Best On-Rails Shooter Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 500 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 4/3/2026.
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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 24,740 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,472 positive reviews and 1,268 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 3,829 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,550 positive reviews and 279 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 716 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 679 positive reviews and 37 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.49 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 | $3.49 |
| 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 1,247 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,146 positive reviews and 101 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 |
| 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 440 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 407 positive reviews and 33 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.99 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 | $3.99 |
| 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 343 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 316 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 482 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 418 positive reviews and 64 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. Unit Down Charge
A futuristic action rail-shooter! Action packed, and full of quirky character dialogues, unique level designs, fully animated story cutscenes, and challenging boss battles!
Unit Down Charge 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 22 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 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 | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 9/26/2025 |
| Franchise | Unit Down |
| Developer | Randy Becker |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2509660 |
9. Aaero2
Tune into Aaero2 - a heart-pounding rhythm-shooter with 20 stunning alien worlds, each powered by a legendary Monstercat track. Trace ribbons of light, unleash devastating firepower, and conquer colossal bosses! Play solo or co-op and feel every beat as you fight to the soundtrack.
Aaero2 has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #9 spot for the best On-Rails Shooter Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 72 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 66 positive reviews and 6 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 | 12/13/2024 |
| Franchise | Wired Productions |
| Developer | Mad Fellows |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 3010090 |
10. 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 79, placing it in the #10 spot for the best On-Rails Shooter Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 97 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 86 positive reviews and 11 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 |
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| 11 | 3/1/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 17 | 11/15/2018 | 89 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 1/20/2022 | 89 | $3.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 8/9/2017 | 87 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 11/21/2023 | 86 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 6/10/2016 | 85 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 7/11/2017 | 81 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 9/26/2025 | 81 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 12/13/2024 | 80 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 10/22/2025 | 79 | $18.99 | Steam Charts |
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