Best Rail Shooter Games

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Panzer Dragoon Orta

1. Panzer Dragoon Orta

Jan 12, 2003 • Rated T

The dragon rises to power once again in Panzer Dragoon: Orta. Dragons, creatures that once ruled the skies, are now mankind's only hope against a dark empire. With humanity at war and on the brink of extinction, it's up to you and your dragon to take to the skies and assist in the rebellion. On the back of your flying friend, you'll become part of intense chases and battles with powerful enemies. In order to defeat the evil empire, you must master multiple weapons, dragon powers, and advanced attacks.

Rez

2. Rez

Jan 30, 2008 • Rated E

Rez is fast-action shooter that takes you deep into the world's computer network. The "Project K" Network has recently been upgraded to handle the rapid expansion of the information age and the core, known as "Eden," holds the most advanced artificial intelligence the world has ever seen. Unfortunately, Eden cannot handle the ability to create her own thoughts and buckles under the pressure in an existential breakdown. She is lost deep inside the system, and you're the only one that can bring her back online, saving the world from utter chaos. [Sega]

Rez Infinite

3. Rez Infinite

Oct 13, 2016 • Rated E10+

To resolve the world's rising crime rates, a new system called Project-K was created. However, Eden, the core of Project-K, has fallen into a vegetative state. Now it's up to you, a hacker, to travel through a cyberspace filled with firewalls, viruses, and other obstacles, and jump-start the system's artificial intelligence. Scattered throughout the levels are evolution spheres, which let you transform into more powerful humanoid forms. The game features a pounding soundtrack and unique vector worlds.

4. Star Fox 64

Jul 1, 1997 • Rated K-A

The Lylat system has been invaded! Join Fox McCloud and his Star Fox team as they fight to save the galaxy from the clutches of the evil Andross. Travel to many different 3-D worlds. Battle the enemy in the air and on the ground and listen in as Fox McCloud interacts with a cast of characters.

Sin & Punishment: Star Successor

5. Sin & Punishment: Star Successor

Jun 27, 2010 • Rated T

Players engage in nonstop shooter action as they're propelled through this on-rails game. Isa and Kachi are being hunted. They go on the run and on the defensive. And they shoot everything. Sin & Punishment 2 is the long-awaited sequel to the Japanese Nintendo 64 cult-classic shooter. It brings a frantic arcade sensibility to a post-apocalyptic world. Players can run on foot or take to the skies with a jetpack or hovering skateboard-like device to dodge enemy attacks or get a better lock on their targets. Players can fire at targets in the distance or switch to sword attacks for close-range targets. The Wii Remote controller's pointing ability is used to aim weapons, while the Nunchuk controller is used for positioning and maneuvering. Numerous beautifully rendered settings include gorgeous cityscapes and dramatic underwater tunnels, all populated by fierce enemies. It's all about the multiplier. The better a player's skills, the more points are earned, and the bigger the bonus. Players will want to play the game again and again to beat their personal best on each level. The better the performance, the bigger the multiplier and the higher the final score. [Nintendo]

Polybius

6. Polybius

May 9, 2017 • Rated E10+

Polybius is the latest trance-shooter from the creators of Tempest 2000 and TxK, Llamasoft.

Child of Eden

7. Child of Eden

Jun 14, 2011 • Rated E10+

Child of Eden thrusts the player into the center of a battle to save Project Lumi, a mission to reproduce a human personality inside Eden, the archive of all human memories. As the project nears completion, the archive is invaded by an unknown virus. The player's mission is to save Eden from the virus, restoring hope and peace.

8. Star Fox 64 3D

Sep 9, 2011 • Rated E10+

Star Fox 64 is being remade in 3-D for the 3DS.

Aaero

9. Aaero

Apr 11, 2017 • Rated E10+

Independent two-man studio Mad Fellows brings you Aaero, a game that synthesizes high-speed sci-fi shooting action with immersive music elements to deliver an amazing audio-visual experience.

Aaero: Complete Edition

10. Aaero: Complete Edition

Dec 24, 2018 • Rated E10+

'Aaero: Complete Edition' is the definitive Aaero experience. The bundle includes the '1000DaysWasted - Drum & Bass Pack' and the 'Monstercat Pack' alongside the main game as well as the 'Comet', 'Sol' and 'Phaser' ship skins.

New Pokemon Snap

11. New Pokemon Snap

Apr 30, 2021 • Rated E

Photograph Pokémon in their natural habitats as you adventure through unknown islands. Seek out and take in-game pictures of Pokémon in their native environments in the New Pokémon Snap game, only for the Nintendo Switch system! You'll even discover behaviors and expressions you've never seen before when you encounter and research lively wild Pokémon. Explore environments, take in-game pictures and fill your Pokémon Photodex. Travel to unknown islands with beautiful scenery like lush jungles and sandy beaches. The Pokémon pictures you take there will be used to build your very own Pokémon Photodex. This brand-new game brings the gameplay of the 1999 Pokémon Snap game for the Nintendo 64 system to life on the Nintendo Switch system with unknown islands to discover and different Pokémon to see. Photograph lively wild Pokémon in their natural habitats as you research and explore unknown islands. Journey through a variety of environments such as beaches and jungles to capture previously-unseen Pokémon behaviors. The photos you take can also be used to fill out your very own Pokémon Photodex. * See a different side of Pokémon in a new photo-snapping adventure, only on Nintendo Switch * Research various Pokémon in their natural habitats and capture Pokémon behaviors that you've never seen before * Explore unknown islands with scenery like lush jungles and tropical beaches throughout your journey * Take in-game photos to make your very own Pokémon Photodex

Pokemon Snap

12. Pokemon Snap

Jun 30, 1999 • Rated E

The Professor has asked you to capture the Wild Pokemon of Pokémon island...on film! Tour the island in your ZERO-ONE vehicle and snap pictures of Pokémon in their natural habitat. Wild Pokémon are often camera-shy, so you'll have to use special items to bring them out in the open. Only the best shots will do for the Professor's Pokémon Report, so sharpen your photography skills and get ready to SNAP!

The Gunstringer

13. The Gunstringer

Sep 13, 2011 • Rated T

The Gunstringer is a Kinect game about a marionette out for revenge.

Cosmophony

14. Cosmophony

Oct 30, 2014 • Rated E

Cosmophony is a musical shooter designed for demanding gamers seeking an original and intense gaming experience. You must control the heart of a fallen goddess within a dying universe in order to fulfill her destiny. Your goal is to progress through a series of levels designed to be played to an exhilarating, 100% drum and bass soundtrack by DJ Salaryman. Discover a powerful new gaming experience that is uniquely satisfying. Note that this game is designed with more experienced gamers in mind; the difficulty level, while gradual, is still very high. -Unique synaesthetic design based on music -Impressive HD graphics with psychedelic background videos -100% DnB soundtrack created especially for the game

Futuridium EP

15. Futuridium EP

Sep 30, 2014 • Rated E

An old school shoot'em up with a modern twist. Futuridium EP offers fast paced, non stop, hard as hell action, with an original 45 minutes soundtrack and colourful, glitchy graphic. Free, on Pc Windows, Mac and (soon) Linux.

Until Dawn: Rush of Blood

16. Until Dawn: Rush of Blood

Oct 10, 2016 • Rated M

From the warped minds of the team behind PS4 horror classic Until Dawn, comes Until Dawn: Rush of Blood a virtual reality experience to strike fear into the hearts of every trigger-happy arcade shooter fan. Arm yourself to the teeth then blast your way through a horde of enemies and monsters coming at you from all angles. Duck and dodge everything thats thrown at you in this fright-filled rollercoaster ride from hell exclusive to PlayStation VR. Can you survive seven levels of pure terror to top the global leaderboards? With multiple paths to take and nightmarish themes to scare the living daylights out of you, no two rides will ever be the same and neither will you...

Wings (1990)

17. Wings (1990)

Feb 13, 2003 • Rated E

Take to the skies at the dawn of aviation in Europe's most brutal conflict! Relive the action, glory and daring of World War I through the eyes of a rookie pilot in the Allied or German forces. Soar to the top of your squadron as you fight through 220 missions over two separate campaigns. Strage the front lines, bomb enemy bases and engage cunning Aces in thrilling first-person dogfights. Defend the free world as an Allied pilot or conquer it in the name of the Kaiser!

The Collider 2

18. The Collider 2

Destroy the colossal mothership looming over the planet and save your homeworld. With a fleet of high-tech starfighters at your disposal, take on a series of suicidal missions to destroy the alien invader from the inside.

Kromaia

19. Kromaia

Oct 16, 2015 • Rated E10+

The frantic old-school action of classic coin-op shoot-‘em-ups comes crashing headlong into the 21st century. Explosive high-octane blasting combines with hordes of enemies in a 360˚ environment – fly, spin and shoot anywhere and everywhere.

Little Red Riding Hood's Zombie BBQ

20. Little Red Riding Hood's Zombie BBQ

Nov 6, 2008 • Rated T

Blast hordes of wacky cartoon leper-zombies in this DS shooter.

Charge 'N Blast

21. Charge 'N Blast

Feb 7, 2001 • Rated T

Charge 'N Blast doesn't have any glaring flaws, but it also doesn't excel in any general category.

Laserlife

22. Laserlife

Sep 22, 2015 • Rated E

Laserlife is an interactive biography focusing on a dead astronaut floating through deep space who is discovered by future intelligent beings who have no notion of humankind.

Operation Wolf Returns: First Mission VR

23. Operation Wolf Returns: First Mission VR

Jul 13, 2023 • Rated T

A reinterpretation of one of the founding games of the Rail Shooter genre, released as an arcade game in 1987, Operation Wolf Returns: First Mission adopts the same DNA as in the original game (sustained action in an atmosphere straight out of 1980s action films) but offers a new design. A few months ago, a new criminal organization made its appearance. In addition to trafficking arms and drugs, it has developed a new, superpowerful weapon. After discovering several of the bases of the organisation, led by the mysterious General Viper, two agents are dispatched to learn more about this weapon and free the hostages held in the surrounding camps.

DEXED

24. DEXED

Jan 31, 2017 • Rated E10+

From Ninja Theory, creators of Heavenly Sword and DmC: Devil May Cry comes Dexed, an on-rails VR shooter where dexterity is a must. Target and shoot flurries of enemies with two blasters, one launching ice to destroy fire and the other shooting fire to destroy ice. Journey through beautifully realized worlds and hone your skills in Challenge Mode before taking on the endless battle of Arcade Mode. [Playstation.com]

Titles with fewer than 7 critic reviews are excluded.

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