for your soul. You’ve got 3 weapons, 50 waves, and one last ticket… straight to Hell 🎃
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 50.5% ★, Beat 'em up 21.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Arcade 6.3%, Cute 2.9%
- #33 Mechawaii LEGENDS
76% 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 40.2% ★, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 14%, Shooter 9.5%, Arcade 8.9%
- #34 Be Not Afraid, But Run
76% 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 45% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Surreal 7.9%, Shooter 7.3%
- #35 Skythrone
75% 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 45.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Arcade 8.9%, Cute 4.1%
- #36 Astro Flame: Starfighter
74% matchPositive82% of 11 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 51.6% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Shooter 6.5%, Arcade 5.3%
- #37 Katalyst
75% 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 45.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Side Scroller 15.7%, Shooter 8.9%, Arcade 7.9%
- #38 Stellar Rhythm
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Azido Games
Windows
Fast-paced, trippy, vibrant, music-driven 2D space shooter where every shot, enemy movement, and setting syncs to the beat. Part classic shmup, part interactive music visualizer, this is an audiovisual rush like no other!
Why similar: Rhythm 27.1%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Side Scroller 15.5%, Shooter 9.4%
- #39 Martian Panic
73% matchMostly Positive73% of 15 reviews2023
Dev: NYX Digital LtdPub: Funbox Media Ltd
Windows
Battle a horde of loony Martian invaders in this on-rail shooter game. Packed with non-stop action, players will use a range of powerful weapons against a gang of colorful and comical enemy invaders. Collect powerups and rescue helpless civilians to get high scores and earn achievements.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 39.8% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Comic Book 17.5%, Shooter 8.4%, Arcade 7.9%
- #40 Bat Galaxy
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Bat Galactic
Windows · Mac
Half on-rails shooter, half exploration-driven adventure. Zoom into a world where billions of bullets surround you and your handy punch feature can send enemies flying.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 43.2% ★, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Shooter 9.7%, Action-Adventure 7.9%
- #41 Space Yugoslav 2D
72% 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 38% ★, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.4%, Side Scroller 13.7%, Shooter 7.8%
- #42 BloodBlast VR
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kalinka
Windows
The game puts you in the shoes of a doctor at nanoscale to fight infections by shooting viruses while preserving red and white blood cells.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 37.2% ★, Rhythm 20.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.9%, Beat 'em up 12.2%, Shooter 7.7%
- #43 Banzai Escape
73% matchMixed69% of 162 reviews2016
Dev: XenoAisamPub: Xenoaisam Studio
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Banzai Universe Prologue. Starring Rokiahi as P.A.S.K.A.L special agent.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 47% ★, Bullet Hell 12.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.2%, Female Protagonist 8.7%, Shooter 6.8%
- #44 ZOMBI ROCKSTAR
71% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2023
Dev: SoulBatteryPub: MUVIRON SpA
Windows
ZOMBIE ROCKSTAR is a platform game with zombies and rock and roll in which you will travel through the city protecting your girlfriend and fighting against the cannibal zombie holocaust.
Why similar: Rhythm 22.2%, Beat 'em up 20.6%, Side Scroller 16.6%, Hack and Slash 16%, Comic Book 14.7%
- #45 San Yin
70% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: XingYan
Windows
Sanyin is a platform action music game. Under the Xuanhuan sky where the star rhythm has collapsed, use rhythm as a blade and dodge as a gap to rebuild the sound of the Heavenly Dao amid the glint of swords and shadows of blades.
Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 25.3% ★, Rhythm 19.6%, Beat 'em up 14.6%, Bullet Hell 12.3%, Side Scroller 12%
- #46 Infinite Onslaught
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bonkers Builders Inc.
Windows · Mac
Infinite Onslaught is a fast-paced, on-rails arcade shooter that immerses players in a relentless battle against overwhelming odds, delivering non-stop action from start to finish. Pixel art, retro, cartoonish military style. It uses Keyboard Basher technology to provide light-gun-style gameplay.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 47.3% ★, Side Scroller 16.4%, Comic Book 11%, Shooter 9.7%, Arcade 8.7%
- #47 Astrodogs
71% matchVery Positive81% of 67 reviews2021
Dev: Dynamic Media TriadPub: Digital Tribe
Windows
Astrodogs is an on-rails arcade action game featuring a cast of space dogs that have to save the galaxy from WOOFER, a corporation that controls everything. Also ran by dogs.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 37.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 14%, Bullet Hell 13.1%, Comic Book 12.4%, Shooter 6.4%
- #48 Point Rescue Arcade
70% 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 63.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 10.5%, Shooter 9.9%, Arcade 9.2%, Female Protagonist 4.2%
- #49 Ex-Zodiac
69% matchVery Positive94% of 999 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 52.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Shooter 9.4%, Female Protagonist 8.8%, Arcade 8.2%
- #50 I, AI
70% 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 46.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Shooter 8.2%, Arcade 6.9%
- #51 Koitsugi: Legend of the Water Guardian
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Blindkat Studios
Windows
Play as Kaida, a koi who is reluctantly thrown in to save, not just her pond, but the entire river from a poison that turns the habitants into raged filled monsters. In this story driven action-adventure you will slug it out with some of these river dwellers, friend and foe, to save your home!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 26.8%, Side Scroller 22.8%, Hack and Slash 21%, Female Protagonist 9.6%, Action-Adventure 7.9%
- #52 Astrality
68% matchPositive82% of 44 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 60.8% ★, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Shooter 9.7%, Arcade 7.9%, Action 2.8%
- #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 47.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Shooter 9.7%, Arcade 8.7%, Surreal 4.9%
- #54 Rabbit Simulator
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sharkbird
Windows
Rabbit Simulator is an Action Adventure game with a strong emphasis on gun violence.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 41.8% ★, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Shooter 9%, Action-Adventure 7.8%
- #55 MPPP - Multidimensional Paper Plane Project
66% matchPositive94% of 16 reviews2025
Dev: Vifth Floor
Windows
Fly a paper plane as far as possible in this fast-paced interdimensional arcade challenge. Each dimension changes how the game plays—test your reflexes, adapt on the fly, and see how long you can last.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 38% ★, Rhythm 23%, Shoot 'Em Up 14%, Side Scroller 13.3%, Arcade 7.8%
- #56 No Bugs On My Windshield
67% match6 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: NEETNectar
Windows
Don't let them touch your windshield!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 55.7% ★, Side Scroller 19.3%, Arcade 11%, Shooter 6%, Action 5.3%
- #57 A City Sleeps™
69% matchMixed56% of 94 reviews2014
Dev: Harmonix Music Systems, Inc
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 95%
From the creator of Rock Band™ and Amplitude™ comes a fresh new approach to the traditional shoot 'em up! All the action is driven by an entrancing soundtrack- no beatmatching required. The Idol System introduces a tactical layer on top of proven shmup gameplay allowing for a range of play styles.
Why similar: Rhythm 34.2%, Bullet Hell 24.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, Action 4.7%
- #58 #Snake2 DX: Reawakening
67% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2021
Dev: Ultimate Walrus
Windows
Explosive, balls-to-the-wall bullet hell shooter with novel shooting mechanics (and surreal comedy)
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Side Scroller 15.5%, Arcade 10.5%, Shooter 9.3%
- #59 Space Warpster
66% 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 30.8% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, Side Scroller 21.2%, Arcade 9.9%, Shooter 7.6%
- #60 Void Source
67% matchMostly Positive78% of 114 reviews2020
Dev: Xitilon
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Classic multi-directional (360°) shoot 'em up. Navigate your UFO through hazardous environments with dangerous enemies and beat huge bosses!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 40.3% ★, Side Scroller 15.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Shooter 6.7%