- #1 Touhou: Scarlet Curiosity
97% 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: Soundtrack 31% ★, Bullet Hell 17.5%, JRPG 17%, Anime 9.6%, Female Protagonist 7.8%
- #2 Touhou Luna Nights
96% 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 28.2%, Side Scroller 16.9%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Anime 7.8%, Female Protagonist 7.6%
- #3 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 23.7%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Side Scroller 13.9%, Anime 9.3%, Female Protagonist 7.4%
- #4 TEVI
95% 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 26.8%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Side Scroller 13.7%, Anime 9.4%, Female Protagonist 6.8%
- #5 Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy
94% 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 20.3%, JRPG 19.1%, Side Scroller 17.8%, Anime 11.2%, Female Protagonist 9.1%
- #6 TouHou Makuka Sai ~ Fantastic Danmaku Festival
94% 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: Bullet Hell 57.2%, Anime 11.3%, Action 10.7%, Adventure 8.1%, Female Protagonist 6.8%
- #7 Koumajou Remilia Ⅱ: Stranger's Requiem
93% 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: Side Scroller 27.2%, Anime 15%, Action 14.8%, Adventure 13.5%, Female Protagonist 8.8%
- #8 Touhou Genso Wanderer -Reloaded-
92% matchVery Positive93% of 1,833 reviews2018
Dev: AQUASTYLE
Windows
Median: 9.6 hrsMean: 66.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Based on the "Touhou Project" world, Touhou Genso Wanderer -Reloaded- is an addictive roguelike RPG that's easy for beginners to pickup and play, but with tons of advanced options for pros! Explore dungeons with your Touhou favorites characters, collect loot, and battle over the Golden Spheres!
Why similar: Anime 26.4%, Female Protagonist 19.5%, Adventure 18.2%, JRPG 15.8%, Cute 10.8%
- #9 Last Command
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,409 reviews2022
Dev: No Stuck Game StudioPub: CreSpirit
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 7.2 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: Soundtrack 35.2% ★, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Anime 10.1%, Female Protagonist 8.3%, Cute 6.8%
- #10 Gensokyo Night Festival
91% matchMostly Positive71% of 4,751 reviews2019
Dev: WSS playground
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 103.1 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: Metroidvania 29.5%, Side Scroller 12.2%, Bullet Hell 12%, Anime 8.4%, Pixel Graphics 8%
- #11 Pocky & Rocky Reshrined
90% matchVery Positive89% of 249 reviews2023
Dev: Winning Entertainment Group Inc.
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 76%
The original cute and hardcore shrine maiden shooter is now available on Steam! Completely new game, a sequel to the home original "Pocky&Rocky" (Super Nintendo Entertainment System)! The adventures of Pocky&Rocky begin once again.
Why similar: Action 47.6%, Pixel Graphics 47.4%, Singleplayer 5%
- #12 Touhou Artificial Dream in Arcadia
89% 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: JRPG 33.2%, Bullet Hell 23%, Female Protagonist 14.5%, Exploration 7.8%, Adventure 7.5%
- #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: Bullet Hell 62.5%, Anime 12.3%, Female Protagonist 9.6%, Action 4.9%, Adventure 3.5%
- #14 Frontier Hunter: Erza’s Wheel of Fortune
87% matchVery Positive83% of 2,061 reviews2024
Dev: IceSitruuna
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%
This is an anime-style Metroidvania game with an RPG progression system, numerous weapons for switching, and an emphasis on equipment building. It offers three switchable characters, smooth gameplay, impactful combat feedback, and anime-style story scenes.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.9%, JRPG 21.2%, Side Scroller 18%, Anime 9.9%, Female Protagonist 8.9%
- #15 永远消失的幻想乡 ~ The Disappearing of Gensokyo
88% matchVery Positive84% of 3,567 reviews2018
Dev: MyACG Studio
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 64.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
"The Disappearing of Gensokyo" is a Touhou Project doujin game from MyACG Studio, a Chinese doujin game fan circle. We have re-imagined Touhou as an ARPG, creating this "Danmaku-Shooting-ARPG". We hope this game will be a good experience for those who are both new and knowledgeable of Touhou!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.5%, JRPG 23.9%, Anime 17.4%, Female Protagonist 11.2%, Cute 8.6%
- #16 Touhou: New World
86% 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: JRPG 32.5%, Bullet Hell 29.5%, Anime 15.3%, Female Protagonist 13.1%, Action 6.4%
- #17 I Am Sakuya: Touhou FPS Game
85% matchVery Positive91% of 725 reviews2022
Dev: Sigyaad Team
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 65%
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 35%, Female Protagonist 16.1%, Anime 15.1%, Action 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%
- #18 Record of Lodoss War-Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth-
84% 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 37.1%, Anime 11.6%, Female Protagonist 11%, Exploration 8.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%
- #19 Hellsinker.
86% matchVery Positive89% of 272 reviews2019
Dev: Ruminant’s WhimperPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 55%
A legendary SHMUP influential to the best makers in the genre, Hellsinker is now available on steam in its most advanced form! Gameplay, story, graphics, and even music all united into one cohesive and highly dimensional Shoot-em-up!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 33.9%, Anime 16.4%, Female Protagonist 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, Cute 8.9%
- #20 YOHANE THE PARHELION -BLAZE in the DEEPBLUE-
83% matchVery Positive93% of 1,039 reviews2023
Dev: INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 51.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Yohane the Parhelion is an official spin-off of "Love Live! Sunshine". Yohane's fantasy world sets the stage for a 2D metroidvania in "Yohane the Parhelion: Blaze in the Deepblue"!
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.8%, Anime 15.6%, Female Protagonist 10.5%, Action 9.4%, Adventure 8.4%
- #21 Azure Striker GUNVOLT 3
82% matchVery Positive88% of 455 reviews2022
Dev: INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 76%
The next installment in the high-speed 2D action Gunvolt series is finally here with Azure Striker Gunvolt 3. Balancing both an involving story and satisfying gameplay, Gunvolt 3 is the most extravagant entry in the series yet!
Why similar: Side Scroller 30.2%, Anime 16.7%, Action 14.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, Female Protagonist 9.5%
- #22 Touhou Danmaku Kagura Phantasia Lost
81% 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: Anime 21.5%, Bullet Hell 20.4%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Action 12.8%, Cute 11.3%
- #23 Rosenkreuzstilette Freudenstachel
84% matchVery Positive89% of 147 reviews2017
Dev: [erka:es]Pub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Step into the shoes of Freudia Neuwahl, a cool and collected young woman on a mission to save her best friend from an Imperial witch hunt. "Rosenkreuzstilette Freudenstachel" is the sequel to "Rosenkreuzstilette", a level-based 2D side scrolling action game for PC.
Why similar: Side Scroller 26.3%, Anime 18.3%, Female Protagonist 15.4%, Cute 10.3%, Action 9.2%
- #24 Touhou Endless Dream
81% 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: Anime 28.5%, Female Protagonist 22.2%, Cute 17.7%, Pixel Graphics 15.4%, 2D 9.8%
- #25 Touhou Juuouen 〜 Unfinished Dream of All Living Ghost.
79% 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: Bullet Hell 40.4%, Female Protagonist 18.3%, Action 13.7%, 2D 8.6%, Story Rich 7.9%
- #26 UDONGEIN X
80% 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: Side Scroller 31.6%, Bullet Hell 25.4%, Action 14.7%, Female Protagonist 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%
- #27 Rosenkreuzstilette
82% matchMostly Positive79% of 436 reviews2017
Dev: [erka:es]Pub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Rosenkreuzstilette is a mega-action-platformer game in which you step into the shoes of Spiritia Rosenberg, a virtuous young woman caught on the wrong side of a revolution instigated by her closest friends.
Why similar: Side Scroller 26.9%, Anime 17.8%, Female Protagonist 14.1%, Cute 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%
- #28 Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy: Prologue
78% 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 27.8%, JRPG 27.6%, Female Protagonist 9.9%, Anime 9.3%, Cute 7.4%
- #29 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 19.4%, JRPG 15.8%, Side Scroller 14.8%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Anime 8.6%
- #30 Touhou Shinreibyou ~ Ten Desires.
78% matchVery Positive96% of 433 reviews2019
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 245.1 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 54.2%, Action 13.4%, Female Protagonist 13%, Anime 10%, Indie 5.4%
- #31 Azure Striker Gunvolt 2
77% matchVery Positive93% of 591 reviews2020
Dev: INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
The ultra-refined 2D side-scrolling action you remember from "Azure Striker Gunvolt" is recharged and better than ever! In Gunvolt 2, series anti-hero Copen joins the fray as a playable character! Copy abilities from defeated boss characters and use them as your own!
Why similar: Anime 34%, Action 24.2%, Pixel Graphics 21%, 2D 13%, Indie 7.8%
- #32 Touhou Tenkuushou ~ Hidden Star in Four Seasons.
76% 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: Bullet Hell 59%, Female Protagonist 15.6%, Cute 7.1%, Anime 5%, 2D 3.6%
- #33 Touhou Dystopian
71% 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: Female Protagonist 30.7%, Anime 18.9%, Cute 15.9%, Action 14.7%, Colorful 9.8%
- #34 DoDonPachi Resurrection
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,065 reviews2016
Dev: CAVE Interactive CO.,LTD.Pub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%
The legendary bullet-hell shoot-’em-up series has come to Steam! DoDonPachi is ressurected after a Blissful Death with enough modes to satisfy the beginner and the expert player alike. Tonight we dine in bullet hell!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 44.4%, Anime 21.8%, Pixel Graphics 13.2%, Action 9.6%, 2D 9.2%
- #35 東方剛欲異聞 ~ 水没した沈愁地獄
75% 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: Bullet Hell 38.4%, Side Scroller 16.7%, Action 12.4%, Female Protagonist 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%
- #36 東方憑依華 ~ Antinomy of Common Flowers.
76% 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: Bullet Hell 36.9%, Female Protagonist 19.8%, Anime 14.1%, Cute 8.5%, Action 8.1%
- #37 TouHou Makuka Sai ~ Fantastic Danmaku Festival Part III
70% 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: Bullet Hell 41.3%, Anime 18.3%, Female Protagonist 15.8%, Cute 8.8%, Action 7.3%
- #38 Touhou Blooming Chaos 2
73% 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: Bullet Hell 29.9%, Action 20.4%, Adventure 20.2%, Anime 15.8%, Pixel Graphics 7%
- #39 Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2
74% matchVery Positive85% of 1,611 reviews2020
Dev: INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Koji Igarashi and Inti Creates are back with more retro sword-and-whip action! Curse of the Moon 2 brings classic 2D action and a dark, 8-bit aesthetic together with modern playability.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.7%, Side Scroller 16.6%, Anime 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, Female Protagonist 8.9%
- #40 ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 18,113 reviews2025
Dev: AdglobePub: Binary Haze Interactive
Windows
Median: 18.4 hrsMean: 18.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Decades after the events of ENDER LILIES, Homunculi — sorrowful, artificial life forms — roam the land. In this dark fantasy Metroidvania, face formidable enemies and explore a bewitching post-apocalyptic world. Humans and Homunculi — what awaits at the end of the quest for their salvation?
Why similar: Metroidvania 59.2%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, Side Scroller 6.5%, Anime 5.9%, 2D 5.9%
- #41 COTTON REBOOT!
75% matchMostly Positive77% of 77 reviews2021
Dev: Rocket-Engine Co.,Ltd.Pub: BEEP
Windows
Cotton Reboot! is a completely remastered version of Cotton.Fantastic Night Dreams, the originator of the witchy shooting game released 30 years ago, with new features and the latest visual design.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.5%, Side Scroller 26.8%, Anime 13.4%, Cute 9.2%, Action 8.6%
- #42 Touhou Chireiden ~ Subterranean Animism.
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 803 reviews2020
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 17.3 hrs≥1hr: 73%
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 45.3%, Female Protagonist 16.1%, Action 15.6%, Indie 6.2%, Anime 6.1%
- #43 Momodora III
74% matchVery Positive94% of 1,474 reviews2014
Dev: rdein
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Momodora III is a classic action platform game with a variety of items and secrets. It's the third installment of the Momodora series, although playing the previous titles is not necessary to enjoy the game!
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.1%, Female Protagonist 14.1%, Anime 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%, Cute 9.8%
- #44 Touhou Kanjuden ~ Legacy of Lunatic Kingdom.
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,576 reviews2019
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 17.8 hrs≥1hr: 69%
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 56.5%, Female Protagonist 13%, Anime 8.9%, Cute 5.9%, Action 5.1%
- #45 Inexistence Rebirth
73% matchMostly Positive72% of 134 reviews2020
Dev: Jonathan Brassaud
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 35%
Rediscover this great Metroidvania game in a brand new version with a lot of features and improvements! Run in a vast world full of mysteries and action in this Metroidvania-style game inspired by the classics of the 16-bit era.
Why similar: Metroidvania 52.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Action 8.1%, Adventure 7.2%, Anime 6%
- #46 R-Type Final 2
72% matchMostly Positive75% of 821 reviews2021
Dev: Granzella Inc.Pub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 71%
R-Type has returned! The legendary side-scroller is back and better than ever with beautifully rendered 3D graphics, exhilarating shoot-'em-up gameplay, and a multitude of stages, ships, and weapons that will allow you to conduct a symphony of destruction upon your foes.
Why similar: Side Scroller 64%, Action 17.3%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Singleplayer 1.8%
- #47 Touhou Fuujinroku ~ Mountain of Faith.
70% 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: Bullet Hell 46.3%, Female Protagonist 15%, Action 11.8%, Anime 9.2%, 2D 6.2%
- #48 Touhou Kinjoukyou ~ Fossilized Wonders.
65% matchVery Positive91% of 826 reviews2025
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 67%
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 55.1%, Female Protagonist 17.3%, Action 9.3%, Story Rich 7.6%, 2D 6.2%
- #49 Touhou Blooming Chaos
70% 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: Bullet Hell 43.2%, Anime 19.4%, Action 18.7%, Pixel Graphics 12.8%, Indie 6%
- #50 Mystik Belle
71% 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 53.2%, Female Protagonist 17%, Adventure 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%, Action 6.7%
- #51 Touhou Kikeijuu ~ Wily Beast and Weakest Creature.
69% 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: Bullet Hell 54.8%, Female Protagonist 15.3%, Action 8.3%, Anime 6.9%, Indie 4.5%
- #52 Homura Hime
63% matchNo user reviews90% of 2,346 reviews2026
Dev: Crimson DuskPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Homura Hime is an anime-style 3D action game merging exhilarating thrills with the tension-filled gameplay of bullet hell. Players dodge hails of projectiles, unleash combos that blend close-quarters and ranged attacks, and utilize dodges and parries to withstand the fierce onslaught of demons.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 36.4%, Anime 16.5%, Female Protagonist 16.3%, Cute 11.4%, Story Rich 8.8%
- #53 Shikhondo: Youkai Rampage
67% matchVery Positive86% of 83 reviews2024
Dev: DeerFarmPub: CFK Co., Ltd.
Windows
Popular vertically scrolling shoot'em up game Shikhondo is back and powered up! One day, the soul-starved Youkai escape from the depths of hell. Now, the story of the Grim Reaper and the girl who has fallen into this land begins!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 41.9%, Anime 16.6%, Action 11.9%, Female Protagonist 9.1%, Colorful 8.7%
- #54 Touhou Blooming Soul
63% 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: JRPG 28.7%, Side Scroller 23.3%, Anime 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%, Adventure 7%
- #55 Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom
68% matchVery Positive89% of 2,602 reviews2019
Dev: Game AtelierPub: FDG Entertainment
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A legendary series returns with a grand new adventure! Enjoy a colorful action-adventure game made alongside Ryuichi Nishizawa, creator of the original Wonder Boy in Monster World series.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.7%, Side Scroller 14.5%, Anime 8%, Adventure 8%, Action 7.5%
- #56 東方逆妙乱 ~ Ephemeral Unnatural Balance
68% 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 42%, Female Protagonist 13.2%, Anime 12.8%, Action 9%, Pixel Graphics 7%
- #57 Touhou Shoujo Tale of Beautiful Memories / 東方少女綺想譚
68% 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: JRPG 42.5%, Female Protagonist 18.2%, Anime 18%, Pixel Graphics 14.9%, Indie 6.4%
- #58 Arietta of Spirits
67% matchVery Positive86% of 700 reviews2021
Dev: Third Spirit Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Arietta of Spirits is a story-driven action-adventure game, with easy to approach game mechanics. Follow Arietta on her journey to unveil the mysteries of the Spirit Realm and immerse yourself in a story filled with emotion and surprising turns.
Why similar: Soundtrack 47.2% ★, Mystery 8.7%, Female Protagonist 7.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%, Story Rich 6.9%
- #59 Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
65% 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 52.8%, Side Scroller 14.3%, Female Protagonist 10.7%, Anime 8.3%, Action 5%