
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!
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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!

Shikhondo: Blue Pieta
Once more, the hunt for Youkai begins! Across the ocean in a city far, far away, the side-scrolling shoot 'em up action of our two protagonists unfolds! Complete the Pietà of struggle that burns blue with its raging barrage!

Shikhondo(食魂徒) - Soul Eater
Select one of the Grim Reaper or girl. Find escaped yokai from limbo, extricate soul that they absorbed. You must reseal them after
Once more, the hunt for Youkai begins! Across the ocean in a city far, far away, the side-scrolling shoot 'em up action of our two protagonists unfolds! Complete the Pietà of struggle that burns blue with its raging barrage!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Arcade 12.8%, Action 8.4%, Top-Down Shooter 7.6%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 34.7%, Bullet Hell 32.7%, Action 8.3%, Arcade 7.1%, Anime 6.8%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 36.2%, Bullet Hell 34.8%, Arcade 10.9%, Anime 7.3%, Action 5.2%
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 38.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 34.8%, Arcade 12.4%, Anime 5.6%, Action 4.2%
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 46.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Action 8.8%, Anime 6.9%, Female Protagonist 3.5%
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Why similar: Bullet Hell 48.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 30.1%, Anime 7.1%, Female Protagonist 4.7%, Action 3.8%
Nostalgic arcade gameplay remastered! Conquer the bigger portion of the screen and save the unlucky girls from the various absurd troublemakers.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.2%, Top-Down Shooter 19.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Arcade 12.3%, Anime 10.1%
【About "The Hurricane of the Varstray"】"The Hurricane of the Varstray" is a vertically scrolling shoot'em up with a SF story: in the distant future, to defend the Earth against the invasion of mystery mechanical structures, 4 girls head to "the Varstray sector," far away from the Earth and considered as the v
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.3%, Bullet Hell 27.4%, Top-Down Shooter 9.1%, Arcade 8.5%, Anime 7.7%
PowerUp and BusterAttack! Despite the beauty of the Danmaku aggressive playing leads to victory in this Makaism Danmaku shooter. The Danmaku Garden awaits you. There's even a cat!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.4%, Bullet Hell 23.9%, Arcade 12.6%, Top-Down Shooter 8.6%, Anime 7.4%
CAVE's arcade bullet hell shooter returns as DoDonPachi Resurrection Reignite. New stages, a new character, new music, and other new elements set the stage for a new challenge.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Bullet Hell 23.5%, Top-Down Shooter 16.8%, Arcade 11.9%, Action 7.9%
A refreshing and highly re-playable bullet hell style shooter that WANTS you to play dangerously! Ride the razor's edge of life and death in this high-risk high-reward danger oriented arcade style shooting game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.4%, Bullet Hell 26.6%, Arcade 13.5%, Anime 10.5%, Female Protagonist 7%
That witches come back undergone a power-up further! New character is entered! All 6stages Arcade version of all re-adjust the resolution of the base in 1280x720! "Magic Circle system" is easy-to-use adjustment! Full voice all by the story undergoes new writing.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.6%, Bullet Hell 22.9%, Action 16.7%, Anime 11.2%, Arcade 6.7%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 34.6%, Top-Down Shooter 27.9%, Anime 15.3%, Female Protagonist 10.1%, 2D 5.4%
The fantasy bullet battle to end monstergirl genocide! Turn hateful humans into lovable demons in this 90s arcade style shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Bullet Hell 20%, Top-Down Shooter 19.6%, Arcade 10.3%, Top-Down 6.1%
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 29.1%, Bullet Hell 25.9%, Top-Down Shooter 19.7%, Arcade 10.2%, Anime 6.1%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 29.1%, Bullet Hell 24.3%, Arcade 12.6%, Anime 8.8%, Fantasy 5.9%
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 30%, Arcade 10.3%, Anime 6.4%, Action 4.8%
In a world much like our own, Tenshi sets out to uncover the evil threatening the balance of nature, joined by an eccentric cast of characters along the way.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 38.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Anime 11.2%, Arcade 8.3%, Female Protagonist 5.4%
「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: Bullet Hell 41.9%, Anime 16.6%, Action 12%, Female Protagonist 9.2%, Colorful 8.5%
Graze the enemy’s bullets, Charge them head-on, and Wreak Havoc!!An exhilarating and dangerous shoot-em-up! This is a game for those with courage and survival instinct!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.4%, Bullet Hell 26.1%, Arcade 12.3%, Anime 10.5%, Action 6.9%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 34.2%, Bullet Hell 33.2%, Arcade 12.6%, Female Protagonist 6.4%, Action 5.6%
An epic tale that begins from shooting missiles! The newest work of the Caladrius series with lots of new features that exceeds the original story!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.9%, Bullet Hell 31.8%, Action 10.9%, Anime 10.3%, Arcade 10%
Older Neptune and friends shoot and slash through enemies of Gamindustri in this rail shooter!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 26%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Arcade 15.5%, Anime 9.4%, Action 8.6%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Top-Down Shooter 23%, Bullet Hell 22.9%, Arcade 11.9%, Anime 8.5%
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 46.4%, Anime 19.2%, Female Protagonist 13.2%, Action 7.1%, 2D 5.7%
Shoot, slash and weave through bullets and enemies in this story-driven arcade shooter. The RADON Daughters have launched their ultimate weapon. Take control of the experimental gunship HALCYON and break out of the CAGE.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Bullet Hell 22.9%, Top-Down Shooter 21.5%, Arcade 11.5%, Anime 7.6%
Only armed with a double barrel shotgun, go through waves of hell spawns to get your book back! A bullet hell arena shooter!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.6%, Top-Down Shooter 23.6%, Anime 6.7%, Top-Down 6.3%
"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: Shoot 'Em Up 27.7%, Bullet Hell 27%, Anime 10.4%, Arcade 7.9%, Female Protagonist 7.6%
Delve back into the world of Touhou in this bullet hell action-RPG adventure! The boundary between Gensokyo and the outside world has been breached, and it falls to Reimu Hakurei and Marisa Kirisame to discover why. Level up skills, forge new equipment, and explore Gensokyo to uncover the truth!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 44.6%, Anime 17.4%, Female Protagonist 12.6%, Action 9.9%, Fantasy 9.9%
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 35.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 29%, Anime 17.8%, Female Protagonist 7.9%, Action 7.4%
A fan-made celebration of Touhou's creative spirit! When a suspicious festival erupts, Aya must photograph spellcards, unlock skills, and uncover hidden truths. Packed with loving references to fanworks both old and new, from all around the world!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 31.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.2%, Arcade 12.8%, Action 6.8%, Female Protagonist 6%
This is a side-scrolling shooting game in which you take control of the "Drainus", the Kharlal Empire's most cutting-edge fighter with the ability to absorb energy bullets, and take down the enemy ships zipping through space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 51.8%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Action 12.9%, Female Protagonist 7.5%, 2D 4.5%
Touhou Drunken Rebellion is a classic top-down danmaku shooting roguelike game. Set in the world of Touhou Project, players take on the role of various lesser youkai living in Gensokyo and set out on a journey of rebellion against the powerful figures who rule over it.
Why similar: Action 23%, Anime 21%, Female Protagonist 20.5%, 2D 14.9%, Fantasy 7.9%
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 30.5%, Bullet Hell 27.1%, Arcade 13.9%, Anime 6.2%, Action 5.9%
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 29.3%, Action 22.5%, Anime 21.3%, Colorful 11.3%, Fantasy 9.2%
"Murasaki" is a puzzle explosion game. Use explosions to clear the screen of pesky obstacles filling it up. The only controls you need are the directional buttons and two other buttons (Z and X)!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 30.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.6%, Action 9.6%, Anime 8.8%, Arcade 7.5%
Thousands of fairies and familiar faces are swarming the Scarlet Devil Mansion Library! Help Patchouli Knowledge survive by attacking back with bullet hell Spell Cards, gathering experience, and upgrading exponentially!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.3%, Top-Down Shooter 22.1%, Anime 7.7%, Action 6.6%
Help Aru save Christmas in this humoristic, action-packed shooter set in the universe of QP Shooting - Dangerous!!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Bullet Hell 21.6%, Top-Down Shooter 14.3%, Anime 9%, Arcade 8.7%
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 36.8%, Bullet Hell 28.2%, Action 9.8%, Female Protagonist 8.1%, Fantasy 5.3%
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Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.8%, Bullet Hell 29.3%, Action 17.3%, Female Protagonist 7.9%, 2D 5%
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 50.1%, Anime 21.3%, Female Protagonist 16.1%, Action 9.1%, Indie 2.1%
Mysterious red eyes popped up in forest, the shrine was raided by unknown vermin, ominous black magic diffused everywhere, while the scarlet devil had been awaiting for opportunity... Is it an magic outbreak, or a conspiracy? Now, set out on a journey to the truth and unravel the enigmas!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 36.6%, Top-Down Shooter 29.2%, Action 13%, Top-Down 7.6%, 2D 4.6%
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 37.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.4%, Arcade 15.3%, Action 7.7%, Linear 3.3%
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Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Bullet Hell 21.6%, Top-Down Shooter 20.2%, Anime 7.5%, Action 6.9%
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Why similar: Bullet Hell 30.8%, Arcade 15.5%, Anime 13.5%, Female Protagonist 10%, Top-Down 8.7%
A high-tempo shooting game with simple controls! Upgrade your character with cards and defend the gates from your enemies.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 40.9%, Anime 25.1%, Female Protagonist 17.1%, 2D 9.3%, Action 6.6%
A hololive fangame featuring Inugami Korone of hololive GAMERS! Collect as many Korone Boxes as possible while contending with an endless onslaught of enemies and bosses using whatever weapons you happen to pick up!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.8%, Bullet Hell 22.5%, Top-Down Shooter 18.9%, Arcade 8.1%, Anime 6.4%
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: Top-Down Shooter 70.2%, Action 28.3%, Singleplayer 1.5%
Nostalgic arcade gameplay remastered! Conquer the bigger portion of the screen and save the unlucky girls from the various absurd troublemakers.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Top-Down Shooter 18.5%, Arcade 12.2%, Anime 7.3%
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: Bullet Hell 32.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Action 16.1%, Anime 12.7%, Casual 5.5%
Sparks flare around the man all five sisters wish to claim. Introducing the new vertical scrolling shooter game!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 33.4%, Top-Down Shooter 29.4%, Arcade 13.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.8%, Action 6.5%
Team up with your "other self", Honno-chan, as you parry, pummel and pulse your way out of your darkest nightmare in this one-of-a-kind "parry heaven" action game!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 32.5%, Top-Down Shooter 24.1%, Top-Down 9%, Anime 8.3%, Female Protagonist 6.6%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 50.5%, Bullet Hell 21.5%, Action 17.8%, 2D 7.2%, Indie 2%
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 40.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 31.4%, Action 10.3%, Female Protagonist 6.2%, Anime 5.7%
Zombies left, right and center!! Will the maids be able to bring peace back to Akiba?! A shooting game aimed at restoring peace to Akiba by controlling gun-slinging maids and defeating zombies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.3%, Top-Down Shooter 32.9%, Anime 11%, Action 9.1%, 2D 4.9%
Raging Blasters is a vertical scroll shmup featuring high speed scrolling and the exhilaration of destruction.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44%, Bullet Hell 12.3%, Arcade 10.9%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Action 8.4%