- #1 Daetrix
97% 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 36.9% ★, Rhythm 21.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Bullet Hell 12.4%, Shooter 6.1%
- #2 UFO ROBOT GRENDIZER – The Feast of the Wolves
96% matchVery Positive84% of 624 reviews2023
Dev: EndroadPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 63%
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 30.2% ★, Beat 'em up 13.5%, Side Scroller 11.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.9%, Hack and Slash 10.6%
- #3 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 17.1%, Beat 'em up 16.8%, Side Scroller 13.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.4%, Comic Book 11.1%
- #4 Monster War 3D
95% 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 22.2%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.5%, Shooter 8.2%
- #5 Soar Up The Charts
94% 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 38.5% ★, Rhythm 23.4%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 22.3% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 9.3%, Arcade 4.2%
- #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 34.4% ★, Beat 'em up 13.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.7%, Bullet Hell 11.5%, Hack and Slash 11.5%
- #7 HARDDRIVE
93% 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 23.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 14.4%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Side Scroller 10.2%, Surreal 9.9%
- #8 THE GIRL FROM GUNMA Kai 群馬県から来た少女・改
92% 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 30.6% ★, Side Scroller 14.1%, Bullet Hell 10.4%, Lore-Rich 8.4%, Comic Book 8.3%
- #9 Dimension Tripper Neptune: TOP NEP
91% matchVery Positive95% of 720 reviews2022
Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Older Neptune and friends shoot and slash through enemies of Gamindustri in this rail shooter!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 47.5% ★, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 16%, Arcade 8.3%, Female Protagonist 5.5%
- #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 50.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, 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 21.4%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Beat 'em up 16.3%, Hack and Slash 14.7%
- #12 Mirage Feathers
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 2,424 reviews2024
Dev: oyasumi Workshop
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 67%
「Maybe one day, I won't have to fight when I fly.」
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 40.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 14.1%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Shooter 7.1%, Female Protagonist 6.9%
- #13 Gnorlbeam
89% 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 41.4% ★, Rhythm 17%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.3%, Bullet Hell 12.1%, Arcade 6.3%
- #14 Space Strider
88% 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 38.6% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Side Scroller 13.6%, Bullet Hell 13.1%, Shooter 6.5%
- #15 RunningWitch!
87% 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 34.2% ★, Side Scroller 12.9%, Bullet Hell 11.8%, Comic Book 10.6%, Lore-Rich 7.5%
- #16 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 47.7% ★, Side Scroller 17.5%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Arcade 7.5%, Shooter 5.4%
- #17 2x2=BOOM
86% 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% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, Bullet Hell 12.7%, Side Scroller 11.6%, Shooter 7.7%
- #18 Candy Rangers
85% 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 47.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Female Protagonist 8.3%, Arcade 7.6%, Shooter 7.4%
- #19 SEAGULL WARS
84% 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 27.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.5%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Female Protagonist 10.3%, Arcade 9.2%
- #20 Railgunners
84% 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 31% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Female Protagonist 7.6%, Shooter 6.8%
- #21 KABUKI FIRE
83% 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 46.3% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Comic Book 12.2%, Shooter 9.5%, Arcade 8.8%
- #22 Celestia
82% 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 26%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Bullet Hell 21.7%, Shooter 9.9%, Arcade 7.8%
- #23 Anima Shin Gun
81% 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 42.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Female Protagonist 8.2%, Arcade 6.5%
- #24 Hyperspace Invaders II: Pixel Edition
82% 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 20.6%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Rhythm 19%, Shooter 7.2%
- #25 Phase Nexus
81% matchNo user reviews2028
Dev: Carmichael Gameworks
Windows
Blitz enemies in slow motion as an energy-based speedster and stop time then fire off with precision as a warp speed teleporter in this space-time action! Phase Nexus is a cartoony character action game that stars a quarter alien and a cyborg vigilante fighting against reality-breaking anomalies.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 17.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.1%, Hack and Slash 13%, Side Scroller 12.7%, Bullet Hell 11.9%
- #26 Cat Girl Without Salad: Amuse-Bouche
79% 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 35.5% ★, Beat 'em up 18%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.5%, Side Scroller 12.9%, Female Protagonist 7.1%
- #27 Librarian of Aquademia : The Forbidden Grimoire
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Shrimp0ster
Windows
An auto-2D side-scroller shoot'em up game that aims to be beginner-friendly for someone who has never experienced a shoot'em up bullet hell game before.
Why similar: Side Scroller 27.6%, Bullet Hell 22.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Shooter 10.3%, Female Protagonist 9.6%
- #28 V's Rage
79% 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 18.5%, Comic Book 14.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.8%, Side Scroller 12%, Surreal 8.3%
- #29 Blind Shot
78% 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 34.7% ★, Beat 'em up 18.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 13%, Bullet Hell 13%, Shooter 7.5%
- #30 Requital
77% 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 38.9% ★, Rhythm 21.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.7%, Bullet Hell 12.4%, Shooter 7.6%
- #31 Bass Harrier
76% 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 26.2% ★, Rhythm 23.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Shooter 8%
- #32 High Speed Cataclysm
78% 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 44.3% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Shooter 7.8%, Arcade 6.3%
- #33 Yuri Sword Saga
75% matchVery Positive98% of 213 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 20.7%, Beat 'em up 19.7%, Side Scroller 19.2%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Shooter 8.3%
- #34 Missile Dancer 2
76% 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 54.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Arcade 8.3%, Shooter 8.1%, Female Protagonist 7%
- #35 Railroad to Hell 3
75% match1 user reviews100% of 1 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 17.7%, Arcade 6.2%, Cute 2.9%
- #36 Shot of Rhythm
77% 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 36.7% ★, Rhythm 30%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.2%, Shooter 9.1%, Arcade 8.6%
- #37 Mechawaii LEGENDS
74% 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 40.4% ★, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.1%, Shooter 9.6%, Arcade 8.8%
- #38 Katalyst
74% 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 15.8%, Shooter 8.9%, Arcade 7.8%
- #39 Be Not Afraid, But Run
73% 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 45.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Surreal 7.8%, Shooter 7.3%
- #40 Skythrone
73% 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 46.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Arcade 8.9%, Cute 4.1%
- #41 Astro Flame: Starfighter
72% 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 51.7% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Shooter 6.5%, Arcade 5.3%
- #42 Giantess Striker
73% 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 56.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Shooter 8.4%, Surreal 6.9%, Action 3%
- #43 Stellar Rhythm
72% 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 17.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Side Scroller 15.6%, Shooter 9.4%
- #44 Martian Panic
71% 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 39.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Comic Book 17.5%, Shooter 8.5%, Arcade 7.9%
- #45 Glorkian Warrior: The Trials Of Glork
71% matchVery Positive90% of 370 reviews2015
Dev: Pixeljam
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
A comic-styled mashup of Galaga-style shoot-em-up, simple platforming action, and Saturday morning cartoon. In collaboration with Eisner-award-winning cartoonist James Kochalka!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Side Scroller 17.2%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Comic Book 13.7%, Surreal 8.2%
- #46 Bat Galaxy
70% 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 43.4% ★, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Shooter 9.6%, Action-Adventure 7.9%
- #47 BloodBlast VR
70% 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 37.3% ★, Rhythm 20.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 14%, Beat 'em up 12.2%, Shooter 7.7%
- #48 Space Yugoslav 2D
70% 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 38.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 14.5%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Side Scroller 13.8%, Shooter 7.8%
- #49 San Yin
69% 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 14.7%, Bullet Hell 12.2%, Side Scroller 12.1%
- #50 Banzai Escape
71% matchMixed69% of 163 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 47.1% ★, Bullet Hell 12.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.2%, Female Protagonist 8.7%, Shooter 6.8%
- #51 ZOMBI ROCKSTAR
69% 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 22.1%, Beat 'em up 20.8%, Side Scroller 16.7%, Hack and Slash 16%, Comic Book 14.6%
- #52 Infinite Onslaught
69% 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 47.4% ★, Side Scroller 16.5%, Comic Book 10.9%, Shooter 9.7%, Arcade 8.6%
- #53 Ex-Zodiac
67% 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 52.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Shooter 9.4%, Female Protagonist 8.8%, Arcade 8.1%
- #54 Point Rescue Arcade
68% 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 63.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 10.5%, Shooter 9.9%, Arcade 9.2%, Female Protagonist 4.1%
- #55 I, AI
68% 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 46.3% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Shooter 8.3%, Arcade 6.9%
- #56 Koitsugi: Legend of the Water Guardian
67% 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 26.9%, Side Scroller 22.9%, Hack and Slash 20.9%, Female Protagonist 9.5%, Action-Adventure 7.9%
- #57 Rabbit Simulator
67% 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 41.9% ★, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Shooter 9%, Action-Adventure 7.8%
- #58 Astrality
66% 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 61% ★, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Shooter 9.7%, Arcade 7.8%, Action 2.8%
- #59 Mystic Midway: Rest in Pieces
68% 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 48% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Shooter 9.7%, Arcade 8.7%, Surreal 4.9%
- #60 MPPP - Multidimensional Paper Plane Project
65% 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 38.1% ★, Rhythm 22.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 14%, Side Scroller 13.3%, Arcade 7.7%