- #1 Yoiyami Dancers: Twilight Danmaku Dancers
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 659 reviews2022
Dev: tripper_roomPub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Dodge bullets to the rhythm and take down everything that moves! A rhythmical danmaku action game.
Why similar: Rhythm 44.6%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Faith 17.3% ★, Action 11%, Cute 3.5%
Why You'll Like It: It directly combines rhythm-based movement with danmaku combat, making it the closest mechanical sibling to the seed game.
- #2 Touhou Danmaku Kagura Phantasia Lost
96% matchVery Positive82% of 2,336 reviews2024
Dev: Alliance Arts
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 18.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%
"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: Rhythm 45.8%, Faith 31.1% ★, Bullet Hell 8.8%, Action 8.5%, Cute 2.2%
Why You'll Like It: As an official rhythm game set in the Touhou universe, it offers the most authentic musical experience for fans of the franchise.
- #3 Just Shapes & Beats
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 25,089 reviews2018
Dev: Berzerk Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
"Just Shapes & Beats" is a chaotic co-op musical bullet-hell based on three simple things: avoid Shapes, move to the kick-ass Beats, and die, repeatedly.
Why similar: Rhythm 57.7%, Bullet Hell 24.9%, Difficult 7.5%, Action 5.2%, Indie 2.3%
Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive rhythm-based bullet-hell experience that perfectly mirrors the core gameplay loop of dodging patterns to a musical beat.
- #4 Rhythm Destruction
96% matchMixed45% of 135 reviews2014
Dev: Curious Panda Games
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Rhythm Destruction is a rhythm & shoot'em up that aims to combine the best of both genres. Blast and maneuver your way through perilous stages filled with numerous enemies, obstacles and unique boss encounters.
Why similar: Rhythm 50.1%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Action 16.6%, Indie 8.4%, Casual 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: A dedicated rhythm shooter that forces players to synchronize their attacks with the music while navigating complex bullet patterns.
- #5 NOISZ
94% matchVery Positive94% of 138 reviews2018
Dev: Anarch Entertainment
Windows · Mac
NOISZ is an unprecedented mix of rhythm game, bullet hell shoot-em-up, and visual novel. Battle a variety of challenging and unique bosses by performing actions to the beat, in order to progress through a massive anime-inspired narrative full of surprising twists and colorful characters!
Why similar: Rhythm 49.7%, Bullet Hell 26.3%, Difficult 7.1%, Action 4.4%, Shooter 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: This title blends a hardcore rhythm game with a bullet-hell shooter, offering a challenging experience for players who enjoy high-speed, music-synced action.
- #6 Soundodger+
94% matchVery Positive90% of 814 reviews2013
Dev: Studio Bean
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Dodge the music and dance through a mesmerizing ballet of choreographed bullets, each synced to music from over a dozen international artists. Push your creativity and skills with the fully-featured Level Editor and never run out of things to dodge.
Why similar: Rhythm 46.5%, Bullet Hell 24.1%, Action 7.7%, Shooter 6.3%, Difficult 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: A minimalist but intense rhythm-bullet-hell game where every obstacle is choreographed to the soundtrack.
- #7 Beat Souls
93% matchMostly Positive77% of 79 reviews2021
Dev: Zoo Corporation
Windows
Dive into the cyberpop world of Beat Souls! Dodge and dance your way to a high-score in this intense rhythm action game.
Why similar: Rhythm 54.2%, Bullet Hell 23.3%, Action 10.3%, Cute 4.1%, Casual 2.9%
Why You'll Like It: This rhythm-action game features cute aesthetics and requires precise movement to the beat, fitting the casual yet challenging vibe of the seed.
- #8 GUNVOLT RECORDS Cychronicle
92% matchMostly Positive74% of 102 reviews2024
Dev: INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
Windows
A new rhythm music game starring the songstresses of the Azure Striker Gunvolt series, Lumen, Lola, and Luxia singing 15 different songs. Follow the notes to the pounding beat and aim for a top score in this electrifying rhythm game!
Why similar: Rhythm 66.9%, Action 20.9%, Casual 5.8%, Cute 5.1%, Singleplayer 1.3%
Why You'll Like It: A high-energy rhythm game featuring anime-style visuals and fast-paced gameplay that appeals to fans of cute, music-driven titles.
- #9 Touhou Fuujinroku ~ Mountain of Faith.
90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 1,496 reviews2020
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 70%
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 42.8% ★, Bullet Hell 29.7%, Action 12%, Indie 5.9%, Difficult 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: A quintessential Touhou shoot-em-up that defines the bullet-hell genre and features the iconic characters found in the seed game.
- #10 Gensokyo Night Festival
91% matchMostly Positive72% of 4,726 reviews2019
Dev: WSS playground
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 99.0 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: Faith 51.3% ★, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Action 13.3%, Indie 5.5%, Cute 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: A stylish, fast-paced action game that captures the cute aesthetic and spirit of the Touhou universe with fluid combat mechanics.
- #11 VELUCITY
91% matchMixed42% of 97 reviews2020
Dev: SEEDGAMES Co., Ltd.
Windows
VELUCITY, a rhythm game with a new feel, is released in Steam through Early Access! Enjoy the game with a keyboard that anyone can easily start with.
Why similar: Rhythm 61.5%, Action 18.6%, Indie 7.9%, Shooter 6.4%, Casual 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: This early-access rhythm-action game focuses on fluid movement and musical synchronization, providing a similar sense of flow.
- #12 Danmaku Amanojaku ~ Impossible Spell Card.
89% matchVery Positive98% of 179 reviews2019
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
ルール無用の弾幕地獄週間！ 華麗に、ずる賢く、卑怯な手でしのぎきれ！
Why similar: Faith 41.7% ★, Bullet Hell 36.3%, Action 11.8%, Indie 5.5%, Difficult 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: A classic entry in the series that focuses on unique, challenging bullet patterns, perfect for those who enjoy the danmaku aspect of the seed.
- #13 Touhou Shinreibyou ~ Ten Desires.
89% matchVery Positive95% of 415 reviews2019
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 246.0 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: Faith 37.7% ★, Bullet Hell 35.7%, Action 13.6%, Indie 6.4%, Difficult 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: This entry offers a great balance of difficulty and accessibility, making it a staple for any fan of the Touhou bullet-hell style.
- #14 Touhou Kikeijuu ~ Wily Beast and Weakest Creature.
88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,041 reviews2019
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 15.5 hrs≥1hr: 73%
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 43.5% ★, Bullet Hell 35%, Action 8.2%, Difficult 5.3%, Indie 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: Known for its fantastic soundtrack and intense patterns, this game is a must-play for fans of the series' musical and combat elements.
- #15 Touhou Luna Nights
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 14,634 reviews2019
Dev: Team LadybugPub: WSS playground
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 41.2 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: Faith 42.2% ★, Bullet Hell 31%, Difficult 10.4%, Action 9.4%, Indie 3.2%
Why You'll Like It: While a Metroidvania, it is arguably the highest-quality Touhou action game on Steam, capturing the series' charm and intense boss battles perfectly.
- #16 Touhou Kouryudou ~ Unconnected Marketeers.
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,795 reviews2021
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 18.3 hrs≥1hr: 71%
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 41.5% ★, Bullet Hell 28.9%, Action 9.4%, Shooter 8.4%, Difficult 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: This modern entry in the series features a unique card-based system that adds a layer of strategy to the classic bullet-hell gameplay.
- #17 Touhou Mystia's Izakaya
85% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 31,273 reviews2021
Dev: 二色幽紫蝶
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.0 hrsMean: 34.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
A brand new pixel art restaurant simulator based on the Touhou Project! Play as Mystia, the owner of a small izakaya. Collect ingredients by day, cater to the customers by night, learn recipes from familiar characters, and become the best izakaya owner in all of Gensokyo!
Why similar: Faith 89.8% ★, Casual 6.9%, 2D 3.3%
Why You'll Like It: This management sim is a massive hit in the Touhou community, offering a charming and relaxing experience that complements the intensity of the bullet-hell games.
- #18 Touhou Kishinjou ~ Double Dealing Character.
86% matchVery Positive99% of 410 reviews2019
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 569.3 hrs≥1hr: 69%
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 39.5%, Faith 36.2% ★, Action 9.7%, Difficult 7.3%, Indie 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: A highly polished shoot-em-up that showcases the series' ability to create beautiful, complex bullet patterns.
- #19 Touhou Tenkuushou ~ Hidden Star in Four Seasons.
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 4,521 reviews2017
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 268.1 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 46.3%, Faith 32.6% ★, Difficult 9.2%, Indie 3.4%, Cute 2.5%
Why You'll Like It: A visually striking entry that focuses on seasonal mechanics, offering a fresh take on the classic danmaku formula.
- #20 Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 8,302 reviews2024
Dev: GAMEPULSE 游戏脉冲
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 55.4%, Action 13%, Shooter 11.9%, Cute 7.6%, Indie 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: A fun, action-packed title that brings the bullet-hell experience into a more accessible, arcade-style format.
- #21 Touhou Chireiden ~ Subterranean Animism.
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 758 reviews2020
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 19.3 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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: Faith 33.3% ★, Bullet Hell 31.5%, Action 16.7%, Indie 7.7%, Difficult 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: Renowned for its high difficulty and incredible music, this is a core experience for any serious fan of the Touhou bullet-hell genre.
- #22 Touhou Artificial Dream in Arcadia
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,179 reviews2023
Dev: Bar Holographic Otaku
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Explore Gensokyo from an outsider's perspective in this old-school Touhou DRPG!
Why similar: Faith 55.1% ★, Bullet Hell 39.5%, 2D 2.8%, Indie 1.8%, Singleplayer 0.8%
Why You'll Like It: A high-quality, modern RPG set in the Touhou world that provides a deeper look into the characters and lore fans of the series will appreciate.
- #23 東方幕華祭 TouHou Makuka Sai ~ Fantastic Danmaku Festival
83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,440 reviews2018
Dev: 東方幕華祭制作组
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 193.5 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 41.1%, Faith 34.3% ★, Action 12.1%, Indie 4.9%, Difficult 4.2%
Why You'll Like It: A high-quality fan-made bullet-hell game that captures the essence of the original series with impressive visual flair.
- #24 Touhou Kanjuden ~ Legacy of Lunatic Kingdom.
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,511 reviews2019
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 18.6 hrs≥1hr: 70%
月の都から敵が攻めてきた！ その弾幕が過去最狂難易度を誇るのは当然だろう？ ピュアーでルナティックなシューティング幻想！
Why similar: Faith 42.4% ★, Bullet Hell 34.9%, Difficult 9.2%, Action 4.9%, Indie 3.1%
Why You'll Like It: This game is famous for its extreme difficulty, catering to players who want to test their reflexes to the limit.
- #25 Touhou Blooming Chaos 2
80% matchVery Positive93% of 2,578 reviews2021
Dev: 二色幽紫蝶
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 34.8 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 43.9% ★, Action 24.1%, Bullet Hell 22.8%, Indie 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that captures the spirit of the Touhou universe while providing a more expansive world to explore.
- #26 Azure Reflections
81% matchVery Positive88% of 194 reviews2019
Dev: souvenir circ.Pub: Phoenixx Inc.
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 90.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Azure Reflections is an insane, side-scrolling bullet hell fangame based on one of the hottest shooting game series to come out of Japan, the Touhou Project! Enemies come at you from all directions with a relentless hail of bullets! Fight back with a well-timed Danmaku Rush to tear your way through bullets and enemies alike!
Why similar: Faith 43.7% ★, Bullet Hell 24.9%, Action 19%, Indie 7.3%, Casual 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling take on the Touhou formula that maintains the series' signature bullet-hell intensity and cute aesthetic.
- #27 Touhou Juuouen 〜 Unfinished Dream of All Living Ghost.
77% matchVery Positive93% of 1,230 reviews2023
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 15.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 42.8% ★, Bullet Hell 25.1%, Action 13.1%, Shooter 9.6%, Indie 2.8%
- #28 Touhou Endless Dream
78% matchVery Positive94% of 1,872 reviews2021
Dev: a10a010Pub: MyACG Studio
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 12.0 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 73.3% ★, Cute 7.8%, Indie 6.7%, Casual 5.7%, 2D 3.7%
Why You'll Like It: A roguelite take on the Touhou series that offers high replayability and a fresh perspective on the familiar combat mechanics.
- #29 Touhou Fantasia / 东方梦想曲
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,487 reviews2019
Dev: SlimeSmile
Windows
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 38.7%, Faith 32.6% ★, Action 16.7%, Indie 6.1%, Difficult 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: A free-to-play entry that provides an accessible way to experience the classic anime-style bullet-hell action.
- #30 TouHou Makuka Sai ~ Fantastic Danmaku Festival Part III
75% matchVery Positive90% of 1,176 reviews2025
Dev: 东方幕华祭制作组
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
"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 48.8% ★, Bullet Hell 28.8%, Action 7.9%, Shooter 7.7%, Cute 2.7%
- #31 Touhou : Shooting Star | 東方流星譚
79% matchVery Positive89% of 141 reviews2020
Dev: 星屑ラボラトリーPub: T-Works
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 13.7 hrs≥1hr: 48%
As a wizard "Marisa Kirisame", Fly in the Gensokyo! This is fun game of "Touhou Project"! See beautiful danmaku of touhou characters. Develop your weapon, armor, spell card to get strong. Let's play "Danmaku"!
Why similar: Faith 57.2% ★, Bullet Hell 27.5%, Indie 15.2%
Why You'll Like It: A fan-made title that successfully blends RPG elements with the classic bullet-hell shooter gameplay.
- #32 Hifuu Nightmare Diary ~ Violet Detector.
79% matchMostly Positive76% of 297 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 42% ★, Bullet Hell 31%, Action 13.1%, Indie 6.1%, Difficult 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: A unique spin-off that focuses on puzzle-like bullet-hell encounters, providing a different but satisfying challenge.
- #33 Touhou Kinjoukyou ～ Fossilized Wonders.
74% matchVery Positive91% of 804 reviews2025
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
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 42.2%, Faith 27.7% ★, Shooter 12%, Action 11%, Indie 4.1%
- #34 TouHou Makuka Sai ~ Fantastic Danmaku Festival Part II
76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,597 reviews2019
Dev: 东方幕华祭制作组
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 20.1 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 45.8% ★, Bullet Hell 43.4%, Difficult 5.2%, Indie 3.9%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #35 Pastel☆Parade
73% matchVery Positive95% of 210 reviews2025
Dev: Pastel Parade ProjectPub: room6
Windows · Mac · Linux
Pastel☆Parade is an exhilarating rhythm game with easy controls! Get into the rhythm with cute, poppy music!
Why similar: Rhythm 71.2%, Action 11.5%, Casual 5.2%, Indie 4.9%, Cute 4.1%
- #36 Yousei Daisensou ~ Touhou Sangetsusei
77% matchVery Positive96% of 131 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 40.7% ★, Bullet Hell 29%, Action 21.6%, Indie 8.8%
- #37 Touhou Bunkachou ～ Shoot the Bullet.
76% matchVery Positive97% of 104 reviews2021
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
天狗と妖怪の日常を覗き見られる小劇場シューティング 妖怪の不思議で美しい弾幕を撮れ！撃て！
Why similar: Faith 29.1% ★, Action 25.2%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Shooter 16.3%, Indie 4.1%
- #38 Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival
73% matchVery Positive85% of 1,420 reviews2024
Dev: Bandai Namco Amusement Lab Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival is a drum-based rhythm game featuring songs from genres such as Anime and VOCALOID™, and also a variety of game modes! Have fun playing solo or online!
Why similar: Rhythm 87.7%, Casual 5.9%, Cute 2.2%, Difficult 2.2%, Singleplayer 2%
- #39 弹幕音乐绘 ～风雷幻奏曲～ / Barrage Musical ~A Fantasy of Tempest~
75% matchVery Positive96% of 357 reviews2017
Dev: SlimeSmile
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
This is a music rhythm STG where stages with highly BGM synchronization will show you a barrage musical; A shop system with dozens of items available offers you infinite possibility; An AI based auto dodging system benefits beginners.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 52.4%, Action 25.5%, Shooter 12%, Indie 10.1%
- #40 Touhou Seirensen ~ Undefined Fantastic Object.
74% matchVery Positive96% of 404 reviews2020
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 58%
アレは何だ？ 鳥か？ 妖精か？ 謎に満ちた未確認幻想物体が、君を未知の世界に誘う！ ファンタスティックでレトロな弾幕シューティング幻想
Why similar: Faith 36.1% ★, Bullet Hell 28.1%, Action 19.6%, Indie 8.6%, Difficult 4.7%
- #41 東方眠世界 ~ Wonderful Waking World
72% matchVery Positive98% of 291 reviews2022
Dev: Oligarchomp
Windows
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 45.4%, Faith 23.2% ★, Action 14.1%, Shooter 10.3%, Indie 2.7%
- #42 Rhythm Witch: Beat Death
70% matchVery Positive95% of 546 reviews2025
Dev: Dusklight CO., LTD.
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Rhythm Witch: Beat Death is a game that melds rhythm and survival. Attack to the rhythm of the music while dodging monsters who move and attack to the beat. On your journey to eternal beauty, defeat dancing freaks, ghouls, dragon, and more!
Why similar: Rhythm 58%, Bullet Hell 27.2%, Action 8%, Cute 4.2%, Indie 1.5%
- #43 Rift of the NecroDancer
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 5,345 reviews2025
Dev: Brace Yourself GamesPub: Klei Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 80%
The NecroDancer's back in an all-new rhythm game! Dragged into a strange new world, Cadence must engage in musical combat with monsters surging through the Rift! Face pulse-pounding Rhythm Rifts where every beat is a battle, all set to an original soundtrack by Danny Baranowsky & friends.
Why similar: Rhythm 87.5%, Action 4.4%, Difficult 4%, Indie 1.8%, Cute 1.1%
- #44 Touhou Kikamu ~ Elegant Impermanence of Sakura
72% matchVery Positive97% of 477 reviews2020
Dev: 东方祈华梦制作组
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 28.8 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Touhou Kikamu ~ Elegant Impermanence of Sakura is a fangame of Touhou Project series, it manifests as a traditional STG like most official Touhou Project games.
Why similar: Faith 53% ★, Bullet Hell 34.6%, Indie 10.8%, Casual 1.6%
- #45 Touhou Blooming Chaos
71% matchVery Positive90% of 376 reviews2019
Dev: 二色幽紫蝶
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 5.6 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 52.6% ★, Bullet Hell 24.8%, Action 16.5%, Indie 6.2%
- #46 SUGURI
73% matchVery Positive83% of 222 reviews2014
Dev: Orange_JuicePub: Rockin' Android
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Experience the rush of battle with the fan acclaimed Bullet-Hell shooter "SUGURI". You're equipped with an automatic lock-on targeting system and a unique arsenal of hyper weapons, power shields, and more. Sure, she may look cute, but when it's time to fight, it's all business.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 58.9%, Action 18.4%, Shooter 9.1%, Difficult 6.8%, Indie 6%
- #47 Bullet Heaven 2
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 520 reviews2015
Dev: Matt Roszak
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Bullet Heaven 2 is a bullet-hell shoot-em-up inspired by games like Touhou and Jamestown. It's all about shooting every cute thing that moves, while dodging hundreds of shiny bullets per second!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 64.9%, Action 18.8%, Difficult 7.8%, Indie 6.7%, 2D 1.8%
- #48 Touhou Kaeizuka ～ Phantasmagoria of Flower View.
69% matchVery Positive98% of 322 reviews2022
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 54%
桜、紫陽花、向日葵、彼岸花、 幻想の花は散ることなく咲き続ける。弾幕の花も然り。 弾幕の対戦型フラワリングシューティング！一人でも大変遊べます。
Why similar: Faith 31.4% ★, Bullet Hell 25.6%, Action 21%, Shooter 14.2%, Indie 3.6%
- #49 Double Spoiler
70% matchVery Positive97% of 90 reviews2019
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
天狗の取材は一方的で新聞記事は捏造ばかり。 強行取材、捏造記事の楽しさを君にも！ トラディショナルな妖怪達の本気の日常を激写せよ！
Why similar: Faith 35.3% ★, Bullet Hell 30.8%, Action 23.7%, Indie 10.2%
- #50 Super Glitter Rush
69% matchVery Positive96% of 113 reviews2021
Dev: tiny cactus studio
Windows
Super Glitter Rush is a boss-rush style bullet hell shoot-em-up!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 47.6%, Action 18.9%, Shooter 17.7%, Cute 6.5%, Indie 4.8%
- #51 Project Arrhythmia
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,560 reviews2019
Dev: Vitamin GamesPub: Kwalee
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 58%
A musical bullet-hell where all things beautiful are deadly. Dodge well little nanobot, you don't have much time.
Why similar: Rhythm 51%, Bullet Hell 25%, Action 9.2%, Difficult 7.8%, Indie 3.4%
- #52 東方剛欲異聞 ～ 水没した沈愁地獄
69% matchVery Positive83% of 749 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 39.9% ★, Bullet Hell 34.3%, Action 17%, Indie 4.8%, 2D 2.5%
- #53 Beats Of Fury
70% matchVery Positive87% of 52 reviews2020
Dev: Bubble Head GamesPub: Gamera Games
Windows
Shoot to the beat in this rhythm bullet hell where every shot creates music. Turn any YouTube song into a bullet hell epic battle.
Why similar: Rhythm 53.9%, Bullet Hell 27.3%, Action 9.4%, Indie 2.8%, Casual 2.8%
- #54 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 52.7% ★, Shooter 12.4%, Bullet Hell 10.9%, Action 10.2%, Cute 4.3%
- #55 Muse Dash
65% matchVery Positive91% of 120,271 reviews2019
Dev: peroperoPub: hasuhasu
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 34.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Paradise of parkour & rhythm game ★★★ — Muse Dash!!
Why similar: Rhythm 82.7%, Cute 4.7%, Action 3.5%, Difficult 3.2%, Casual 2%
- #56 ReMix
66% matchVery Positive81% of 99 reviews2024
Dev: GameSmith
Windows
ReMix is a unique musical rhythm action game that combines the elements of Rogue games. In this world, you are able to choose from a variety of heroes with different fighting styles and use the power of music to battle against evil void monsters.
Why similar: Rhythm 48.4%, Bullet Hell 30.2%, Action 6.7%, Cute 4.7%, Casual 4.4%
- #57 Rhythm Journey
68% matchMostly Positive80% of 114 reviews2022
Dev: MELOVITY
Windows · Mac
Rhythm Journey is a story based, hardcore 2-buttons rhythm game.
Why similar: Rhythm 72.2%, Difficult 8.6%, Action 7%, Indie 5.7%, Casual 3.6%
- #58 永远消失的幻想乡 ～ The Disappearing of Gensokyo
67% matchVery Positive84% of 3,556 reviews2018
Dev: MyACG Studio
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 61.6 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: Faith 43.1% ★, Bullet Hell 25.9%, Action 8.3%, Shooter 7.9%, Difficult 6.4%
- #59 Mamorukun ReCurse!
64% matchVery Positive97% of 60 reviews2025
Dev: CITY CONNECTION
Windows
Everyone, gather at the YO-KAI Disco! The cursed shooting party begins! All past game modes, additional characters, and BGM are included at once!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 41.7%, Action 30.7%, Shooter 20.4%, Cute 6.2%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #60 A City Sleeps™
71% matchMixed56% of 94 reviews2014
Dev: Harmonix Music Systems, Inc
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 95%
From the creator of Rock Band™ and Amplitude™ comes a fresh new approach to the traditional shoot 'em up! All the action is driven by an entrancing soundtrack- no beatmatching required. The Idol System introduces a tactical layer on top of proven shmup gameplay allowing for a range of play styles.
Why similar: Rhythm 51.7%, Bullet Hell 27.5%, Action 14.7%, Indie 6.2%
