Best On-Rails Shooter Games on Steam
Steam currently has 380 On-Rails Shooter games available to download and play. Explore our list of 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 2/15/2025.
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1. Mirage Feathers
「Maybe one day, I won't have to fight when I fly.」
Mirage Feathers holds the #1 spot for "best On-Rails Shooter game on Steam" with a Player Score of 94. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,699 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,682 positive reviews and 17 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Mirage Feathers on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 9/7/2024 |
| Developer | oyasumi Workshop |
| Publisher | oyasumi Workshop |
| Steam App Id | 2719060 |
2. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #2 spot for the best On-Rails Shooter games. 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.
3. 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!
Pistol Whip has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #3 spot for the best On-Rails Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,990 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,756 positive reviews and 234 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Pistol Whip on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 11/7/2019 |
| Developer | Cloudhead Games ltd. |
| Publisher | Cloudhead Games ltd. |
| Steam App Id | 1079800 |
4. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #4 spot for the best On-Rails Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 815 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 777 positive reviews and 38 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Ex-Zodiac on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
5. 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 #5 spot for the best On-Rails Shooter 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 |
6. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #6 spot for the best On-Rails Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 289 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 279 positive reviews and 10 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. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 5/26/2022 |
| Developer | Brogrammist |
| Publisher | Brogrammist |
| Steam App Id | 1989990 |
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 has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #7 spot for the best On-Rails Shooter 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 |
8. ROGUE FLIGHT
A breathtaking arcade space combat game inspired by prestige anime.
ROGUE FLIGHT has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #8 spot for the best On-Rails Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 168 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 164 positive reviews and 4 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. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 10/24/2024 |
| Franchise | Perp Games |
| Developer | Truant Pixel, LLC |
| Publisher | Perp Games |
| Steam App Id | 2784620 |
9. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #9 spot for the best On-Rails Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,674 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,539 positive reviews and 135 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
10. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #10 spot for the best On-Rails Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 500 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 471 positive reviews and 29 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 10/9/2020 |
| Developer | MichaelArts |
| Publisher | MichaelArts |
| Steam App Id | 1411670 |
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| 3 | 9/7/2024 | 94 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 18 | 3/1/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 17 | 11/7/2019 | 90 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 7/21/2022 | 89 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 1/20/2022 | 88 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 5/26/2022 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 20 | 11/15/2018 | 88 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 10/24/2024 | 87 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 4/8/2015 | 87 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 10/9/2020 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 8/9/2017 | 87 | $7.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/19/2016 | 87 | $1.19 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/30/2024 | 86 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/21/2023 | 85 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/26/2024 | 85 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/10/2016 | 85 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 9 | 10/29/2013 | 84 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 4/9/2021 | 84 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 9/27/2016 | 83 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/10/2022 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 13). Aperture Desk Job on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 8). Pistol Whip on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 9). Ex-Zodiac on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 3). Dimension Tripper Neptune: TOP NEP on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 30). Touhou Crisis on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 16). killer7 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 29). ROGUE FLIGHT on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 1). Blue Estate The Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 25). Whiteboyz Wit Attitude: The Pursuit of Money on Steam. Steam Store.