Best On-Rails Shooter Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 485 On-Rails Shooter games, but not all of them can be played on the Steam Deck. Explore our list with the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. On-Rails Shooter game rankings were last updated on 11/12/2025.
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1. 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.
Aperture Desk Job holds the #1 spot for "best On-Rails Shooter Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 93. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,526 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,268 positive reviews and 1,258 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
2. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #2 spot for the best On-Rails Shooter Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,666 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,389 positive reviews and 277 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 11/15/2018 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | NIS America, Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 868520 |
3. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #3 spot for the best On-Rails Shooter Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 703 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 667 positive reviews and 36 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 1/20/2022 |
| Franchise | Idea Factory Intl. |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Idea Factory International |
| Steam App Id | 1798780 |
4. 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.
Rez Infinite has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #4 spot for the best On-Rails Shooter Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,231 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,131 positive reviews and 100 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $7.49 |
| Release Date | 8/9/2017 |
| Franchise | Enhance Experience |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Enhance |
| Steam App Id | 636450 |
5. 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!
Valfaris: Mecha Therion has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #5 spot for the best On-Rails Shooter Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 412 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 381 positive reviews and 31 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 11/21/2023 |
| Franchise | Silver Lining Interactive |
| Developer | Steel Mantis |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1647920 |
6. Mad Bullets
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.
Mad Bullets has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #6 spot for the best On-Rails Shooter Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 338 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 311 positive reviews and 27 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 6/10/2016 |
| Developer | isTom Games Kft. |
| Publisher | isTom Games Kft. |
| Steam App Id | 452860 |
7. Wild Guns Reloaded
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!
Wild Guns Reloaded has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #7 spot for the best On-Rails Shooter Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 469 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 407 positive reviews and 62 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 7/11/2017 |
| Developer | NatsumeAtari |
| Publisher | Natsume Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 585910 |
8. NIGHT STRIKER GEAR
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!
NIGHT STRIKER GEAR has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #8 spot for the best On-Rails Shooter Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 91 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 82 positive reviews and 9 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $18.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $18.99 |
| Release Date | 10/22/2025 |
| Developer | M2 Co.,LTD |
| Publisher | M2 Co., Ltd. |
| Steam App Id | 3290390 |
9. Air Hares
Join the intrepid bunny pilot, Captain Rabbo, and her crew of fluffy flyers as they fight to turn the barren Winrose Warren into a blossoming landscape! Become an Air Hare in a unique take on bullet hells, restoring farmland one seed at a time, against the nefarious Gale Gang goons!
Air Hares has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #9 spot for the best On-Rails Shooter Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.19 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $7.19 |
| Release Date | 1/14/2026 |
| Franchise | indie.io |
| Developer | Wondoro LLC |
| Publisher | indie.io |
| Steam App Id | 3544390 |
10. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #10 spot for the best On-Rails Shooter Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 519 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 415 positive reviews and 104 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 2/21/2025 |
| Franchise | Flippfly |
| Developer | Flippfly LLC |
| Publisher | Flippfly LLC |
| Steam App Id | 2140100 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 15 | 3/1/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 12 | 11/15/2018 | 89 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 1/20/2022 | 89 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 8/9/2017 | 87 | $7.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 11/21/2023 | 86 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 6/10/2016 | 85 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 7/11/2017 | 81 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 10/22/2025 | 80 | $18.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 1/14/2026 | 76 | $7.19 | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 2/21/2025 | 75 | $19.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 11). NIGHT STRIKER GEAR on Steam. Steam Store.
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