- #1 Anima Shin Gun
97% 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 29.4% ★, Flight 15.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.3%, Bullet Hell 12.1%, Third-Person Shooter 8.8%
- #2 Astro Flame: Starfighter
96% 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 34.4% ★, Flight 14.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.3%, Bullet Hell 11.7%, Cyberpunk 7.8%
- #3 Ultra Imposer
95% 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 29.7% ★, Flight 17.8%, Bullet Hell 13.4%, VR 12.9%, Shooter 7.8%
- #4 Through Blood and Dragons - Dragon Wars
94% 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 31.6% ★, Dragons 23.9% ★, Flight 18.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.9%, Linear 4.3%
- #5 Panzer Dragoon Zwei: Remake
94% 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 29.9% ★, On-Rails Shooter 21.3% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Flight 14%, Shooter 5.5%
- #6 Xenocider
93% 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 35% ★, Flight 19.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, Shooter 10.2%, Arcade 5.8%
- #7 Liquid Space Dimension
92% 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 36.7% ★, Flight 20.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Shooter 7.4%, Arcade 7.4%
- #8 2x2=BOOM
91% 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 35.5% ★, Flight 18%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Bullet Hell 11.5%, Shooter 7.3%
- #9 HORIZON VANGUARD
91% 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 31.5% ★, VR 14.6%, Bullet Hell 13%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.9%, Linear 8.8%
- #10 Mechawaii LEGENDS
90% 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 30.2% ★, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Third-Person Shooter 13.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.9%, Shooter 8.4%
- #11 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 44.8% ★, Flight 10.8%, Cinematic 9.4%, Arcade 7.1%, Sci-fi 6.9%
- #12 FUR Squadron
89% matchVery Positive81% of 82 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 33.7% ★, Flight 18.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.3%, Shooter 7.4%, Arcade 6.6%
- #13 Alpha Terminus
87% 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 28.7% ★, Flight 16.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.8%, Bullet Hell 11.1%, VR 9.8%
- #14 Space Dragon
88% 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 25.2% ★, Flight 22.8%, VR 18.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.9%, Shooter 9%
- #15 FUR Squadron Phoenix
86% matchPositive91% of 43 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 32.9% ★, Flight 19.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.3%, Shooter 8.1%, Arcade 7.6%
- #16 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 31.2% ★, Flight 17.1%, Third-Person Shooter 13.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.9%, Bullet Hell 10.7%
- #17 NIGHT STRIKER GEAR
84% matchVery Positive89% of 97 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 36.8% ★, Third-Person Shooter 16.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.5%, Cyberpunk 8.6%, Shooter 7.3%
- #18 Void Wars
85% 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 27% ★, Bullet Hell 21.5%, Flight 14.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.7%, Arcade 8.6%
- #19 Mirage Feathers
82% 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 36.7% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Flight 7.7%, Shooter 7.6%
- #20 Ex-Zodiac
82% 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 41.1% ★, Flight 20.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Shooter 8.7%, Arcade 8.2%
- #21 ExZeus™: The Complete Collection
84% 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 39.1% ★, Third-Person Shooter 16.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Shooter 7.9%, Arcade 7.3%
- #22 C.H.A.O.S.
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mohammad Hossein Khalili NezhadianPub: Eknam Studios
Windows
The game is an VR railshooter based on the classic arcade railshooter with some VR features.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 47.2% ★, VR 14.8%, Artificial Intelligence 10.7%, Shooter 8.7%, Arcade 7.6%
- #23 Whisker Squadron: Survivor
81% matchMostly Positive80% of 529 reviews2025
Dev: Flippfly LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.3 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 31.1% ★, Flight 18%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.4%, Bullet Hell 12.5%, Cyberpunk 12.2%
- #24 The Twilight Hour Protocol
81% 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% ★, Flight 25.6%, Shooter 9.1%, Sci-fi 6.4%, Linear 5.2%
- #25 Tunnel Assault
80% 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 39.6% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%, Flight 14.5%, Arcade 9.7%, Shooter 9.6%
- #26 BANJAX
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Muggins VR
Windows
Throw magic flying discs in this VR rail shooter set in a dark fantasy landscape. Master physics‑driven throws to shatter enchanted targets and build your score, then soar between realms on your dragon to face new challenges.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 33.8% ★, Dragons 17.6% ★, Flight 16.2%, VR 15.5%, Cinematic 7.4%
- #27 Escape from Terror City
79% matchMostly Positive76% of 38 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 36.2% ★, Third-Person Shooter 15.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.8%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Shooter 7%
- #28 Grid Ranger
77% matchVery Positive84% of 50 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 34.6% ★, Third-Person Shooter 14.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.3%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Linear 6.9%
- #29 Be Not Afraid, But Run
77% 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 37.9% ★, Third-Person Shooter 15.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.4%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Shooter 7.2%
- #30 Cyberia
78% matchPositive91% of 44 reviews2017
Dev: Xatrix EntertainmentPub: Interplay Entertainment Corp.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Take control of outlaw computer hacker Zak as you infiltrate a secret terrorist base to steal the ultimate doomsday device with 11 incredible action sequences featuring realistic character interaction and challenging puzzle solving.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 35.1% ★, Cyberpunk 17.4%, Flight 12.3%, Cinematic 10.2%, Sci-fi 7%
- #31 Warp Out
78% 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: VR 18.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, On-Rails Shooter 16.9% ★, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Linear 7.6%
- #32 Spacefighter Rukia 2
76% match6 user reviews83% of 6 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 20%, Third-Person Shooter 17.9%, Arcade 12.1%, Shooter 12%, Flight 9.7%
- #33 閃攻機人アスラ - ASURA THE STRIKER -
75% matchVery Positive94% of 154 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 41.3% ★, Third-Person Shooter 18.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Shooter 8.3%, Arcade 7.5%
- #34 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 33.2% ★, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.2%, Flight 11%, Cinematic 9%
- #35 ROBOCRACY
74% 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 27.6% ★, Artificial Intelligence 13.1%, VR 12.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.5%, Bullet Hell 11.3%
- #36 Gnorlbeam
74% 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 39.3% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Bullet Hell 12.9%, Arcade 7.6%, Shooter 6.9%
- #37 Darkest Wave
75% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2017
Dev: Duckman Army Games
Windows
In the future retro of 3180, The government has created a program of self aware mechanized creatures and they have gone rouge. The story begins as Max Titan gets the call that he has to bail the world out yet again, Max pilots his custom Fighter car the X-50 to destroy the sentient bosses of this growing army of mechanized animals and...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Third-Person Shooter 19.9%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Cyberpunk 15.3%, Shooter 8.9%
- #38 Requital
73% 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 33.9% ★, VR 15.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.5%, Bullet Hell 12.1%, Cyberpunk 9.9%
- #39 NectorX
73% 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 52.5% ★, Flight 17%, Shooter 10.4%, Arcade 10.2%, Linear 5.4%
- #40 Daetrix
72% 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 40.3% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Shooter 7.8%, Linear 5%
- #41 Knitewings™
71% 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 48.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Arcade 8.2%, Shooter 5.3%
- #42 MSI Electric City: Core Assault
72% 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 27.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Third-Person Shooter 14.7%, Sci-fi 7.6%
- #43 Cyberia 2: Resurrection
73% matchMostly Positive76% of 17 reviews2017
Dev: Xatrix EntertainmentPub: Interplay
Windows · Mac · Linux
Cyberia 2 combines blackout-inducing rail shooter action sequences with puzzle-solving and animated movies.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 39.8% ★, Cyberpunk 18%, Cinematic 11%, Sci-fi 9.2%, Flight 7.3%
- #44 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 42% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Shooter 9%, Flight 8.9%, Sci-fi 7.4%
- #45 Sky Squadron
70% 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 35.7% ★, Flight 19.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, VR 12.9%, Shooter 7.4%
- #46 Void Signal
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gabriele IoccoPub: SpriteDeveloper
Windows · Linux
An immersive sci-fi space shooter where you pilot a ship through an anomalously expanding region of space. Analyze real-time scientific data, survive encounters with mysterious alien entities, make ethical decisions, and uncover hidden truths as the universe around you transforms.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 22.7% ★, Narrative 20.3% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Bullet Hell 12.8%, Sci-fi 8.8%
- #47 Dimension Tripper Neptune: TOP NEP
69% 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 46.5% ★, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Arcade 10.4%, Action 5.9%
- #48 NOMAD Revisited
71% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2020
Dev: Pixel Games UK
Windows
In 1985 N.O.M.A.D. pushed the boundaries of what the 8-bit computers of the day could achieve with both their graphics and their gameplay. A fast-paced, all-out action shoot ’em up, this retro classic still retains a fan base to this day.
Why similar: Flight 26.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Cyberpunk 17.2%, Shooter 9.6%, Arcade 8.8%
- #49 Air Twister
68% matchVery Positive93% of 103 reviews2023
Dev: YS NETPub: ININ
Windows
Take flight with Air Twister - the new all-out rail shooter by legendary arcade developer Yu Suzuki! Similar to Suzuki’s massively successful Space Harrier series, you will encounter a large array of diverse and creatively designed enemies and challenging bosses.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 34.6% ★, Flight 19.5%, Third-Person Shooter 15.8%, Cinematic 10.2%, Shooter 7.4%
- #50 Locust Hunter
69% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: 花蕊游戏工作室
Windows
Though faraway, they shall be vanquished! "Locust Hunter" is a third-person, level-based space shooter game. Pilot WHEEL fights through Locust defenses with lasers, missiles, and more. Her ally, NIGHT, gathers parts for weapon upgrades. Enjoy unlimited ammo and regenerating armor—just push forward!
Why similar: Flight 24.6%, Third-Person Shooter 21.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Bullet Hell 12.2%, Shooter 7.3%
- #51 Rustborn - Outland Threat
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Nexus Arcane GameStudio
Windows
Shoot, run, climb, and fight against robots in Rustborn, a third-person bullet hell. Use an alien biomechanical arm and a limited arsenal to battle defective android hordes and fight for survival.
Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 17.7%, Cyberpunk 17.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Bullet Hell 17%, Cinematic 12.9%
- #52 CYGNI: All Guns Blazing
67% matchMixed64% of 500 reviews2024
Dev: KeelWorksPub: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 2.2 hrs≥1hr: 48%
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 28.3% ★, Cinematic 22.1%, Flight 15.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.2%, Bullet Hell 11.4%
- #53 KABUKI FIRE
67% 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 43.3% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Dragons 11% ★, Arcade 10.5%, Shooter 10.5%
- #54 Starbreed
68% matchNo user reviews2026
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 41.5% ★, Flight 23.2%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Shooter 8.6%, Arcade 7.7%
- #55 Railgunners
67% 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 29.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Arcade 8%, Shooter 7.5%
- #56 Orbit VR
70% 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 29.5% ★, VR 15%, Third-Person Shooter 12.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.6%, Bullet Hell 12.3%
- #57 Cinders Of Hades
68% 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 26% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, VR 15.7%, Shooter 9.3%
- #58 Skythrone
66% 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 40.8% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Arcade 10%, Flight 5.1%
- #59 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 51.8% ★, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Shooter 9.7%, Arcade 8.5%, Linear 7.3%