- #1 Touhou Luna Nights
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 14,787 reviews2019
Dev: Team LadybugPub: WSS playground
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 42.9 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: Metroidvania 23%, Faith 21.7% ★, Bullet Hell 8.3%, Side Scroller 8.2%, 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.
- #2 Rabi-Ribi
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 12,225 reviews2016
Dev: CreSpirit
Windows
Median: 11.8 hrsMean: 63.9 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: Metroidvania 25.3%, Bullet Hell 10.2%, Female Protagonist 9%, Side Scroller 8.8%, 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.
- #3 TEVI
96% matchVery Positive89% of 3,910 reviews2023
Dev: CreSpirit
Windows
Median: 11.3 hrsMean: 21.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 30.2%, Bullet Hell 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%, Side Scroller 9.2%, Female Protagonist 8.8%
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.
- #4 Momodora: Moonlit Farewell
95% matchVery Positive92% of 3,158 reviews2024
Dev: BombservicePub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
"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 29.4%, Side Scroller 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, Female Protagonist 9.7%, Anime 8.8%
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.
- #5 Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight
94% matchVery Positive93% of 11,754 reviews2016
Dev: BombservicePub: PLAYISM
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 30.5%, Side Scroller 11.2%, Female Protagonist 10%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Platformer 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: A tight, challenging 2D action-platformer that emphasizes precise combat and atmospheric exploration.
- #6 Record of Lodoss War-Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth-
94% matchVery Positive93% of 7,333 reviews2021
Dev: Team LadybugPub: WSS playground
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 74%
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 30.2%, Beat 'em up 14%, Female Protagonist 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 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.
- #7 Nyaruru Fishy Fight
93% matchVery Positive90% of 1,775 reviews2023
Dev: 赤瞳大白猫
Windows · Linux
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 27.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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%, 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.
- #8 Lost Ruins
92% matchVery Positive85% of 5,734 reviews2021
Dev: ALTARI GAMESPub: DANGEN Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 67%
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 37.4%, Pixel Graphics 13%, Anime 12.6%, Platformer 8.4%, Cute 8%
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.
- #9 Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy
90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 8,806 reviews2024
Dev: GAMEPULSE 游戏脉冲
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 11.3 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 17.8%, Side Scroller 15.4%, Female Protagonist 15%, Anime 13.1%, Platformer 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: A roguelite-inspired action game that keeps the Touhou spirit alive with fast-paced combat and familiar character designs.
- #10 Koumajou Remilia: Scarlet Symphony
91% matchMixed65% of 337 reviews2022
Dev: Frontier AjaPub: CFK Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 87.7 hrs≥1hr: 65%
「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 12.2%, Bullet Hell 12%, Anime 8.4%, Pixel Graphics 8%
Why You'll Like It: A stylish action-platformer that reimagines Touhou characters in a gothic, Castlevania-inspired setting.
- #11 TouHou Makuka Sai ~ Fantastic Danmaku Festival
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,478 reviews2018
Dev: 東方幕華祭制作组
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 194.1 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 40.7% ★, Bullet Hell 26%, Action 7.9%, 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.
- #12 Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
89% matchVery Positive93% of 41,155 reviews2019
Dev: ArtPlayPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 11.0 hrsMean: 25.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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%, Female Protagonist 13%, 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.
- #13 TouHou Makuka Sai ~ Fantastic Danmaku Festival Part II
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,628 reviews2019
Dev: 东方幕华祭制作组
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 20.9 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: 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.
- #14 ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights
87% matchVery Positive94% of 44,807 reviews2021
Dev: Live WirePub: Binary Haze Interactive
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 18.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 63.6%, Female Protagonist 18.9%, Anime 5.1%, 2D 4.1%, Indie 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: A beautiful metroidvania with a focus on fluid, ability-based combat and a melancholic, atmospheric world.
- #15 Minoria
88% matchVery Positive81% of 2,611 reviews2019
Dev: BombservicePub: DANGEN Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 47.6%, Female Protagonist 17%, Anime 10.9%, Action 7.8%, Indie 4.9%
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.
- #16 Touhou Fuujinroku ~ Mountain of Faith.
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 1,587 reviews2020
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.4 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 46.1% ★, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Female Protagonist 10.4%, 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.
- #17 Touhou Juuouen 〜 Unfinished Dream of All Living Ghost.
84% matchVery Positive93% of 1,235 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 49.9% ★, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Female Protagonist 13%, Action 8.4%, 2D 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action experience that highlights the competitive and chaotic nature of Touhou combat.
- #18 Azure Reflections
86% matchVery Positive87% of 195 reviews2019
Dev: souvenir circ.Pub: Phoenixx Inc.
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 99.3 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 44.9% ★, Bullet Hell 13.4%, Action 10.7%, 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.
- #19 Touhou Blooming Chaos
85% matchVery Positive89% of 381 reviews2019
Dev: 二色幽紫蝶
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 5.7 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 53.3% ★, Bullet Hell 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, Action 9.2%, Anime 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that brings the Touhou cast into a more expansive, exploration-heavy format.
- #20 Hifuu Nightmare Diary ~ Violet Detector.
84% matchMostly Positive76% of 299 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 47.3% ★, Bullet Hell 18%, Female Protagonist 8.9%, Action 7.9%, Indie 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: A challenging action game that focuses on overcoming complex bullet-hell patterns with specific character abilities.
- #21 Iconoclasts
82% matchVery Positive86% of 4,968 reviews2018
Dev: Joakim SandbergPub: Bifrost Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 39.1%, Pixel Graphics 13.9%, Female Protagonist 13.8%, Platformer 7.4%, Action 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: Features incredible platforming mechanics and a strong narrative focus that complements its action-heavy gameplay.
- #22 TouHou Nil Soul
83% matchVery Positive85% of 184 reviews2020
Dev: Re零同人社Pub: 二色幽紫蝶
Windows
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.
- #23 Kubinashi Recollection
81% matchVery Positive95% of 201 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 48.5% ★, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, Action 8.7%, 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.
- #24 Touhou Blooming Chaos 2
79% matchVery Positive93% of 2,586 reviews2021
Dev: 二色幽紫蝶
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 37.5 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 46.3% ★, Action 14%, Bullet Hell 12.6%, Indie 11.2%, Anime 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: Expands on the original with improved combat mechanics and a larger world to explore.
- #25 MarisaLand Legacy
82% matchMostly Positive79% of 136 reviews2018
Dev: 黄昏フロンティアPub: DLsite
Windows
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 43.1% ★, Female Protagonist 11.1%, Anime 10%, 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.
- #26 Yousei Daisensou ~ Touhou Sangetsusei
81% matchVery Positive96% of 138 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 51.3% ★, Bullet Hell 20.2%, Action 15.4%, Indie 13.1%
Why You'll Like It: A classic Touhou action title that provides a straightforward and engaging shoot-em-up experience.
- #27 Hollow Knight
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 546,509 reviews2017
Dev: Team Cherry
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 11.3 hrsMean: 41.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 57.6%, Platformer 12.4%, Indie 5.3%, Side Scroller 5.2%, 2D 5.2%
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.
- #28 Touhou Blooming Soul
76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,017 reviews2026
Dev: 二色幽紫蝶
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 71%
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 30.5% ★, Side Scroller 16.3%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%, Action-Adventure 10.8%, Anime 10.1%
- #29 Tempest of the Heavens and Earth
80% matchVery Positive91% of 331 reviews2018
Dev: LION HEARTPub: DLsite
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 8.2 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 52.8% ★, Action 15.4%, 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.
- #30 Touhou Endless Dream
78% matchVery Positive94% of 1,881 reviews2021
Dev: a10a010Pub: MyACG Studio
Windows
Median: 4.4 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 38.6% ★, Female Protagonist 11.4%, Anime 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, Cute 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: A casual-friendly action game that provides a relaxing yet engaging way to experience the Touhou world.
- #31 Glimmer in Mirror
79% matchMostly Positive75% of 918 reviews2023
Dev: MapleDorm GamesPub: 方块游戏(CubeGame)
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 22.7%, 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.
- #32 UDONGEIN X
77% matchVery Positive92% of 455 reviews2021
Dev: Bar Holographic Otaku
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 3.6 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 34.6% ★, Side Scroller 10.8%, Platformer 8.9%, Bullet Hell 8.8%, Action 8.3%
- #33 Touhou Dystopian
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 2,164 reviews2025
Dev: Kay Lnk
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 8.5 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: Faith 39.8% ★, Female Protagonist 23.8%, Cute 10.9%, Anime 10.4%, Action 9.8%
- #34 SANAE's Sylphid Breeze
76% matchVery Positive88% of 193 reviews2025
Dev: sorehodoh
Windows
"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 22.3% ★, Side Scroller 11.1%, Female Protagonist 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 9%, Platformer 8.5%
- #35 東方剛欲異聞 ~ 水没した沈愁地獄
77% matchVery Positive83% of 756 reviews2021
Dev: 黄昏フロンティアPub: SUNFISH Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 6.4 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 37.3% ★, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, Action 8.8%, Female Protagonist 8.5%
- #36 东方醉游稽传~Touhou Drunken Rebellion
74% matchVery Positive90% of 143 reviews2025
Dev: 落羽社
Windows
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 49.5% ★, Pixel Graphics 14.3%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, Anime 7.2%, Action 7.1%
- #37 Touhou Fairy Knockout ~ One fairy to rule them all
75% matchVery Positive87% of 276 reviews2023
Dev: 二色幽紫蝶
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 1.9 hrs≥1hr: 47%
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 40.1% ★, Pixel Graphics 11%, Anime 9.7%, 2D Platformer 8.8%, Action-Adventure 8.2%
- #38 TouHou Makuka Sai ~ Fantastic Danmaku Festival Part III
72% matchVery Positive91% of 1,240 reviews2025
Dev: 东方幕华祭制作组
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
"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 49.3% ★, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Female Protagonist 11%, Anime 9%, Cute 5.4%
- #39 Koumajou Remilia Ⅱ: Stranger's Requiem
75% matchVery Positive88% of 81 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: Faith 12.8% ★, Side Scroller 12.2%, Platformer 11.1%, Action 11%, Action-Adventure 10.3%
- #40 Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy: Prologue
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,389 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 24.7%, Female Protagonist 16.5%, Anime 11.1%, Action-Adventure 11%, Cute 10.9%
- #41 Touhou Artificial Dream in Arcadia
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,205 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: Faith 41.7% ★, Female Protagonist 18.6%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, Exploration 4.9%
- #42 Touhou Danmaku Kagura Phantasia Lost
71% matchVery Positive82% of 2,424 reviews2024
Dev: Alliance Arts
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 19.2 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 50.1% ★, Anime 10.4%, Female Protagonist 9.4%, Action 7.5%, Bullet Hell 7.4%
- #43 Touhou Shoujo Tale of Beautiful Memories / 東方少女綺想譚
73% matchVery Positive94% of 200 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 52.8% ★, Pixel Graphics 14.1%, Female Protagonist 13.5%, Indie 10%, Anime 9.5%
- #44 FLARE NUINUI QUEST
70% matchVery Positive94% of 250 reviews2024
Dev: sulpxPub: holo Indie
Windows · Linux
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 15.1%, Platformer 12.9%, 2D Platformer 10.8%, Cute 9.5%, Anime 9.3%
- #45 東方憑依華 ~ Antinomy of Common Flowers.
72% matchVery Positive91% of 1,937 reviews2018
Dev: 黄昏フロンティアPub: SUNFISH Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 407.3 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 50.7% ★, Female Protagonist 13.2%, Bullet Hell 13.1%, Anime 6.7%, Cute 5%
- #46 Touhou Tenkuushou ~ Hidden Star in Four Seasons.
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 4,532 reviews2017
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 269.0 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: Faith 37.9% ★, Bullet Hell 28.1%, Female Protagonist 14%, Cute 5.7%, Indie 4.6%
- #47 Piko Piko
73% matchMixed60% of 135 reviews2022
Dev: MarquetPub: KOMODO
Windows
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 33.8%, Female Protagonist 11%, Pixel Graphics 11%, Platformer 8.9%, 2D Platformer 8.4%
- #48 Touhou Kouryudou ~ Unconnected Marketeers.
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,808 reviews2021
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 17.6 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: Faith 50.2% ★, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Female Protagonist 8.5%, Cute 6.9%, Action 6.3%
- #49 Touhou: New World
69% matchMostly Positive78% of 293 reviews2023
Dev: Ankake SpaPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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 17.1%, Faith 15.1% ★, Platformer 10%
- #50 Yoiyami Biscuit
66% matchVery Positive95% of 119 reviews2025
Dev: tripper_roomPub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
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 30.1%, Action 22.4%, Female Protagonist 15.8%, Cute 15.2%, 2D 8.4%
- #51 Touhou Double Focus
70% matchMostly Positive74% of 91 reviews2021
Dev: AQUASTYLE
Windows
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%, Faith 21.4% ★, Anime 9.6%, Cute 8.1%, Action 6.2%
- #52 Touhou: Scarlet Curiosity
68% matchVery Positive92% of 1,305 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 23.7%, Female Protagonist 19.9%, Anime 17.4%, Platformer 12.2%, Cute 11.1%
- #53 Halluci-Sabbat of Koishi
66% matchVery Positive92% of 811 reviews2024
Dev: ZRIGN 地霊研究院
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 74.7 hrs≥1hr: 74%
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 46.3% ★, Beat 'em up 16.5%, Anime 8.9%, Cute 8.4%, Female Protagonist 7.4%
- #54 Transiruby
68% matchVery Positive92% of 302 reviews2021
Dev: SKIPMOREPub: Flyhigh Works
Windows
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 37.7%, Pixel Graphics 14.1%, 2D Platformer 7.7%, Action-Adventure 7%, Side Scroller 6.9%
- #55 Mystik Belle
70% matchVery Positive88% of 225 reviews2015
Dev: Last Dimension
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 79%
A colorful pixel-art metroidvania/point-and-click adventure hybrid about magic, cute witches and joys of vandalism.
Why similar: Metroidvania 49.8%, Female Protagonist 18.2%, Pixel Graphics 12.5%, Platformer 6.6%, Action 6.2%
- #56 Touhou Big Big Battle
68% matchVery Positive80% of 4,033 reviews2018
Dev: MyACG Studio
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 22.0 hrs≥1hr: 60%
just a touhou rts game
Why similar: Faith 41% ★, Action 15.4%, Indie 13.7%, Casual 12.8%, Anime 9.3%
- #57 Black Market of Bulletphilia ~ 100th Black Market.
67% 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 47.1% ★, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Cute 7.6%, Anime 7.3%, Bullet Hell 5.1%
- #58 Touhou Kikeijuu ~ Wily Beast and Weakest Creature.
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,054 reviews2019
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 15.3 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 48.5% ★, Bullet Hell 20.4%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Indie 6.6%, Action 5%
- #59 YuuYuu Jiteki no Yuukarin
67% matchVery Positive91% of 276 reviews2021
Dev: NUU
Windows
The story of Yuuka Kazami, the flower master of the four seasons who loves "flowers" more than anyone else in the world. A game that seems easy? A game that looks kind? Don't be fooled by the appearance. Please enjoy the world of adventure that becomes harsh as you progress to the end.
Why similar: Faith 16.9% ★, Side Scroller 15.1%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Anime 9.4%, 2D Platformer 9%
- #60 Marisa!ReturnTheBook!
63% matchVery Positive91% of 714 reviews2025
Dev: NARROWPub: NARROW&TSUKUYOMIC
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A 2D top-down idle AFK & battle stage-clearing game set in Gensokyo. In the peaceful and tranquil Gensoukyo, a little girl with yellow hair who likes to borrow books everywhere has aroused Alice's anger. Therefore, she calls on everyone in Gensoukyo to gather in front of Marisa's house for a battle
Why similar: Faith 32.8% ★, Pixel Graphics 16.9%, Anime 12.6%, Casual 11%, Female Protagonist 8%