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Games Like RAILGUN 500

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Singleplayer, Shooter, Shoot 'Em Up.

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RAILGUN 500 is a pick up and play arcade shooter featuring floods of alien freaks. Master the railgun's systems, manage the enemy horde, and you might just live through it all.

Reviews: Positive — 100% — of 16 reviews
Released: 2023-10-23
Developer: Oliver Gallina
Publisher: Anemone
Genres: Action, Indie
Platforms: Windows

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    97% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2020
    Dev: Phillip Herrera
    Windows

    You are Vakimoh. They are the Venkazoids. Fight for your life in this quick and brutal arcade-style shooter. Can you escape your cage?

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.1%, Score Attack 17.5%, Aliens 15.3%, Arcade 13.3%, Old School 9.4%

  2. #2 Void Gore
    96% matchMostly Positive76% of 17 reviews2024
    Dev: Panda Indie StudioPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
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    Void Gore casts you as an ace pilot descending through the levels of hell and getting rich in the process.

    Why similar: Score Attack 23.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Shooter 12.3%, Bullet Hell 10.7%, Arcade 10.3%

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    96% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2024
    Dev: SNOWBALL EFFECT GAMES
    Windows

    A classic style SHMUP in the tradition of 80's and 90's vertical scrolling shooters. Maximize your run and get to the top of the High-score Leaderboard. Can you achieve the rank of Fleet Admiral? It's a challenge. Visit our website for a free playable browser demo of the game.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Shooter 14.3%, Aliens 13.2%, Arcade 12.3%, Action 8.4%

  4. #4 The Hellchemist
    95% matchPositive80% of 15 reviews2023
    Dev: Anchry Corporation
    Windows

    The Hellchemist is an intense pve arena shooter where you will fight waves of monsters while random events will alter the way you have to play the game and makes every run unique. The game is heavily inspired by Doom and Quake. Bunny hops, shooting and a whole lot of explosions!

    Why similar: FPS 25.7%, Shooter 15.3%, Arcade 13.2%, Score Attack 12%, First-Person 7.6%

  5. #5 Dark Arena
    94% match6 user reviews50% of 6 reviews2024
    Dev: MajescoPub: Bleem.net
    Windows

    It's humans versus genetically engineered monsters in Dark Arena, a futuristic first-person shooter that combines run-and-gun gameplay with strategic play and puzzle solving.

    Why similar: FPS 23.3%, Aliens 19%, Shooter 17%, Old School 10.9%, Action 10.5%

  6. #6 iO Inner Self - The Lava Planet VR
    94% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2022
    Dev: Spaceboy
    Windows

    Help iO defend the dangerous Lava Planet in this first-person VR shooter as hordes of enemies are unleashed in increasingly difficult waves! Use your gun and shield to get to the end and then beat your high score!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, FPS 24.8%, Shooter 12.8%, Arcade 10.8%, Aliens 10%

  7. #7 Runscore
    93% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2022
    Dev: 𝓛𝓮𝔁𝔂
    Windows

    Runscore is a survival score based game, about destroying enemies. Enemies give different points depending on the current level and dimension. In Classic Mode your goal is to reach Endless UFO. It exist more Dimension with different gamemodes for example Radius Dimension. Get the best score!

    Why similar: Score Attack 29.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Aliens 17.3%, Arcade 13.5%, Action 9.1%

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    92% matchMostly Positive76% of 21 reviews2023
    Dev: SomepxPub: Ratalaika Games S.L.
    Windows

    The player takes the role of the last soldier of the highly specialized "Gastro Force", elite troopers trained to infiltrate the enormous alien guts to fight them from the inside!

    Why similar: FPS 26.1%, Aliens 20.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 12%, First-Person 8.1%, Shooter 7.6%

  9. #9 Cosmic Cruiser
    91% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2022
    Dev: ImaginePub: Pixel Games UK
    Windows

    In this unique shooter from 1984. take on the role of a pilot of an out-dated Cosmic Cruiser, fighting to rescue the crew of a distant space station that had been captured by a raiding party from the sinister Rallom Empire.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Shooter 17.9%, Score Attack 12.7%, Arcade 12.6%, Aliens 11.4%

  10. #10 Square Rounds
    91% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2022
    Dev: Next Level Video Games LLC
    Windows

    Square Round's is a Shooter Survival Round based game. Can you survive all 350 rounds? If you can, you shall be compared to a Legend. Game difficulty increases. Saves your High score and High Round to try to beat your own records. There is a Armor and Health system.

    Why similar: FPS 19.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Arcade 17.5%, Shooter 16.9%, Action 8.5%

  11. #11 Rusted Flesh
    90% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: BurgerBurk
    Windows

    Battle cyborgs, mechanical titans, and grotesque abominations in this retro-inspired run-n-gun game, use your extremely powerful arsenal against various enemies and get in the fight to win the war for humanity.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Shooter 13.5%, Aliens 11.3%, Dark 10.2%, Score Attack 10%

  12. #12 RESHOOTER
    89% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: spieleschreiber
    Windows

    RESHOOTER offers heart-pounding shoot-em-up action that elevates classic arcade gameplay to the next level. Dive into the retroflow with electrifying visuals, immersive audio, and captivating mechanics.

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  13. #13 A Blast From The Past
    89% matchPositive100% of 19 reviews2023
    Dev: Happy Cactus Games Limited
    Windows · Mac

    A Blast from the Past is a stunning, classic arcade shooter. Includes gameplay modes for the casual gamer through to "Tournament Mode" for Hi-Score hunters! With 4K/360Hz+ support, experience smooth as silk gameplay in this dazzling arcade blaster with something for every arcade-going fan!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.8%, Shooter 14.7%, Arcade 12.9%, Score Attack 11.1%, 2.5D 9.1%

  14. #14 Lord Of Terror
    88% match8 user reviews25% of 8 reviews2023
    Dev: SimulatedFantasy
    Windows

    In a galaxy far away a world is facing doomsday. As nations rise against each other the world is plunged into chaos. Many illegal groups such as gangs and independent militias and demonic cults take the advantage of the situation to expand. Your task is to assassinate a demon dubbed Lord of Terror.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, FPS 20%, Shooter 14.2%, Arcade 13.9%, Action 9%

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    87% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Thrashmodule
    Windows

    A 2D vertical shoot 'em up that lets you upgrade your ship with an insane amount of options. From missiles and pods to specials and shields, you can upgrade every bit of your ship from guns to thrusters.

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    86% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
    Dev: D4Enterprise Co.,Ltd.
    Windows

    The Zanac battle, which was supposed to have ended, was not over. To suppress the reactivated organic intelligence, Zanac takes flight once again!

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    86% matchMixed60% of 25 reviews2021
    Dev: Ritual InteractivePub: Ritual Interactive
    Windows

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    Dev: CyberGnosis Game Studio
    Windows

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    84% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: Florian Schäfer
    Windows

    DRUNKEN BARON is a fast-paced 2D arcade shooter inspired by classic flappy-style games. Keep your plane in the air by tapping the button, fly through chaotic corridors, shoot invading aliens, drop bombs, and survive as long as you can!

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    Windows

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    82% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
    Dev: Hefka Games
    Windows · Linux

    Catboy in a bullet hell! Nyan, nyan, pew pew pew!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Score Attack 21.1%, Arcade 11.2%, Bullet Hell 11.1%, Shooter 9.6%

  22. #22 PRISMIDIA: Spirit of the Rift
    83% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Chain Damage Games
    Windows

    PRISMIDIA: Spirit of the Rift is a sci-fi shoot 'em up game in the style of arcade classics. Dodge barrages of attacks, survive bullet hell bosses, and save Prismidia!

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    82% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: SIENTURE
    Windows

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  24. #24 Asteroidc
    81% match8 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2023
    Dev: Filip Buzov
    Windows

    You're in control of a spaceship and your mission is to destroy as many asteroids as you can. Compete for the highest place on the Leaderboard.

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    81% matchPositive83% of 18 reviews2018
    Dev: TERARIN GAMES
    Windows

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  26. #26 Aliencity
    79% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
    Dev: cnsgames
    Windows

    AlienCity is a fast-paced, wave-based FPS where you fight through a dark, stylized city overrun by alien creatures. Survive, score high, and push your limits against relentless enemy swarms.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, FPS 16.3%, Shooter 14.1%, Arcade 13.9%, Aliens 10%

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    80% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Perun Games Studio
    Windows

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    79% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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  29. #29 Don't Bow
    78% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2024
    Dev: Falling Light
    Windows

    Old school shooter. Gibs give you ammo, going Berserk gives you health. Kill them all.

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  30. #30 Terrorform
    78% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2022
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    76% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2024
    Dev: The Lost Sectors
    Windows

    Invaders from the Lost Sectors is classic arcade action. Aliens descend with increasing speed towards your base. Shoot them all before they land. Player controlled settings like guided missiles, rate of fire, enemy speed and more help you customize exactly the game experience that you want.

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  32. #32 BLASTER MAYHEM
    77% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    75% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2024
    Dev: TaterTLK
    Windows

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    Dev: JMC
    Windows · Linux

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    Windows · Linux
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    77% matchNo user reviews2022
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    Windows

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    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    73% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2025
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    Windows

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    73% matchVery Positive93% of 91 reviews2019
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    Windows

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  40. #40 Astro Attack
    72% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2024
    Dev: Blocky Pixel
    Windows

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    73% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2022
    Dev: Jeff Sinasac
    Windows

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    71% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
    Dev: Archor WrightPub: Archor Games
    Windows

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    75% matchNo user reviews2021
    Dev: DANIEL
    Windows

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    72% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: MELTPACK
    Windows

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  45. #45 Moon Dancer
    70% matchPositive95% of 40 reviews2022
    Dev: TERARIN GAMES
    Windows

    Moon Dancer is a vertically scrolling shmup featuring an exhilarating lock-on laser.

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    71% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2020
    Dev: Bishop Armstrong
    Windows

    A wave-based horde shooter where you kill aliens while upgrading gear.

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    70% match9 user reviews90% of 10 reviews2023
    Dev: Fatal Army Studios
    Windows

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    68% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
    Dev: SB_Games_Public
    Windows

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    70% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2021
    Dev: Nether Lamp
    Windows

    Marimoth is a short shoot 'em up that puts in control of a moth whose shots bounce off the walls. Calculate your aim, evade enemy attacks by learning their patterns and collect coins to power up.

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    71% matchMixed60% of 20 reviews2017
    Dev: Adam John Adkins
    Windows

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    67% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
    Dev: Dopaminer
    Windows

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    67% matchPositive90% of 21 reviews2025
    Dev: Sinclair Gurny
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    69% matchNo user reviews2026
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    Windows

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    69% matchNo user reviews
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    69% matchNo user reviews
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    68% matchVery Positive88% of 261 reviews2018
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    67% matchNo user reviews2026
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    66% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2023
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