- #1 Touhou Monster TD ~ 幻想乡妖怪塔防
97% matchVery Positive91% of 1,014 reviews2021
Dev: MyACG Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Easy to learn but hard to master, Touhou Monster TD is a unique Tower defense Game. Control your character, level up and unlock tower skills and character talents, use your wisdom to defeat incoming enemies. Travel the Gensokyo, find out why the “Incident” happened this time.
Why similar: Faith 31.2% ★, Tower Defense 20.8%, Strategy 15.2%, Action 8.9%, Anime 8.7%
- #2 Touhou Big Big Battle
96% matchVery Positive80% of 4,034 reviews2018
Dev: MyACG Studio
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 21.9 hrs≥1hr: 60%
just a touhou rts game
Why similar: Strategy 38.5%, Faith 21.8% ★, Action 18.8%, Tower Defense 6.6%, Anime 6%
- #3 Azure Reflections
96% 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: Faith 43.9% ★, Action 24.2%, Bullet Hell 13.4%, Anime 10.9%, Female Protagonist 4.4%
- #4 Touhou Blooming Chaos
95% 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 53.2% ★, Action 21.2%, Bullet Hell 13.4%, Anime 9.5%, Indie 2.7%
- #5 TOUHOU SKY ARENA MATSURI CLIMAX
94% matchVery Positive88% of 240 reviews2020
Dev: AREAZEROPub: Mediascape Co.,Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 73%
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: Action 20.6%, Faith 20.2% ★, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Anime 12.4%, Fantasy 9.4%
- #6 Marfusha:Sentinel Girls
94% matchVery Positive94% of 3,197 reviews2021
Dev: hinyari9
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A high-tempo shooting game with simple controls! Upgrade your character with cards and defend the gates from your enemies.
Why similar: Tower Defense 28%, Anime 20.9%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Female Protagonist 15.8%, Action 9.4%
- #7 Touhou Defense Tale ~ AI Test in Touhou ~
93% matchVery Positive94% of 66 reviews2026
Dev: 식신공방
Windows
A 2D Touhou fan game combining tower defense, tower merging, RTS-style control, and chaotic bullet-filled battles. Merge Touhou characters, build your defense, and compete for the fastest clear time on the leaderboard.
Why similar: Tower Defense 36.6%, Strategy 34.2%, Bullet Hell 11%, Anime 7.8%, Fantasy 4.5%
- #8 Valkyrie of Phantasm
92% matchVery Positive87% of 618 reviews2024
Dev: AREAZEROPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 50%
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 50% ★, Action 11.3%, Anime 9.5%, Female Protagonist 7.8%, Co-op 7.1%
- #9 Yoiyami Dancers: Twilight Danmaku Dancers
91% 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: Faith 31.4% ★, Action 25.3%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Female Protagonist 8.9%, Cute 8.6%
- #10 Touhou Endless Dream
91% 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: Faith 56.1% ★, Anime 18.2%, Female Protagonist 13.5%, Cute 7.8%, Indie 2.2%
- #11 東方剛欲異聞 ~ 水没した沈愁地獄
90% 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: Faith 44.5% ★, Action 23.5%, Bullet Hell 19.9%, Female Protagonist 8.1%, Indie 2.3%
- #12 Touhou Library Survivors
89% matchVery Positive89% of 161 reviews2022
Dev: Alexander Taylor
Windows
Thousands of fairies and familiar faces are swarming the Scarlet Devil Mansion Library! Help Patchouli Knowledge survive by attacking back with bullet hell Spell Cards, gathering experience, and upgrading exponentially!
Why similar: Faith 27.6% ★, Bullet Hell 27%, Action 22.8%, Anime 15.5%, Fantasy 4.2%
- #13 Deathsmiles
89% 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: Bullet Hell 42.4%, Action 22.9%, Anime 18.4%, Female Protagonist 11.2%, Cute 3.3%
- #14 TouHou Makuka Sai ~ Fantastic Danmaku Festival
88% 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: Faith 40.1% ★, Bullet Hell 26.2%, Action 17.9%, Anime 8.1%, Female Protagonist 4.6%
- #15 Maiden and Spell
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 963 reviews2020
Dev: mino_dev
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Maiden & Spell is a magical girl battle game, set in a cutesy fantasy world. Select from one of eight young ladies to battle 1 on 1 with a friend, or fight your way through a series of bosses and learn the secrets of The Kingdom of Stars.
Why similar: Action 41.8%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Anime 10.5%, Female Protagonist 8.4%, Cute 6.5%
- #16 Girls vs Goblins
86% matchVery Positive91% of 54 reviews2026
Dev: Maiden Realm
Windows · Mac · Linux
Spend Magic Stones to summon elf girls with unique abilities and fight back the invading goblin army. Defeat goblins to earn more Magic Stones, upgrade your defense towers, and strengthen your power. Lead your girls to cast powerful magic, defeat the Goblin King, and save the fantasy world!
Why similar: Tower Defense 38.6%, Strategy 27.4%, Bullet Hell 13.4%, Anime 8%, Cute 6.5%
- #17 Cavalry Girls
85% matchVery Positive89% of 1,981 reviews2023
Dev: 中子星游戏研究所Pub: OKJOY
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 72%
In this refreshing and exciting shooting game, lead the brave and fearless girl soldiers to fight with the enemy. Refit different types of machine armour, reasonably deploy machine soldiers with different skills, repel all kinds of enemies, and protect the Empire behind you in the gunfire.
Why similar: Tower Defense 33.9%, Strategy 20%, Anime 18.1%, Co-op 13%, Female Protagonist 12.7%
- #18 Yousei Daisensou ~ Touhou Sangetsusei
86% 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: Faith 45.6% ★, Action 31.6%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Indie 4.5%
- #19 Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy
82% 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 26.7%, Anime 23.3%, Female Protagonist 17.9%, Action 14.8%, Cute 9%
- #20 Miko Sniper
83% matchVery Positive94% of 71 reviews2024
Dev: さめGamesPub: holo Indie
Windows
Sakura Miko and 35P are ready for battle! Miko Sniper is a chaotic shooting game where you get to shoot, burn and explode your enemies!
Why similar: Tower Defense 40.3%, Strategy 24.4%, Female Protagonist 13.5%, Action 10.1%, Cute 6.9%
- #21 Touhou Shinreibyou ~ Ten Desires.
84% 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: Faith 42.2% ★, Bullet Hell 21.4%, Action 19.4%, Female Protagonist 7.6%, Anime 6.2%
- #22 Aegis Defenders
84% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,831 reviews2018
Dev: GUTS DepartmentPub: Balor Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 18 minMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 30%
Take on wild beasts, ruthless soldiers, and ancient gods in this 2D Action-Platformer inspired by Tower-Defense combat.
Why similar: Tower Defense 38%, Strategy 24.7%, Action 15.9%, Co-op 10.8%, Anime 3.4%
- #23 Touhou Kikeijuu ~ Wily Beast and Weakest Creature.
81% 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: Faith 48.3% ★, Bullet Hell 20.6%, Action 11.3%, Female Protagonist 8.7%, Anime 4.1%
- #24 Touhou Spell Carnival
81% matchVery Positive86% of 88 reviews2025
Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International, Inc.
Windows
Reimu takes centerstage in Gensokyo in this bullet-hell and strategy RPG hybrid!
Why similar: Strategy 43.8%, Bullet Hell 25%, Action 19.1%, Female Protagonist 4.1%, Fantasy 3.8%
- #25 Danmaku Amanojaku ~ Impossible Spell Card.
82% 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: Faith 48.3% ★, Bullet Hell 22.5%, Action 17.4%, Female Protagonist 9%, Indie 2.8%
- #26 Touhou Fuujinroku ~ Mountain of Faith.
80% 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: Faith 46% ★, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Action 16.2%, Female Protagonist 8.6%, Anime 5.6%
- #27 Fantasy Maiden Wars - DREAM OF THE STRAY DREAMER -
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 593 reviews2025
Dev: さんぼん堂Pub: Phoenixx Inc.
Windows
Command a legion of more than 70 beloved Touhou Project heroines on an expansive quest to uncover the cause of mysterious incidents blossoming throughout Gensokyo. Deploy units on grid-based maps to battle monsters with flashy Spell Cards, and conquer each stage with strategic mastery.
Why similar: Faith 54.5% ★, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Cute 7.4%, Fantasy 6.9%, Female Protagonist 5.7%
- #28 東方憑依華 ~ Antinomy of Common Flowers.
79% 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: Faith 48.6% ★, Bullet Hell 12.8%, Action 10.4%, Female Protagonist 10.3%, Anime 7.7%
- #29 Touhou Juuouen 〜 Unfinished Dream of All Living Ghost.
78% 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: Faith 45.9% ★, Action 17.8%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Female Protagonist 9.7%, Fantasy 4.8%
- #30 Touhou: Scarlet Curiosity
79% matchVery Positive92% of 1,318 reviews2018
Dev: Ankake SpaPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 13.2 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 23.9%, Anime 20.7%, Action 20.5%, Female Protagonist 15.9%, Fantasy 9%
- #31 I Am Sakuya: Touhou FPS Game
76% 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: Faith 22.4% ★, Bullet Hell 21.7%, Action 21.1%, Female Protagonist 14.9%, Anime 14.8%
- #32 Three Fairies' Hoppin' Flappin' Great Journey!
77% matchVery Positive86% of 218 reviews2021
Dev: yomogi_softPub: Phoenixx Inc.
Windows
Tactics algorithm RPG with a pop world view stretched out by the "Three Fairies of Light"! While Hoppin' & flappin' the world of quarter view, can the three fairies defeat Cirno by mastering "Tactics system"? Contrary to its pop appearance, it's a large-volume RPG with plenty of elements to play!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.2%, Faith 23.9% ★, Anime 17.1%, Female Protagonist 16.2%, Cute 8.5%
- #33 Touhou Kinjoukyou ~ Fossilized Wonders.
74% 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: Faith 35.6% ★, Bullet Hell 27%, Action 16.5%, Female Protagonist 12.5%, Fantasy 4.8%
- #34 Aegis of Earth: Protonovus Assault
78% matchMixed63% of 68 reviews2016
Dev: ACQUIRE Corp.Pub: Aksys Games
Windows
Aegis of Earth: Protonovus Assault is a frenetic and explosive new spin on action strategy gaming. Plan out and build up your defenses as hordes of hulking monstrosities bombard your heavily fortified city in an attempt to wipe you off the Earth for good!
Why similar: Strategy 51.6%, Tower Defense 35.1%, Anime 13.3%
- #35 Bish Bash Bots
75% matchMostly Positive77% of 210 reviews2023
Dev: CATASTROPHIC_OVERLOADPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Bish Bash Bots is a unique mix of casual tower defense strategy and all-out brawling action. Team up in couch co-op / online play or go it alone and fight to save the world by building upgradable turrets, unlocking gadgets and bashing bots with giant hammers.
Why similar: Tower Defense 31.9%, Strategy 14.5%, Co-op 14.5%, Action 12.1%, Online Co-Op 7.7%
- #36 Tangy TD
71% matchVery Positive90% of 1,510 reviews2026
Dev: Cakez
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Strategic tower defense where you play a witch, place class-based towers, equip them with items that grant powerful abilities, combine them, create unique builds & deal ridiculous amounts of damage! Customize your builds with a deep stat system and giant skill tree!
Why similar: Tower Defense 45.4%, Strategy 31.3%, Action 17.3%, Singleplayer 2.5%, Cute 2.3%
- #37 东方幻灵录 ~ Touhou Hakanai Cards
74% matchVery Positive86% of 764 reviews2020
Dev: 星愿制作组
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 23.3 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Touhou Hakanai Cards is an autochess-like leisure game, includes different styles and distinct characteristics roles, you can use these distinctive characters to organize your own team. Structure you battle economics and use the varied and graceful character cards to fight!
Why similar: Faith 35% ★, Strategy 20.7%, Co-op 9.9%, Anime 9.5%, Online Co-Op 9.5%
- #38 Hifuu Nightmare Diary ~ Violet Detector.
76% 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: Faith 46.2% ★, Bullet Hell 18%, Action 17.8%, Female Protagonist 7.1%, Anime 5.4%
- #39 I Am Sakuya FPS: Lunarian Invasion
73% matchMixed65% of 54 reviews2025
Dev: Sigyaad Team
Windows
Fight through cute enemies and tough bosses alike using your diverse arsenal of weapons and your ability to stop time! Get revenge on those Lunarians as you uncover their secret bases through 10 beautiful levels in this fully 3D FPS game based on the Touhou Project!
Why similar: Action 25.8%, Anime 25.1%, Bullet Hell 23.7%, Female Protagonist 13.1%, Cute 6%
- #40 LABYRINTH OF TOUHOU - GENSOKYO AND THE HEAVEN-PIERCING TREE
73% matchVery Positive90% of 410 reviews2021
Dev: Nise-Eikoku StudioPub: CUBETYPE
Windows
Median: 8.0 hrsMean: 185.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Challenge the Great Tree with the maidens of Gensokyo! Challenge the mysterious great tree that suddenly appeared! Form and develop a large team from the characters of Touhou Project, and challenge the powerful foes that stand in your way! Now, enter the labyrinth that pierces even the skies!
Why similar: Faith 40.5% ★, Anime 23.1%, Cute 14.8%, Fantasy 12.6%, Female Protagonist 9%
- #41 Winged Sakura: Mindy's Arc
75% matchMostly Positive78% of 187 reviews2014
Dev: WINGED SAKURA GAMES
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Unlock 16 characters, expand your shop, enchant your gear, and defend against waves of enemies in this fast-paced, anime-themed Strategy Defense RPG! Become Mindy's savior and help her escape her never-ending nightmare.
Why similar: Tower Defense 34.1%, Strategy 27.7%, Anime 18%, Female Protagonist 10.2%, Fantasy 3.5%
- #42 Fortress Fury
71% matchMixed64% of 110 reviews2026
Dev: Kervado
Windows · Mac · Linux
Fortress Fury is a survivor multiplayer tower defense roguelite. Endless hordes of enemies want to crush your tower! Buy weapons and upgrades to craft an array of overpowering builds. Will you be able to survive all waves and be the last tower?
Why similar: Tower Defense 29.7%, Strategy 25.9%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Action 13.2%, Cute 4.8%
- #43 The Beast and the Princess
70% matchVery Positive98% of 57 reviews2025
Dev: Libragames
Windows
A tower defense game where you combo ultimate moves to take down enemies! Have fun unleashing those moves while learning more about the twin princesses' story. Why did the twins get trapped in a game? What's the goal of the game master? And do you have what it takes to see it all to the end?
Why similar: Tower Defense 39.9%, Strategy 27.6%, Female Protagonist 10.9%, Cute 7.2%, Anime 6.2%
- #44 Touhou Kishinjou ~ Double Dealing Character.
72% 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: Faith 42.5% ★, Bullet Hell 25.3%, Action 14.4%, Female Protagonist 8.4%, Anime 5.5%
- #45 Gnumz: Masters of Defense
73% matchMostly Positive71% of 200 reviews2015
Dev: CreobitPub: 8Floor
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 98%
An enemy army is at our gates! Build an ideal chain of traps. Use magic and the power of the elements: earth, ice, fire and shadow.
Why similar: Tower Defense 35.5%, Strategy 30%, Action 18.6%, Anime 7.7%, Female Protagonist 4.2%
- #46 Touhou Kanjuden ~ Legacy of Lunatic Kingdom.
70% 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: Faith 50.1% ★, Bullet Hell 22.4%, Female Protagonist 7.7%, Action 7.4%, Anime 5.6%
- #47 Mushihimesama
71% 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: Bullet Hell 52.8%, Action 20.7%, Anime 16.1%, Female Protagonist 9.7%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #48 Fort Defense
72% matchMostly Positive77% of 423 reviews2015
Dev: CreobitPub: 8Floor
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 96%
All hands on deck! Pirate armada dead ahead! Take part in an uncompromising struggle repelling freebooters' assaults. Watch out, the enemy may catch the tide for ruining your fortress. Build towers, collect crystals, upgrade spells and believe in your victory!
Why similar: Tower Defense 44%, Strategy 29.1%, Anime 9.9%, Co-op 7.1%, Female Protagonist 5.7%
- #49 Dungeon Defenders II
70% matchMostly Positive77% of 22,164 reviews2017
Dev: Chromatic Games
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 21.6 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Dungeon Defenders II is a cooperative Action Tower Defense game packed with roleplaying elements like loot, leveling, and pets.
Why similar: Tower Defense 48.7%, Online Co-Op 25.3%, Multiplayer 15.5%, Fantasy 7.7%, Singleplayer 2.7%
- #50 Elite Exorcist Miko
68% matchVery Positive96% of 108 reviews2024
Dev: tian nyaPub: holo Indie
Windows
A bullet hell shoot 'em up featuring hololive’s Sakura Miko! hololive has been possessed by evil spirits! Combine melee and ranged combat with a variety of items to fight your friends and set them free!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 33.5%, Action 21.5%, Female Protagonist 17.9%, Anime 17.5%, Cute 8.8%
- #51 Holo vs Robo
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 584 reviews2026
Dev: Pompmaker1Pub: holo Indie
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Build a strong defense of hololive dolls to defeat a robot army in this exciting hololive-themed tower defense game!!
Why similar: Strategy 43.8%, Tower Defense 37.3%, Anime 11%, Cute 4.7%, Singleplayer 2.2%
- #52 Antivirus Girl
66% matchVery Positive92% of 166 reviews2026
Dev: Chowbie
Windows · Mac · Linux
Antivirus Girl is a defense shooter game where you become an inspector for the anti-malware Sentinel to protect computers from malware. Inspect files coming in from the network, let safe files pass through, and immediately eliminate malware. Can you survive the constantly evolving digital threats?
Why similar: Tower Defense 37.7%, Strategy 23.2%, Anime 14.1%, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Action 7.2%
- #53 Touhou Kaeizuka ~ Phantasmagoria of Flower View.
67% 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: Faith 36.2% ★, Action 30.7%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Anime 7.1%, Female Protagonist 6%
- #54 Dungeon Defenders
68% matchVery Positive93% of 18,979 reviews2011
Dev: Chromatic Games
Windows
Median: 9.2 hrsMean: 42.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Create a hero from one of four classes to save Etheria in this 4-player coop Tower Defense Action-RPG. Includes Steam exclusive Portal gun & TF2 familiars!
Why similar: Tower Defense 41.1%, Strategy 22%, Online Co-Op 17.8%, Multiplayer 10.8%, Fantasy 5.8%
- #55 Dear Magical Girls
64% matchVery Positive98% of 241 reviews2026
Dev: GIGABlock StudioPub: Jungle Game Lab
Windows
Dear Magical Girls is a story-driven defense game about an overworked magical girl protecting the Mana Stone that keeps the city running. Move the vertices to reshape your magical field. Unlock modules and enchants, and build your own strategy to survive against waves of monsters.
Why similar: Strategy 41.9%, Tower Defense 34.8%, Anime 11.9%, Female Protagonist 5.3%, Cute 4.8%
- #56 UDONGEIN X
67% 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: Faith 49.4% ★, Action 27.1%, Bullet Hell 12.8%, Female Protagonist 8.1%, Indie 1.6%
- #57 Dungeon Defenders: Awakened
69% matchMixed66% of 4,832 reviews2020
Dev: Chromatic Games
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 35.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Dungeon Defenders: Awakened is co-op Tower Defense combined with epic Action RPG combat. You’re able to join forces with up to four players to take on a never-ending army of orcs, demons, and dragons! Are your defenses strong enough to save the world of Etheria?
Why similar: Tower Defense 32.5%, Strategy 21.7%, Co-op 15.6%, Online Co-Op 14.1%, Multiplayer 8.6%
- #58 Spirits of the Hellements - TD
66% matchVery Positive93% of 340 reviews2022
Dev: Hippo Rider Games
Windows
Assemble legendary Spirits and defend against the endless hordes of Hell. A tower defense where you must shape the battlefield and create a maze using the three Hellements. Use Fire, Lightning, and Wind tiles to trap your enemies, or augment your defenses.
Why similar: Tower Defense 41.2%, Strategy 32.6%, Action 14.6%, Fantasy 7.5%, Singleplayer 2.5%
- #59 Sanctum 2
67% matchVery Positive90% of 14,391 reviews2013
Dev: Coffee Stain StudiosPub: Coffee Stain Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Sanctum 2 is the sequel to the world’s first Tower Defense/FPS hybrid game. Pick from four unique character classes and embark on a mission to protect the oxygen-producing Cores from hordes of deadly aliens who are threatened by their existence.
Why similar: Tower Defense 46.8%, Strategy 18.1%, Co-op 13.1%, Action 9.1%, Online Co-Op 6.1%