- #1 Touhou Luna Nights
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 14,634 reviews2019
Dev: Team LadybugPub: WSS playground
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 41.2 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: Faith 28% ★, Bullet Hell 25.4%, Side Scroller 10.5%, Female Protagonist 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: A polished metroidvania that emphasizes time-manipulation and fast-paced action, sharing the 2D side-scrolling focus.
- #2 Koumajou Remilia: Scarlet Symphony
96% matchMixed65% of 328 reviews2022
Dev: Frontier AjaPub: CFK Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 94.4 hrs≥1hr: 50%
「Koumajou Remilia: Scarlet Symphony」 is an action side-scroller based on the world-famous 「Touhou Project」. The legendary 2009 title comes back with modern upgrades including HD remastered graphics and a number of bonus content, ready to give fans more convenient and pleasant gameplay experience.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 38.7%, Side Scroller 16.5%, Action 12.2%, Female Protagonist 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: A high-quality side-scrolling action game that captures the gothic aesthetic and intense combat style of Touhou fan games.
- #3 東方憑依華 ～ Antinomy of Common Flowers.
96% matchVery Positive91% of 1,936 reviews2018
Dev: 黄昏フロンティアPub: SUNFISH Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 400.3 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: Faith 39.8% ★, Bullet Hell 24.3%, Great Soundtrack 12.9%, Female Protagonist 10.2%, Action 6%
Why You'll Like It: A 2D fighting game that translates the bullet-hell experience into a competitive, character-focused arena combat setting.
- #4 Gensokyo Night Festival
95% matchMostly Positive72% of 4,726 reviews2019
Dev: WSS playground
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 99.0 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Gensokyo Night Festival is a 2D action-exploration game set in the world of Gensokyo.Join Suika Ibuki as she wreaks havoc throughout Gensokyo against the backdrop of the festival held at Hakurei Shrine.
Why similar: Faith 37.2% ★, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, Action 8.6%, Female Protagonist 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: A vibrant action-platformer that features fluid movement and combat mechanics within the Touhou universe.
- #5 Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 8,302 reviews2024
Dev: GAMEPULSE 游戏脉冲
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 45.3%, Side Scroller 16.6%, Female Protagonist 15.9%, Action 7.7%, 2D 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action platformer that focuses on character-specific abilities and dodging projectiles.
- #6 Koumajou Remilia Ⅱ: Stranger's Requiem
94% matchVery Positive87% of 76 reviews2023
Dev: Frontier AjaPub: CFK Co., Ltd.
Windows
Koumajou Remilia Ⅱ: Stranger's Requiem is a direct sequel to side-scrolling action game Koumajou Remilia: Scarlet Symphony, featuring characters from the Touhou Project, adored by fans around the world.
Why similar: Action 32.3%, Side Scroller 21.3%, Pixel Graphics 15.7%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, 2D 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: The sequel continues the refined side-scrolling action mechanics with challenging boss encounters similar to the seed game.
- #7 Touhou: New World
93% matchMostly Positive78% of 285 reviews2023
Dev: Ankake SpaPub: XSEED Games
Windows
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 51.7%, Female Protagonist 17.9%, Faith 13.5% ★, Action 12.6%, Indie 2.9%
Why You'll Like It: An action RPG that incorporates bullet-hell elements into its real-time combat system.
- #8 UDONGEIN X
92% matchVery Positive92% of 441 reviews2021
Dev: Bar Holographic Otaku
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Help Reisen Udongein Inaba navigate through 14 action packed stages in this exhilarating 2D Bullet Hell Platformer based on Touhou Project!
Why similar: Faith 34.1% ★, Bullet Hell 20.5%, Action 13.3%, Side Scroller 10.5%, Female Protagonist 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: A 2D side-scrolling platformer that features intense shoot-em-up mechanics and challenging level design.
- #9 Touhou Blooming Chaos 2
91% matchVery Positive93% of 2,578 reviews2021
Dev: 二色幽紫蝶
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 34.8 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: Faith 39.3% ★, Bullet Hell 25.3%, Action 19.3%, Indie 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure game that blends RPG elements with the bullet-hell intensity characteristic of the series.
- #10 Touhou Blooming Chaos
91% matchVery Positive90% of 376 reviews2019
Dev: 二色幽紫蝶
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 61%
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 45.9% ★, Bullet Hell 26.7%, Action 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%, Indie 7%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a similar action-oriented experience with a focus on exploration and projectile-based combat.
- #11 Yoiyami Dancers: Twilight Danmaku Dancers
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 659 reviews2022
Dev: tripper_roomPub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Dodge bullets to the rhythm and take down everything that moves! A rhythmical danmaku action game.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 38.6%, Faith 27.4% ★, Action 15.6%, Female Protagonist 9.4%, 2D 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: A unique rhythm-action game that incorporates bullet-hell dodging patterns into its core gameplay loop.
- #12 Touhou Kishinjou ~ Double Dealing Character.
90% matchVery Positive99% of 410 reviews2019
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 569.3 hrs≥1hr: 69%
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 38.9%, Faith 28.9% ★, Great Soundtrack 9.3%, Action 6.9%, Female Protagonist 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: A classic entry that showcases the series' signature bullet-hell patterns and high-energy soundtrack.
- #13 Touhou Kouryudou ~ Unconnected Marketeers.
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,795 reviews2021
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 18.3 hrs≥1hr: 71%
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: Faith 38.2% ★, Bullet Hell 32.9%, Great Soundtrack 9%, Action 7.7%, Female Protagonist 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: A modern entry in the series that features a card-based ability system similar to the spell card mechanics in the seed game.
- #14 Touhou Kanjuden ~ Legacy of Lunatic Kingdom.
88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,511 reviews2019
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 18.6 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 36.9%, Faith 36.1% ★, Great Soundtrack 10.5%, Female Protagonist 6.7%, Action 3.7%
Why You'll Like It: A core bullet-hell title known for its high difficulty and intricate pattern design.
- #15 Touhou Juuouen 〜 Unfinished Dream of All Living Ghost.
86% matchVery Positive93% of 1,230 reviews2023
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 15.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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: Faith 38% ★, Bullet Hell 27.6%, Action 10.5%, Female Protagonist 9.7%, 2D 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: A competitive bullet-hell shooter that emphasizes fast-paced decision-making and screen-clearing attacks.
- #16 Touhou Chireiden ~ Subterranean Animism.
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 758 reviews2020
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 19.3 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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 30.7%, Faith 26.2% ★, Action 11.8%, Great Soundtrack 9.8%, Female Protagonist 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: Renowned for its challenging boss fights and complex bullet patterns that require precise movement.
- #17 Azure Reflections
87% matchVery Positive88% of 194 reviews2019
Dev: souvenir circ.Pub: Phoenixx Inc.
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 90.2 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: Faith 41.1% ★, Bullet Hell 29%, Action 16%, Indie 8.9%, Female Protagonist 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling shooter that focuses on bullet-hell mechanics and high-speed action sequences.
- #18 Touhou Fuujinroku ~ Mountain of Faith.
85% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 1,496 reviews2020
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 70%
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: Faith 34.3% ★, Bullet Hell 29.6%, Action 8.6%, Great Soundtrack 8.6%, Female Protagonist 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: A foundational bullet-hell experience that defines the series' approach to boss-focused combat.
- #19 Touhou Shinreibyou ~ Ten Desires.
84% matchVery Positive95% of 415 reviews2019
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 246.0 hrs≥1hr: 59%
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 35.4%, Faith 30.2% ★, Action 9.8%, Great Soundtrack 9.4%, Indie 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a balanced bullet-hell experience with a focus on spirit-gathering mechanics.
- #20 Touhou Kikeijuu ~ Wily Beast and Weakest Creature.
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,041 reviews2019
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 15.5 hrs≥1hr: 73%
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: Faith 34% ★, Bullet Hell 33.8%, Great Soundtrack 11.2%, Female Protagonist 7.4%, Action 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: Features a unique animal-spirit system that changes how players approach bullet-hell combat.
- #21 Touhou Seirensen ~ Undefined Fantastic Object.
83% matchVery Positive96% of 404 reviews2020
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 58%
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: Faith 28.8% ★, Bullet Hell 27.7%, Action 14%, Indie 8.9%, Female Protagonist 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: Features a unique item-collection mechanic that adds a layer of strategy to the standard bullet-hell gameplay.
- #22 Touhou Tenkuushou ~ Hidden Star in Four Seasons.
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 4,521 reviews2017
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 268.1 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 43.7%, Faith 24.8% ★, Great Soundtrack 13.3%, Female Protagonist 9%, Indie 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: A well-regarded title that balances intense bullet-hell action with a rewarding power-up system.
- #23 Touhou Kinjoukyou ～ Fossilized Wonders.
80% matchVery Positive91% of 804 reviews2025
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
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: Bullet Hell 42.7%, Faith 22.7% ★, Female Protagonist 10.4%, Action 8.1%, Great Soundtrack 6%
Why You'll Like It: A recent addition to the series that maintains the high-quality bullet-hell standards expected by fans.
- #24 TouHou Makuka Sai ~ Fantastic Danmaku Festival Part II
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,597 reviews2019
Dev: 东方幕华祭制作组
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 20.1 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 43.4%, Faith 36.9% ★, Great Soundtrack 7.4%, Female Protagonist 5.2%, Indie 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: A high-quality fan-made bullet-hell game that captures the spirit and difficulty of the official series.
- #25 Danmaku Amanojaku ~ Impossible Spell Card.
81% matchVery Positive98% of 179 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 36.4%, Faith 33.7% ★, Action 8.6%, Great Soundtrack 7.9%, Female Protagonist 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-oriented bullet-hell game that forces players to use specific items to overcome impossible patterns.
- #26 Touhou Kaeizuka ～ Phantasmagoria of Flower View.
79% matchVery Positive98% of 322 reviews2022
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 54%
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: Bullet Hell 28.8%, Faith 28.5% ★, Action 17.1%, 2D 7.2%, Great Soundtrack 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: A split-screen bullet-hell game that focuses on direct competition between characters.
- #27 東方幕華祭 TouHou Makuka Sai ~ Fantastic Danmaku Festival
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,440 reviews2018
Dev: 東方幕華祭制作组
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 193.5 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 44.5%, Faith 30% ★, Action 9.5%, Indie 5.6%, Great Soundtrack 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: The first installment of the fan-made series, offering a polished take on traditional bullet-hell mechanics.
- #28 Hifuu Nightmare Diary ~ Violet Detector.
81% matchMostly Positive76% of 297 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: Faith 34.2% ★, Bullet Hell 31.1%, Action 9.6%, Great Soundtrack 8.6%, Female Protagonist 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: A spin-off title that focuses on high-speed, short-burst bullet-hell challenges.
- #29 Yousei Daisensou ~ Touhou Sangetsusei
78% matchVery Positive96% of 131 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: Faith 37.9% ★, Bullet Hell 33.4%, Action 18.1%, Indie 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: A unique entry that introduces a freeze mechanic, adding a layer of tactical depth to bullet-hell dodging.
- #30 Touhou Bunkachou ～ Shoot the Bullet.
77% matchVery Positive97% of 104 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: Faith 30.8% ★, Bullet Hell 26.3%, Action 23.9%, 2D 10.4%, Indie 5.6%
- #31 TouHou Makuka Sai ~ Fantastic Danmaku Festival Part III
74% matchVery Positive90% of 1,176 reviews2025
Dev: 东方幕华祭制作组
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
"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: Faith 44.2% ★, Bullet Hell 32.3%, Female Protagonist 9.7%, Action 6.4%, 2D 4.2%
- #32 Double Spoiler
78% matchVery Positive97% of 90 reviews2019
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
天狗の取材は一方的で新聞記事は捏造ばかり。 強行取材、捏造記事の楽しさを君にも！ トラディショナルな妖怪達の本気の日常を激写せよ！
Why similar: Bullet Hell 35.3%, Faith 32.7% ★, Action 19.7%, Indie 12.3%
Why You'll Like It: A unique photography-based bullet-hell game that requires precise positioning to capture the perfect shot.
- #33 Black Market of Bulletphilia ~ 100th Black Market.
77% 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: Faith 50.5% ★, Female Protagonist 14.4%, Bullet Hell 13%, Action 8.8%, 2D 7.2%
- #34 东方雪莲华 ～ Abyss Soul Lotus.
76% matchVery Positive93% of 436 reviews2023
Dev: 雨夜枫雪制作组
Windows
东方雪莲华是东方project的二次同人STG游戏。登场人物、弹幕、音乐、剧情皆为原创。在幻想乡存亡之际，为了对抗冻结一切的严寒，少女们团结起来，挽救危在旦夕的幻想乡！
Why similar: Bullet Hell 39.4%, Faith 30.5% ★, Female Protagonist 12.3%, Action 7.7%, 2D 6.3%
- #35 Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy: Prologue
75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,365 reviews2021
Dev: GAMEPULSE 游戏脉冲
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 44%
Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy Prologue is a fanmade indie game developed by GAMEPULSE.To save the Princess of Misty Lake "Daiyousei", from the evil who took her captive. You must play as the brave Hero of Ice Fairy "Cirno" and face "Remilia Scarlet" of the Kouma Castle
Why similar: Bullet Hell 52.9%, Female Protagonist 14.7%, Action 14.3%, Faith 8.9% ★, 2D 8.1%
- #36 Touhou Endless Dream
75% matchVery Positive94% of 1,872 reviews2021
Dev: a10a010Pub: MyACG Studio
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 12.0 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: Faith 53.7% ★, Female Protagonist 15.6%, Pixel Graphics 13.2%, 2D 8.1%, Indie 6.4%
- #37 永远消失的幻想乡 ～ The Disappearing of Gensokyo
76% matchVery Positive84% of 3,556 reviews2018
Dev: MyACG Studio
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 61.6 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: Faith 39.9% ★, Bullet Hell 29.7%, Female Protagonist 10.2%, Great Soundtrack 7.6%, Action 6.9%
- #38 Touhou Kikamu ~ Elegant Impermanence of Sakura
74% matchVery Positive97% of 477 reviews2020
Dev: 东方祈华梦制作组
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 28.8 hrs≥1hr: 75%
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: Faith 48.2% ★, Bullet Hell 39%, Indie 12.7%
- #39 Touhou: Scarlet Curiosity
73% matchVery Positive93% of 1,295 reviews2018
Dev: Ankake SpaPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 13.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%
The world of Touhou comes alive in this beautiful action RPG (featuring “bullet hell” elements, of course!). Infamous vampire Remilia Scarlet and her dutiful maid, Sakuya, set off to chase rumors of a massive monster, all while sending baddies flying with fluid action and signature skills!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 57.4%, Female Protagonist 19.9%, Action 15%, Indie 7.7%
- #40 东方栖霞园 ~ Blue devil in the Belvedere.
73% matchVery Positive93% of 382 reviews2021
Dev: 东方祈华梦制作组
Windows
Mysterious red eyes popped up in forest, the shrine was raided by unknown vermin, ominous black magic diffused everywhere, while the scarlet devil had been awaiting for opportunity... Is it an magic outbreak, or a conspiracy? Now, set out on a journey to the truth and unravel the enigmas!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 45.4%, Faith 20.2% ★, Action 17.6%, 2D 6.8%, Female Protagonist 5.7%
- #41 Rabi-Ribi
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 12,161 reviews2016
Dev: CreSpirit
Windows
Median: 11.8 hrsMean: 64.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Dodge bullets, missiles and lasers in battle as you wrap your head around that bunny girl costume! Combo away with your mighty Piko Hammer or spam various spells from afar with your fiery fairy friend. Explore and explode through Rabi-Rabi Island as you collect power-ups and uncover secrets...
Why similar: Bullet Hell 38.2%, Female Protagonist 14%, Side Scroller 13.8%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%, Action 8.9%
- #42 I Am Sakuya: Touhou FPS Game
71% matchVery Positive91% of 715 reviews2022
Dev: Sigyaad Team
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 66%
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 40.8%, Faith 18.1% ★, Female Protagonist 14.3%, Action 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%
- #43 東方逆妙乱 ~ Ephemeral Unnatural Balance
73% matchVery Positive92% of 87 reviews2019
Dev: Ephemeral Entertainment
Windows
The Touhou fangame where you return balance to the world by breaking the scale. Dodge storms of bullets as you work to discover the source of the abnormality. Tired of playing by the rules? Then change the game - up the risk and reward. Break the balance and embrace Discord.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 37.7%, Faith 20.9% ★, Female Protagonist 9.2%, Action 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 6%
- #44 Touhou Fantasia / 东方梦想曲
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,487 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 43.3%, Faith 29.5% ★, Action 13.6%, Indie 7.2%, Female Protagonist 5.2%
- #45 Gensokyo Defenders
72% matchVery Positive93% of 135 reviews2019
Dev: NeetpiaPub: Phoenixx Inc.
Windows
Use Traps and Spell Cards to fight back the magical masses! Blistering shoot-em-up action meets tactical tower defense as you choose from almost 20 popular characters to stop the fairy onslaught! Take advantage of their unique powers and tricky Traps to freeze, fry, and blow your enemies away!
Why similar: Faith 42.8% ★, Action 23.8%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Female Protagonist 8.4%, Indie 2.4%
- #46 Touhou Dystopian
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 2,022 reviews2025
Dev: Kay Lnk
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 75%
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: Faith 47.6% ★, Female Protagonist 26.5%, Action 18.8%, Indie 5%, Singleplayer 2%
- #47 東方资志疏 ~ Immortal Immanuel. (东方资志疏)
69% matchVery Positive95% of 109 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: Bullet Hell 52.5%, Action 19.2%, 2D 9.9%, Female Protagonist 8.4%, Indie 7.5%
- #48 Touhou Shoujo Tale of Beautiful Memories / 東方少女綺想譚
71% matchVery Positive93% of 199 reviews2019
Dev: The N Main ShopPub: DLsite
Windows
Journey through a pixelated, isometric version of Gensoukyou in this quasi-3D action RPG! Dash and jump to avoid enemies, or shoot them down from far! Hit the right buttons at the right time to accumulate power and battle efficiently! Play as Reimu and friends and get to the bottom of the incident!
Why similar: Faith 58.3% ★, Female Protagonist 14.7%, Pixel Graphics 14.6%, Indie 12.5%
- #49 Valkyrie of Phantasm
68% matchVery Positive87% of 611 reviews2024
Dev: AREAZEROPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Control characters from the Touhou Project series in this shooting action game featuring high-speed aerial versus combat! Danmaku battles faster than you've ever seen will unfold in the skies of Gensokyo as you use your mobility to dodge countless bullets flying at you with a variety of spells.
Why similar: Faith 69.4% ★, Female Protagonist 13%, Action 11.1%, Indie 4%, Singleplayer 2.5%
- #50 Mushihimesama
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,525 reviews2015
Dev: CAVE Interactive CO.,LTD.Pub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.8 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: Bullet Hell 70.9%, Great Soundtrack 9.8%, Action 8.6%, Female Protagonist 7%, 2D 3.1%
- #51 東方眠世界 ~ Wonderful Waking World
68% matchVery Positive98% of 291 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 49.8%, Faith 20.6% ★, Action 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%, 2D 4.8%
- #52 东方龙隐談 ~ Touhou Chaos of Black Loong
71% matchVery Positive86% of 161 reviews2019
Dev: Lonhong TeamPub: Lonhong Media
Windows
本次引起异变的是来自中华的神秘力量——拥有婀娜身影和强大力量的她们，会给幻想乡带来怎样的惊喜或麻烦呢？ 本作采用双自机模式，一共有四组自机华丽登场！不同的自机会有不同的操作体验，望能给您带来丰富的操作体验！
Why similar: Faith 49.6% ★, Bullet Hell 37.9%, Indie 12.4%
- #53 Tempest of the Heavens and Earth
70% matchVery Positive91% of 327 reviews2018
Dev: LION HEARTPub: DLsite
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 75%
"Rogue Celestial, seek out your own path to the heavens." An Ecstatic-class Stylish 2D Action Game controlling Tenshi Hinanawi, as she runs all around the realms of Gensokyo! You are the path of righteousness itself! (A derivative game inspired by the Touhou Project universe.)
Why similar: Faith 51.8% ★, Action 24.7%, Female Protagonist 13%, Indie 10.5%
- #54 Last Command
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,366 reviews2022
Dev: No Stuck Game StudioPub: CreSpirit
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Last Command is a fast-paced Snake x Bullet Hell action game. Maneuver through enemies’ barrage of attacks, collect Data Points to deal damage! Mix and match skill chips as you progress, overcome intense Boss battles, and uncover the secrets of their program world...
Why similar: Bullet Hell 42.8%, Female Protagonist 15.7%, Pixel Graphics 14.3%, Action 10.9%, 2D 7.2%
- #55 弹幕音乐绘 ～风雷幻奏曲～ / Barrage Musical ~A Fantasy of Tempest~
69% matchVery Positive96% of 357 reviews2017
Dev: SlimeSmile
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 48.8%, Action 17.2%, Great Soundtrack 13.6%, Female Protagonist 10.5%, Indie 9.9%
- #56 TOUHOU SKY ARENA MATSURI CLIMAX
69% matchVery Positive89% of 234 reviews2020
Dev: AREAZEROPub: Mediascape Co.,Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Touhou girls fight dramatic battles in the sky! A 3D fired-up battle action game based on Touhou Project! Features a "Fired-up Battle System", in which characters abilities change to the playing song.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 52%, Faith 26.2% ★, Action 19%, Female Protagonist 1.5%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #57 东方醉游稽传~Touhou Drunken Rebellion
66% matchVery Positive90% of 135 reviews2025
Dev: 落羽社
Windows
《东方醉游稽传 ~ Touhou Drunken Rebellion》是一款标准的俯视角弹幕射击式Roguelike游戏，游戏基于东方Project的世界观，玩家在游戏中将扮演各个生活在幻想乡中的小妖怪，向幻想乡的强权发起一场下克上的旅途
Why similar: Faith 51.8% ★, Pixel Graphics 14.1%, Action 12.1%, Female Protagonist 12.1%, 2D 8.6%
- #58 Touhou Artificial Dream in Arcadia
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,179 reviews2023
Dev: Bar Holographic Otaku
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Explore Gensokyo from an outsider's perspective in this old-school Touhou DRPG!
Why similar: Faith 35.8% ★, Bullet Hell 31.7%, Female Protagonist 15.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%, 2D 5.4%
- #59 Touhou Danmaku Kagura Phantasia Lost
66% matchVery Positive82% of 2,336 reviews2024
Dev: Alliance Arts
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 18.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%
"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 51% ★, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Action 12.5%, Female Protagonist 9.4%, 2D 5%
- #60 Kubinashi Recollection
67% matchVery Positive95% of 197 reviews2021
Dev: 給食頭蛮Pub: Phoenixx Inc.
Windows
In order to retrieve the lost memories, Sekibanki has a big adventure in the world of dreams! Use your "head" to fight your way through a stage full of various mechanisms. It's a 2D visual action puzzle game with a new sensation!
Why similar: Faith 55.3% ★, Action 16.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, Female Protagonist 9.3%, 2D 3.1%
