Best On-Rails Shooter Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 380 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 2/13/2025.
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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 23,225 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,012 positive reviews and 1,213 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. 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 88, placing it in the #2 spot for the best On-Rails Shooter Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 628 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 594 positive reviews and 34 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 | Official Idea Factory Intl. |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Idea Factory International |
| Steam App Id | 1798780 |
3. 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 88, placing it in the #3 spot for the best On-Rails Shooter Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,311 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,021 positive reviews and 290 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 |
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 1,147 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,055 positive reviews and 92 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 85, placing it in the #5 spot for the best On-Rails Shooter Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 332 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 308 positive reviews and 24 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.99 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 | $7.99 |
| 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 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 322 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 297 positive reviews and 25 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 smooth roguelite shooter from the creators of RACE THE SUN, featuring a ragtag crew of feline pilots in a dramatic showdown against corporate-powered robots called The Swarm. Features a 3-act campaign with branching paths, epic boss fights, and a wide arsenal of characters, ships, and weapons.
Whisker Squadron: Survivor has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #7 spot for the best On-Rails Shooter Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 411 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 363 positive reviews and 48 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 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 434 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 378 positive reviews and 56 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 75, placing it in the #9 spot for the best On-Rails Shooter Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15 positive reviews and 1 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 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 626 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 493 positive reviews and 133 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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| 18 | 3/1/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 1/20/2022 | 88 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 20 | 11/15/2018 | 88 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 8/9/2017 | 87 | $7.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 11/21/2023 | 85 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 6/10/2016 | 85 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 8/21/2023 | 82 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 7/11/2017 | 81 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 9/14/2023 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 8/1/2016 | 75 | $19.99 | Steam Charts |
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