- #1 Dimension Tripper Neptune: TOP NEP
97% 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 45.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Arcade 11.3%, Action 7.3%
- #2 Let it ride!
96% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Retro DecadancePub: Radio Decadance
Windows
SkiFree meets Survivors! Shred down a procedural mountain, blasting monsters to hard-rock Christmas tunes. Dodge trees, jump enemies, and yes—you can run over squirrels. Fast-paced winter chaos for any season!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 26.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Arcade 9.9%, 1980s 9.1%
- #3 Suite: Pictures at an Exhibition
96% 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 44.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Arcade 9.6%, Cute 4.6%
- #4 Astro Flame: Starfighter
95% 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 45.8% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Arcade 6.7%, Top-Down 4.5%
- #5 Knitewings™
94% 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 50.3% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Bullet Hell 13.4%, Arcade 9.5%, Action 4.1%
- #6 Mechawaii LEGENDS
94% 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 36.8% ★, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Arcade 11.4%, Action 7.9%
- #7 Candy Rangers
92% 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 47.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Arcade 10.8%, 1990's 7.4%, Cute 4.6%
- #8 Sea Battle: Annihilation
93% 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 51.7% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Arcade 13.9%, Survival 9.2%, 2D 3.8%
- #9 PewPew!
91% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2021
Dev: INFINITE BRIDGE
Windows
PewPew! - move, shoot and upgrade!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 35.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Bullet Hell 12.2%, Arcade 9.2%, 1980s 8%
- #10 Red Titans
91% match8 user reviews50% of 8 reviews2023
Dev: TEAM Black Hat RobotPub: TEAM Black Hat Robot
Windows
RED TITANS is a single player vertical shoot em up, use the resources available to stop the threat, you will have to be very skillful since there are no continues.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Arcade 14.4%, 1980s 11.5%, Action 10%
- #11 Anima Shin Gun
90% 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 41.6% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Bullet Hell 15%, Arcade 9.1%, Action 4.7%
- #12 I, AI
89% 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 42.3% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Arcade 9%, Top-Down 6.5%
- #13 Void Wars
89% 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 32.1% ★, Bullet Hell 22.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Arcade 11.4%, Action 8.3%
- #14 SPACEMAN
87% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2026
Dev: Colton Crawford
Windows · Mac
SPACEMAN is a short, nostalgic, retro Shoot-Em-Up
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 32.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 28.5%, 1980s 9.2%, 1990's 8.4%, Arcade 8.2%
- #15 Wings Of WW2
88% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: Paul Connor
Windows
Take to the skies in this 2D depiction of World War 2 in the 1940's. You will be constantly under attack from Enemy war birds hell bent on taking you down.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 35.7% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Arcade 9.3%, 1980s 7.9%
- #16 Mix it!
86% matchPositive85% of 27 reviews2025
Dev: T3ampoPub: Bear Sneeze
Windows · Mac
MIX IT! (RELOADED) a captivating Astropilot adventure. Master the physics of light through dynamic gameplay, stunning visuals, and award-winning sound design. Explore, learn, and conquer the universe in this genre-defying educational experience.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 38% ★, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Arcade 13.3%, Action 9.7%
- #17 Wild Blue Skies
86% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Chuhai LabsPub: Humble 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 46.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Arcade 10.6%, 1990's 6.7%, Flight 5.2%
- #18 Missile Dancer 2
85% 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 23%, Arcade 11.8%, 1980s 5.5%, Action 5%
- #19 Grid Ranger
84% matchPositive84% of 49 reviews2025
Dev: Pixeljam
Windows · Mac
A shortform heart-pounding 3D shmuplike. Level up your mouse dexterity and see what lies beyond the grid...
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 41% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, 1980s 8.5%, Arcade 8.5%
- #20 Mirage Feathers
84% 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 45.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Arcade 7.7%, Cute 7.6%
- #21 Voidstorm
83% 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 60.3% ★, Arcade 10.8%, Action 8%, Shoot 'Em Up 7.7%, Bullet Hell 7%
- #22 Space Yugoslav 2D
82% 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 38.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Arcade 9.8%, 1980s 9.6%
- #23 Liquid Space Dimension
81% 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 51.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Arcade 11.6%, Flight 5.8%, Action 5%
- #24 High Speed Cataclysm
82% 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 46.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Arcade 9.5%, Action 3.8%
- #25 Monster War 3D
81% 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 45% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Action 9.3%, Survival 6.7%
- #26 Breaking Enigma
80% 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 63.2% ★, Arcade 16.2%, Action 11.6%, 2D 4.8%, Combat 3.6%
- #27 Xenocider
79% 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 50.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Arcade 9.3%, Flight 5.8%, Action 5.5%
- #28 Railgunners
78% 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 34.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Arcade 10.6%, Action 7.5%
- #29 Ex-Zodiac
78% 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 51.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Arcade 11.5%, Flight 5.3%, Action 4.4%
- #30 Rabbit Simulator
77% 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 41.7% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Adventure 6.2%, Action 5.9%
- #31 Stolen Skies
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ToastyNerdzStudios
Windows
Stolen Skies is a top-down scrolling shooter. Fly various fighter jets against hordes of enemies, navigate clouds of bullets, complete objectives, and face off against massive bosses and enemy ace pilots! With several weapon types across 18 original aircraft, there's something for every playstyle!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 41% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Arcade 12.3%, Top-Down 5.2%
- #32 Tunnel Assault
76% 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 49.8% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Arcade 13.7%, Action 10%, Flight 3.8%
- #33 Chaos Control
77% matchMixed54% of 35 reviews2018
Dev: InfogramesPub: Ziggurat
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 102.2 hrs≥1hr: 40%
Chaos Control, a super-production designed entirely on Silicon Graphics, takes you to the heart of a fantastic epic that blends cyberculture, virtual travel and manga graphics. At the controls of a space fighter, your dangerous missions will lead you into a unique spectacle with multiple, fantastic sets in full screen 3D vision.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 67.7% ★, Action 16.7%, Adventure 15.6%
- #34 Escape From Inferno
75% 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 39.7% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Arcade 11.8%, Adventure 6.3%, Survival 6.2%
- #35 Point Rescue Arcade
75% 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 64.5% ★, Arcade 13.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.3%, Action 6%, 3D 3.5%
- #36 KABUKI FIRE
73% 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 51.6% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Arcade 14%, Action 9.5%, 2D 3.3%
- #37 Arrow Hell
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Afzal Ansari
Windows
Slash. Dodge. Shoot. Survive. A fast-paced arcade shooter packed with relentless enemy waves.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Arcade 15.3%, Action 10.8%, Adventure 10.5%
- #38 Atomic Raid
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Surreal Overflow
Windows · Mac
Incredible drive, endless ammunition and Kate's “caring” support, and ahead - a horde of enemies eager to destroy humanity. Will you be able to stop them? A 3D rail shooter inspired by classic arcade machines with the addition of modern mechanics and online leaderboards.. It won't be boring.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 42.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Bullet Hell 12.7%, Arcade 9.6%, 1990's 7.3%
- #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 47.8% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Arcade 9.1%, Action 3.5%
- #40 Mystic Midway: Rest in Pieces
74% 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 48.7% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Arcade 12.6%, 1990's 7.7%, Action 6.3%
- #41 Retro Space Shooter 8-Bit
71% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Other Games
Windows
Defend Earth in this fast-paced 8-bit arcade shooter. Survive waves of alien attacks, destroy the asteroid, and face the alien mothership. Short, intense, and replayable. This is Retro Space Shooter 8-Bit.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.7%, Arcade 18.6%, 1980s 16%, Adventure 15.5%, Action 13.3%
- #42 Bat Galaxy
72% 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 45.3% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Adventure 6.8%, Action 6.6%
- #43 閃攻機人アスラ - ASURA THE STRIKER -
70% matchVery Positive93% of 130 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 51.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Arcade 10.6%, 1980s 5.3%, 3D 3.9%
- #44 Samsara: Retro Man Universe
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: notanumberdev
Windows · Linux
Control the battlefield in a tactical arcade shooter. Sacrifice safety, earn invincibility, slow time, and unleash a devastating beam to obliterate entire waves of enemies.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 37.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Arcade 8.4%, Time Manipulation 8.4% ★
- #45 The Battle of Aurinoxia
70% matchPositive75% of 12 reviews2026
Dev: N11 Games Division
Windows
A retro space shoot 'em up with pixel art graphics, unique enemies, tough angry bosses, and a killer soundtrack. You are among the first pilots to arrive in the system to mount the counteroffensive against the aggressors. Get out there and show these aliens the price for messing with The Alliance!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.5%, Bullet Hell 26.9%, Arcade 14.1%, Top-Down 8.4%, Action 7.2%
- #46 Gunmetal Rails
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: The Final Few
Windows
A roguelite bullet hell where you build trains — that's right, TRAINS. Add carts, bolt on guns, stack upgrades, and see if you can survive. Playstyle? Up to you.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 39.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Arcade 12.7%, Action 9.2%
- #47 Eskadrila X - Rift Protocol
71% 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 52% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Arcade 8.8%, Action 4.9%, Adventure 3.5%
- #48 Duck Shoot (C64/VIC-20)
70% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Mr Chip SoftwarePub: Pixel Games UK
Windows
In this classic shooting gallery, originally released for Commodore home computers in 1984, try to rack up as many points as you can by shooting ducks, bunnies, owls, and plates. Watch out for the ducks who spring to live and fly down to try and eat your bullets!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 54.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Arcade 8%, 1980s 6.6%, Action 5.5%
- #49 Spitfire - Moonpie´s Mission
68% 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 55.2% ★, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Arcade 12.4%, 1990's 7.8%, Action 5.7%
- #50 Strelitzia
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sorgintza
Windows · Linux
An arcade style bullet-hell shoot 'em up where you'll have to dodge thousands of bullets.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.8%, Bullet Hell 24%, Arcade 17.3%, Action 8.1%, Top-Down 7.9%
- #51 A CRAZY GUY
69% match3 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 64.2% ★, Arcade 18.1%, Action 7.3%, 2D 5%, Combat 4.6%
- #52 AWA 2024
68% matchPositive86% of 14 reviews2023
Dev: OMNIDREAM CREATIONS
Windows
AWA 2024 is a fast paced shoot-em-up featuring modern military aircraft. Choose one of the ten fighter aircraft and take the battle to the skies throughout nine action-packed stages each with their own special end-level boss.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Arcade 13.3%, 1980s 10%, Top-Down 6.6%
- #53 HORIZON VANGUARD
69% matchPositive93% of 29 reviews2020
Dev: David "Tain" WilliamsPub: tain a.m. works LLC
Windows
Blast your hovercycle through the enemy's crushing forces under a bright blue sky! Dodge enemy fire, attack huge mechanical targets, and score critical pistol hits in this new style of forward-scrolling arcade action. This is VR Arcade Shooting.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 45.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Arcade 10.6%, Action 5.6%
- #54 FUR Squadron
67% matchVery Positive82% of 79 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 47.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Arcade 10.5%, Flight 5.4%, Cute 4.7%
- #55 Astrality
67% 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 63% ★, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Arcade 11.5%, Action 6.1%, Singleplayer 0.2%
- #56 Quad Blaster
67% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: Juritobi
Windows
A small shoot 'em up that combines the charm of retro arcades with innovative gameplay mechanics, delivering a fresh yet familiar experience. A single coin gives you as many attempts as you want to get the world's high score.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.2%, Bullet Hell 32.8%, Arcade 23.2%, Action 1.9%
- #57 Gunvein
66% matchVery Positive97% of 212 reviews2022
Dev: NGDEV
Windows
Gunvein is a dynamic, aggression-based bullet hell shoot em up where you use lock on lasers, charged weapons, bombs & hypers to overwhelm the enemies before they overwhelm you.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.2%, Bullet Hell 26.9%, Arcade 16.1%, Action 9.3%, 2D 5.2%
- #58 Endless Is Near
68% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Pachi-Soft
Windows
How deep can you dive into an abyss that is Endless?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.9%, Bullet Hell 30.2%, Survival 12.1%, Arcade 10%, Action 8.5%
- #59 IcoNick Duster - Planets Defender
67% 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 51.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Arcade 13%, 1990's 8.7%, 2D 3.9%