- #1 Point Rescue Arcade
97% 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 49.1% ★, FPS 10.5%, Shooter 10.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.3%, Arcade 6.9%
- #2 Grand Shooter
96% 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 50.7% ★, FPS 14.2%, Shooter 11.9%, Arcade 7.9%, Action 6.9%
- #3 SacriShot Matrix
96% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: 落塞工作室
Windows
SacriShot Matrix is a light gun-style first-person shooter with mild rogue-like elements. You'll play as a challenger breaking taboos, embarking on a journey through the 『Shadow World』 accompanied by Asmodeus, the Sin of Lust...
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 36.9% ★, Boomer Shooter 23.4% ★, FPS 10.7%, Shooter 8.9%, Arcade 5.1%
- #4 Torizon Telecom
95% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: SkagoGames
Windows
Torizon Telecom is a text-based FPS game set in a vast world composed entirely of text. “Telecom”—a world where everything is text. “Telecom”... But does any other world exist beyond “Telecom”...? Or is “Telecom” the only one that exists...?
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 32% ★, Boomer Shooter 18.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 13.4%, FPS 9.1%, Shooter 7.5%
- #5 Woeful Woebots
94% matchMixed65% of 20 reviews2018
Dev: Hello Bard AS
Windows
Your robot creations have turned against you! As their master you have to destroy every single one of them before they do something strikingly similar to you! Grab your guns from your super high-tech hips and blast your way through their filthy electronic meat!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 32.6% ★, Boomer Shooter 19.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 13.1%, FPS 9.1%, Shooter 7.4%
- #6 Hot Shot: Robot Attack
94% 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 49.1% ★, Shooter 11.5%, FPS 9.3%, Action 7.2%, Arcade 6.7%
- #7 CURRO
93% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2022
Dev: EXITUSPub: Twilight World
Windows
Curro is a first person shooter game. Set your record in the world generated endlessly.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 43.2% ★, FPS 14.4%, Shooter 13.3%, Action 11.4%, Arcade 8.9%
- #8 Crime Tises
92% 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 48.3% ★, Boomer Shooter 25.9% ★, Shooter 9%, Arcade 6.4%, Action 6.1%
- #9 KABUKI FIRE: DOJO
91% 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 46.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Shooter 13%, Action 11.1%, Arcade 8.7%
- #10 Switch Range
91% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: Elear2kPub: GamePlanet
Windows
Step into the heart-pounding world of Switch Range, where you become the last line of defense against relentless robot onslaughts. Arm yourself with an arsenal of weapons, each meticulously crafted with realistic projectile dynamics, demanding strategic thinking and surgical precision to survive.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 38.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, FPS 11%, Sniper 9.4% ★, Boomer Shooter 6.4% ★
- #11 Moushooter
90% matchPositive90% of 29 reviews2025
Dev: Twins Halo
Windows
Arcade vibes, fully voiced! A bishoujo light gun shooter playable with simple mouse controls!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 37.4% ★, Boomer Shooter 20.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Shooter 8.5%, Arcade 6.2%
- #12 Pluck Em!
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Hidden Spark Games
Windows · Mac
Fight off annoying feathered pests in this addictive arcade shooter inspired by the classics of the 8- and 16-bit era. Explore strange biomes, discover bizarre bird species, earn medals, upgrade your gear and uncover secrets that are probably better left undiscovered.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 36.2% ★, Boomer Shooter 20.7% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 14.2%, FPS 9.8%, Shooter 7.3%
- #13 I, AI
89% matchMostly Positive73% 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 39.8% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Shooter 9.7%, Arcade 5.8%, Space 5.6%
- #14 Breakkaboom
88% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: BoombasdikPub: Boombasdik Games
Windows
Just Shoot and Break and Boom. Go crazy with Fireworks, Weird Weapons and Special Powers. Destroy obstacles, enemies and everything in your path to move forward. Complete quests and discover new areas, maps, weapons, special items and more.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 27.4% ★, Boomer Shooter 16.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 12.4%, Destruction 9.7%, Sniper 9% ★
- #15 Rail Gunner
87% matchPositive80% of 40 reviews2025
Dev: RunSwimFly
Windows · Mac
A sci-fi rail shooter for PC, PCVR and Mac. Defend your train against AI controlled robots which run, fly, rocket and roll in pursuit. Enemies are fully destructible and physically simulated. A variety of weapons and power-ups to unlock.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 42.9% ★, FPS 10.5%, Shooter 10%, Destruction 9.4%, Robots 6.1%
- #16 Geo Fighters
86% 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 55.5% ★, Shooter 15.7%, Action 13.1%, Top-Down 6.4%, Space 6%
- #17 Missile Dancer 2
86% 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 49.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Shooter 10.1%, Arcade 7.4%, Action 5.7%
- #18 Giantess Striker
85% 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 51% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 26%, Shooter 10.3%, Action 7%, 3D 3.6%
- #19 Ex-Zodiac
84% 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 45.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Shooter 11.2%, Arcade 7%, Space 5.3%
- #20 Huntin' Ducks
84% match5 user reviews83% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: Peculiar Arts
Windows
Arcade shoot-em-up roguelike with a unique combo mechanic. Variety of items to choose from. Endless, play as long as you can survive.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 35.6% ★, Boomer Shooter 22.3% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, Shooter 10.6%, Arcade 7%
- #21 Aluminium
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Roman Shuvalov
Windows · Linux
A virtual reality shooting range with randomly generated targets, obstacles, and a countdown timer.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 36.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 15.4%, FPS 11.5%, Shooter 10.9%, Destruction 8.6%
- #22 Liquid Space Dimension
82% 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 45.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Shooter 10.8%, Arcade 7.1%, Action 5.6%
- #23 VIRTUAL SOLDIERS
82% matchNegative18% of 11 reviews2021
Dev: Sean Adair Entertainment
Windows · Mac
A rail shooter. Grab one of 6 weapons, blast through levels filled with enemies, blow up the environments, grab health packs dropped from enemies, and defeat the unique bosses.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 38.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, FPS 11.2%, Shooter 9.5%, Bullet Time 6.1% ★
- #24 HORIZON VANGUARD
81% 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 39.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, Shooter 11.7%, FPS 10.3%, Arcade 6.1%
- #25 Xenocider
80% 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 44.7% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Shooter 15.1%, Action 6.2%, Arcade 5.6%
- #26 Star Trapper FX
81% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Marshall Games
Windows
Pseudo 3D spaceship shooter
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 53.4% ★, Shooter 12.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.1%, Action 9.2%, Space 5.8%
- #27 Tunnel Assault
79% 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 43.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Shooter 12.4%, Action 11%, Arcade 8.2%
- #28 Wayfarer Colony: Veylan
78% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: burnedalarmstudio
Windows
Explore the uncharted Veylan star system as Kael, a Wayfarers pilot searching for a new home for humanity. Battle the rival Vesper Accord, survive hostile environments across diverse planets and moons, and uncover the story through 30 missions featuring retro-inspired gameplay and visuals.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 44.8% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Shooter 12.6%, Action 10.5%, Arcade 8.3%
- #29 Eskadrila X - Rift Protocol
78% 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 45.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Shooter 11.1%, Space 6.5%, Action 5.3%
- #30 Fatal Research
79% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: LonepiecePub: FullPiece
Windows
[FATAL RESEARCH] is an arcade rail shooting FPS game set in the SCP world. You can enjoy three types of play: exploration, chase, and defense.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 45.5% ★, FPS 13.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 7.9%, Arcade 7.5%, Shooter 7.4%
- #31 KABUKI FIRE
76% 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 46.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Shooter 13%, Action 10.6%, Arcade 8.6%
- #32 Astro Flame: Starfighter
76% matchMostly Positive76% of 17 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 48% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Shooter 8.5%, Arcade 5%, Action 4.7%
- #33 Bolsheviktion 2: Yurovsky's Revenge
75% match5 user reviews83% of 5 reviews2026
Dev: Pelican Blue Software
Windows · Mac · Linux
Whites in chaos. A kidnapped royal son. One man to save the Empire. In this explosive standalone sequel to Bolsheviktion 3D, pursue your son’s kidnappers across war-torn Russia through four action-packed acts, blasting Bolsheviks to an original MIDI soundtrack with chunky pixel graphics!
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 31.3% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Shooter 14.4%, FPS 14.2%, Action 11.1%
- #34 IcoNick Duster - Planets Defender
77% 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 45% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Shooter 12.1%, Arcade 7.7%, Space 4.9%
- #35 Dual Guns Fantasy
77% 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 57.1% ★, FPS 15.2%, Shooter 12.2%, Action 6.9%, First-Person 4.3%
- #36 Daetrix
75% 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 44.7% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Shooter 10.1%, Action 6.8%, Top-Down 3.6%
- #37 Space Runner X
74% 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 51% ★, Shooter 14.5%, Arcade 9.7%, Action 9.5%, First-Person 4.3%
- #38 Children of Kronos
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: StayAtHomeDev
Windows
In this fast-paced retro FPS, you awaken in a Daedalus Industries mining facility near the moon Titan with nothing but the gun in your hand and a barcode on your wrist. Manipulate gravity while exploring mind-bending levels as you fight to escape with the help of a mysterious ally known only as 'Z'.
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 37% ★, FPS 16%, Shooter 13.1%, Action 7.1%, Robots 4.8%
- #39 Elysium Trials
73% 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 54.8% ★, Shooter 16.2%, FPS 10.1%, Action 9.2%, Arcade 4.3%
- #40 Katalyst
73% 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 43.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Shooter 11.6%, Arcade 7.3%, Action 6.6%
- #41 Voidstorm
73% 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 57.4% ★, Action 9.5%, Space 7.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 7.3%, Arcade 7%
- #42 NectorX
72% 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 59.5% ★, Shooter 13.6%, Arcade 8.8%, Action 6.4%, Futuristic 3%
- #43 ROBOCRACY
71% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2024
Dev: DGMA
Windows
Take on the challenge and face off against a rogue AI bent on enslaving humanity! Strap on your VR headset, step into the boots of a Galactic Ranger, and tear through waves of robots with explosive blasters, devastating shotguns, and an insane arsenal — just like classic arcade shooters!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 31.7% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 14.4%, FPS 9.6%, Shooter 8.6%, Robots 6%
- #44 閃攻機人アスラ - ASURA THE STRIKER -
69% matchVery Positive93% of 166 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 47.8% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Shooter 11%, Arcade 6.6%, Robots 4.4%
- #45 Undead Exterminator
71% 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 67.5% ★, Shooter 15.3%, Arcade 8.8%, Action 4.7%, 3D 3.8%
- #46 BeachHead Gold Edition
70% matchMixed48% of 23 reviews2025
Dev: Digital Fusion Inc.
Windows
Defend the beach in three legendary arcade strategy games! Battle enemy forces across land, sea, and air in BeachHead 2000, 2002, and 2003 (Desert War). Create custom battles with the Level Editor, share with the community, and dominate global leaderboards. The classics are back!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 35.8% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%, Shooter 13.1%, Action 12.9%, FPS 11.5%
- #47 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 49.7% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Shooter 10.4%, Action 6.2%, Retro 5.8%
- #48 Space Warpster
68% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2026
Dev: AMAMiZU games
Windows · Mac · 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 28.8% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 27.5%, Shooter 9.7%, Arcade 9%, Space 5.5%
- #49 A Little Bit Of Carnage
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MoonTacoStudios
Windows
A first person shooter with sword, shield and magic staff. Explode them all!
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 28% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Shooter 12.9%, FPS 12.8%, Arcade 8.2%
- #50 ExZeus™: The Complete Collection
70% matchMixed64% of 11 reviews2021
Dev: HyperDevboxPub: Ziggurat
Windows
Ultra high-tech fighting robots are humanity’s last defense to repel alien forces who will stop at nothing to wipe our civilization from existence! Blast those aliens back to where they came from in these two action-focused high-flying 3D arcade style rail shooters!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 47.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Shooter 11%, Arcade 6.7%, Action 4.1%
- #51 POLY SYNTH GUNNER
72% matchNo user reviews2021
Dev: DANIEL
Windows
Instance-based shooter with scaling endless wave of enemies
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, FPS 15.6%, Shooter 13.3%, Action 7.7%, Arcade 7.3%
- #52 AEROCUBE
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: CUBE OF SKILL
Windows · Mac · Linux
AEROCUBE is a Ski-Fi Roguelike + First-Person Boomer Shooter in a huge mysterious cube that always rotates randomly. Each room of AEROCUBE is different, but one thing stays the same: something’s always behind you, ready to kill.
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 26.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, FPS 12.5%, Shooter 10.3%, Arcade 7.2%
- #53 Oh, Bugger!
66% matchVery Positive94% of 133 reviews2025
Dev: Hostile EntertainmentPub: Breda University of Applied Sciences
Windows
‘Oh, Bugger!’ is a first-person shooter set in a luxury space hotel overrun by alien hordes. As a professional alien exterminator, pilot your mech to blast aliens and destroy their eggs, ending the infestation for good!
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 27.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, FPS 14.4%, Destruction 10%, Shooter 9.5%
- #54 NIGHT STRIKER GEAR
66% matchVery Positive88% of 99 reviews2025
Dev: M2 Co., Ltd.
Windows
A brand new entry to the series, NIGHT STRIKER GEAR revitalizes the sprite scaling pseudo-3D style with polished graphics. The new GEAR System gives an added depth to the gameplay without sacrificing the intuitiveness. Feeling the rush of fast-paced music, strike through the night once more!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 46.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Shooter 10.6%, Arcade 6.8%, Futuristic 5.3%
- #55 Unit Down
68% matchPositive97% of 32 reviews2021
Dev: Randy Becker
Windows
A strategic yet fast-paced arcade-styled shooter with roguelike elements! Arcade game difficulty, randomly generated runs, fantastic voice acting, colorful characters, and a simple yet unique upgrade system!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 40.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Shooter 12.6%, Arcade 7.4%, Action 7.1%
- #56 Bingus In Space
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team Jelly LLC
Windows
Bingus stars in an old-school 2-D schmup influenced by games like Ikaruga or Gradius. A color-change mechanic is used to navigate this bullet-hell style game with multiple levels, a rocking metal soundtrack, and your favorite meme pets.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 38.7% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Shooter 13.1%, Action 10.1%, Arcade 8.6%
- #57 SPACEMAN
66% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2026
Dev: Colton Crawford
Windows · Mac
SPACEMAN is a short, nostalgic, retro Shoot-Em-Up
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 33.6% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 29.3%, Action 9.3%, Shooter 7.5%, Arcade 5.8%
- #58 Gnorlbeam
67% 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 46.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Destruction 10.9%, Shooter 9.4%, Arcade 6.9%
- #59 Major Mayhem
68% 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 68.9% ★, Shooter 14.8%, Action 12.8%, Arcade 3.6%