
A retro styled Len'en fangame inspired by the Japanese PC-98 Touhou Project games. Enjoy a nostalgic shoot-'em-up experience with faithful graphics and music without the hang-ups of outdated hardware.
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A retro styled Len'en fangame inspired by the Japanese PC-98 Touhou Project games. Enjoy a nostalgic shoot-'em-up experience with faithful graphics and music without the hang-ups of outdated hardware.

東方眠世界 ~ Wonderful Waking World
A simplistic, dynamic Touhou fangame bullet hell shmup with a pixel art esthetic. Shoot down your enemies and dodge your way through an incessant barrage of projectiles!

Empyreus
A short, free danmaku bullet hell following two gun-wielding angels as war unfolds in Heaven. Dodge dense Touhou-style patterns, face demanding boss fights, and uncover skill-based secrets in this tight retro experience. Survive the bullet hell and restore the bullet heaven!
A simplistic, dynamic Touhou fangame bullet hell shmup with a pixel art esthetic. Shoot down your enemies and dodge your way through an incessant barrage of projectiles!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 36.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, Arcade 8.3%, Faith 7.7% ★, Pixel Graphics 5.9%
A short, free danmaku bullet hell following two gun-wielding angels as war unfolds in Heaven. Dodge dense Touhou-style patterns, face demanding boss fights, and uncover skill-based secrets in this tight retro experience. Survive the bullet hell and restore the bullet heaven!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 31.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.3%, Faith 8.7% ★, Arcade 7.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%
High-speed horizontal shmups in which many fairies fight together!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 34.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%, Arcade 9.3%, Anime 7.9%
Fight, fly, flourish! BLUE REVOLVER is a manic arcade-style shoot-em-up built for newcomers and psychos alike. Powerful special weapons cut through tough areas, while an adaptive difficulty system tailors the game to your skill level as you evade and counter a maniac environmental force!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.2%, Bullet Hell 31.6%, Anime 7.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%, Arcade 6.2%
Blaze through 7 action packed levels in this sci-fi shoot 'em up made to test even the toughest of shmup veterans. No tricks and no gimmicks; all you have is your raw skill. Board the Phoenix G7, and blast those alien lifeforms to interstellar space!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 30.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.3%, Arcade 10.1%, Anime 9%, Action 7.4%
Armed to the teeth, players begin as Neptune in an unworldly 8-bit space dimension ravaged by creatures who burst endless waves of bullets. Shoot, dodge, and defeat the boss in six unique bullet-hell worlds.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 38.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.1%, Anime 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, Action 4.8%
Hear the shrieks of colliding metal! Behold the true form of steel! An explosive onslaught of shooting action!!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.3%, Bullet Hell 31.8%, Arcade 7.4%, Action 6.8%, Anime 6.8%
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 43.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 37.8%, Anime 7.7%, Arcade 7.6%, Action 3.1%
A mysterious meteorite from deep space was detected approaching the Solar System, before the meteorite is due to hit the Earth, three of the girls who had their bodies modified as weapons are sent, along with all the hopes of humanity, to destroy the meteorite and save mankind...
Why similar: Bullet Hell 35.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 32.8%, Anime 14.8%, Action 5.3%, Faith 4.8% ★
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 44.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 36.5%, Arcade 7.9%, Anime 6.7%, Action 2.9%
This is a fan-made Touhou shmup with one single stage, similar to the extra stage of official Touhou games. This game has an auto dodging system, which gives you a choice to ignore all the danmaku and only focus on the story.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 41.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Faith 14.4% ★, Anime 14.1%, Action 7.2%
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 31.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.2%, Arcade 10.1%, Anime 9.6%, Action 5.5%
Warding Witches offers a classic, unapologetic bullet hell shoot ‘em up challenge while also putting defense into players’ hands. Experience an adrenaline-filled flow alternating between attacking, defending and dodging, amplified by an intuitive scoring system that weaves into gameplay seamlessly.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 37.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 33%, Arcade 10.1%, Anime 7.6%, Action 4.6%
Beautiful oni-girls battle hordes of yokai in this side-view bullethell SHMUP. Every year yokai take to the streets to celebrate at Hyakki Yagyō, the night parade of the hundred yokai. But this year they didn't invite the oni twins, so they're going to ruin the party!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.1%, Anime 12%, Arcade 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%
Select one of the Grim Reaper or girl. Find escaped yokai from limbo, extricate soul that they absorbed. You must reseal them after
Why similar: Bullet Hell 39.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 37.8%, Anime 8.4%, Action 6%, Arcade 4.7%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 29.6%, Bullet Hell 29%, Arcade 8.2%, Faith 8.1% ★, Anime 6.9%
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 40.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 39%, Anime 8.8%, Arcade 7.1%, Action 3.7%
Set off on a journey to an autumnal paradise in this bountiful Touhou vertical Bullethell Shmup fan game made by overseas fans!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.1%, Bullet Hell 32.5%, Faith 10.1% ★, Anime 7.9%, Arcade 7.1%
Castle of Shikigami is a dark, supernatural vertically-scrolling shoot-’em-up classic. Summer, 2005: Tokyo's Metropolitan Police Force is investigating an occult serial killer. Specialists have been called in to investigate. The case is called “The Castle of Shikigami Incident”.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39%, Bullet Hell 30.9%, Action 13.5%, Anime 9.4%, Arcade 7.1%
Join Gensokyo's strongest line of defense to protect the realms against a sudden incredible swarm of human souls! Inexplicable in origin, play as Reimu Hakurei, Marisa Kirisame, and Ichirin Kumoi to search for the source of this skirmish, putting an end to it before time runs out for good...
Why similar: Bullet Hell 30.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 28%, Faith 16.1% ★, Arcade 10.4%, Action 5.6%
A small shoot 'em up that combines the charm of retro arcades with innovative gameplay mechanics, delivering a fresh yet familiar experience. A single coin gives you as many attempts as you want to get the world's high score.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 42.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 42.1%, Arcade 14%, Action 1.3%
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 45.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Faith 15.7% ★, Anime 7.2%, Action 5.4%
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 35.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 32.9%, Faith 9.7% ★, Arcade 7.7%, Action 3.7%
Pretty Kitty Fuzzy is a 2D "bullet-hell" shmup! Help Fuzzy save the universe with the power of love and positivity through nine whimsical stages. There are tons of lore and features in this puuurrr-fect shoot-em-up!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.7%, Bullet Hell 31.1%, Anime 12.9%, Arcade 6.5%, Action 6%
Classic Japanese style vertical manic shooting action! Shoot, dodge and explode your way through the second entry in the critically acclaimed Danmaku Unlimited series. Battle through nail-biting bullet patterns and compete for dominance on the global leaderboard!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 49%, Shoot 'Em Up 40.4%, Arcade 4.9%, Action 4%, Indie 1.8%
A derivative work of Touhou project. Featuring dynamic camera. Blend from side scroll shooting and top-down shooting seamlessly.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.6%, Bullet Hell 31.3%, Faith 13.1% ★, Anime 10.7%, Action 6.4%
Pilot the tank Golgalian in an endless micro shoot 'em up inspired by arcades old and new. Blast mechs, dodge bullets, and compete on the global leaderboard!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.7%, Bullet Hell 28.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, Arcade 9.6%, PvE 5.6%
TRI-GER is a top-down rouge-like SHMUP with technicolor vector based graphics. Fight endless waves of enemies, and be sure to match your color to get a high score!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 34.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 30.4%, Arcade 11.6%, PvE 11.1%, Action 9.4%
Gunvein is a dynamic, aggression-based bullet hell shoot em up where you use lock on lasers, charged weapons, bombs & hypers to overwhelm the enemies before they overwhelm you.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.1%, Bullet Hell 35.8%, Arcade 10%, Action 6.3%, 2D 3.5%
中国风东方Project二次同人STG游戏,剧情承接虹龙洞之后,古代帝王穿越到幻想乡发动异变!开始紧张刺激的弹幕游戏吧!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 35.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 32.5%, Anime 12.3%, Action 7.1%, 2D 3.8%
The sequel of the famous Shoot'em up from the Visco studio is back, 30 years after the first opus, released exclusively on Neo-Geo MVS and Neo-Geo AES in 1992 . It's time to bring out your good old battle ship in ANDRO DUNOS 2!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.3%, Bullet Hell 29.9%, Arcade 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%, Linear 5.4%
Danmaku style STG. What is The cause of the Emergency?Why the artifact finally appeared? Travel through time and space,dodge the bullet-hell, defeat the sorceress, and save your own world line!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 32.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Anime 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Arcade 7.6%
A minimalistic 2D shoot-em-up, based on dodging bullets.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 39.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 33.5%, Arcade 8.4%, Linear 6.5%, Action 5.3%
Embark on an adventure through space with the ferocious HELLSTAR SQUADRON. Dodge wave after wave of bullets, shoot the demons back to hell, and save the galaxy in this fresh, retro shoot 'em up/bullet hell experience!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.5%, Bullet Hell 33.5%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%, Action 7.9%, 2D 4%
The first of its kind on Steam. A retro-style Touhou Project fangame with a modern feeling. Beat some sense into the great library in love!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 30.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Faith 15.5% ★, Anime 6.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%
Super Galaxy Squadron is a fast-paced vertical shooter designed for human beings as well as SHMUP veterans. Featuring multiple game modes, a challenging but merciful difficulty curve, forgiving health system, and SEVENTEEN playable ships.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 37.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 37.3%, Arcade 7.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%, Action 5.4%
"Don't go to GALXAGAR"; a phrase uttered by many who have traversed its rim. Untold treasures, and terrors, await within its blackened depths. Ready your craft, spacefarer, because you're about to enter the most dangerous sector in all the stars. Get ready.. for GALXAGAR!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 31.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.9%, PvE 11.2%, Arcade 8.4%, Linear 6.9%
Slash, shoot, guard, grow! Karous, a Dreamcast shoot 'em up originally released back in 2007, is now soaring onto PC. Play as Karous, a girl who lost her parents in a great war with humans. Driven by her father's dying words, she descends to Earth in search of the Sanguis Dei.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.9%, Bullet Hell 38.4%, Arcade 11%, Action 4.3%, 2D 3.9%
Dodge, slash, and shoot your way through waves of enemies while collecting items. Blast off on a quick trip toward the Moon in Radio-allergic Shoot ’Em Up!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 47.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 39%, Action 6.8%, 2D 4%, Singleplayer 3.1%
A tutorial for shmup beginners. Presented by Lightsaber Fairy.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 36.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 35.3%, Anime 13.4%, Action 10.2%, Indie 4.4%
A vertical scrolling shooter with a nostalgic twist! Evade and shoot on end!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.4%, Bullet Hell 34%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%, Action 11.2%, Indie 5%
A last ditch effort to destroy what was once to be our savior. A final mission to eliminate a disastrous future. A single ship against Earth’s entire military. The Andraste is the only hope to defeat...the Devil Engine.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.4%, Bullet Hell 29.5%, Arcade 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%, Action 8.2%
Addictive fast-paced shoot-em-up with beautiful 3D graphics and an amazing soundtrack. 5 ships to choose from and 5 action-packed Stages.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42%, Bullet Hell 37.4%, Arcade 9.6%, Action 8%, Indie 3.1%
Jigoku Kisetsukan is a bullet hell shootergame with anime-style drawings and chip music.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 54.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Anime 16%, Indie 1.6%, Singleplayer 1.2%
Weave and cleave your way through walls of bullet and push your score to unknown limits in this aggressive Shoot'em'up to save humanity from its own hubris
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.6%, Bullet Hell 32.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Arcade 9.4%, Action 5.2%
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 44.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Faith 19.3% ★, Anime 6.8%, Indie 1.8%
生命,幻想,联系,是它们打牢了这片乐园的根基。这次正是不畏惧新奇事物而无限向基石突进的、传统而现代的奇妙射击幻想!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 39.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.6%, Faith 20.5% ★, Action 7.6%, Singleplayer 1.6%
Ride around the many galaxies of Stellarium in a hectic vertical bullet hell, facing off all kinds of creatures and dodging giant storms of bullets.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 41.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 34.6%, Arcade 10.3%, Action 6%, 2D 3.3%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 32.2%, Bullet Hell 27.2%, Faith 19.1% ★, Action 5.7%, Fantasy 3.3%
Take to the skies once again as the last defender of humanity against overwhelming odds! Lovingly built to be enjoyed by newcomers and genre veterans alike, Danmaku Unlimited 3 is a perfect medley of the best aspects of classic bullet hell shooters wrapped up in a modern and approachable package.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 44.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 38.6%, Arcade 8.2%, Action 6.1%, Indie 2.6%
Jump on your hoverbike and blast off for unlimited ninja-themed bullet hell mayhem!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.3%, Bullet Hell 34.8%, Arcade 8.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%, Action 5.3%
Blast off as a little star trying to rid the cosmos of angry celestial beings in Feeble Light, a 3-tone pixel art shoot’em up where minimalistic presentation makes way for precision controls and fluid animation!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.4%, Bullet Hell 34.2%, Arcade 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%, Action 5.6%