- #1 Heavy Fire: Afghanistan
97% matchMixed57% of 410 reviews2014
Dev: TeyonPub: Mastiff
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Heavy Fire: Afghanistan is a super fast playing on-rails shooter set in modern-day Afghanistan featuring tanks, assault vehicles and helicopters. The game offers 60 awards, one machine co-op for up to four, Steam Cloud, Leaderboards and Trading Cards.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 89.4% ★, Action 6.7%, First-Person 3.9%
- #2 Aviators
96% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,850 reviews2024
Dev: ChronospacePub: Instytut Pamięci Narodowej
Windows
An educational adventure game about Polish air personnel during World War II. Meet the pilots of the 1586 Special Destiny Squadron and join them on incredible assignments. Explore and solve puzzles to learn more about the history of Polish aviation.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 33.4% ★, World War II 32.3% ★, Military 13.1%, Historical 11%, Simulation 5.6%
- #3 Desert Gunner
96% matchMixed41% of 68 reviews2014
Dev: Digital FusionPub: Digital Fusion Inc.
Windows
You’re the designated gunner, you’re on patrol… and yes, you’re a target. It’s your assignment to be the bait and to draw fire, you were handpicked and it’s your job. Trigger finger at the ready; At least you have the fire-power to keep the bad-guys at bay.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 98.4% ★, Action 1.6%
- #4 Interactive Gun Range
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Poleaxe Games LLC
Windows
Range day is fun, but paper doesn't shoot back. Interactive Gun Range brings shooting games to real life, using real guns, and real skill. Train every day, for free.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 59.8% ★, Military 20%, Simulation 10.8%, Retro 5.8%, Action 2.7%
- #5 Hyper Fighters
94% matchMostly Negative23% of 425 reviews2014
Dev: Team 6 StudiosPub: Funbox Media Ltd
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 15%
Hyper Fighters brings back the rail shooter as you know it from the arcade: fast, explosive, addictive, and easy to learn: but so hard to beat the number one highscore! Fourteen trigger-happy arcade-fun stages are now available for one or two players: Shoot dozens, hundreds, or even thousands of enemies out of the sky and water with...
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 87.7% ★, Action 12.3%
- #6 Beach Invasion 1944
92% matchVery Positive85% of 1,053 reviews2022
Dev: AIx2 Games
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Defend the fortified beach during D-day against invading forces in this WW2 FPS game as the enemy attacks you with troops, tanks, planes and more! Use the iconic WWII weapons such as MG42, Flak88 and Panzers, prepare your defenses with mines, explosives and bonuses!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 39.4% ★, World War II 28.7% ★, Military 15.3%, Historical 9.2%, Simulation 5.1%
- #7 Yar's Revenge
93% matchMixed65% of 85 reviews2011
Dev: Killspace EntertainmentPub: Atari
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 36%
Take flight as you explore exotic alien worlds and seek to avenge your fallen race
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 85.1% ★, Action 14.9%
- #8 Turning The Tide
91% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Funky Monkey Games
Windows
Welcome to January 1941. Allied forces have just repelled an invasion force in the Battle of Britain but their forces are severely depleted. Plans have been made to halt the Nazi war machine and Turn The Tide towards an all out victory. YOU have been hand-picked to carry out those plans. God Speed.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 45.5% ★, World War II 29.2% ★, Military 14.7%, Historical 8.9%, Action 1.7%
- #9 Turret Titans
91% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Outlaw GamesPub: Pixel Games
Windows
Turret Titans is a classic defense game where you take on hordes of enemies with your powerful machine gun! Fight boats, helicopters, trucks, and insurgents across 5 intense levels, defending your position from relentless waves of attackers.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 78.2% ★, Military 15.8%, Action 5.4%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #10 Blue Estate The Game
90% matchVery Positive92% of 1,892 reviews2015
Dev: HE SAW
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Blue Estate is a black-humoured and corrosive rail shooter, adapted from the critically acclaimed and Eisner Award nominated graphic novel, Blue Estate by Viktor Kalvachev!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 90.5% ★, Action 5.5%, First-Person 3.5%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #11 Major Mayhem
89% matchVery Positive84% of 304 reviews2014
Dev: Rocket Jump
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 4.0 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 90.8% ★, Action 9.2%
- #12 Chaos Control
89% 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 85.6% ★, Action 14.4%
- #13 Brass Rain
88% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Yarnhub Animation Studios
Windows · Mac
Fight iconic battles of World War II in Brass Rain. Choose your side and take part in crew-based combats as infantry, tank crews, bomber gunners, or naval teams. Support your Brothers and shape the course of history.
Why similar: World War II 44.3% ★, Military 23.6%, Historical 14.3%, Simulation 9.2%, Action 4.5%
- #14 Squad 44
87% matchMostly Positive75% of 25,290 reviews2018
Dev: Offworld
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 45.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Team up and join the frontline in Squad 44, the most authentic tactical WW2 shooter. Experience ruthless realism with an immense arsenal of faithfully recreated weapons and vehicles across massive WW2 battlefields.
Why similar: World War II 51.6% ★, Military 23.3%, Simulation 9.4%, Historical 7.5%, First-Person 3.7%
- #15 Space Time
86% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Rebel Zodiac Studios
Windows
Space Time is a classic arcade style shooter with a modern touch. The goal is to destroy space rocks and achieve a high enough score before time runs out. There are 9 unlockable ships, 4 game modes and 3 difficulties.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 94.4% ★, Retro 4.9%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #16 Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway™
86% matchVery Positive91% of 2,346 reviews2008
Dev: Gearbox SoftwarePub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Brothers in Arms Hell's Highway brings the critically acclaimed squad-based WWII shooter into the next generation of gaming with amazing graphics and sound, new cutting-edge gameplay features and a totally redesigned online component.
Why similar: World War II 64.6% ★, Military 20.2%, Action 6%, Historical 5.7%, First-Person 2.4%
- #17 Hungry Boy
84% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2020
Dev: HatsunDaPub: Laush Studio
Windows
Hungry Boy is an adventure platformer shooter in which you have to destroy enemies, overcome various obstacles, collect food and find a way out of the level.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 91.4% ★, Action 7.8%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #18 Beach Invasion 1915-Gallipoli
82% matchMostly Positive72% of 60 reviews2025
Dev: AIx2 Games
Windows
Defend the shores of Gallipoli against landing forces in this WWI FPS game, as the enemy attacks you with troops, armored cars, planes, battleships and more! Use the iconic WWI weapons, prepare your defenses with mines, explosives and bonuses!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 38.9% ★, World War II 28.6% ★, Military 16.2%, Historical 9.3%, First-Person 4.2%
- #19 Air Raid Over Britain
84% matchMixed54% of 37 reviews2018
Dev: Bad Rhino Games LLC
Windows
Air Raid Over Britain (technical demo) places you in the heart of a small English town during the "The Blitz" (1940-1941). Uncover facts about WWII and experience an actual air raid by German HE-111s.
Why similar: World War II 57.8% ★, Simulation 24.2%, Historical 18%
- #20 Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45
83% matchVery Positive88% of 2,518 reviews2006
Dev: Tripwire Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 48 minMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Fight in the theatre of war that changed the world forever. Battle alongside your compatriots on some of the most inhospitable environments of the Eastern Front in Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45. Red Orchestra places you in the most realistic WWII first-person multi-player combat to date on the PC, allowing the player to fight through...
Why similar: World War II 67.1% ★, Military 15.1%, Historical 6.4%, Action 5.2%, Simulation 4.3%
- #21 Point Rescue Arcade
82% 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 84.2% ★, Retro 6.5%, Action 5.4%, First-Person 3.5%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #22 Grand Shooter
81% 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 85.7% ★, First-Person 7.2%, Action 6.4%, Retro 0.4%, Singleplayer 0.2%
- #23 Aviators VR
80% 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 45.4% ★, World War II 31.2% ★, Historical 10.9%, Simulation 8.1%, Action 3.7%
- #24 Call of Duty: United Offensive
81% matchVery Positive87% of 2,331 reviews2006
Dev: Gray Matter StudiosPub: Activision
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Award-winning developer Gray Matter Interactive follows up on the success of Infinity Ward's Call of Duty™ - winner of over 80 Game of the Year and 50 Editors' Choice awards worldwide - with Call of Duty™: United Offensive™.
Why similar: World War II 61.5% ★, Military 18.7%, Historical 9.6%, Action 6.1%, First-Person 2.9%
- #25 Undead Exterminator
79% 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 95.6% ★, Action 3.7%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #26 Easy Red
79% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,001 reviews2017
Dev: Marco AmadeiPub: Corvostudio di Amadei Marco
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 42 minMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 41%
The invasion has begun. Land by sea, launch from gliders, fight in the fields, in the beaches and in the skies. it is time to free France.[/b]
Why similar: World War II 71.5% ★, Simulation 15.3%, Action 7.9%, Historical 5.3%
- #27 Panzer Dragoon: Remake
78% matchMostly Positive79% of 923 reviews2020
Dev: MegaPixel Studio S. A.Pub: Forever Entertainment S. A.
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 43%
A new, remade version of the Panzer Dragoon game – true to the original, with improved graphics and controls, that suit modern gaming standards!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 90.8% ★, Action 8.6%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #28 Gaussian Mansion
76% match3 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: José Tijerín
Windows
Explore a cursed hotel in this FREE rail shooter. Face off against hordes of ghosts, uncover hidden secrets, and fight for the best time in this 10-15 minute experience.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 86.8% ★, First-Person 6.9%, Action 5.7%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #29 Banzai Escape
78% matchMixed69% of 162 reviews2016
Dev: XenoAisamPub: Xenoaisam Studio
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Banzai Universe Prologue. Starring Rokiahi as P.A.S.K.A.L special agent.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 64.9% ★, Military 21.5%, Simulation 8.3%, Action 4.9%, Singleplayer 0.5%
- #30 Steel Division: Normandy 44
77% matchMostly Positive75% of 6,291 reviews2017
Dev: Eugen Systems
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 17.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Steel Division: Normandy is a tactical real-time strategy (RTS) game that pits players against AI enemies in a single-player campaign -- or against several opponents in massive 10-on-10 multiplayer battles.
Why similar: World War II 63.1% ★, Military 21.5%, Simulation 7.9%, Historical 4%, Action 3.1%
- #31 Smash Runner
77% matchNo user reviews2023
Dev: Yellow Rabbit
Windows
Smash, Run, Jump & Shoot!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 75.4% ★, Simulation 12.7%, Action 8.3%, First-Person 3%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #32 SGS Winter War
75% matchVery Positive88% of 60 reviews2020
Dev: The Strategy Game StudioPub: Avalon Digital
Windows · Mac
Winter War is the story of the Soviet onslaught on tiny Finland from November 1939 to March 1940, at the beginning of WW2. Can the Finns hold beyond the reasonable and receive the long awaited Allied intervention? Or will the Russian bear crush them and force them to lose their border lands?
Why similar: World War II 66.5% ★, Historical 11.5%, Military 11.3%, Simulation 7.9%, Retro 2.2%
- #33 Brothers in Arms: Earned in Blood™
76% matchVery Positive87% of 1,124 reviews2008
Dev: Gearbox SoftwarePub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 57%
With its unprecedented combination of authenticity, compelling story and squad-based action, the Brothers in Arms franchise has established itself as a benchmark for military action games, receiving the highest average review scores of any console WWII game to date (www.gamerankings.com).
Why similar: World War II 68% ★, Military 23%, Action 8.2%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #34 Day of Infamy
74% matchVery Positive82% of 22,115 reviews2017
Dev: New World Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 20.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Experience close-quarters battles in iconic WWII settings. Defend the line, storm the beach, torch the enemy, or use a radio to call in fire support. Day of Infamy is a teamwork-oriented shooter that will keep you on your toes and coming back for more with its diverse game modes and authentic arsenal.
Why similar: World War II 64.8% ★, Military 19.1%, Historical 6.6%, Action 3.4%, First-Person 3%
- #35 Geo Fighters
75% 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 87.8% ★, Action 11.3%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #36 Battle Stations Blockade
73% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Mission Critical StudiosPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Arm the turrets and take aim as you take command of a gunboat in dangerous waters! Battle Stations Blockade is an intense 3D rail shooter presented in voxel style.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 80.4% ★, Military 14.1%, Action 5.1%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #37 Undying Symphony
72% matchVery Positive84% of 184 reviews2024
Dev: Siberian Koala
Windows
«Undying Symphony» tells a story about challenges that Leningrad people faced during the Siege and shows us one of the most tragic episodes of Leningrad history
Why similar: World War II 57% ★, Military 20.5%, Historical 17.7%, Action 3.4%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #38 Kill To Live
74% match6 user reviews33% of 6 reviews2022
Dev: Boom Games
Windows
Your health decreases with every second and extermination of enemies is the most effective way to restore it. Don't sit still if you want to stay alive.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 60.1% ★, Military 19.8%, Simulation 8%, First-Person 6.4%, Action 5.5%
- #39 MG
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Bruce Scott
Windows
MG is a first person shooter set in WW2. In MG you will control a machine gun turret, fighting off unrelenting waves of enemies that are determined to reach their objective. This game takes the player through some of the most infamous battles of the second world war, how long will you last?
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 54.7% ★, Simulation 20%, Military 16.1%, Action 4.3%, First-Person 4.3%
- #40 Off Garbage
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: BlindLoose Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
A sleep-deprived scientist must use a broken cleaning robot to contain a biological outbreak he accidentally caused before his wife returns and discovers the chaos.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 82.3% ★, Retro 10.2%, Action 7.1%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #41 Dual Guns Fantasy
72% 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 87.8% ★, First-Person 5.9%, Action 5.8%, Singleplayer 0.5%
- #42 Breaking Enigma
71% 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 88.2% ★, Action 11.1%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #43 ᴛᴜᴍᴏʀ ɴᴇᴄʀᴏꜱɪꜱ ꜰᴀᴄᴛᴏʀ:// αᴍᴇɴ
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ChickenHat
Windows
Tear through the decaying Earth as a mutant half-worm in this arcade inspired rail shooter! Branching paths, fast-paced gameplay, and lots of gore: this grotesque mass is a blood smeared love letter to the classics of old.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 88% ★, First-Person 6.5%, Action 5.1%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #44 WW2: Bunker Simulator
70% matchMostly Positive75% of 401 reviews2022
Dev: BEPLAYERPub: Art Games Studio S.A.
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 62%
During WWII you are an American soldier who captured the german bunker in Normandy. You must defend it at all costs and survive this World War II. Complete missions, cook & shoot, search the bodies for medicines, ammo, and food to survive. WW2: Bunker Simulator is a mix of fps and simulator.
Why similar: World War II 41.3% ★, Military 20.6%, Historical 11.7%, Simulation 8.7%, Resource Management 8.3%
- #45 WWII Tanks: Battlefield
70% matchMostly Positive77% of 71 reviews2021
Dev: SP GAMES
Windows
Immerse yourself in a world of armored tank battles. Choose from a wide range of famous tanks of the major combatants. Pick the best tank and blast your way across the battlefield. Defeat your enemies with force and strategic decisions! And lead your team on a glorious road to victory!
Why similar: World War II 49.1% ★, Simulation 22.2%, Military 18.5%, Action 10.2%
- #46 BioCrisis : Return 2 the Lab
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Jim
Windows
The alert has been given, the virus is on the loose, you've escaped the lab, the city will be nuked!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 92.1% ★, Action 6.7%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #47 Beach Invasion 1945 - Pacific
69% matchVery Positive80% of 253 reviews2023
Dev: AIx2 Games
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Defend the fortified beaches of Pacific against invading forces in this WW2 FPS game as the enemy attacks you with troops, tanks, planes and more! Play on your on own or COOP while using iconic Japanese and American WWII weapons and prepare your defenses with mines, explosives, and more!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 50.1% ★, World War II 36.4% ★, Simulation 6%, First-Person 4.2%, Action 3.2%
- #48 Droopy Balls Simulator 2021
69% matchPositive96% of 28 reviews2021
Dev: Greener ProductionsPub: Greener Productions
Windows
Can you keep your balls out of the water, all the while dodging poop, piss, and more! Droopy Ball Simulator 2021 will be the test of that! Keep that sack in control!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 77.5% ★, Simulation 21.8%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #49 European Air War
69% matchVery Positive87% of 61 reviews2022
Dev: MicroProse Software
Windows
Take to the skies over Europe during the most dangerous days of World War II.
Why similar: World War II 67.5% ★, Simulation 23.1%, Retro 8.3%, Singleplayer 1%
- #50 IL-2 Sturmovik: Cliffs of Dover
71% matchMixed67% of 1,012 reviews2011
Dev: 1C: Maddox GamesPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 27.1 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Join the Royal Air Force, face off against the deadly German Luftwaffe and the Italian air forces and battle for Britain!
Why similar: World War II 65% ★, Simulation 22.8%, Historical 12.2%
- #51 Aim Assault
67% matchPositive84% of 43 reviews2025
Dev: DIVR Labs
Windows
Aim Assault brings the thrill of old-school arcade rail-shooters into the world of virtual reality. Blast through various enemies, master different gunplay styles, and race the timer to climb to the top of the global leaderboards.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 85.8% ★, Retro 7%, Action 6.7%, Singleplayer 0.5%
- #52 Call to Arms: Panzer Elite
66% matchMixed70% of 1,425 reviews2025
Dev: DigitalmindsoftPub: Digitalmindsoft Publishing
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Lead a platoon of WWII tanks in this immersive TPP and FPP game. Engage in realistic, tactical combat across historic battlefields. Play through campaign or challenge yourself in skirmish mode as either German or US forces.
Why similar: World War II 41.1% ★, Military 15.3%, Driving 15%, Historical 9.6%, Simulation 9.4%
- #53 IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946
68% matchVery Positive88% of 3,145 reviews2008
Dev: 1C: Maddox GamesPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Il-2 1946 includes all of the original IL-2 series content: IL-2 Sturmovik™: Forgotten Battles, Ace Expansion Pack, Pacific Fighters™ and alternate histry campaigns of year 1946. What was years ago began as a one-aircraft study sim is now an astonishing anthology, with a whopping 229 flyable aircraft and over 300 aircraft total!
Why similar: World War II 52.1% ★, Simulation 19.9%, Military 17.4%, Historical 9%, Action 1.3%
- #54 Touhou Crisis
66% matchVery Positive96% of 344 reviews2022
Dev: Brogrammist
Windows · Linux
Classic arcade nostalgia and modern-indie design collide in this shooting-gallery boss battler! Play as a one-man army in offline solo OR bring a friend in online co-op/versus mode! Supports Mouse AND Lightgun play!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 89.1% ★, Action 5.6%, First-Person 4.7%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #55 NectorX
68% 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 90.7% ★, Action 5.4%, Retro 3.3%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #56 RunDrill
67% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2020
Dev: Eclair Lab
Windows
RunDrill is a 2D run game.You control the RunDrill, a machine that cracks rocks and breaks the ground to advance.Let's run through the vast subterranean world!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 71.3% ★, Driving 23.5%, Action 3.6%, Retro 1.3%, Singleplayer 0.2%
- #57 Graviteam Tactics: Mius-Front
67% matchVery Positive89% of 1,099 reviews2016
Dev: Graviteam
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Graviteam Tactics: Mius-Front - tactical battalion level combat simulation. Action takes place in the summer of 1943 at Mius river and Saur-Mogila tumulus area of over 140 sq. km. Four large-scale operations for the Red Army and Wehrmacht.
Why similar: World War II 59.3% ★, Simulation 18.2%, Military 14.7%, Historical 7.2%, Singleplayer 0.5%
- #58 Booty Barrage
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Quinfinity Creations
Windows
Command the defense of a pirate haven against relentless waves of enemy ships. As the guardian of your treasure-laden island, it's up to you to man the cannon and repel the invaders before they breach your defenses!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 94.3% ★, First-Person 5.3%, Singleplayer 0.4%