Best On-Rails Shooter Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 334 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 5/23/2024.
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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 21,910 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,765 positive reviews and 1,145 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 92, placing it in the #2 spot for the best On-Rails Shooter Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,796 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,677 positive reviews and 119 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 566 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 539 positive reviews and 27 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 | Official 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 1,100 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,014 positive reviews and 86 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 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 | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 8/9/2017 |
| 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 205 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 194 positive reviews and 11 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 | East2West Games |
| 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 84, placing it in the #6 spot for the best On-Rails Shooter Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 319 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 293 positive reviews and 26 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. Whisker Squadron: Survivor
A cosmic roguelite on-rails shooter with wild 30-minute runs that will take your feline flight crew to thrilling new heights with each randomized adventure. Your plan is simple: wreak vengeance on the Swarm and try to survive.
Whisker Squadron: Survivor has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #7 spot for the best On-Rails Shooter Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 323 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 294 positive reviews and 29 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 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 | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 8/21/2023 |
| Franchise | Flippfly |
| Developer | Flippfly LLC |
| Publisher | Flippfly LLC |
| Steam App Id | 2140100 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best On-Rails Shooter Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 400 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 347 positive reviews and 53 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 |
9. Andromeda
In this casual sci-fi side scrolling space shooter, you are the last human and decide to make a final trip to the Andromeda galaxy before saying your final goodbye to the universe. Conquer enemies, experience the story, and find out what awaits you in Andromeda.
Andromeda 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 completely free 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.
10. New Retro Arcade: Neon
Emulate your favorite arcade games in an environment engrossed with retro realism and extremely detailed surroundings. Be filled with nostalgia and realise what arcade life felt like back in the 80’s/early 90’s.
New Retro Arcade: Neon has achieved a Player Score of 74, placing it in the #10 spot for the best On-Rails Shooter Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 623 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 489 positive reviews and 134 negative reviews — making it "Mostly 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 | 8/1/2016 |
| Developer | Digital Cybercherries |
| Publisher | Digital Cybercherries |
| Steam App Id | 465780 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 10 best On-Rails Shooter games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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 | 9 | 3/1/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 11/15/2018 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 1/20/2022 | 89 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 8/9/2017 | 87 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/21/2023 | 86 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/10/2016 | 84 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/21/2023 | 84 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/11/2017 | 81 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/13/2023 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/1/2016 | 74 | $19.99 | Steam Charts |
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