Games Like Gensokyo Night Festival

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: Metroidvania 23.1%, Faith 21.6% ★, Bullet Hell 8.3%, Side Scroller 8.3%, Female Protagonist 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive Touhou metroidvania, featuring time-manipulation mechanics and fluid combat that perfectly mirrors the fast-paced action of the seed game.

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: Metroidvania 25.4%, Bullet Hell 10.2%, Female Protagonist 9%, Side Scroller 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A high-speed metroidvania that masterfully combines bullet-hell boss patterns with deep exploration and a charming anime aesthetic.

Embark on an epic action-adventure as you slash, dash, and combo your way through a vast, vibrant world. Explore and uncover hidden secrets. Customize your build to triumph in spectacular boss battles. Experience a tale of mystery, magic, and mayhem in TEVI, a bullet hell metroidvania!

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.6%, Bullet Hell 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, Side Scroller 9.2%, Female Protagonist 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the creators of Rabi-Ribi, this game offers an incredibly polished combat system and expansive world design that will feel familiar to any fan of Gensokyo Night Festival.

"Momodora: Moonlit Farewell" is the latest installment in the Momodora series. Join Momo, High Priestess of the village of Koho, as she embarks on a divine mission to save her people from imminent destruction at the hands of the demon hordes summoned by a malevolent bellringer.

Why similar: Metroidvania 29.6%, Side Scroller 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, Female Protagonist 9.6%, Anime 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: The latest entry in the series, offering refined mechanics and beautiful pixel art that aligns with the aesthetic of the seed game.

A 2D Metroidvania-style game developed under the supervision of Ryo Mizuno, depicting the story of Deedlit and the events leading up to Record of Lodoss War: Diadem of the Covenant. Use a variety of weapons and spirit powers to unravel the mystery of the labyrinth.

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.4%, Beat 'em up 14.1%, Female Protagonist 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, Platformer 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: Features exceptionally fluid movement and combat animations that capture the same high-quality pixel art feel found in the seed game.

Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight is the fourth installment in the beloved Momodora series of 2D platformers. Unleash ravaging combos against a variety of formidable monsters and deftly dodge your way through a cursed land to seek audience with the Queen and dispel the evil that threatens all life.

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.7%, Side Scroller 11.3%, Female Protagonist 10%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%, Platformer 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A tight, challenging 2D action-platformer that emphasizes precise combat and atmospheric exploration.

This game is a Metroidvania game with intense battle. Explore the world and collection power-ups with your cute cat girl! When magic curse suddenly occurred in a small town and all the residents grew cat ears, the real cat girl Nyaruru started her way to uncover the truth...

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.2%, Female Protagonist 9.8%, Anime 9.6%, Cute 7.9%, 2D Platformer 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced metroidvania that shares the cute anime aesthetic and fluid 2D platforming mechanics of the seed game.

Lost Ruins is a 2D side-scrolling survival action game, where you play as a young girl that has awoken in a strange and foreign place without her memories. Explore a dark and dangerous world, battle hideous monsters, and topple incredible bosses.

Why similar: Metroidvania 37.8%, Pixel Graphics 12.8%, Anime 12.5%, Platformer 8.4%, Cute 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A survival-focused metroidvania with a distinct anime art style and a heavy emphasis on using items and magic in combat.

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 17.8%, Side Scroller 15.6%, Female Protagonist 15%, Anime 13.1%, Platformer 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A roguelite-inspired action game that keeps the Touhou spirit alive with fast-paced combat and familiar character designs.

「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: Metroidvania 29.5%, Side Scroller 12.3%, Bullet Hell 12%, Anime 8.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A stylish action-platformer that reimagines Touhou characters in a gothic, Castlevania-inspired setting.

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 40.6% ★, Bullet Hell 26%, Action 8%, Anime 6.8%, Indie 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A fan-made action game that leans heavily into the bullet-hell roots of the Touhou series.

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: Faith 49.5% ★, Bullet Hell 24.5%, Female Protagonist 7.1%, Anime 6.4%, Indie 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: The sequel to the previous title, offering more refined combat and expanded boss encounters.

Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is an exploration-focused, side-scroller action RPG by Koji Igarashi. Play as Miriam, an orphan scarred by an alchemist's curse that slowly crystallizes her body. Battle through a demon-infested castle and defeat its master to save yourself, and all of humanity!

Why similar: Metroidvania 56.1%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Side Scroller 9%, Anime 7.1%, Platformer 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential metroidvania that provides a vast, interconnected world and deep character progression systems.

ENDER LILIES is a dark fantasy 2D action RPG about unraveling the mysteries of a destroyed kingdom. On this sorrowful journey, encounter horrific enemies against whom a moment of inattention could be fatal. Overcome these hardships and seek the truth with the help of fallen knights.

Why similar: Metroidvania 63.8%, Female Protagonist 18.9%, Anime 5.1%, 2D 4%, Indie 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful metroidvania with a focus on fluid, ability-based combat and a melancholic, atmospheric world.

Ink and blood stain the streets of Ramezia. Witches must burn and sins must be judged. Venture forth as Sister Semilla to burn down the pillars of heresy in Minoria, an action-platformer by Bombservice, creators of Momodora.

Why similar: Metroidvania 47.7%, Female Protagonist 17%, Anime 10.9%, Action 7.9%, Indie 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: From the developers of Momodora, this game offers a more polished and cinematic take on the same style of 2D action-exploration.

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%, Female Protagonist 10.6%, Indie 7.2%, Action 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A classic entry in the Touhou series that provides the core bullet-hell action experience that inspired the seed game.

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 49.9% ★, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Female Protagonist 13.1%, Action 8.5%, 2D 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action experience that highlights the competitive and chaotic nature of Touhou combat.

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 44.8% ★, Bullet Hell 13.4%, Action 10.9%, Anime 9.2%, Indie 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A unique take on the Touhou formula that emphasizes action and bullet-hell mechanics in a 2D perspective.

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 53.3% ★, Bullet Hell 13.1%, Action 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, Anime 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that brings the Touhou cast into a more expansive, exploration-heavy format.

Join renegade mechanic Robin and uncover the secrets of a dying planet. Explore a big world filled with intricate puzzles, interesting characters and menacing bosses in a beautiful platform adventure that tells a personal story about faith, purpose and the challenge of helping people.

Why similar: Metroidvania 38.9%, Pixel Graphics 13.9%, Female Protagonist 13.8%, Platformer 7.5%, Action 6%

Why You'll Like It: Features incredible platforming mechanics and a strong narrative focus that complements its action-heavy gameplay.

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 47.2% ★, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Female Protagonist 8.9%, Action 8%, Indie 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging action game that focuses on overcoming complex bullet-hell patterns with specific character abilities.

Scarlet Devil Mansion is asking for trouble again. For the sake of convenience, vampire lord Reimilia Scarlet release scarlet mist to blind the sun. No doubt such stupid behavior will definitely result in a tragedy. Look! Reimu and Marisa are coming to teach her a lesson.

Why similar: Faith 88.8% ★, Indie 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: An action-focused title that captures the intensity of Touhou-themed combat in a 2D space.

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 48.5% ★, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, Action 8.8%, Cute 8.4%, Female Protagonist 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A unique action-puzzle game that utilizes the Touhou IP to create a distinct and challenging gameplay experience.

Twilight Frontier's latest release is here! A Touhou Project inspired work: "MarisaLand Legacy" Eat mushrooms to increase your height in this easy to control 2D side scrolling action game! But it's not only her height which has changed, the number of players too! Marisa's adventure starts once more...!!

Why similar: Faith 43% ★, Female Protagonist 11%, Anime 9.9%, Action 8.4%, Platformer 7%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired action game that captures the charm and simplicity of early Touhou fan projects.

"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 52.7% ★, Action 15.6%, Female Protagonist 13.5%, Indie 9.5%, Anime 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A character-driven action game that highlights the personality and faith-based themes of the Touhou universe.

Glimmer in Mirror is a 2D story-rich action shooting game. Play as Shiro in a collapsed world, to meet various unique NPCs and monsters, and gradually uncover the truth of the world through a gripping story.

Why similar: Metroidvania 22.8%, Side Scroller 10.3%, Bullet Hell 9.6%, Female Protagonist 9.6%, Anime 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A visually stunning metroidvania with a focus on exploration and a gentle, anime-inspired aesthetic.

Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.

Why similar: Metroidvania 57.7%, Platformer 12.5%, Indie 5.3%, Side Scroller 5.2%, 2D 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: While not a Touhou game, it is the gold standard for 2D action-exploration and shares the high-quality, fluid movement found in the seed game.

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 46.2% ★, Action 14.1%, Bullet Hell 12.6%, Indie 11.1%, Anime 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Expands on the original with improved combat mechanics and a larger world to explore.

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 38.6% ★, Female Protagonist 11.4%, Anime 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, Cute 8%

Why You'll Like It: A casual-friendly action game that provides a relaxing yet engaging way to experience the Touhou world.

"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 44.4% ★, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Female Protagonist 11.3%, Anime 9.2%, Cute 6.9%

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 51.2% ★, Bullet Hell 20.2%, Action 15.6%, Indie 13.1%

Why You'll Like It: A classic Touhou action title that provides a straightforward and engaging shoot-em-up experience.

Follow Hata no Kokoro as she explores and defeats enemies on the stage of Gensokyo. The game contains many randomized elements such as items, skills and maps. Players can utilize a variety of different playstyles, making each run uniquely different from the last.

Why similar: Faith 30.4% ★, Side Scroller 16.4%, Pixel Graphics 12%, Action-Adventure 10.9%, Anime 10%

Help Reisen Udongein Inaba navigate through 14 action packed stages in this exhilarating 2D Bullet Hell Platformer based on Touhou Project!

Why similar: Faith 34.5% ★, Side Scroller 10.8%, Platformer 9%, Bullet Hell 8.8%, Action 8.3%

"SANAE's Sylphid Breeze" is 2D Platformer game with cute pixelart. The main character in this game, SANAE KOCHIYA is a character from the "Touhou Project". With her new ability “SPELL SPOILER, she inhales enemies and imitates their ability. Behold! SANAE's miracle adventure!!

Why similar: Faith 22.4% ★, Side Scroller 11.1%, Female Protagonist 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 9%, Platformer 8.5%

Touhou Drunken Rebellion is a classic top-down danmaku shooting roguelike game. Set in the world of Touhou Project, players take on the role of various lesser youkai living in Gensokyo and set out on a journey of rebellion against the powerful figures who rule over it.

Why similar: Faith 49.6% ★, Pixel Graphics 14.2%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, Anime 7.2%, Action 7.1%

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 39.8% ★, Female Protagonist 23.4%, Cute 11.2%, Anime 10.4%, Action 9.9%

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 37.8% ★, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, Action 8.8%, Female Protagonist 8.5%

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: Faith 12.8% ★, Side Scroller 12.3%, Platformer 11.2%, Action 11.1%, Action-Adventure 10.3%

You will role-play as playful fairies with unique personalities, and accomplish your own Gekokujō in Gensokyo where the strong gather! Make your own favorite fairy character the strongest with your own hands!

Why similar: Faith 40.2% ★, Pixel Graphics 11%, Anime 9.7%, 2D Platformer 8.8%, Action-Adventure 8.3%

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 24.7%, Female Protagonist 16.6%, Anime 11.1%, Action-Adventure 11%, Cute 10.9%

Explore Gensokyo from an outsider's perspective in this old-school Touhou DRPG!

Why similar: Faith 41.7% ★, Female Protagonist 18.9%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%, Exploration 4.9%

A colorful action platformer with metroidvania elements and a staff that unlocks unique combat techniques and new ways to overcome obstacles. Explore beautiful worlds, fight monsters, and help Mako stop the amber storms that poison all living things.

Why similar: Metroidvania 25.9%, Female Protagonist 10.2%, Side Scroller 9.8%, Platformer 8.2%, 2D Platformer 8.1%

Take control of Piko, our hammer wielding heroine, as you bash things up with a big hammer in this cute Anime-styled 2D metroidvania-inspired adventure! Uncover mysteries! Beat the bad guys who do naughty things! Explore the Piko Piko world with her floof fox friend!

Why similar: Metroidvania 34%, Female Protagonist 11%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, Platformer 9%, 2D Platformer 8.4%

"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 50.1% ★, Anime 10.4%, Female Protagonist 9.4%, Action 7.6%, Bullet Hell 7.4%

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 52.7% ★, Pixel Graphics 14%, Female Protagonist 13.5%, Indie 10.3%, Anime 9.5%

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 50.7% ★, Female Protagonist 13.2%, Bullet Hell 13.1%, Anime 6.7%, Cute 5%

Play as Shiranui Flare in this retro action platformer, wielding her dual pistols, as you explore the world on a quest to save your friends!

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 15%, Platformer 13%, 2D Platformer 10.8%, Cute 9.5%, Anime 9.3%

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: Faith 37.8% ★, Bullet Hell 28.2%, Female Protagonist 14.1%, Cute 5.7%, Indie 4.6%

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 24.5%, Female Protagonist 20.5%, Anime 17%, Faith 15.1% ★, Platformer 10%

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 23.7%, Female Protagonist 19.8%, Anime 17.4%, Platformer 12.3%, Cute 11%

Touhou Project, Komeiji Koishi's Action Game, with collision between sword and magic! Help Marisa hold a Sabbat of witches, and explore the way of treasure hunt with wisdom and strength. On the day of the war, there is the glory of death and no shame of life.

Why similar: Faith 46% ★, Beat 'em up 16.7%, Anime 8.9%, Cute 8.4%, Female Protagonist 7.4%

Begin your adventure in Shattered Divinities to reveal the truth! Traverse the land where deities have perished, explore abandoned divine realms, battle mutated monsters, gather divine power to awaken your strength, and unveil the truth behind the deities’ fall.

Why similar: Metroidvania 50.6%, Platformer 11.1%, Female Protagonist 7.1%, Indie 6.8%, Action 5.6%

Gensokyo is overflowing with snacks! A roguelike twin-stick shooter starring Rumia where you fight using the power of snacks and items.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 30.2%, Action 22.6%, Female Protagonist 15.9%, Cute 15.1%, 2D 8.2%

A colorful pixel-art metroidvania/point-and-click adventure hybrid about magic, cute witches and joys of vandalism.

Why similar: Metroidvania 49.9%, Female Protagonist 18.1%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%, Platformer 6.6%, Action 6.3%

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 48.6% ★, Bullet Hell 20.4%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Indie 6.6%, Action 5%

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 47.1% ★, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Cute 7.5%, Anime 7.3%, Bullet Hell 5.1%

just a touhou rts game

Why similar: Faith 40.9% ★, Action 15.5%, Indie 13.7%, Casual 12.7%, Anime 9.4%

The Touhou derivative exploration action game Double Focus is now on Steam! Control crow tengu journalist and low-ranking patrol tengu Momiji Inubashiri and explore the world inside a book!

Why similar: Metroidvania 36.3%, Faith 21.3% ★, Anime 9.5%, Cute 8.1%, Action 6.3%

Explore the mysteries of an unknown land! ”Transiruby '' is a metroidvania game where you explore the world as a cyborg protagonist named Siruby. Slash and shoot your way to reveal its hidden secrets!

Why similar: Metroidvania 37.9%, Pixel Graphics 13.9%, 2D Platformer 7.7%, Action-Adventure 7%, Side Scroller 6.9%

Control the lovely little witch Nobeta, explore the unknown mysterious castle, and gradually discover the truth!

Why similar: Cute 34%, Female Protagonist 26.5%, Anime 23%, Action 10.4%, Singleplayer 3.6%