- #1 Touhou Kishinjou ~ Double Dealing Character.
97% matchVery Positive99% of 445 reviews2019
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 568.0 hrs≥1hr: 68%
飛び出そう、いつも通りの弾幕へ それが結果として世界をひっくり返す事になるだろう プリティでデュアリスチックなシューティング幻想!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Difficult 12.4%, Faith 12.2% ★, Great Soundtrack 8%
- #2 Touhou Shinreibyou ~ Ten Desires.
96% matchVery Positive96% of 452 reviews2019
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 263.9 hrs≥1hr: 62%
飛び出そう、いつも通りの弾幕へ それが結果として世界をひっくり返す事になるだろう プリティでデュアリスチックなシューティング幻想!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Faith 13.3% ★, Difficult 10%, Great Soundtrack 8.6%
- #3 Touhou Kikeijuu ~ Wily Beast and Weakest Creature.
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,060 reviews2019
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 15.2 hrs≥1hr: 72%
誰が強いのか、誰が賢いのか、誰が正しいのか 畜生の理に則って、全て弾幕で決めよう! ワイルドでビーストライクなシューティング幻想!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Faith 14.9% ★, Great Soundtrack 9.9%, Difficult 9.3%
- #4 Touhou Kinjoukyou ~ Fossilized Wonders.
94% matchVery Positive92% of 842 reviews2025
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Team Shanghai Alice presents a bullet hell shooter! The 20th installment of the Touhou Project. Utilize the powers you've acquired to overcome new challenges!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.8%, Bullet Hell 24.8%, Arcade 8.5%, Faith 8.3% ★, Female Protagonist 7%
- #5 TouHou Makuka Sai ~ Fantastic Danmaku Festival
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,503 reviews2018
Dev: 東方幕華祭制作组
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 194.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Fantastic Danmaku Festival is a Touhou Project fanfiction STG with colourful danmaku, beautiful remix music and original music. Besides the characters we know in Touhou Project, there is also a brand new original character named Nix in this game! With the Scarlet Devil mansion as their stage, the girls are soaring in the sky of Gensokyo!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 34%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Faith 13.3% ★, Difficult 8.2%, Action 4.9%
- #6 Danmaku Amanojaku ~ Impossible Spell Card.
94% matchVery Positive98% of 184 reviews2019
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
ルール無用の弾幕地獄週間! 華麗に、ずる賢く、卑怯な手でしのぎきれ!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Faith 16% ★, Difficult 9%, Great Soundtrack 7.6%
- #7 Touhou Kouryudou ~ Unconnected Marketeers.
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,821 reviews2021
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 17.4 hrs≥1hr: 70%
買う、売る、貰う、手放す いつから人間は所有権を自由に扱えると勘違いしたのか レインボーでイマモリアルなシューティング幻想!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Bullet Hell 23.9%, Faith 16.3% ★, Difficult 9.2%, Great Soundtrack 7.8%
- #8 TouHou Makuka Sai ~ Fantastic Danmaku Festival Part II
92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,640 reviews2019
Dev: 东方幕华祭制作组
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 20.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Touhou Makuka Sai ~ Fantastic Danmaku Festival part II is a danmaku shooting game, which is the second part of Touhou Makuka Sai. The repeat of incident is coming again. Can the girls going to the netherworld solve the mystery?
Why similar: Bullet Hell 31.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Faith 15.9% ★, Difficult 9%, Great Soundtrack 6.5%
- #9 Touhou Fuujinroku ~ Mountain of Faith.
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,651 reviews2020
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 68%
我が国には八百万の神々がいる 弾幕は八百万発程度では終わらない ノスタルジックでネイティブな弾幕シューティング原風景
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Faith 15.2% ★, Difficult 10.1%, Great Soundtrack 7.9%
- #10 Touhou Chireiden ~ Subterranean Animism.
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 833 reviews2020
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 17.4 hrs≥1hr: 74%
弾幕は 地獄であるほど 美しい 深ければ深いほど地底は地獄の姿を取り戻す ヘリッシュでラブリーな弾幕シューティング地獄
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Difficult 12%, Faith 11.6% ★, Great Soundtrack 8.7%
- #11 Touhou Seirensen ~ Undefined Fantastic Object.
90% matchVery Positive96% of 444 reviews2020
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 56%
アレは何だ? 鳥か? 妖精か? 謎に満ちた未確認幻想物体が、君を未知の世界に誘う! ファンタスティックでレトロな弾幕シューティング幻想
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Bullet Hell 21.3%, Faith 12.8% ★, Difficult 8.3%, Female Protagonist 7.7%
- #12 Touhou Tenkuushou ~ Hidden Star in Four Seasons.
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 4,544 reviews2017
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 271.7 hrs≥1hr: 66%
桜を見ながら西瓜を割り、紅葉を見ながら鍋をつつく こんな季節に誰がした! イレギュラーでシーズナルなシューティング幻想!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Difficult 13.3%, Great Soundtrack 10.3%, Faith 9.5% ★
- #13 Touhou Juuouen 〜 Unfinished Dream of All Living Ghost.
88% matchVery Positive93% of 1,239 reviews2023
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 15.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
東方Project第19弾は、対戦型弾幕シューティング! ダークで元気いっぱいで、ちょっぴり可愛い妖獣たちの狂宴をお楽しみに。
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.6%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Faith 15.9% ★, Female Protagonist 8%, Difficult 5.2%
- #14 BLUE REVOLVER
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 906 reviews2016
Dev: danboPub: Stellar Circle
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Fight, fly, flourish! BLUE REVOLVER is a manic arcade-style shoot-em-up built for newcomers and psychos alike. Powerful special weapons cut through tough areas, while an adaptive difficulty system tailors the game to your skill level as you evade and counter a maniac environmental force!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.7%, Bullet Hell 24.9%, Arcade 7.7%, Great Soundtrack 6.1%, Difficult 4.3%
- #15 Touhou Kanjuden ~ Legacy of Lunatic Kingdom.
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,616 reviews2019
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 17.8 hrs≥1hr: 70%
月の都から敵が攻めてきた! その弾幕が過去最狂難易度を誇るのは当然だろう? ピュアーでルナティックなシューティング幻想!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.4%, Difficult 17%, Faith 15.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Great Soundtrack 8.9%
- #16 Touhou Kouzougi ~ Flickerframe Shutter Festival
86% matchVery Positive91% of 53 reviews2025
Dev: Ryann Thierry
Windows
A fan-made celebration of Touhou's creative spirit! When a suspicious festival erupts, Aya must photograph spellcards, unlock skills, and uncover hidden truths. Packed with loving references to fanworks both old and new, from all around the world!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Bullet Hell 22.5%, Difficult 14%, Arcade 8.1%, Faith 6.7% ★
- #17 東方剛欲異聞 ~ 水没した沈愁地獄
86% matchVery Positive83% of 757 reviews2021
Dev: 黄昏フロンティアPub: SUNFISH Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 65%
不思議な力を持つ少女たちを操作して異変の解決を目指す2D弾幕アクションゲーム。立ち塞がる敵が繰り出して くる圧倒的弾幕を時には避け、時には攻撃で無害な水にして切り抜け、戦場に溢れた水を使う事で強力な攻撃 「スペルカード」を繰り出し決闘を制していく駆け引きのゲームです。 主人公は複数から選択可能で、ストーリーもゲーム内容もそれぞれ個性に応じて違った展開を楽しめます。 無数の弾幕とライバルを蹴散らし、この世界の異変の元凶をその目で確かめてください。
Why similar: Bullet Hell 37.4%, Faith 21.4% ★, Action 9.3%, Female Protagonist 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%
- #18 Yousei Daisensou ~ Touhou Sangetsusei
85% matchVery Positive96% of 139 reviews2019
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
飛び出そう、いつも通りの弾幕へ それが結果として世界をひっくり返す事になるだろう プリティでデュアリスチックなシューティング幻想!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 31.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.4%, Faith 20% ★, Action 11.4%, Indie 7.6%
- #19 Mushihimesama
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,564 reviews2015
Dev: CAVE Interactive CO.,LTD.Pub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Battle huge "Koju" bugs in CAVE's beautiful fantasy shooter, Mushihimesama. Experience the thrill of bullet hell from the masters of the genre as you evade visually stunning shot patterns with thousands of bullets.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.6%, Bullet Hell 32.9%, Arcade 9.4%, Difficult 6.7%, Great Soundtrack 5.7%
- #20 Touhou Bunkachou ~ Shoot the Bullet.
84% matchVery Positive98% of 120 reviews2021
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
天狗と妖怪の日常を覗き見られる小劇場シューティング 妖怪の不思議で美しい弾幕を撮れ!撃て!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.5%, Score Attack 16.3%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Faith 10.3% ★, Action 9.3%
- #21 TouHou Makuka Sai ~ Fantastic Danmaku Festival Part III
81% matchVery Positive91% of 1,284 reviews2025
Dev: 东方幕华祭制作组
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%
"Touhou Makuka Sai ~ Fantastic Danmaku Festival Part III" is a bullet hell shooting game with a distinctive, glamorous presentation style. It is the third game in the Touhou Makuka Sai series. The strange moon seems to hide a new conspiracy. Charge into the deep world on the eternal night!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, Faith 17.3% ★, Female Protagonist 8.5%, Magic 6.7%
- #22 東方眠世界 ~ Wonderful Waking World
82% matchVery Positive97% of 319 reviews2022
Dev: Oligarchomp
Windows
A simplistic, dynamic Touhou fangame bullet hell shmup with a pixel art esthetic. Shoot down your enemies and dodge your way through an incessant barrage of projectiles!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 32.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.3%, Arcade 11.9%, Faith 8% ★, Action 5.1%
- #23 Jigoku Kisetsukan: Sense of the Seasons
82% matchVery Positive93% of 1,772 reviews2015
Dev: Emad
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 39%
In a world much like our own, Tenshi sets out to uncover the evil threatening the balance of nature, joined by an eccentric cast of characters along the way.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 30%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Difficult 11%, Anime 6.7%, Female Protagonist 6%
- #24 Hifuu Nightmare Diary ~ Violet Detector.
83% matchMostly Positive76% of 302 reviews2018
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
東方Project第16.5弾! 超能力女子高生「宇佐見菫子」に、突如襲いかかる幻想郷の住人達。その恐ろしくも美しい弾幕を、スマホに撮りまくり、SNS映えを狙おう! サイキカルでSNS映え狙いのシューティング幻想!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Faith 16.3% ★, Difficult 8.9%, Great Soundtrack 8.1%
- #25 Touhou Fantasia / 东方梦想曲
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,504 reviews2019
Dev: SlimeSmile
Windows
This is a fan-made Touhou shmup with one single stage, similar to the extra stage of official Touhou games. This game has an auto dodging system, which gives you a choice to ignore all the danmaku and only focus on the story.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 32.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Faith 13.3% ★, Difficult 10.1%, Anime 8.2%
- #26 Touhou Kaeizuka ~ Phantasmagoria of Flower View.
79% matchVery Positive98% of 362 reviews2022
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 52%
桜、紫陽花、向日葵、彼岸花、 幻想の花は散ることなく咲き続ける。弾幕の花も然り。 弾幕の対戦型フラワリングシューティング!一人でも大変遊べます。
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Score Attack 12%, Faith 10.2% ★, Action 7.1%
- #27 東方実在相 ~ Dream Logical World
80% matchVery Positive83% of 323 reviews2022
Dev: Analogue Reverie
Windows
A reality-bending, strategy-oriented Touhou Project fan game. Shoot down enemies, dodge bullets and use Aspect Shifts to warp existence.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Faith 20.4% ★, Score Attack 12%, Arcade 9.5%
- #28 東方资志疏 ~ Immortal Immanuel. (东方资志疏)
78% matchVery Positive95% of 111 reviews2025
Dev: 雾雨威Channel
Windows
中国风东方Project二次同人STG游戏,剧情承接虹龙洞之后,古代帝王穿越到幻想乡发动异变!开始紧张刺激的弹幕游戏吧!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.5%, Bullet Hell 27.3%, Anime 7%, Action 6.9%, Magic 5.4%
- #29 Azure Reflections
79% matchVery Positive87% of 198 reviews2019
Dev: souvenir circ.Pub: Phoenixx Inc.
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 107.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Azure Reflections is an insane, side-scrolling bullet hell fangame based on one of the hottest shooting game series to come out of Japan, the Touhou Project! Enemies come at you from all directions with a relentless hail of bullets! Fight back with a well-timed Danmaku Rush to tear your way through bullets and enemies alike!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.5%, Faith 22.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Action 10.1%, Anime 7.9%
- #30 東方憑依華 ~ Antinomy of Common Flowers.
78% matchVery Positive91% of 1,942 reviews2018
Dev: 黄昏フロンティアPub: SUNFISH Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 408.4 hrs≥1hr: 73%
今度の異変は二人で一人? いまだ煽り続ける都市伝説が新たな異変を引き起こす 今度の異変は二人が一人!?ならば二人で解決するしかない!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23%, Faith 22.3% ★, Great Soundtrack 14.8%, Female Protagonist 11.3%, Difficult 5.6%
- #31 Graze Counter GM
77% matchVery Positive97% of 205 reviews2023
Dev: Bikkuri SoftwarePub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
A refreshing and highly re-playable bullet hell style shooter that WANTS you to play dangerously! Ride the razor's edge of life and death in this high-risk high-reward danger oriented arcade style shooting game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, Bullet Hell 22%, Difficult 12.2%, Arcade 9.9%, Female Protagonist 8.3%
- #32 DANMAKAI: Red Forbidden Fruit
77% matchVery Positive92% of 111 reviews2020
Dev: 森の中の猫の小屋
Windows
PowerUp and BusterAttack! Despite the beauty of the Danmaku aggressive playing leads to victory in this Makaism Danmaku shooter. The Danmaku Garden awaits you. There's even a cat!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.5%, Bullet Hell 23.7%, Arcade 11.1%, Female Protagonist 9.5%, Anime 5.6%
- #33 Touhou Endless Dream
75% matchVery Positive94% of 1,881 reviews2021
Dev: a10a010Pub: MyACG Studio
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 13.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
A bullet hell roguelike game. Players can utilize characters with different abilities, collect and assemble powerful items. Dance through an unending barrage of bullets to save both yourself and Touhou Gensokyo from the darkness that is engulfing everything.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.6%, Faith 23.1% ★, Female Protagonist 13.2%, Anime 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 6%
- #34 Touhou: New World
76% matchMostly Positive78% of 297 reviews2023
Dev: Ankake SpaPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Delve back into the world of Touhou in this bullet hell action-RPG adventure! The boundary between Gensokyo and the outside world has been breached, and it falls to Reimu Hakurei and Marisa Kirisame to discover why. Level up skills, forge new equipment, and explore Gensokyo to uncover the truth!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 32.9%, Female Protagonist 13.3%, Fantasy 10.2%, Magic 9.9%, Anime 9.9%
- #35 Touhou Dystopian
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 2,234 reviews2025
Dev: Kay Lnk
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Touhou Project's Brand New Action Roguelite Fan Game! Strange incidents erupt in the Animal Realm and Primate Spirit Garden. Embark on an unknown journey, uncover the truth behind the anomalies, and break through this 'Touhou Dystopian'!
Why similar: Female Protagonist 27.3%, Faith 24% ★, Action 11.2%, Anime 10.9%, Magic 9.5%
- #36 弹幕音乐绘 ~风雷幻奏曲~ / Barrage Musical ~A Fantasy of Tempest~
76% matchVery Positive96% of 358 reviews2017
Dev: SlimeSmile
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
This is a music rhythm STG where stages with highly BGM synchronization will show you a barrage musical; A shop system with dozens of items available offers you infinite possibility; An AI based auto dodging system benefits beginners.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 32.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.6%, Great Soundtrack 10.8%, Female Protagonist 8.1%, Action 7.8%
- #37 Yoiyami Dancers: Twilight Danmaku Dancers
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 676 reviews2022
Dev: tripper_roomPub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Dodge bullets to the rhythm and take down everything that moves! A rhythmical danmaku action game.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 38%, Faith 16% ★, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Action 10.6%, Fantasy 8.2%
- #38 Black Market of Bulletphilia ~ 100th Black Market.
74% matchVery Positive82% of 503 reviews2022
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
東方Project第18.5弾。上海アリス幻樂団による弾幕シューティング! 市場は2種類あった? 魔理沙が闇市場の調査(&カード蒐集)に大奮闘! アビリティカードを駆使して遊ぶ、ハイスピードでブラックなシューティング幻想!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.7%, Faith 20.3% ★, Female Protagonist 11.4%, Bullet Hell 8.8%, Anime 5.5%
- #39 Graze Counter
74% matchVery Positive95% of 318 reviews2017
Dev: Bikkuri SoftwarePub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Graze the enemy’s bullets, Charge them head-on, and Wreak Havoc!!An exhilarating and dangerous shoot-em-up! This is a game for those with courage and survival instinct!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.1%, Bullet Hell 22.1%, Difficult 10.4%, Arcade 9.2%, Female Protagonist 8.2%
- #40 Touhou Blooming Chaos 2
72% matchVery Positive93% of 2,593 reviews2021
Dev: 二色幽紫蝶
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 39.6 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Touhou Blooming Chaos 2 is an brand new rogue shooter where you control a character of a varied cast to explore an all randomized labyrinth. Enjoy the excessive fun of reaping enemies and character training. With balanced difficulty, you can always find your place as either beginner or veteran!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.8%, Faith 22.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 13.5%, Action 13.1%, Indie 8.1%
- #41 RefRain - prism memories -
75% matchVery Positive98% of 138 reviews2016
Dev: RebRankPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
RefRain - prism memories - is an empowering, cyberpunk, bullet-hell shoot-’em-up that focuses on fast-paced, offensive gameplay. “Dive” into a hazardous digital world, cycle through 3 different attack modes, and delete the opposition with superior firepower.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.3%, Bullet Hell 26.9%, Action 11.4%, Great Soundtrack 8.8%, Indie 7.4%
- #42 Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 9,135 reviews2024
Dev: GAMEPULSE 游戏脉冲
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy is an indie game developed by GAMEPULSE.Step into the shoes of Cirno, the Hero of Ice, as she embarks on a journey against evil, liberating Gensokyo and saving her dear princess.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 43.6%, Female Protagonist 17.9%, Anime 13.9%, Action 5.1%, 2D 5.1%
- #43 Danmaku Unlimited 2
73% matchVery Positive92% of 490 reviews2014
Dev: Doragon Entertainment
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 43%
Classic Japanese style vertical manic shooting action! Shoot, dodge and explode your way through the second entry in the critically acclaimed Danmaku Unlimited series. Battle through nail-biting bullet patterns and compete for dominance on the global leaderboard!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.5%, Bullet Hell 39.9%, Arcade 6.6%, Great Soundtrack 5.2%, Action 4%
- #44 東方催狐譚 ~ Servants of Harvest Wish
71% matchVery Positive96% of 428 reviews2020
Dev: Dream Compass
Windows
Set off on a journey to an autumnal paradise in this bountiful Touhou vertical Bullethell Shmup fan game made by overseas fans!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.2%, Bullet Hell 26.9%, Faith 9.7% ★, Arcade 9.4%, Anime 4.9%
- #45 Touhou Danmaku Kagura Phantasia Lost
70% matchVery Positive82% of 2,482 reviews2024
Dev: Alliance Arts
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 20.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%
"The collapse of Gensokyo... it was all you - " To rebuild the now barren phantasia, Reimu's journey begins. A Touhou Project officially approved derivative rhythm action game.
Why similar: Faith 30.8% ★, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Female Protagonist 11.2%, Anime 11.1%, Action 8.8%
- #46 Deathsmiles
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 628 reviews2016
Dev: CAVE Interactive CO.,LTD.Pub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Deathsmiles is CAVE's bullet-hell shoot-'em-up where you take the role of one of five Angels to defend the magical land of Gilverado from an invasion by Hell itself! Eradicate this devilish assault!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.4%, Bullet Hell 32.7%, Arcade 9.2%, Female Protagonist 5.3%, Anime 5.2%
- #47 Touhou Luna Nights
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 14,929 reviews2019
Dev: Team LadybugPub: WSS playground
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 43.9 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Touhou Luna Nights is a Metroidvania title with a heavy emphasis on exploration and action. Developed by Team Ladybug, creators of multiple fantastic action games thus far.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.3%, Difficult 19.6%, Faith 15.8% ★, Female Protagonist 10%, Anime 6.6%
- #48 Touhou Blooming Chaos
70% matchVery Positive89% of 385 reviews2019
Dev: 二色幽紫蝶
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Touhou Blooming Chaos is a shooting game, Reimu Hakurei and Marisa, fighting enemies with barrages and spell cards. Unlike general shooting games, the operation is more flexible and there are more areas to explore. A gorgeous game experience is irresistible!
Why similar: Faith 27.6% ★, Bullet Hell 27.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Action 9%, Anime 7.1%
- #49 UDONGEIN X
69% matchVery Positive92% of 460 reviews2021
Dev: Bar Holographic Otaku
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Help Reisen Udongein Inaba navigate through 14 action packed stages in this exhilarating 2D Bullet Hell Platformer based on Touhou Project!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.1%, Bullet Hell 20.7%, Faith 20.4% ★, Action 9.2%, Female Protagonist 7.9%
- #50 DEVIL BLADE REBOOT
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 841 reviews2024
Dev: SHIGATAKE GAMES
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 64%
An immersive pseudo-3D shoot 'em up experience that pushes the limits of pixel art. Push your score higher with the innovative Berserk System: the closer they are, the more points you get!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.4%, Bullet Hell 22.7%, Score Attack 17.4%, Arcade 5.2%, Pixel Graphics 4.9%
- #51 Touhou Kikamu ~ Elegant Impermanence of Sakura
68% matchVery Positive97% of 478 reviews2020
Dev: 东方祈华梦制作组
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 27.6 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Touhou Kikamu ~ Elegant Impermanence of Sakura is a fangame of Touhou Project series, it manifests as a traditional STG like most official Touhou Project games.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 50.4%, Faith 36.9% ★, Indie 12.7%
- #52 I Am Sakuya: Touhou FPS Game
67% matchVery Positive91% of 743 reviews2022
Dev: Sigyaad Team
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Dodge bullets, shoot enemies and even stop time as you navigate through 15 beautiful levels in this perfect blend of bullet hell and FPS. Uncover the origins of Sakuya Izayoi's past and investigate the mansion where the scarlet vampires resides in this Touhou Project Fangame!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 36.2%, Female Protagonist 15.2%, Difficult 12.6%, Faith 9.6% ★, Anime 9.1%
- #53 Murasaki
70% matchVery Positive91% of 138 reviews2016
Dev: KatatemaPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 93%
"Murasaki" is a puzzle explosion game. Use explosions to clear the screen of pesky obstacles filling it up. The only controls you need are the directional buttons and two other buttons (Z and X)!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Bullet Hell 25.7%, Difficult 7.7%, Great Soundtrack 6.5%, Action 6.2%
- #54 DRAINUS
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,157 reviews2022
Dev: Team LadybugPub: WSS playground
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 67%
This is a side-scrolling shooting game in which you take control of the "Drainus", the Kharlal Empire's most cutting-edge fighter with the ability to absorb energy bullets, and take down the enemy ships zipping through space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 51.5%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Female Protagonist 9.5%, Action 8.6%, Indie 4.3%
- #55 ZeroRanger
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,230 reviews2018
Dev: System Erasure
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
This is the story of a fighter who wanted to become...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.4%, Bullet Hell 24.8%, Great Soundtrack 10.2%, Arcade 7.4%, Difficult 4.3%
- #56 永远消失的幻想乡 ~ The Disappearing of Gensokyo
68% matchVery Positive84% of 3,578 reviews2018
Dev: MyACG Studio
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 66.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
"The Disappearing of Gensokyo" is a Touhou Project doujin game from MyACG Studio, a Chinese doujin game fan circle. We have re-imagined Touhou as an ARPG, creating this "Danmaku-Shooting-ARPG". We hope this game will be a good experience for those who are both new and knowledgeable of Touhou!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24%, Faith 19.1% ★, Difficult 14.2%, Female Protagonist 9.7%, Anime 9.5%
- #57 SUGURI
69% matchVery Positive83% of 225 reviews2014
Dev: Orange_JuicePub: Rockin' Android
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Experience the rush of battle with the fan acclaimed Bullet-Hell shooter "SUGURI". You're equipped with an automatic lock-on targeting system and a unique arsenal of hyper weapons, power shields, and more. Sure, she may look cute, but when it's time to fight, it's all business.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 30.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, Anime 11.6%, Female Protagonist 9.7%, Difficult 8.4%
- #58 Touhou Artificial Dream in Arcadia
64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,233 reviews2023
Dev: Bar Holographic Otaku
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Explore Gensokyo from an outsider's perspective in this old-school Touhou DRPG!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 33.5%, Faith 22.4% ★, Female Protagonist 19.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%, Fantasy 5.6%