Top On-Rails Shooter Games
60+ on-rails shooter games ranked by player tags and tunable re-ranking. Related tags include Action, Singleplayer, Shooter, Arcade.
Recommended On-Rails Shooter Games

Desert Gunner
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.

Blue Estate The Game
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!
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- #1 Desert Gunner92% matchMixed41% of 68 reviews2014Developer: Digital FusionPublisher: Digital Fusion Inc.Platforms: 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.
- #2 Blue Estate The Game88% matchVery Positive92% of 1,892 reviews2015Developer: HE SAWPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 3.7hMean: 4.8h≥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!
- #3 The Typing of The Dead: Overkill88% matchVery Positive88% of 3,998 reviews2013Developer: Modern DreamPublisher: SEGAPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 2.8hMean: 5.7h≥1hr: 81%
Typing of the dead: Overkill fuses the horror and comedy of the legendary House of the Dead series with unique typing mechanics in order to deliver a truly original gaming experience! This gruesome shooter puts you in the middle of a mutant outbreak in Bayou county.
- #4 Heavy Fire: Afghanistan84% matchMixed57% of 410 reviews2014Developer: TeyonPublisher: MastiffPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 2.1hMean: 3.5h≥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.
- #5 THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD: Remake79% matchMixed68% of 2,812 reviews2022Developer: MegaPixel Studio S. A.Publisher: Forever Entertainment S. A.Platforms: WindowsMedian: 1.0hMean: 2.5h≥1hr: 49%
THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD: Remake is a remade version of the game introduced in 1997 in arcade platform. A classic arcade rail-shooter receives a whole new entourage and gameplay changes to suit modern gaming standards.
- #6 Hyper Fighters80% matchMostly Negative23% of 425 reviews2014Developer: Team 6 StudiosPublisher: Funbox Media LtdPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 6mMean: 2.6h≥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...
- #7 IS Defense76% matchVery Positive91% of 1,680 reviews2016Developer: Destructive CreationsPlatforms: Windows, LinuxMedian: 3.6hMean: 5.2h≥1hr: 91%
„IS Defense” is a game set in politically-fictional 2020 – where the expansion of ISIS went out of hand. The player takes the role of NATO’s stationary machine-gun operator, deployed to defend the shores of Europe.
- #8 Panzer Dragoon: Remake74% matchMostly Positive79% of 923 reviews2020Developer: MegaPixel Studio S. A.Publisher: Forever Entertainment S. A.Platforms: WindowsMedian: 42mMean: 11.5h≥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!
- #9 killer773% matchVery Positive93% of 3,764 reviews2018Developer: GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE INC.Publisher: NIS America, Inc.Platforms: WindowsMedian: 2.1hMean: 8.6h≥1hr: 61%
Sneak into a world of underground assassins as Harman Smith, a man who manifests 7 deadly personalities, the killer7. Take control of this distinct murderers' row as they hunt down the sinister Kun Lan to thwart his plan of world dominance.
- #10 Mirage Feathers69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 2,386 reviews2024Developer: oyasumi WorkshopPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 1.6hMean: 8.1h≥1hr: 66%
「Maybe one day, I won't have to fight when I fly.」
- #11 Pistol Whip68% matchVery Positive94% of 4,099 reviews2019Developer: Cloudhead Games Ltd.Platforms: WindowsMedian: 1.6hMean: 5.5h≥1hr: 63%
Enter: the ultimate action hero. Pistol Whip is a physical action-rhythm game where film-inspired gunplay and blood-pumping beats collide. Blast, duck and dodge your way through fever dream Scenes, build unique rhythms in a ballet of bullets and claim glory on the leaderboards. Includes mod support!
- #12 Whiteboyz Wit Attitude: The Pursuit of Money68% matchVery Positive94% of 511 reviews2020Developer: MichaelArtsPlatforms: Windows
First there was the Whip/Nae Nae, now it’s time to Wear The Purp with the greatest rappers of all time*! Dance along with the Whiteboyz Wit Attitude in an epic FMV rhythm game, and celebrate the launch of their new album The Pursuit of Money.
- #13 TurretGirls66% matchVery Positive84% of 1,531 reviews2025Developer: NANAIRO ENTERPRISEPublisher: DANGEN EntertainmentPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 1.9hMean: 5.2h≥1hr: 73%
Grody extraterrestrials are pouring through a space-time rift, and only one girl and her turret stand in their way! Lock, load, and blast them to oblivion. Because if she doesn’t survive today, there’s no ‘omurice’ tomorrow! Earth depends on her!
- #14 Ex-Zodiac66% matchVery Positive94% of 999 reviews2022Developer: MNKYPublisher: PixeljamPlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 36mMean: 1.0h≥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.
- #15 Major Mayhem66% matchVery Positive84% of 304 reviews2014Developer: Rocket JumpPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 1.6hMean: 4.0h≥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.
- #16 Dimension Tripper Neptune: TOP NEP65% matchVery Positive95% of 714 reviews2022Developer: Idea FactoryPublisher: Idea Factory InternationalPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 3.5hMean: 8.5h≥1hr: 76%
Older Neptune and friends shoot and slash through enemies of Gamindustri in this rail shooter!
- #17 Gal*Gun 265% matchVery Positive84% of 2,465 reviews2018Developer: INTI CREATES CO., LTD.Publisher: PQubePlatforms: WindowsMedian: 1.0hMean: 18.4h≥1hr: 50%
Notoriously lewd first-person shooter, where you find yourself irresistible to every girl in school! Fend off their advances as you explore the school grounds. Use gadgets to expel mischievous demons and upgrade kit like the 'Demon Sweeper' to suck the skirts clean off your suitors!
- #18 Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun - Words of Vengeance64% matchVery Positive88% of 2,187 reviews2025Developer: Auroch DigitalPlatforms: Windows
Type like your life depends on it in Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun – Words of Vengeance! Smite the enemies of the Emperor with every keystroke spelling their demise. But every typo could mean the difference between life and death.
- #19 Gal*Gun: Double Peace65% matchVery Positive87% of 2,191 reviews2016Developer: INTI CREATES CO., LTD.Publisher: PQubePlatforms: WindowsMedian: 3.1hMean: 25.3h≥1hr: 82%
A rail shooter, with a difference, replacing bullets with pheromone shots, and enemies with giddy love-obsessed school girls. Every love letter and advancing kiss drains your energy! Repel them while upgrading your power ups and take part in outrageously lewd mini-games to find your true love!
- #20 Touhou Crisis63% matchVery Positive96% of 344 reviews2022Developer: BrogrammistPlatforms: 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!
- #21 Yar's Revenge64% matchMixed65% of 85 reviews2011Developer: Killspace EntertainmentPublisher: AtariPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 30mMean: 2.7h≥1hr: 36%
Take flight as you explore exotic alien worlds and seek to avenge your fallen race
- #22 Rez Infinite62% matchVery Positive92% of 1,241 reviews2017Developer: Monstars Inc.Publisher: EnhancePlatforms: WindowsMedian: 2.0hMean: 4.6h≥1hr: 66%
The legendary action-shooter finally comes to PC, and in style! Blast your way through mind-melting visuals and amazing beats, all in your quest through cyberspace to save a world on the verge of collapse. Playable on your desktop or in fully immersive VR.
- #23 Tumbleweed Express61% matchVery Positive90% of 128 reviews2016Developer: The Dirigiballers, LLCPlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 2.5hMean: 4.4h≥1hr: 92%
Trains with guns on them in the Wild West! Shoot, upgrade, customize, and mount up to defeat brutal outlaws and ruthless businessmen! Tumbleweed Express is a tower, or travel, defense game set in the American West.
- #24 Beach Invasion 194460% matchVery Positive85% of 1,053 reviews2022Developer: AIx2 GamesPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 1.6hMean: 6.2h≥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!
- #25 THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD 2: Remake60% matchMixed45% of 535 reviews2025Developer: MegaPixel Studio S. A.Publisher: Forever Entertainment S. A.Platforms: WindowsMedian: 1.2hMean: 3.1h≥1hr: 52%
THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD 2: Remake is a remake of the second entry in the well-known and popular rail-shooter series. Take on the lone role of a secret agent as James or Gary, or team up in co-op mode to neutralize the dangerous undead monsters standing in your way.
- #26 Whisker Squadron: Survivor58% matchMostly Positive80% of 525 reviews2025Developer: Flippfly LLCPlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 1.9hMean: 4.1h≥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.
- #27 STAR WARS™: Rebel Assault I + II60% matchMixed66% of 270 reviews2016Developer: LucasArtsPlatforms: Windows, MacMedian: 12mMean: 4.1h≥1hr: 25%
ake your T16 through Beggar's Canyon...Then dodge asteroids and blast TIE fighters in a deep space rumble... tackle a fleet of menacing AT-ATs on the icy tundra of Hoth...and ultimately annihilate Vader and the evil Empire with a kamikaze trench run on the infamous Death Star.
- #28 UFO ROBOT GRENDIZER – The Feast of the Wolves58% matchVery Positive85% of 593 reviews2023Developer: EndroadPublisher: MicroidsPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 2.6hMean: 11.6h≥1hr: 62%
For the first time in video game history, climb aboard Grendizer the Legendary Robot and fight against the forces of evil to defend our planet Earth!
- #29 Wild Guns Reloaded59% matchVery Positive87% of 477 reviews2017Developer: NatsumeAtariPublisher: Natsume Inc.Platforms: WindowsMedian: 2.9hMean: 4.4h≥1hr: 72%
Wild Guns Reloaded is a fast-paced arcade-style shooter, mixing the Wild West with steampunk. Play as Clint, Annie, Doris, or Bullet the dog with his sentry drone. Grab some friends and play together for some four player action!
- #30 Cover Fire: Offline Shooting Game58% matchMostly Positive72% of 378 reviews2021Developer: 1MBPlatforms: Windows, Mac
Best Offline Shooter and Sniper Game. Warning it's addictive
- #31 Aaero58% matchVery Positive83% of 1,028 reviews2017Developer: Mad FellowsPublisher: Wired ProductionsPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 3.2hMean: 13.9h≥1hr: 83%
Trace ribbons of light to release the energy in the music as you speed through stylised alien worlds. Battle strange enemies and fight epic boss battles all driven by an incredible licensed soundtrack.
- #32 CYGNI: All Guns Blazing57% matchMixed64% of 488 reviews2024Developer: KeelWorksPublisher: KONAMIPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 42mMean: 2.1h≥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.
- #33 Aim Assault56% matchPositive84% of 43 reviews2025Developer: DIVR LabsPlatforms: 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.
- #34 閃攻機人アスラ - ASURA THE STRIKER -55% matchVery Positive93% of 130 reviews2025Developer: LeftOverPlatforms: 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.
- #35 HordeZ57% matchVery Positive84% of 391 reviews2016Developer: Zenz VRPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 54mMean: 1.8h≥1hr: 45%
If you are looking for a on-rails arcade experience that blends between classics like Doom, Left 4 dead and House of the Dead then we got you covered! Fast and simple gameplay that will bring you into a creepy world of zombies and demons. Show your skills to the world through our global leadboard system!
- #36 Sniper Strike: Special Ops57% matchMixed61% of 373 reviews2018Developer: Eight Pixels SquarePlatforms: WindowsMedian: 54mMean: 10.6h≥1hr: 48%
Intercept, eliminate and extract. It’s time to engage the enemy.Sniper Strike is a high-octane sniper experience that pits you in battle across three gameplay modes and 100's of missions. Scout through immersive environments, engage in rapid-fire combat and build the ultimate super-soldier.
- #37 Mad Bullets56% matchVery Positive92% of 340 reviews2016Developer: isTom Games Kft.Platforms: WindowsMedian: 3.5hMean: 8.9h≥1hr: 94%
Mad Bullets, the wackiest shooter is here to put your reflexes and laughing muscles to an intensive test. You can forget about boring stories, complicated controls and irritating tutorials, and jump right into a mind blowing, high-speed action.
- #38 GRIDD: Retroenhanced57% matchVery Positive87% of 78 reviews2017Developer: Antab StudioPublisher: KongregatePlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 2.9hMean: 3.8h≥1hr: 87%
GRIDD: Retroenhanced is an intense arcade-style cyberpunk hacking shoot 'em up with an incredible soundtrack, procedurally generated elements, and electric visuals.
- #39 Gal*Gun Returns56% matchVery Positive84% of 337 reviews2021Developer: INTI CREATES CO., LTD.Publisher: PQubePlatforms: WindowsMedian: 2.8hMean: 4.6h≥1hr: 82%
The infamous ecchi rail-shooter is back! Fight back with pheromones as girls throw themselves at you and try to find true love in less than a day! Discover a beautifully reimagined version of the first game of the series that never came to the west!
- #40 FREAKHUNTER55% matchVery Positive96% of 134 reviews2024Developer: goop lordPlatforms: Windows
A dungeon-crawler-rail-shooter-action hybrid for sickos. Blast FREAKS into pieces with juicy non-traditional FPS gameplay!
- #41 Thirst VR56% matchMostly Positive75% of 123 reviews2016Developer: RLTY CHKPlatforms: Windows
A battle rages over the last of the worlds water. Your transport train is the only hope for thousands. Protect the train - Humanity's survival depends on it!
- #42 Time Splatter56% matchMixed68% of 81 reviews2018Developer: Ominous EntertainmentPlatforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
Time splatter is a small episodic rail shooter game where our protagonist, after touching an ancient monolith, is transported to the times where the black plague transformed people into zombie like creatures and knights protected the land.
- #43 Beach Invasion 1945 - Pacific55% matchVery Positive80% of 253 reviews2023Developer: AIx2 GamesPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 1.5hMean: 9.2h≥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!
- #44 EPOCH56% matchVery Positive84% of 174 reviews2014Developer: Uppercut Games Pty LtdPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 3.2hMean: 3.8h≥1hr: 75%
EPOCH - Post-apocalyptic Robot Combat
- #45 Chaos Control57% matchMixed54% of 35 reviews2018Developer: InfogramesPublisher: ZigguratPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 12mMean: 102.2h≥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.
- #46 Drive-By Hero56% matchMixed51% of 264 reviews2020Developer: Idea CabinPlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 2.0hMean: 20.7h≥1hr: 57%
Inspired by arcade game experiences, Drive By Hero is an apocalyptic shooter game. Shoot enemies, kill bosses, use new weapons and try to survive in this horrific action game. Alone with your car and your gun, you are not the hero they deserve but the one they need.
- #47 CHERNOBYL: The Untold Story55% matchMostly Positive72% of 288 reviews2019Developer: MehsoftPlatforms: Windows
1986. Chernobyl disaster. The story that you will see in the game resembles a delusional dream of a man exhausted by radiation. But whether it is nonsense or the nightmarish reality of the Soviet era – you decide.
- #48 Banzai Escape56% matchMixed69% of 162 reviews2016Developer: XenoAisamPublisher: Xenoaisam StudioPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 4.7hMean: 5.2h≥1hr: 98%
Banzai Universe Prologue. Starring Rokiahi as P.A.S.K.A.L special agent.
- #49 Astrality55% matchPositive82% of 44 reviews2023Developer: DigiPen Europe-BilbaoPublisher: DigiPen Institute of TechnologyPlatforms: Windows
After a training simulation gone wrong, a bounty hunter embarks on a journey to find treasures and adventure.
- #50 Naked Sun55% matchMostly Positive79% of 103 reviews2018Developer: Door Z StudioPlatforms: Windows
In the year 2232, World War IV is coming to an end. Humans are fighting a losing battle against aggressive machines. The only way to survive is to attack. Tomorrow morning, you will intercept a cargo train bound for the global capital, Mexico City, and ride it deep inside the enemy territory.
- #51 Spitfire - Moonpie´s Mission54% matchPositive96% of 49 reviews2025Developer: SculptyfixPlatforms: Windows
Spitfire – Moonpie’s Mission is a side-scrolling rail shooter with a musical twist and intense boss battles. Equip your loyal alpaca, Moonpie, with a rainbow snot cannon and dive into epic battles against an evil alien parasite. The fate of the planet is in Moonpie’s hooves!
- #52 士機(SIKI)53% matchNo user reviews81% of 42 reviews2026Developer: 峠タカノリPlatforms: Windows
A 3D rail shooting game. Skillfully control the aerial combat humanoid "Shiki" to smash through obstacles and defeat approaching enemies! There are also fantastic bonus scenes!
- #53 Astral Slider54% matchVery Positive92% of 103 reviews2022Developer: Kyle RodgersPlatforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
Astral Slider is an immersive time-attack laser racer. Slide through a number of different astral cyberworlds and blast your way past obstacles to increase your speed and beat your top scores. Play flatscreen or in VR.
- #54 Virus Popper54% matchVery Positive86% of 64 reviews2020Developer: Alexander ClarkPublisher: Starcade ArcadePlatforms: Windows
Greetings Space Traveler, we need you to save the universe again! New virus variants threaten our galaxy. Level up with a new arsenal of weapons to combat them!
- #55 Exodemic54% matchVery Positive94% of 50 reviews2022Developer: ganashawPlatforms: Windows
Destroy aliens, dash between planets, and buy powerful upgrades. Exodemic is a compact roguelike that combines frenetic shoot 'em up gameplay with a procedurally generated overworld filled with vendors, trading hubs, and combat encounters. Race against the clock to save the human race.
- #56 Operation Wolf Returns: First Mission54% matchMixed67% of 99 reviews2023Developer: VIRTUALLYZ GAMINGPublisher: MicroidsPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 36mMean: 7.0h≥1hr: 39%
Experience once again the iconic Rail Shooter released for Arcade back in 1987, now reinterpreted in a regular or VR version. The game captures the essence of the original game, immersing you in an action-packed atmosphere reminiscent of the non-stop action films of the 1980s.
- #57 Air Twister53% matchVery Positive93% of 101 reviews2023Developer: YS NETPublisher: ININPlatforms: 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.
- #58 Zombieland VR: Headshot Fever54% matchVery Positive86% of 88 reviews2021Developer: XR GamesPlatforms: Windows
'Game of the Year' finalist at the 2021 VR Awards and TIGA Awards, ‘Zombieland VR: Headshot Fever’ combines arcade lightgun games with racing mechanics. Headshot combos slow the clock, meaning the most precise shooter is the fastest - challenge the leaderboards with skill, speed, and accuracy.
- #59 Mey Rescuer54% matchPositive100% of 17 reviews2020Developer: Carlos JunioPublisher: PixizoraPlatforms: Windows
It involves mechanics of eliminating enemies and solving puzzles with the weapon that also puts blocks, while going through floating islands in your adventure
