- #1 Anima Shin Gun
96% 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 28.5% ★, Flight 16.3%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.3%, Third-Person Shooter 8.1%
- #2 Through Blood and Dragons - Dragon Wars
96% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Dream Foundry GamesPub: Sky Sea and Sword Publishing
Windows
Take the battle to the skies and soar along-the-rails as an unlikely archer hero and dragon thrust into a conflict that will change R.M. Schultz's celebrated fantasy world forever. Clash with dragons, breathe fire, reclaim castles, and free Belvenguard from the legendary Dragon Queen.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 28.1% ★, Dragons 23% ★, Flight 17.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.7%, Narration 8.6%
- #3 Warp Out
95% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2021
Dev: ID61
Windows
A VR exclusive shoot 'em up, Warp Out projects you in four different worlds full of enemies to destroy. Only your skill can bring you to the top of the leaderboards!
Why similar: 6DOF 16.6% ★, VR 16.5%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.3%, On-Rails Shooter 13.5% ★
- #4 Ultra Imposer
94% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: Nest Egg Games, LLC
Windows
Pilot the Ultra Imposer drone and eradicate the enemy army with your blasters or lock-on to multiple enemy targets and unleash a barrage of seeker missile destruction. Ultra Imposer is a third-person VR-only shooter action game on rails with unique gameplay and boss battles!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 28.9% ★, Flight 18.7%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, VR 13.9%, Arcade 8.3%
- #5 Astro Flame: Starfighter
94% 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 35.5% ★, Flight 16.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Arcade 5.2%
- #6 Panzer Dragoon Zwei: Remake
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MegaPixel Studio S. A.Pub: Forever Entertainment S. A.
Windows
Panzer Dragoon Zwei: Remake is a refreshed edition of the second entry in the legendary rail shooter series, taking you into a unique world where ancient ruins, imperial power, and mysterious creatures shape the fate of an entire continent.
Why similar: Dragons 31.3% ★, On-Rails Shooter 20.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Flight 14.7%, Arcade 5.3%
- #7 HORIZON VANGUARD
92% 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 30.1% ★, VR 15.4%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.6%, Linear 7.3%
- #8 Xenocider
91% 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 34.2% ★, Flight 20.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Shooter 9%, Arcade 6.3%
- #9 Liquid Space Dimension
91% 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 35.7% ★, Flight 21.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Arcade 8%, Shooter 6.6%
- #10 FUR Squadron Phoenix
89% matchPositive89% of 37 reviews2026
Dev: Raptor Claw
Windows
Embark on an action-packed adventure in this on-rails space shooter. As a pilot in training, you’ll battle in strange virtual worlds. Master your ship, upgrade your skills, and protect the federation from an imminent threat. Are you ready for the challenge?
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 30.5% ★, Flight 19.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Arcade 7.9%, Shooter 6.8%
- #11 Space Dragon
90% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2017
Dev: 3lb Games
Windows
Take control of a pair of hatchling space dragons and blast your way through the cosmos with our innovative move-and-warp system. Fight the robotic armadas that have enslaved the massive beasts of the galaxy! Destroy suns, battle epic bosses, and leap to new systems through mind-bending wormholes!
Why similar: Dragons 25.6% ★, Flight 23%, VR 18.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.3%, Shooter 7.7%
- #12 Voidstorm
89% 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 43.3% ★, Flight 11.3%, Cinematic 9.4%, Arcade 7.7%, Bullet Hell 6.8%
- #13 Alpha Terminus
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MageLoop
Windows
Your clan plays an important role in the new galactic war. The fate of your mutant clan rests in the hands of you and your fellow fighter pilots...
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 27.1% ★, Flight 16.9%, Bullet Hell 12.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.4%, VR 10.2%
- #14 Void Wars
87% 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 25.1% ★, Bullet Hell 23.6%, Flight 14.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.1%, Arcade 8.9%
- #15 Atomic Raid
86% 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 29.8% ★, Flight 17.6%, Third-Person Shooter 12.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.6%, Bullet Hell 12.1%
- #16 Knitewings™
86% 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 42% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Roguelite 8.3%, Arcade 8%
- #17 Whisker Squadron: Survivor
84% matchMostly Positive80% of 525 reviews2025
Dev: Flippfly LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 67%
A smooth roguelite shooter from the creators of RACE THE SUN, featuring a voiced cast of feline pilots in a dramatic showdown against corporate-powered robots called The Swarm. Features a 3-act campaign with branching paths, epic bosses, and a wide arsenal of pilots, ships, and weapons.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 30.7% ★, Flight 17.9%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 14%, Roguelite 6.3%
- #18 Mechawaii LEGENDS
84% 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 30.4% ★, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.3%, Third-Person Shooter 12.9%, Arcade 9.5%
- #19 Dragon Guide
85% matchNo user reviews2019
Dev: Christopher Lore
Windows
A family friendly Room Scale VR game of increasingly constrained movement
Why similar: Dragons 26% ★, Flight 25%, VR 20.2%, 6DOF 15.9% ★, Arcade 8.9%
- #20 Mirage Feathers
81% 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 35.1% ★, Bullet Hell 16%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.4%, Flight 7.8%, Shooter 6.6%
- #21 Astrodogs
83% 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 27.4% ★, Flight 16.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.9%, Bullet Hell 12.6%, Third-Person Shooter 11.5%
- #22 FUR Squadron
82% 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 33.2% ★, Flight 19.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Arcade 7.3%, Shooter 6.6%
- #23 Suite: Pictures at an Exhibition
82% 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 38.9% ★, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Arcade 8.5%, Shooter 7.4%
- #24 Ex-Zodiac
81% 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 39.4% ★, Flight 21.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Arcade 8.8%, Shooter 7.6%
- #25 Empyrean Scout
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: NymSe
Windows
Maneuver your scout corvette through a wonderous but hostile domain. Abuse its superior agility to grind enemies for gear and XP, empowering you to venture further. Empyrean Scout is a space combat Action-RPG, built from the ground up for VR.
Why similar: VR 19.7%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, 6DOF 17.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Arcade 6.3%
- #26 Crimzon Clover World EXplosion
79% matchVery Positive97% of 357 reviews2021
Dev: YOTSUBANEPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Prepare yourself for an insatiable rain of bullets, bombs, and beams in Crimzon Clover. Earn all the power-ups for an overpowered experience in the all new ARRANGE version.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.2%, Bullet Hell 26.4%, Flight 13.7%, Arcade 12.8%, Shooter 8.4%
- #27 DragonRideVR
79% matchVery Positive92% of 59 reviews2020
Dev: TypeEh Studios
Windows
Become a DragonRider! DragonRideVR is an interactive fantasy experience with 7 fun game modes that immerse you into 10 stunning magical worlds.Fly your own dragon or choose from a variety of preset rides, shoot targets and balloons or, swing your swords to the beat of the music in RhythmRide!
Why similar: Dragons 21.9% ★, Experience 18.1% ★, VR 14.3%, On-Rails Shooter 12.9% ★, Flight 10.5%
- #28 Tunnel Assault
77% 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 38.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Flight 15.2%, Arcade 10.5%, Shooter 8.4%
- #29 Cinders Of Hades
78% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2021
Dev: Holon Studios Inc.
Windows
Cinders of Hades is a relaxing, wave shooter arcade-style game. It’s a Virtual Reality game that all ages will enjoy. It has some classic, arcade influences translated to VR that veteran arcade players will appreciate.
Why similar: Dragons 25.6% ★, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, VR 15.8%, Arcade 8.6%
- #30 Gravity VR
77% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2023
Dev: Delirium XRPub: Astrea
Windows
Gravity VR is a unique short interactive experience in a surreal world with no ground beneath your feet, where everything is forever falling. You'll meet two old brothers living a surprisingly ordinary life... But nothing lasts forever.
Why similar: Experience 23.5% ★, 6DOF 17.6% ★, Narrative 16.3% ★, VR 14.7%, Cinematic 11.3%
- #31 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 36.4% ★, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Third-Person Shooter 14.6%, Arcade 6.9%
- #32 GalaxySpace VR
78% matchNo user reviews2020
Dev: TechVillage Co., Ltd.
Windows
Galaxy Space VR is a third-person VR shooting game. Avoid enemy attacks and shoot down enemies on all stages!
Why similar: Flight 26.1%, VR 25.5%, 6DOF 15% ★, Third-Person Shooter 12.8%, Shooter 9%
- #33 Escape from Terror City
76% matchMostly Positive76% of 37 reviews2021
Dev: Renegade Sector Games
Windows
3D Run'n'Gun Arcade-Style Action! Fight the Mechanized Forces of the Argus Empire and Escape from Terror City!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 34.9% ★, Bullet Hell 16%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Third-Person Shooter 14.3%, Arcade 6.9%
- #34 Stolen Skies
75% 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 31.7% ★, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 14%, Flight 10.4%, Arcade 9.5%
- #35 Dimension Tripper Neptune: TOP NEP
74% 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 43.1% ★, Bullet Hell 20.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Arcade 10.8%, Action 6.2%
- #36 Spacefighter Rukia 2
73% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: AstroMonkey
Windows
A blend between Shoot'em ups and Looter Shooters. Take on the story or randomly generated missions to level up your pilot and collect loot to build your ships up to take on bigger challenges.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.6%, Third-Person Shooter 16.4%, Arcade 13%, Shooter 10.4%, Flight 10%
- #37 ExZeus™: The Complete Collection
75% match9 user reviews56% of 9 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 39% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Third-Person Shooter 16.1%, Arcade 8.1%, Shooter 7.1%
- #38 Lavrynthos
74% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2023
Dev: Delirium XRPub: Astrea
Windows
Lavrynthos is an independently created VR short, a funny and philosophic story that places you at the heart of the labyrinth of Crete to tell you the story of the unlikely relationship between the Minotaur and his next meal: a girl named Cora.
Why similar: Experience 23.1% ★, 6DOF 17.8% ★, Narrative 15.3% ★, VR 15%, Cinematic 11%
- #39 Space way: Echo of the Galaxy
73% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2025
Dev: My general
Windows
In this retro space shooter you will have the opportunity to take control of a space fighter and crush waves of enemies. Show all your agility and reaction!
Why similar: Flight 28.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Bullet Hell 22.7%, Arcade 9%, Shooter 8.4%
- #40 Sky Harrier: Alpha Code
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ninjainatux
Windows · Linux
Single player on rails shooter featuring aerial combat, nostalgic nods to classic arcade shmups, synthwave inspired aesthetics and a vibe to take you straight to the 1980s.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 31.3% ★, Flight 19.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.4%, Bullet Hell 10.4%, Third-Person Shooter 9.4%
- #41 Cosmogonic
72% match7 user reviews57% of 7 reviews2023
Dev: kinhouse studioPub: Astrea
Windows
Cosmogonic is a 10 minute interactive science fiction animated short. It is the first VR experience inspired by the famous Polish science-fiction writer Stanisław Lem. This adaptation of a 1964 novel speaks perfectly to today’s world, where populism and disinformation threaten democracy.
Why similar: Narrative 23.9% ★, 6DOF 21.7% ★, VR 18.5%, Cinematic 12.9%, Narration 12.6%
- #42 Kidnapped in Vostok
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Les AstronautesPub: Astrea
Windows
Brrr! A freezing cold wakes you up and your eyes are slowly opening on a huge storage building. But where are you?! And why are you tied to a toboggan?! And this man who comes closer to ask you if you are comfortable, is he kidding you?! Anyways, except from nodding, you can't really do anything...
Why similar: Experience 23.1% ★, 6DOF 17.9% ★, VR 15.1%, Narrative 15.1% ★, Cinematic 11%
- #43 Aviators VR
71% matchMixed46% of 57 reviews2024
Dev: ChronospacePub: Instytut Pamięci Narodowej
Windows
A concise VR experience inspired by the game "Aviators." Take control of the upper turret gun on a bomber and fend off attacks from German fighters. Visit a virtual hangar of the Polish air wing and learn more about the events depicted in the game.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 27% ★, Flight 16.9%, 6DOF 15.6% ★, VR 12.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.1%
- #44 Sky Squadron
71% matchPositive100% of 17 reviews2024
Dev: Trick Shot Development
Windows
Jump in the bloomin' gunner seat as Keith Koala to save your mates & their island paradise from the evil invading empire! Sky Squadron offers a unique Aussie twist on shooter classics like Star Fox and Panzer Dragoon, while adding thrilling & immersive VR gunner gameplay.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 34% ★, Flight 20%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, VR 13.5%, Arcade 7.2%
- #45 Interstellar Plunderer
69% matchPositive92% of 26 reviews2024
Dev: Cozy Frog Games
Windows · Linux
Interstellar Plunderer is an indie arcade-style 3D roguelike space shooter game. Take control of a pirate spaceship as you fly through wormholes, do battles with hordes of oncoming enemies, fight fearsome bosses, and gain plunder to spend on new ships and upgrades. How far can you go?
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 32% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Third-Person Shooter 13.3%, Roguelite 8%
- #46 Farcaster
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Int10h Studio
Windows
Farcaster is a VR action shooter combining classic arcade FPS with fast-paced light gun shooter in an ever changing scenario. Ride flying platforms or paraglides, shoot and kill enemies, dodge bullets from all directions, and run and climb through immersive military bases.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 30.5% ★, VR 17.3%, 6DOF 14.6% ★, Bullet Hell 9.2%, Arcade 6.7%
- #47 Starbreed
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: RegulusNSFWPub: Mango Party
Windows
Starbreed is inspired by classic 3D rail shooters with a dating sim twist. Each ally you unlock comes with a passive and active ability to add to your kit. Bring them in your party to raise their affinity, and unlock Hscenes with them.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 39.4% ★, Flight 23.8%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Arcade 8.2%, Shooter 7.4%
- #48 Orbit VR
71% matchNo user reviews2022
Dev: Orbit Gameworks
Windows
Blast your way through the universe in epic battles full of insane destruction.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 28% ★, VR 15.7%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.2%, Third-Person Shooter 11.8%
- #49 No Need for Flowers
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Amanda KonishPub: Mongo
Windows
Dodge through colorful bullet patterns as you shoot down hordes of enemies in this arcade-style scrolling shooter bullet hell about magic dragon girls! Uncover a tragic story about acceptance as you overcome intense challenges that test both your skills and memory.
Why similar: Dragons 35.5% ★, Bullet Hell 25.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.3%, Arcade 7.1%, Action 4.4%
- #50 Galactic Fighters
70% matchPositive86% of 14 reviews2017
Dev: StarworkGC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Galactic Fighters is a fast-paced single-player spaceship shooter arcade with roguelike elements, in 1st and 3rd person. Choose your spaceship, power it up, and get through hordes of aliens and bosses ready to destroy. Shoot, craft and loot your way to victory while the odds are stacked against you.
Why similar: Flight 22.6%, Bullet Hell 18%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, 6DOF 12.5% ★, Roguelite 8%
- #51 The Twilight Hour Protocol
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: p1xelgoose
Windows
Race back home before time runs out in this retro-style sci-fi 3D rail-shooter. Manage your speed, deploy your defenses, and fight off waves of enemies as you utilize the scrap from their ships to power your own.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 49.3% ★, Flight 27.8%, Shooter 8.3%, Sci-fi 5.9%, Linear 4.6%
- #52 閃攻機人アスラ - ASURA THE STRIKER -
66% 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 40.8% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Third-Person Shooter 17.4%, Arcade 8.4%, Shooter 7.4%
- #53 Kromaia
70% matchMostly Positive75% of 118 reviews2014
Dev: Kraken Empire
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
The frantic old-school action of classic coin-op shoot-‘em-ups comes crashing headlong into the 21st century. Explosive high-octane blasting combines with hordes of enemies in a 360˚ environment – fly, spin and shoot anywhere and everywhere!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.3%, Bullet Hell 22.9%, 6DOF 19.1% ★, Arcade 13.4%, Action 6.5%
- #54 Railgunners
67% 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 27.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Arcade 8.5%, Shooter 6.4%
- #55 CYGNI: All Guns Blazing
66% matchMixed64% of 488 reviews2024
Dev: KeelWorksPub: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 2.1 hrs≥1hr: 46%
An unrelenting onslaught of eye-popping visuals, ear bursting soundscapes and mind-melting action makes CYGNI the vanguard for the next generation of shoot-em ups. Outgunned, outmanned and out on your own, plunge into a sky full of hell in a last-ditch battle for survival.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 26.9% ★, Cinematic 21.7%, Flight 15.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.8%, Bullet Hell 12.7%
- #56 Wings Of WW2
68% 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 30.8% ★, Flight 20.5%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, Arcade 8%
- #57 MSI Electric City: Core Assault
68% matchVery Positive91% of 90 reviews2017
Dev: HyperBot StudioPub: MSI
Windows
Rediscover MSI Electric City as you pilot a fighter ship with the mission to defend the city. Maneuver and blast away the enemy swarm in this VR bullet hell arcade shoot ’em up.
Why similar: VR 29.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Third-Person Shooter 13.7%, Action 8.2%
- #58 Hyper Echelon
67% matchVery Positive89% of 65 reviews2021
Dev: GangoGames LLC
Windows · Mac
The Cyan Galaxy is in peril! Your trusty little star fighter and rag tag squad of wingmen are the only hope against the evil EXODON! Level up from a pea shooter to an offensive powerhouse as you engage in frantic combat across many wondrous locales.
Why similar: Dragons 23.2% ★, Flight 18.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Arcade 7.6%
- #59 KABUKI FIRE
65% 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 41.6% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Dragons 11.5% ★, Arcade 11.3%, Shooter 9.1%