Rail Shooter Games

The House of the Dead: Remake

The House of the Dead: Remake

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo
The House of the Dead: Remake
The House of the Dead 2: Remake

The House of the Dead 2: Remake

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The House of the Dead 2: Remake
Star Fox

Star Fox

Nintendo
Star Fox
RAGE

RAGE

PCPlayStationXboxMobile

November 17, 2010

Action, FPP, FPS, Multiplayer, Post-apocalypse, PS Plus Premium, Rail Shooter, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Game Pass Premium.

A first-person shooter featuring sandbox elements, set in a post-apocalyptic world. Rage is the first new IP created by id Software since 1996. The action takes place on Earth, though the planet was devastated by an asteroid. The protagonist has to face the new, brutal reality. Making allies among other survivors, they stand up to the military regime in order to fight for their future. The player completes subsequent story missions (rather simplistic) given by one of the parties involved in the conflict. Although the missions themselves follow the patterns established by classic first-person shooters, the protagonist is capable of using various vehicles and parts of equipment. The latter can be crafted by the protagonist, once the player has obtained adequate schematics. The single-player campaign is complemented by two multiplayer modes. The players can take part in classic deathmatches, in which vehicles can be used; they can also participate in scenarios created exclusively for the co-op mode.

7.8

Steam

6.3

Users

RAGE
TurretGirls

TurretGirls

PC

August 25, 2025

Action, Indie Games, Rail Shooter, Roguelike, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters, Tower Defense, TPP, TPS.

A third-person rail shooter, enriched with roguelike and tower defense mechanics. TurretGirls features a female protagonist controlling the titular turret moving on rails. She must use the turret to eliminate hordes of advancing enemies and to survive until the current attack is over.

8.6

Steam

TurretGirls
The House of the Dead 2

The House of the Dead 2

PC

June 1, 2001

Adventure, FPP, Action Adventure, Rail Shooter, Singleplayer, Zombie.

An action game set in a horror atmosphere, where we play the role of a secret agent, who, in order to perform the mission of neutralizing the evil Dr. Curien, has to defeat dangerous creatures and zombies standing in his way.

7.7

Users

The House of the Dead 2
The House of the Dead

The House of the Dead

PC

September 3, 1998

Action, FPP, Multiplayer, Rail Shooter, Singleplayer, Zombie.

The House of the Dead is a horror-style action game with a first person perspective (FPP). The player takes on the role of Thomas Rogan's special agent and is sent to the laboratories of the DBR corporation to investigate the strange events that took place there. The title was produced by SEGA's in-house development studio.

6.6

Users

The House of the Dead
Rambo: The Video Game

Rambo: The Video Game

PCPlayStationXbox

February 21, 2014

Action, Movies, FPP, 80s, Polish games, Action Adventure, Rail Shooter, Singleplayer, Vietnam War, Cold War.

A first-person perspective rail shooter based on the Rambo movie series. The game was developed by Polish studio Teyon Games known for its Heavy Fire series. The story campaign in Rambo: The Video Game consists of a series of missions inspired by movies First Blood, Rambo: First Blood Part II and Rambo III. The player can fight soulless law enforcers in Hope city, free the captives held in Vietnamese jungle and help the Afghan guerillas. The base of the game are dynamical sequences during which the player must eliminate opponents by guiding a crosshair on them and pulling the trigger. The developers created various weapons which the title character can use. They also used original dialogues from the movies.

6.1

Steam

3.3

Users

Rambo: The Video Game
The Typing of the Dead

The Typing of the Dead

PC

December 3, 2000

Arcade, FPP, Co-op, LAN, Multiplayer, Rail Shooter, Singleplayer, Zombie.

If you want to experience even a second in this game, full of stinky creatures and decaying zombies, you must learn to hit the keyboard with your fingers at an unprecedented speed.

5.3

Users

The Typing of the Dead
Gal*Gun

Gal*Gun

PlayStationXbox

January 27, 2011

Arcade, FPP, FPS, Humorous, Kinect, PlayStation Move, Rail Shooter, Singleplayer, Shooters.

Original three-dimensional arcade shooter "on rails", created by Japanese studio Alchemist. Players are armed with magical weapons firing a beam of pheromones, and their attacks will target the enthusiastic high school students.

1.8

Users

Gal*Gun
Heavy Fire: Afghanistan

Heavy Fire: Afghanistan

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

November 12, 2011

Action, FPP, FPS, Internet, Multiplayer, PlayStation Move, Splitscreen, Polish games, PS Plus Premium, Rail Shooter, Singleplayer, Shooters, Modern Conflicts.

Heavy Fire: Afghanistan is a first-person rail shooter game maintained in the atmosphere of the modern war in Afghanistan. The title was developed by Polish studio Teyon based in Krakow, for which it is the first multiplatform production.

5.7

Steam

6.4

Users

Heavy Fire: Afghanistan
The House of the Dead 4

The House of the Dead 4

PlayStation

April 17, 2012

Action, FPP, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, PlayStation Move, Splitscreen, Rail Shooter, Singleplayer, PlayStation Exclusive, Zombie.

The fourth installment of one of the most famous series of shooters "on rails", celebrating triumph in arcade game halls all over the world. We play the role of two heroes who repels zombie attacks. The game has been enriched with a few new ideas. The PlayStation 3 version includes improved graphics (HD), trophies and full support for the PlayStation Move controller.

6.9

Users

The House of the Dead 4
The House of the Dead III

The House of the Dead III

PCPlayStationXbox

October 24, 2002

Action, FPP, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, PlayStation Move, Splitscreen, Rail Shooter, Singleplayer, Zombie.

The next installment of the famous arcade shoot'em up series, created mainly for gaming lovers of this unique genre.

5.7

Users

The House of the Dead III
The House of the Dead: Remake

The House of the Dead: Remake

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

April 7, 2022

Action, FPP, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Polish games, Rail Shooter, Remaster/remake, Singleplayer, Zombie.

The House of the Dead: Remake is a refreshed version of the first installment of the cult rail shooter series. Once again, we play as agents Thomas Rogan and G investigating the case of mysterious disappearances and fighting against undead hordes.

6.1

OpenCritic

6.8

Steam

7.6

Users

The House of the Dead: Remake
The House of the Dead 2: Remake

The House of the Dead 2: Remake

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

August 7, 2025

Action, FPP, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Polish games, Rail Shooter, Remaster/remake, Singleplayer, Zombie.

The House of the Dead 2: Remake is the return of the second installment of SEGA's rail shooter series by Polish companies Forever Entertainment and MegaPixel Studio. Once again, we play as special agents who have to face the zombie plague.

5.6

OpenCritic

4.5

Steam

The House of the Dead 2: Remake
Sniper 3D Assassin

Sniper 3D Assassin

PCMobile

November 10, 2014

Action, FPP, FPS, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, Rail Shooter, Singleplayer, Shooters, Free-to-play.

The first person shooter taking from the popular rail shooters (e.g. Time Crisis series). The player takes on the role of a sniper forced to cope with various threats. Fun Games For Free studio is responsible for the development and release of this production.

5.1

Users

Sniper 3D Assassin
Panzer Dragoon: Remake

Panzer Dragoon: Remake

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

March 26, 2020

Action, Fantasy, Polish games, Rail Shooter, Remaster/remake, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, Dragon, Shooters, TPP.

Remake of the cult third-person shooter "on rails" from 1995, in which we play the role of a rider flying on the back of an armored dragon. The developer of the title, trying to recreate the look and feel of the original, is the Polish studio MegaPixel.

6.3

OpenCritic

7.8

Steam

7.2

Users

Panzer Dragoon: Remake
Resident Evil: Dead Aim

Resident Evil: Dead Aim

PlayStation

June 11, 2003

Action, FPP, Rail Shooter, Singleplayer, Survival Horror, PlayStation Exclusive, Zombie.

Side-scrolling installment of Resident Evil series, made by Capcom in the convention of on-rails aiming. Main hero of the game is Bruce McGivern who finds himself on the ship filled with bloodthirsty zombies. His task is to stop a mad scientist who intends to spread the T-virus. As in other games of this type, the gameplay in Resident Evil: Dead Aim is based on the elimination of hordes of opponents coming from everywhere.

4.8

Users

Resident Evil: Dead Aim
Mad Dog McCree: Gunslinger Pack

Mad Dog McCree: Gunslinger Pack

Nintendo

June 16, 2009

Action, FPP, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Rail Shooter, Singleplayer, Nintendo Exclusive, Western.

Re-edition of classic shooting. We play the role of a cowboy and fight numerous duels in the Wild West. A movie is shown on the screen, and we have to react at the right moments by killing more enemies.

Mad Dog McCree: Gunslinger Pack
Remington Super Slam Hunting: Alaska

Remington Super Slam Hunting: Alaska

PCNintendo

May 3, 2011

Action, FPP, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Hunting, Rail Shooter, Singleplayer.

Remington Super Slam Hunting: Alaska is the third installment of a series of arcade first person perspective shooting (FPP). The player plays the role of a hunter and takes part in exciting hunts for animals inhabiting the virtual Alaska. The title was produced by Jack of All Games studio and is licensed by a well-known American weapon manufacturer.

4.0

Users

Remington Super Slam Hunting: Alaska
Remington Super Slam Hunting: Africa

Remington Super Slam Hunting: Africa

PCNintendo

November 17, 2010

Action, FPP, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Hunting, Rail Shooter, Singleplayer, Shooters.

Remington Super Slam Hunting: Africa is the second installment of a series of first person shooters (FPS) with the logo of an American weapon manufacturer. According to the title, players have the opportunity to take part in a virtual safari on the Black Continent. Developers from the Jack of All Games studio have taken care of a large variety of weapons, animals and hunting scenes.

1.9

Users

Remington Super Slam Hunting: Africa
Ed Hunter

Ed Hunter

PC

May 17, 1999

Action, FPP, Iron Maiden, Multiplayer, Music, Splitscreen, Rail Shooter, Singleplayer, Shooters.

A simple FPP shootout of the genre of 'viewfinder', based on lyrics, album covers and music of the British heavy metal band Iron Maiden. In the game we play the role of the title detective, who was hired to find and release the mascot of the band - the popular Eddie. During the game we visit the streets of London, a psychiatric hospital, and even hell itself, eliminating enemies appearing on the screen.

3.4

Users

Ed Hunter
IS Defense

IS Defense

PC

April 19, 2016

Action, FPP, FPS, Polish games, Rail Shooter, Singleplayer, Shooters, Modern Conflicts.

A first-person rail shooter developed by Destructive Creations, a Polish studio known for the controversial Hatred. The action of IS Defense takes us to the year 2020, when Europe is attacked by the Islamic State. The players assume the role of a NATO soldier who operates a heavy machine gun, and their task is to eliminate advancing enemies. As far as gameplay is concerned, the production is inspired by the genre’s classics and such titles as Beach Head 2000. In the game, we cannot move as we please since we constantly remain on the mobile machine gun and artillery position. The game continuously adjusts the difficulty level to the player’s skill, and lets us call additional support (such as an airstrike or air support) as well as supply drops depending on our results. The game is complemented by a simple character advancement system and pretty graphics powered by Unreal Engine 4.

9.1

Steam

4.8

Users

IS Defense
Wild Guns: Reloaded

Wild Guns: Reloaded

PCPlayStationNintendo

December 20, 2016

Action, 2D, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Rail Shooter, Singleplayer, Shooters, Western.

An extensive remake of Wild Guns, a classical action game that was initially released in 1994 for SNES. It was developed by Natsume in cooperation with the creators of the original. The game’s plot combines elements of western with science fiction and cyberpunk and tells the story of two protagonists: a girl named Annie, who wishes to take revenge on the Kid’s gang, and a bounty hunter, Clint, helping her. Mechanics-wise, it is a combination of arcade rail shooter and a third-person action game. While playing, we control the heroes by running, jumping, rolling, and so on, and try to aim at enemies in the back of the level. In Wild Guns: Reloaded, the classic gameplay formula was slightly polished. Apart from new arenas, opponents, and weapons, we have four (instead of two) characters at our disposal, each having their unique armaments. Furthermore, we can play in a co-op mode for the maximum of four players.

7.4

OpenCritic

8.7

Steam

0.8

Users

Wild Guns: Reloaded
The Gunstringer: Dead Man Running

The Gunstringer: Dead Man Running

PC

December 14, 2012

Arcade, 3D Platformers, Rail Shooter, Singleplayer, TPP.

Arcade spin-off fun action game with Xbox 360 console, in which we direct the demon-possessed rule revenge cowboy-zombie. Pursued by infernal powers, our hero wanders through successive levels set in the realities of the Wild West, bypassing obstacles and taking part in shooting mini-games.

4.3

Users

The Gunstringer: Dead Man Running
Deadstorm Pirates

Deadstorm Pirates

PlayStation

November 24, 2010

Action, Fantasy, FPP, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Pirates, PlayStation Move, Splitscreen, Rail Shooter, Singleplayer, PlayStation Exclusive.

Three-dimensional arcade shooting on rails for one or two players. We play the role of a pirate who tries to reach the hidden treasure, fighting with its supernatural guards along the way. The game supports the PlayStation Move controller.

5.1

Users

Deadstorm Pirates
Prohibition 1930

Prohibition 1930

PC

September 12, 2013

Action, Interwar Period, FPP, Gangster, Rail Shooter, Singleplayer, Shooters.

A remake of a classic, arcade shootout from the era of 8-bit computers. The player plays the role of Chicago detective William Hall, who wants to make a bloody revenge on the local mafia for the death of his loved ones. The title was produced by French company Anuman Interactive as part of the Joystick Replay project.

3.2

Users

Prohibition 1930
Panzer Dragoon (1996)

Panzer Dragoon (1996)

PC

June 15, 1996

Arcade, Fantasy, Rail Shooter, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters, TPP, TPS.

In the distant future, a handful of people must use ancient weapons and armoured dragons to defend themselves against bio-weapons.

4.9

Users

Panzer Dragoon (1996)
Mad Bullets

Mad Bullets

PCMobileNintendo

July 14, 2014

Action, FPP, FPS, Rail Shooter, Singleplayer, Shooters, Western.

Mad Bullets is a rail shooter. During the game, players take on the role of a cowboy who wanders through the Wild West, eliminating the hosts of enemies. The game is created by the isTom Games Kft studio.

2.3

Users

Mad Bullets
Gal*Gun 2

Gal*Gun 2

PCPlayStationNintendo

April 13, 2018

Action, Erotic Games, FPP, FPS, Humorous, Rail Shooter, Singleplayer, Shooters.

Another installment in a series of hilarious rail-shooters that require the player to confront groups of the protagonist's female schoolmates that have fallen in love with him. The girls are victims of a devilish curse the protagonist has to alleviate using angelic weapons and gadgets.

8.3

Steam

6.0

Users

Gal*Gun 2
Panzer Dragoon II Zwei: Remake

Panzer Dragoon II Zwei: Remake

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

TBA

Action, Fantasy, Polish games, Rail Shooter, Remaster/remake, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, Dragon, Shooters, TPP.

A remake of the cult third-person rail shooter from 1995. In Panzer Dragoon II Zwei: Remake we control a dragon and participate in dynamic battles in the skies, focusing only on targetting and eliminating enemies. Polish companies MegaPixel Studio, Forever Entertainment and Storm Trident worked on the new version.

Panzer Dragoon II Zwei: Remake
Star Fox

Star Fox

Nintendo

June 25, 2026

Action, FPP, Internet, Space, Multiplayer, Rail Shooter, Remaster/remake, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters, TPP, Nintendo Exclusive.

8.2

OpenCritic

Star Fox
Wild Blue Skies

Wild Blue Skies

PCPlayStationXbox

August 13, 2026

Action, Indie Games, Rail Shooter, Planes, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters, TPP.

6.8

OpenCritic

5.8

Steam

Wild Blue Skies
I, Robot

I, Robot

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

April 17, 2025

Action, Indie Games, Rail Shooter, Remaster/remake, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Surrealism, TPP.

A remake of Atari's psychodelic action game from 1984, featuring visuals taken straight from an abstract dream. I, Robot was created by Jeff Minter and his Llamasoft studio. We play as the titular robot, completing levels, avoiding the all-seeing eye and eliminating waves of enemies.

9.2

Steam

I, Robot
Time Crisis: Project Titan

Time Crisis: Project Titan

PlayStation

April 6, 2001

Arcade, FPP, Rail Shooter, Singleplayer.

Spin-off of the popular Time Crisis series, which tells the story of the main character of the first game in the series. The title is a traditional arcade shooter belonging to the so-called target sight species.

3.5

Users

Time Crisis: Project Titan
Die Hard Trilogy 2: Viva Las Vegas

Die Hard Trilogy 2: Viva Las Vegas

PCPlayStation

February 29, 2000

Action, Movies, Rail Shooter, Cars, Singleplayer, TPP.

The second part of a dynamic game exploding with action, based on the cult film trilogy of the Glass Trap. Like the original, the production combines three popular genres: a third-person action game, a rail-shooter and car racing. In this episode we get to know a completely new story, not connected with film scripts.

5.7

Users

Die Hard Trilogy 2: Viva Las Vegas
Time Crisis: Razing Storm

Time Crisis: Razing Storm

PlayStation

October 19, 2010

Arcade, FPP, Internet, Multiplayer, PlayStation Move, Splitscreen, Rail Shooter, Singleplayer, PlayStation Exclusive.

Time Crisis: Razing Storm is an arcade shooting game based on the title known from the salons with slot machines. Developed by Namco Bandai for the capabilities of the PlayStation Move wireless controller. Players play the role of members of an anti-terrorist unit, which is sent to South America with the task of liquidating the heads of a dangerous terrorist organisation. The game combines elements of a first-person action game and the so-called "target sight".

5.7

Users

Time Crisis: Razing Storm
The House of the Dead: Overkill

The House of the Dead: Overkill

Nintendo

February 10, 2009

Action, FPP, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Rail Shooter, Singleplayer, Nintendo Exclusive, Zombie.

The House of the Dead: Overkill is a bloodthirsty horror first person shootout of the genus "viewfinder". (rail shooter). The player takes on the role of one of the special agents, sent to Bayou City, Louisiana to exterminate a hordes of living corpses. In terms of storytelling, the game created by Headstrong Games studio is a prequel to The House of the Dead series.

8.6

Users

The House of the Dead: Overkill
Crazy Chicken: Director's Cut

Crazy Chicken: Director's Cut

MobileNintendo

November 7, 2013

Action, Humorous, Polish games, Rail Shooter, Singleplayer, Shooters.

A humorous arcade shootout of a kind of rifle scopes, produced by Teyon Games studio in Krakow. The action takes place in a film studio, which survives an invasion of crazy chickens. The player plays the role of a director equipped with a rifle - he is going to deal with the plague and shoot an action film at the same time.

1.8

Users

Crazy Chicken: Director's Cut
Heavy Fire: Shattered Spear

Heavy Fire: Shattered Spear

PCPlayStationXbox

January 29, 2013

Action, FPP, FPS, Internet, Multiplayer, PlayStation Move, Polish games, PS Plus Premium, Rail Shooter, Singleplayer, Modern Conflicts.

Heavy Fire: Shattered Spear is a dynamic first person perspective shooting (FPP), which will be the responsibility of Teyon development studio. Players play the role of members of a special unit, which has the task of finding and neutralizing nuklerane missiles in enemy hands. The game is based on elements typical for the so-called "target sight".

6.4

Steam

5.0

Users

Heavy Fire: Shattered Spear
Chicken Blaster

Chicken Blaster

Nintendo

October 20, 2009

Action, Casual, FPP, Rail Shooter, Singleplayer, Shooters, Nintendo Exclusive.

Humorous, cartoon convention arcade shooting of the kind of "viewfinder". (rail shooter). The player plays the role of a poultry farmer who has to face the invasion of crazy chickens. The title was produced by Frontline studio in Bydgoszcz for casual customers.

2.6

Users

Chicken Blaster
Remington Great American Bird Hunt

Remington Great American Bird Hunt

Nintendo

November 2, 2009

Action, FPP, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Hunting, Rail Shooter, Singleplayer, Shooters, Nintendo Exclusive.

Signed with the logo of an American weapon manufacturer arcade shooting of the "target sight" type. The player has the opportunity to show off his reflex and accurate eye shooting at wild birds (including turkeys, ducks, partridges and pheasants). Developers from Kouyousha studio have prepared several gameplay variants, including multiplayer mode for up to 4 people.

Remington Great American Bird Hunt
Heavy Fire: Black Arms

Heavy Fire: Black Arms

Nintendo

March 7, 2011

Action, FPP, FPS, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Polish games, Rail Shooter, Singleplayer, Shooters, Nintendo Exclusive, Modern Conflicts.

Heavy Fire: Black Arms is a continuation of the 2010 FPP - Heavy Fire: Special Operations. As in the original, the player takes on the role of a member of an elite military unit, this time facing a ruthless cartel of South American arms dealers. Developers from Teyon studio remained faithful to the convention of "sightseeing", enriching the game with variable weather conditions and a larger arsenal of available weapons, among other things.

4.2

Users

Heavy Fire: Black Arms
Blue Estate

Blue Estate

PCPlayStationXbox

September 22, 2014

Action, FPP, FPS, Gangster, Humorous, Internet, Comics, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Rail Shooter, Singleplayer, Shooters.

FPS rail-shooter type, inspired by a comic book entitled Blue Estate, written by Viktor Kalvachev. The game was created by French studio HeSaw. The production is distinguished by a specific humour abounding in various kinds of absurdities. The player takes turns into the son of a mafia boss, who tries to bounce the abducted stripper, and into a mercenary trying to stop the raging war of gangs. You can play on your own or in a two-person cooperation mode.

9.2

Steam

3.7

Users

Blue Estate
The Typing of The Dead: Overkill

The Typing of The Dead: Overkill

PC

October 29, 2013

Action, Arcade Elements, FPP, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Rail Shooter, Singleplayer, Zombie.

A PC version of The House of The Dead: Overkill from the Wii console, where instead of a gun our weapon is the keyboard and the fun is to type in the words appearing on the screen as quickly as possible. The game is a continuation of the popular - especially on SEGI rail-shooters, which is based on elimination of zombie substitutes.

8.8

Steam

6.6

Users

The Typing of The Dead: Overkill
Doom Resurrection

Doom Resurrection

Mobile

June 30, 2009

Action, Very Brutal, FPS, Rail Shooter, Singleplayer, Shooters.

Created with mobile users in mind, a spin-off of the cult FPS shooter series by id Software, referring to the third full-fledged part of the series from 2004. In the game, we play as the last surviving member of the Bravo Squad, whose discovery was one of the first tasks in Doom 3.

4.4

Users

Doom Resurrection
Until Dawn: Rush of Blood

Until Dawn: Rush of Blood

PlayStation

October 13, 2016

Action, FPP, PlayStation VR, Rail Shooter, Singleplayer, Shooters, PlayStation Exclusive, VR.

A spin-off to the well-received horror game Until Dawn. This installment is a typical rail shooter developed with PlayStation VR goggles in mind. During the game player assumes the role of a passenger of an automatically moving cart. One uses the cart to travel through various locations filled with different opponents. As per genre's tradition, the player is tasked with quick and effective elimination of everything that moves. In addition to enemies, Until Dawn: Rush of Blood is also filled with typical jump-scares that resemble the ones used in amusement parks. The VR goggles improve the immersion of the game – thanks to them the players can feel as if they were personally participating in the events shown on the screen.

7.2

OpenCritic

4.1

Users

Until Dawn: Rush of Blood
Warhammer 40,000: Freeblade

Warhammer 40,000: Freeblade

Mobile

November 19, 2015

Action, Mechs, Rail Shooter, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters, Free-to-play.

A free-to-play mobile shooter set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe, developed by Pixel Toys studio. The plot revolves around a young noble serving one of the Imperial Knight houses. Having his family murdered by the cultists of Chaos, he allies himself with a Space Marine Chapter, the Dark Angels, to seek revenge and sets out on a private crusade in the cockpit of a massive one-person walker. Warhammer 40,000: Freeblade utilizes considerably simplified tap shooters mechanics. During the game, you do not steer the machine directly – it moves automatically. The player’s job is to eliminate subsequent waves of enemies by using a wide range of diverse weapons, like cannons, rocket launchers, or thermal weapons. Gameplay features destructible environment and an simple progression system, which allows you to upgrade your machine and its individual parts with the resources you find during missions.

3.9

Users

Warhammer 40,000: Freeblade
Rez Infinite

Rez Infinite

PCPlayStation

October 13, 2016

Arcade, Experimental/artistic, Meta Quest / Oculus, Music, PlayStation VR, Rail Shooter, Remaster/remake, Singleplayer, SteamVR, VR.

A refreshed version of the cult-classic rhythm game from 2001. The new edition, developed by Enhance Games studio lead by Tetsuya Mizuguchi, has been adapted to make use of virtual reality goggles, but a traditional gameplay is also available. Aside from the content present in the original game, the developers added a new location, called Area X. In Rez Infinite, the player’s task is to remove the effects of a malfunction inside an advanced AI called Eden. The game mixes the gameplay of so called rail shooters, with elements of rhythm games. As a result, we don’t control the direction where our character is headed – all we have to do is to mark groups of elements appearing on the screen, which explode, generating various audio-visual effects. The abstract visuals, characteristic of the original title, have been adapted to modern standards.

9.2

Steam

7.6

Users

Rez Infinite
Big Buck Hunter Arcade

Big Buck Hunter Arcade

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

October 25, 2016

Action, FPP, FPS, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Hunting, Rail Shooter, Singleplayer, Shooters.

An arcade first-person rail shooter developed by GameMill Entertainment. The players move automatically through a 3D environment, searching for animals and hunting them. Big Buck Hunter Arcade allows us to assume the role of a hunter who visits 30 varied hunting locations with 20 different species of animals, from small rodents, through bats or ducks, and up to large game such as moose or bears. Our actions are monitored on the fly by a special system that awards points and special badges. Two complex adventures: “White-tailed Deer” and “Moose” are the core of Big Buck Hunter Arcade, with six extra game modes that allow either single player or split-screen cooperation. Our achievements are logged by an online ranking system that gathers the best results from all around the world. Big Buck Hunter Arcade is characterized by its simple visuals.

6.8

Steam

0.9

Users

Big Buck Hunter Arcade
DEXED

DEXED

PCPlayStation

September 26, 2016

Action, FPP, Meta Quest / Oculus, PlayStation VR, Rail Shooter, Singleplayer, SteamVR, VR.

A rail shooter dedicated to HTC Vive headsets developed by Ninja Theory. We are given three distinct game modes – Challenge Mode, Arcade Mode, and Zen Mode. Challenge and Arcade modes focus on combat, while Zen Mode offers the ability to peacefully traverse three-dimensional environments. Choosing one of the arcade modes leaves us with two blasters that fire icy and fiery projectiles, effective against different types of opponents, as well as generate shields that can deflect or block incoming attacks. DEXED is a single player only title, yet we are also given online rankings that can be used to compare the results of different players. The game is characteristic for its quality visuals and memorable locations, including marine worlds, subterranean depths, or snowy valleys.

7.7

Steam

0.5

Users

DEXED
GRIDD: Retroenhanced

GRIDD: Retroenhanced

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

May 16, 2017

Action, Cyberpunk, Indie Games, Rail Shooter, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, TPP.

A rail shooter game developed by the independent Italian developer Antab Studio. GRIDD: Retroenhanced draws its inspirations from both cyberpunk and hacker culture of the 1980s. The player gets to assume the role of an operator of a battle ship that traverses the virtual reality with a task to bypass a computer defense system and defeat a dangerous Artificial Intelligence. During the game, one gets to sweep through procedurally generated maps and fight numerous enemies. As the vehicle is constantly moving forward, the player's role is limited to maneuvering up and down, dodging enemies, collecting power-ups, and targeting weak spots of particular adversaries. The basic mode in GRIDD: Retroenhanced is the Arcade Mode, in which the difficulty level continuously adjusts to player's skills. The game also features the Endless Mode, in which the player has to face unlimited enemy waves. One's actions are monitored by the scoring system, thus the player can share his achievements via the online ranking boards. The entire experience features original style somewhat resembling the iconic TRON: Legacy movie and is well complemented by a dedicated synth wave soundtrack.

8.5

Steam

0.9

Users

GRIDD: Retroenhanced
Polybius

Polybius

PCPlayStation

May 10, 2017

Action, Meta Quest / Oculus, PlayStation VR, Rail Shooter, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, Shooters, VR.

A rail shooter created by Llamasoft. The player is placed in control of a combat ship, which constantly goes forward and whether it is over a surface or inside a tunnel, the player's role remains to maneuver to the sides, perform dodges, attack enemies and destroy countless obstacles. The player fights smaller and larger adversaries coming in large numbers. A scoring system evaluates the player at all times - the scores achieved in 50 levels (differing in terms of colors and enemies one encounters) can be increased through collecting power-ups (which give speed boosts) and eliminating enemies quickly. Polybius catches one's attention with its simple, but incredibly original visuals and a pleasant, trance soundtrack. Although the game was created specifically for VR headsets, being in possession of such a piece of hardware is not required.

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