- #1 Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy
97% 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 25.4%, JRPG 20.1%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, Anime 8.8%, Shooter 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: This is the complete version of the seed game, offering the full experience of Cirno's adventure with expanded content and mechanics.
- #2 Touhou Luna Nights
96% 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: Bullet Hell 37%, Female Protagonist 17.1%, Action-Adventure 13.5%, Anime 10.8%, Faith 7.3% ★
Why You'll Like It: A masterpiece of 2D action that masterfully blends Metroidvania exploration with time-manipulation and bullet-hell combat.
- #3 Touhou: New World
96% matchMostly Positive78% of 285 reviews2023
Dev: Ankake SpaPub: XSEED Games
Windows
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 33.9%, JRPG 31%, Female Protagonist 15.5%, Anime 11.1%, Action 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that translates the bullet-hell experience into a fluid, top-down combat system with deep character progression.
- #4 Rabi-Ribi
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 12,161 reviews2016
Dev: CreSpirit
Windows
Median: 11.8 hrsMean: 64.4 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: Bullet Hell 35%, Female Protagonist 17%, Anime 13%, Action-Adventure 12.3%, Cute 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly combines a sprawling metroidvania world with intense, boss-focused bullet-hell patterns and a cute anime aesthetic.
- #5 Gensokyo Night Festival
94% 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: Bullet Hell 24.8%, Female Protagonist 16.5%, Anime 11%, Cute 11%, Action-Adventure 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: A high-octane 2D action platformer that captures the fast-paced, stylish combat feel of the Touhou universe.
- #6 Touhou: Scarlet Curiosity
94% matchVery Positive93% of 1,295 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 31%, JRPG 24.9%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, Anime 10.7%, Cute 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: A polished action-RPG that focuses on fast-paced combat and boss battles, mirroring the action-adventure spirit of the seed game.
- #7 Touhou Blooming Chaos 2
93% 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: Bullet Hell 41.6%, Action 23.9%, Anime 13.4%, Faith 11.6% ★, Adventure 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: This action-heavy title offers a similar blend of exploration and combat within the beloved Touhou setting.
- #8 Halluci-Sabbat of Koishi
92% matchVery Positive92% of 789 reviews2024
Dev: ZRIGN 地霊研究院
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 70.7 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: Cute 18.1%, Anime 17.9%, Female Protagonist 17.1%, Action-Adventure 16.2%, Faith 15% ★
Why You'll Like It: An engaging action-RPG that features challenging boss encounters and a unique, dark-fantasy take on the Touhou world.
- #9 Touhou Kouryudou ~ Unconnected Marketeers.
91% 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: Bullet Hell 39.6%, Shooter 15.1%, Female Protagonist 10%, Faith 8.2% ★, Cute 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: A quintessential entry in the official series that provides the pure, high-intensity bullet-hell experience the seed game is based on.
- #10 Touhou Fuujinroku ~ Mountain of Faith.
91% 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: Bullet Hell 44.2%, Female Protagonist 15%, Action 9.7%, Faith 9.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: A classic bullet-hell shooter that serves as a foundational experience for understanding the series' mechanics and lore.
- #11 Touhou Artificial Dream in Arcadia
90% 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: JRPG 36.1%, Bullet Hell 30.1%, Female Protagonist 19.6%, Faith 6.1% ★, 2D 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: A high-quality roguelite that captures the spirit of Touhou through strategic team-building and classic turn-based combat.
- #12 東方幕華祭 TouHou Makuka Sai ~ Fantastic Danmaku Festival
89% 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 59.5%, Action 9.5%, Anime 7.5%, Female Protagonist 7.4%, Faith 7.2% ★
Why You'll Like It: A high-quality fan-made shooter that captures the authentic feel of the official Touhou games.
- #13 Record of Lodoss War-Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth-
88% matchVery Positive93% of 7,196 reviews2021
Dev: Team LadybugPub: WSS playground
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.4 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: Female Protagonist 32.8%, Anime 21.2%, Cute 18%, Action 11.9%, 2D 11.6%
Why You'll Like It: While not a Touhou game, its fluid 2D action, anime art style, and projectile-based combat feel very similar to the seed game's core loop.
- #14 Glimmer in Mirror
89% matchMostly Positive75% of 913 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: Bullet Hell 25.1%, JRPG 24.2%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Anime 10%, Action-Adventure 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: This beautiful 2D metroidvania features exploration and projectile-based combat that feels reminiscent of the bullet-hell genre.
- #15 Touhou Genso Wanderer -Reloaded-
87% matchVery Positive93% of 1,829 reviews2018
Dev: AQUASTYLE
Windows
Median: 9.6 hrsMean: 63.3 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: Female Protagonist 25%, Anime 20.6%, Faith 19.7% ★, JRPG 16.3%, Cute 11%
Why You'll Like It: A deep dungeon-crawling roguelike that allows you to explore the vast world of Gensokyo with a variety of playable characters.
- #16 Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight
86% matchVery Positive93% of 11,587 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: Female Protagonist 32.8%, Cute 20.2%, Anime 17%, Action 12.6%, 2D 11.8%
Why You'll Like It: This game shares the 2D action-adventure focus and cute-but-challenging aesthetic that makes the seed game so appealing.
- #17 Touhou Kanjuden ~ Legacy of Lunatic Kingdom.
86% 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: Bullet Hell 51%, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Faith 9% ★, Anime 5%, Shooter 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: Known for its high difficulty and intricate patterns, this is a must-play for fans who enjoy the challenge of the seed game.
- #18 Touhou Chireiden ~ Subterranean Animism.
85% 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: Bullet Hell 45.1%, Female Protagonist 16.5%, Action 13%, Faith 6.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: This title offers a unique power-up system and intense boss fights that define the classic Touhou shooter experience.
- #19 I Am Sakuya: Touhou FPS Game
83% matchVery Positive91% of 715 reviews2022
Dev: Sigyaad Team
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 66%
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 35.3%, Shooter 18.7%, Female Protagonist 16.3%, Anime 9.6%, Action 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: A unique perspective on the Touhou universe that keeps the action-heavy focus while shifting to a first-person viewpoint.
- #20 Touhou Kishinjou ~ Double Dealing Character.
84% 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 56.1%, Female Protagonist 13.2%, Action 7.5%, Faith 7.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: A highly regarded entry that features excellent music and refined bullet-hell gameplay mechanics.
- #21 TouHou Makuka Sai ~ Fantastic Danmaku Festival Part III
81% 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: Bullet Hell 34.4%, Female Protagonist 13.6%, Shooter 12%, Anime 9.6%, Faith 8.4% ★
Why You'll Like It: The latest in the fan-made series, showcasing advanced visuals and complex bullet-hell designs.
- #22 TouHou Nil Soul
84% matchVery Positive85% of 183 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 100% ★
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action game that emphasizes movement and combat precision, fitting the action-adventure requirements of the seed.
- #23 TouHou Makuka Sai ~ Fantastic Danmaku Festival Part II
82% 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: Bullet Hell 62.7%, Female Protagonist 9.9%, Faith 9.6% ★, Anime 7.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: The sequel to the fan-made classic, offering even more refined patterns and challenging boss encounters.
- #24 Touhou Tenkuushou ~ Hidden Star in Four Seasons.
82% 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 55.9%, Female Protagonist 15.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 6.1%, Faith 5.7% ★, Cute 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: This game introduces a seasonal power-up mechanic that adds a layer of strategy to the traditional bullet-hell formula.
- #25 Mirage Feathers
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 2,386 reviews2024
Dev: oyasumi Workshop
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 66%
「Maybe one day, I won't have to fight when I fly.」
Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.1%, Shooter 13.1%, Cute 11.9%, Female Protagonist 11.8%, Anime 11.4%
Why You'll Like It: A cute, anime-style shooter that provides a satisfying, arcade-like bullet-hell experience.
- #26 Touhou Juuouen 〜 Unfinished Dream of All Living Ghost.
80% 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: Bullet Hell 31.3%, Shooter 15.7%, Female Protagonist 14.6%, Action 8.9%, Faith 7.7% ★
Why You'll Like It: A competitive-style shooter that brings a fresh, fast-paced dynamic to the traditional bullet-hell formula.
- #27 Touhou Kinjoukyou ～ Fossilized Wonders.
78% 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 43.1%, Shooter 16%, Female Protagonist 13.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 7.9%, Action 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style shooter that emphasizes speed and precision, perfect for fans of the genre.
- #28 Touhou Shinreibyou ~ Ten Desires.
81% 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: Bullet Hell 52.5%, Female Protagonist 12.3%, Action 10.9%, Faith 8% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: A balanced and accessible entry point for those looking to experience the core bullet-hell gameplay of the series.
- #29 东方雪莲华 ～ Abyss Soul Lotus.
79% matchVery Positive93% of 436 reviews2023
Dev: 雨夜枫雪制作组
Windows
东方雪莲华是东方project的二次同人STG游戏。登场人物、弹幕、音乐、剧情皆为原创。在幻想乡存亡之际，为了对抗冻结一切的严寒，少女们团结起来，挽救危在旦夕的幻想乡！
Why similar: Bullet Hell 40.4%, Shooter 18%, Female Protagonist 16.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 7.2%, Action 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: A well-crafted fan-made shooter that rounds out the list with its focus on classic bullet-hell mechanics and anime aesthetics.
- #30 Touhou Dystopian
75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 2,022 reviews2025
Dev: Kay Lnk
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 75%
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 39.5%, Cute 17.1%, Action 16%, Anime 15.1%, Faith 9.7% ★
- #31 Three Fairies' Hoppin' Flappin' Great Journey!
78% matchVery Positive87% of 206 reviews2021
Dev: yomogi_softPub: Phoenixx Inc.
Windows
Tactics algorithm RPG with a pop world view stretched out by the "Three Fairies of Light"! While Hoppin' & flappin' the world of quarter view, can the three fairies defeat Cirno by mastering "Tactics system"? Contrary to its pop appearance, it's a large-volume RPG with plenty of elements to play!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 30%, JRPG 28.5%, Female Protagonist 13.8%, Anime 8.4%, Funny 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: A charming tactical-RPG that focuses on the lighter, funnier side of the Touhou characters.
- #32 Touhou Endless Dream
76% 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: Female Protagonist 24.2%, Anime 18.9%, Cute 15.7%, Faith 11.3% ★, Comedy 10.8%
- #33 東方资志疏 ~ Immortal Immanuel. (东方资志疏)
75% matchVery Positive95% of 109 reviews2025
Dev: 雾雨威Channel
Windows
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 38.7%, Shooter 17.4%, Anime 10.8%, Action 10.6%, Female Protagonist 8.2%
- #34 Touhou Fantasia / 东方梦想曲
76% 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 53%, Anime 14.3%, Action 12.5%, Female Protagonist 8.5%, Faith 6.5% ★
- #35 東方剛欲異聞 ～ 水没した沈愁地獄
77% 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: Bullet Hell 52.9%, Female Protagonist 14.7%, Action 14.3%, Faith 8.9% ★, 2D 8.1%
- #36 永远消失的幻想乡 ～ The Disappearing of Gensokyo
77% 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: Bullet Hell 26.1%, JRPG 20.3%, Female Protagonist 11.9%, Anime 11.2%, Shooter 10.5%
- #37 Yoiyami Dancers: Twilight Danmaku Dancers
73% 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: Bullet Hell 42.7%, Cute 14.3%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Action 13%, 2D 6.9%
- #38 Touhou Blooming Soul
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 799 reviews2026
Dev: 二色幽紫蝶
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 73%
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 39.6%, Action-Adventure 16.9%, Anime 10.9%, Action 9.7%, Cute 9%
- #39 Touhou Big Big Battle
74% matchVery Positive80% of 4,023 reviews2018
Dev: MyACG Studio
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 22.1 hrs≥1hr: 60%
just a touhou rts game
Why similar: Action 35.7%, Bullet Hell 21.1%, Anime 19.6%, Faith 13.9% ★, Female Protagonist 7.7%
- #40 Touhou Seirensen ~ Undefined Fantastic Object.
73% 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: Bullet Hell 43.4%, Female Protagonist 18.1%, Action 16.5%, Faith 8.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 7.9%
- #41 Touhou Danmaku Kagura Phantasia Lost
70% 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: Bullet Hell 23.6%, Female Protagonist 16.3%, Anime 15.6%, Action 12.4%, Faith 12% ★
- #42 东方栖霞园 ~ Blue devil in the Belvedere.
71% matchVery Positive93% of 382 reviews2021
Dev: 东方祈华梦制作组
Windows
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 44.2%, Shooter 20.2%, Action 12.9%, Female Protagonist 7.4%, 2D 5.7%
- #43 東方憑依華 ～ Antinomy of Common Flowers.
72% matchVery Positive91% of 1,936 reviews2018
Dev: 黄昏フロンティアPub: SUNFISH Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 400.3 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 37.6%, Female Protagonist 20.8%, Faith 11% ★, Anime 9%, Cute 7.2%
- #44 Touhou Kikeijuu ~ Wily Beast and Weakest Creature.
71% 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: Bullet Hell 51.3%, Female Protagonist 14.8%, Faith 9.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 6.9%, Action 6.5%
- #45 Koumajou Remilia: Scarlet Symphony
73% matchMixed65% of 328 reviews2022
Dev: Frontier AjaPub: CFK Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 94.4 hrs≥1hr: 50%
「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 28%, JRPG 27.5%, Female Protagonist 9.9%, Anime 9.2%, Cute 7.4%
- #46 Little Witch Nobeta
69% matchVery Positive84% of 9,987 reviews2022
Dev: Pupuya Games
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 16.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Control the lovely little witch Nobeta, explore the unknown mysterious castle, and gradually discover the truth!
Why similar: JRPG 26.4%, Cute 18.7%, Female Protagonist 16%, Funny 16%, Anime 11.9%
- #47 Touhou Mechanical Scrollery | 幻想討幻経
74% matchMixed53% of 268 reviews2020
Dev: 巫女さん作法Pub: Phoenixx Inc.
Windows
A 3D bullet hell mid-air hunting action game based on the Touhou Project. Fly freely through the air and face down humongous foes with both melee action and 3D bullet patterns (Danmaku)!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 26%, JRPG 23.9%, Shooter 13%, Female Protagonist 11.8%, Anime 7.6%
- #48 Hifuu Nightmare Diary ~ Violet Detector.
72% 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: Bullet Hell 47.8%, Female Protagonist 13.2%, Action 11%, Faith 9.4% ★, Anime 5.8%
- #49 TEVI
67% matchVery Positive89% of 3,852 reviews2023
Dev: CreSpirit
Windows
Median: 11.3 hrsMean: 21.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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: Bullet Hell 33%, Female Protagonist 14.8%, Action-Adventure 12.8%, Anime 12.5%, Drama 8.6%
- #50 Parry Nightmare
68% matchVery Positive84% of 173 reviews2024
Dev: KAKUKAKU GAMESPub: Phoenixx Inc.
Windows
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 38.5%, Female Protagonist 12.6%, Cute 11.3%, Action-Adventure 10.5%, Anime 8.2%
- #51 Jigoku Kisetsukan: Sense of the Seasons
70% matchVery Positive93% of 1,762 reviews2015
Dev: Emad
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 39%
Jigoku Kisetsukan is a bullet hell shootergame with anime-style drawings and chip music.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 63.2%, Anime 14.8%, Shooter 6.2%, Female Protagonist 6.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 5.6%
- #52 Touhou Fairy Knockout ~ One fairy to rule them all
68% matchVery Positive87% of 270 reviews2023
Dev: 二色幽紫蝶
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 1.8 hrs≥1hr: 46%
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: Action-Adventure 20.1%, Anime 16.7%, Cute 14.1%, Faith 11.1% ★, Action 10.6%
- #53 Valkyrie of Phantasm
67% matchVery Positive87% of 611 reviews2024
Dev: AREAZEROPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Control characters from the Touhou Project series in this shooting action game featuring high-speed aerial versus combat! Danmaku battles faster than you've ever seen will unfold in the skies of Gensokyo as you use your mobility to dodge countless bullets flying at you with a variety of spells.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 20.3%, JRPG 14.9%, Faith 14.7% ★, Anime 14.2%, Shooter 13.8%
- #54 WOWOWOW KORONE BOX
66% matchVery Positive92% of 744 reviews2024
Dev: tian nyaPub: holo Indie
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 36%
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: Bullet Hell 39.5%, Shooter 16.1%, Action 8.9%, Anime 8.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.5%
- #55 Touhou Blooming Chaos
69% 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: Bullet Hell 48.5%, Action 17.6%, Faith 14.9% ★, Anime 13.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 5.4%
- #56 Yousei Daisensou ~ Touhou Sangetsusei
69% 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: Bullet Hell 57%, Action 23.1%, Faith 11.6% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 8.4%
- #57 HoloCure - Save the Fans!
63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 39,748 reviews2023
Dev: KayAnimate
Windows
Play as your favorite Vtubers from Hololive! Fight, explore, and clear your way through armies of fans and save them from their mind-control in this unofficial free fan-game.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 41%, Anime 15%, Female Protagonist 14.4%, Cute 11.8%, Action 6.4%
- #58 Princess Remedy in a World of Hurt
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 2,916 reviews2016
Dev: Ludosity
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Remedy, a recent graduate from the Saturnian healing school, must descend to Hurtland and use her powers to heal everyone from stray ducks to dark lords, and finally cure the ailing Prince Hingst. It's a short, whimsical adventure with plenty of heart(s).
Why similar: Bullet Hell 34.6%, Female Protagonist 24.6%, Cute 9.4%, Funny 6.4%, Action 6.3%
- #59 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: Shooter 19.1%, Female Protagonist 18.8%, Bullet Hell 12.9%, Cute 9.6%, Faith 9% ★
- #60 东方希莲船 ~ Ultimate Fatal Octopus
66% matchVery Positive93% of 59 reviews2024
Dev: SlimeSmile
Windows
A Touhou Project fan-made STG, also a collab game with Vtuber Syrena. Some day a random suspicious pink UFO showed up in Gensokyo. This must be an incident! As a result, Reimu and Marisa went on a journey to solve the incident.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 40.3%, Shooter 17%, Female Protagonist 14.9%, Action 8%, Anime 7.5%
