Best On-Rails Shooter Games on Steam
Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated on-rails shooter games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free on-rails shooter games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun - Words of Vengeance
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.
Whisker Squadron: Survivor
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.
Mirage Feathers
「Maybe one day, I won't have to fight when I fly.」
CYGNI: All Guns Blazing
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.
Valfaris: Mecha Therion
Therion returns as the hunt for Lord Vroll continues. Pilot an advanced machine of death and destruction in this explosive 2.5D side-scrolling shoot ‘em up, and sequel to the critically acclaimed Valfaris. Strap in and unleash mecha hell!
UFO ROBOT GRENDIZER – The Feast of the Wolves
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!
Beach Invasion 1944
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!
Ex-Zodiac
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.
Touhou Crisis
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!
THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD: Remake
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.
Aperture Desk Job
Introducing Aperture Desk Job — a free playable short made for the Steam Deck, set in the universe of the modestly popular Portal games.
Dimension Tripper Neptune: TOP NEP
Older Neptune and friends shoot and slash through enemies of Gamindustri in this rail shooter!
Crisis Brigade 2 reloaded
Crisis Brigade 2 reloaded is about covering, pointing and shooting, fast-paced pure action. Intense shootouts, powerful weapons, challenging levels, fierce enemies... Like the 90's classic arcade machines, but with the immersion that Virtual Reality is capable of.
Cover Fire: Offline Shooting Game
Best Offline Shooter and Sniper Game. Warning it's addictive
Say No! More
SAY NO! MORE is the world’s first NPG (NO!-Playing Game). Play as an intern with a burning desire to say NO! to everything and everyone. Customize your character, say NO! in different styles and languages, clap back at mean colleagues and change the world!
Whiteboyz Wit Attitude: The Pursuit of Money
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.
Panzer Dragoon: Remake
A new, remade version of the Panzer Dragoon game – true to the original, with improved graphics and controls, that suit modern gaming standards!
Pistol Whip
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!
Elon Simulator 2019
The year is 2019.. There is a loong way to the Mars.
killer7
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.
Gal*Gun 2
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!
Walking Zombie: Shooter
The Walking Zombie is a stationary FPS with an online co-op mode in a world full of zombies to kill. Buy and upgrade your weapons, kill all enemies in 200 levels and destroy mighty boss monsters before they eat you alive!
Rez Infinite
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.
Gal*Gun VR
Put the VR headset on and enter a world where you are the most popular guy around! Dreams do come true! The legendary arcade-shooting game "Gal*Gun" is here in VR!
Most played on-rails shooter games on Steam
Take a look at the top on-rails shooter games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of July 11th 2025.
1. killer7
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. killer7 is a cult classic, surreal and violent game developed by GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE INC. and Engine Software BV and published by NIS America and Inc.. Released on November 15th 2018 has received 3,422 reviews of which 3,139 were positive and 283 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played on-rails shooter games.
8.8
3,139
283
31
players
2. The Typing of The Dead: Overkill
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. The Typing of The Dead: Overkill is a typing, on-rails shooter and zombies game developed by Modern Dream and published by SEGA. Released on October 29th 2013 has received 3,792 reviews of which 3,322 were positive and 470 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played on-rails shooter games.
8.5
3,322
470
15
players
3. Gal*Gun 2
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! Gal*Gun 2 is a anime and vr game developed by INTI CREATES CO. and LTD. and published by PQube. Released on July 20th 2018 has received 2,344 reviews of which 1,961 were positive and 383 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played on-rails shooter games.
8.0
1,961
383
6
players
4. Mirage Feathers
「Maybe one day, I won't have to fight when I fly.」 Mirage Feathers is a anime, cute and on-rails shooter game developed and published by oyasumi Workshop. Released on September 06th 2024 has received 1,912 reviews of which 1,890 were positive and 22 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played on-rails shooter games.
9.4
1,890
22
5
players
5. Gal*Gun: Double Peace
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! Gal*Gun: Double Peace is a on-rails shooter, anime and dating sim game developed by INTI CREATES CO. and LTD. and published by PQube. Released on September 27th 2016 has received 2,147 reviews of which 1,867 were positive and 280 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played on-rails shooter games.
8.3
1,867
280
5
players
6. THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD: Remake
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. THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD: Remake is a action, on-rails shooter and shooter game developed by MegaPixel Studio S. A. and published by Forever Entertainment S. A.. Released on April 28th 2022 has received 2,322 reviews of which 1,603 were positive and 719 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played on-rails shooter games.
6.7
1,603
719
4
players
7. 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! Blue Estate The Game is a on-rails shooter, action and comedy game developed and published by HE SAW. Released on April 08th 2015 has received 1,718 reviews of which 1,580 were positive and 138 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played on-rails shooter games.
8.8
1,580
138
3
players
8. Whisker Squadron: Survivor
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. Whisker Squadron: Survivor is a on-rails shooter, action roguelike and bullet hell game developed and published by Flippfly LLC. Released on February 21st 2025 has received 477 reviews of which 395 were positive and 82 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played on-rails shooter games.
7.8
395
82
3
players
9. Panzer Dragoon: Remake
A new, remade version of the Panzer Dragoon game – true to the original, with improved graphics and controls, that suit modern gaming standards! Panzer Dragoon: Remake is a action, adventure and casual game developed by MegaPixel Studio S. A. and published by Forever Entertainment S. A.. Released on September 25th 2020 has received 825 reviews of which 656 were positive and 169 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played on-rails shooter games.
7.6
656
169
3
players
10. Ex-Zodiac
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. Ex-Zodiac is a on-rails shooter, shoot 'em up and shooter game developed by MNKY and published by Pixeljam. Released on July 21st 2022 has received 895 reviews of which 851 were positive and 44 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played on-rails shooter games.
8.9
851
44
2
players
Best deals on on-rails shooter games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of on-rails shooter games available on Steam right now, updated on July 11th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted on-rails shooter games.
1. 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! Blue Estate The Game is a on-rails shooter, action and comedy game developed and published by HE SAW. Released on April 08th 2015 has received 1,718 reviews of which 1,580 were positive and 138 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Featuring a massive 97% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for on-rails shooter category.
8.8
1,580
138
-97%
12.99€
0.48€
2. Panzer Dragoon: Remake
A new, remade version of the Panzer Dragoon game – true to the original, with improved graphics and controls, that suit modern gaming standards! Panzer Dragoon: Remake is a action, adventure and casual game developed by MegaPixel Studio S. A. and published by Forever Entertainment S. A.. Released on September 25th 2020 has received 825 reviews of which 656 were positive and 169 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 96% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in on-rails shooter games.
7.6
656
169
-96%
20.99€
0.93€
3. IS Defense
„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. IS Defense is a action, indie and violent game developed and published by Destructive Creations. Released on April 19th 2016 has received 1,616 reviews of which 1,475 were positive and 141 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 95% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in on-rails shooter games.
8.7
1,475
141
-95%
5.24€
0.31€
4. Gal*Gun 2
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! Gal*Gun 2 is a anime and vr game developed by INTI CREATES CO. and LTD. and published by PQube. Released on July 20th 2018 has received 2,344 reviews of which 1,961 were positive and 383 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 94% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for on-rails shooter games.
8.0
1,961
383
-94%
29.99€
1.94€
5. Major Mayhem
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. Major Mayhem is a action, indie and casual game developed and published by Rocket Jump. Released on February 24th 2014 has received 301 reviews of which 253 were positive and 48 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 91% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for on-rails shooter games.
7.8
253
48
-91%
4.99€
0.49€
6. Gal*Gun: Double Peace
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! Gal*Gun: Double Peace is a on-rails shooter, anime and dating sim game developed by INTI CREATES CO. and LTD. and published by PQube. Released on September 27th 2016 has received 2,147 reviews of which 1,867 were positive and 280 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for on-rails shooter games.
8.3
1,867
280
-90%
29.99€
3.01€
7. killer7
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. killer7 is a cult classic, surreal and violent game developed by GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE INC. and Engine Software BV and published by NIS America and Inc.. Released on November 15th 2018 has received 3,422 reviews of which 3,139 were positive and 283 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 85% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for on-rails shooter games.
8.8
3,139
283
-85%
19.99€
3.18€
8. Dimension Tripper Neptune: TOP NEP
Older Neptune and friends shoot and slash through enemies of Gamindustri in this rail shooter! Dimension Tripper Neptune: TOP NEP is a action, arcade and bullet hell game developed by Idea Factory, Frontier Works, tiny cactus studio and WSS playground and published by Idea Factory International. Released on January 20th 2022 has received 669 reviews of which 634 were positive and 35 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 81% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for on-rails shooter games.
8.9
634
35
-81%
3.99€
0.76€
9. THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD: Remake
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. THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD: Remake is a action, on-rails shooter and shooter game developed by MegaPixel Studio S. A. and published by Forever Entertainment S. A.. Released on April 28th 2022 has received 2,322 reviews of which 1,603 were positive and 719 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 70% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for on-rails shooter games.
6.7
1,603
719
-70%
24.99€
7.59€
10. Ex-Zodiac
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. Ex-Zodiac is a on-rails shooter, shoot 'em up and shooter game developed by MNKY and published by Pixeljam. Released on July 21st 2022 has received 895 reviews of which 851 were positive and 44 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 65% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for on-rails shooter games.
8.9
851
44
-65%
10.99€
3.94€
Free on-rails shooter games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play on-rails shooter games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on July 11th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play on-rails shooter games.
1. Cover Fire: Offline Shooting Game
Best Offline Shooter and Sniper Game. Warning it's addictive Cover Fire: Offline Shooting Game is a on-rails shooter, hero shooter and pve game developed and published by 1MB. Released on November 04th 2021 has received 353 reviews of which 255 were positive and 98 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played free on-rails shooter games on Steam.
6.8
255
98
2
players
2. Touhou Crisis
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! Touhou Crisis is a on-rails shooter, action and shooter game developed and published by Brogrammist. Released on May 26th 2022 has received 316 reviews of which 303 were positive and 13 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free on-rails shooter games on Steam.
8.8
303
13
3. Whiteboyz Wit Attitude: The Pursuit of Money
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. Whiteboyz Wit Attitude: The Pursuit of Money is a rhythm, fmv and realistic game developed and published by MichaelArts. Released on October 09th 2020 has received 502 reviews of which 473 were positive and 29 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free on-rails shooter games on Steam.
8.7
473
29