- #1 Touhou Chireiden ~ Subterranean Animism.
97% 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 23.1%, Faith 20.6% ★, Great Soundtrack 20.4%, Difficult 12%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: This entry offers a similar level of intense, high-difficulty bullet-hell action that fans of Kanjuden will find familiar and rewarding.
- #2 Touhou Fuujinroku ~ Mountain of Faith.
96% 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 26.8% ★, Bullet Hell 22.1%, Great Soundtrack 17.7%, Difficult 9.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: A classic in the series that balances complex stage design with the iconic, rhythmic bullet patterns characteristic of the franchise.
- #3 Touhou Kikeijuu ~ Wily Beast and Weakest Creature.
96% 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 25% ★, Bullet Hell 23.9%, Great Soundtrack 21.8%, Difficult 8.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: This game introduces unique animal spirit mechanics that add a fresh layer of strategy to the traditional bullet-dodging gameplay.
- #4 Touhou Tenkuushou ~ Hidden Star in Four Seasons.
95% 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 27.5%, Great Soundtrack 23%, Faith 16.3% ★, Difficult 12.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 8%
Why You'll Like It: The season-based power-up system creates a dynamic flow that keeps the high-difficulty action engaging and varied.
- #5 DoDonPachi Resurrection
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,051 reviews2016
Dev: CAVE Interactive CO.,LTD.Pub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 13.3 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 45.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Great Soundtrack 13.7%, Difficult 10.3%, Anime 3.1%
Why You'll Like It: As a gold standard of the genre, this game provides the same level of screen-filling bullet intensity and mechanical depth found in the Touhou series.
- #6 Touhou Kouryudou ~ Unconnected Marketeers.
92% 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 27.8% ★, Bullet Hell 23%, Great Soundtrack 17.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.9%, Difficult 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: The card-based ability system provides a deep, customizable layer to the standard shoot-em-up gameplay.
- #7 Danmaku Unlimited 3
93% matchVery Positive87% of 240 reviews2017
Dev: Doragon Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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 46.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Great Soundtrack 21.2%, Indie 4%, Action 3.3%
Why You'll Like It: It perfectly captures the modern bullet-hell aesthetic and provides a challenging, polished experience that feels right at home alongside Touhou.
- #8 Touhou Kishinjou ~ Double Dealing Character.
91% 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 27.9%, Faith 21.6% ★, Great Soundtrack 18.4%, Difficult 12.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: Known for its unique scoring mechanics and challenging boss encounters, it remains a staple for fans of the series.
- #9 Touhou Shinreibyou ~ Ten Desires.
91% 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 26.4%, Faith 23.5% ★, Great Soundtrack 19.2%, Difficult 9.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: This entry features a spirit-collecting mechanic that adds a layer of risk-reward gameplay to the intense bullet-dodging.
- #10 Graze Counter GM
90% matchVery Positive97% of 183 reviews2023
Dev: Bikkuri SoftwarePub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
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: Bullet Hell 31.6%, Difficult 17.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Female Protagonist 8.8%, Anime 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: This game centers its mechanics around the 'grazing' system, making it a perfect match for players who enjoy the close-call tension of Touhou.
- #11 TouHou Makuka Sai ~ Fantastic Danmaku Festival Part II
89% 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 31.3%, Faith 27.8% ★, Great Soundtrack 14.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.5%, Difficult 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: This fan-made project captures the spirit and difficulty of the official games with impressive production values.
- #12 Touhou Seirensen ~ Undefined Fantastic Object.
89% 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 25% ★, Bullet Hell 23.1%, Great Soundtrack 15.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.3%, Difficult 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: The UFO item-collection system adds a frantic pace to the gameplay, requiring players to balance dodging with strategic collection.
- #13 Mushihimesama
88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,525 reviews2015
Dev: CAVE Interactive CO.,LTD.Pub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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 43.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Great Soundtrack 16.7%, Difficult 8.8%, Female Protagonist 3.7%
Why You'll Like It: An essential high-difficulty bullet-hell experience from Cave that offers a similar sense of scale and challenge.
- #14 Sisters Royale: Five Sisters Under Fire
87% matchVery Positive90% of 58 reviews2020
Dev: AlfaSystem Co.,Ltd.Pub: Chorus Worldwide Games
Windows
Sparks flare around the man all five sisters wish to claim. Introducing the new vertical scrolling shooter game!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 70.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.6%, Arcade 5.1%, Action 4.3%, Indie 3.5%
Why You'll Like It: Directly inspired by the Touhou formula, this game offers a similar character-driven bullet-hell experience with a distinct, vibrant style.
- #15 Touhou Juuouen 〜 Unfinished Dream of All Living Ghost.
85% 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 31.2% ★, Bullet Hell 21.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.7%, Great Soundtrack 9.5%, Female Protagonist 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: This competitive-style shooter brings a unique twist to the standard formula, emphasizing speed and pattern control.
- #16 Danmaku Amanojaku ~ Impossible Spell Card.
86% 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: Bullet Hell 28.2%, Faith 27.2% ★, Great Soundtrack 16.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.5%, Difficult 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: Focusing entirely on the most difficult spell card patterns, this is the ultimate test for players who loved the challenge of Kanjuden.
- #17 ZeroRanger
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,130 reviews2018
Dev: System Erasure
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 81%
This is the story of a fighter who wanted to become...
Why similar: Bullet Hell 31.3%, Great Soundtrack 30.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Difficult 5.1%, Indie 3.1%
Why You'll Like It: A brilliant, high-intensity shooter that evolves its narrative and gameplay in ways that will surprise and challenge any fan of the genre.
- #18 Touhou Luna Nights
84% 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 27.2% ★, Bullet Hell 23.7%, Difficult 18.9%, Great Soundtrack 14.4%, Female Protagonist 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: While a Metroidvania, its focus on time-manipulation mechanics and difficult boss fights makes it a great side-experience for Touhou fans.
- #19 Touhou Kinjoukyou ～ Fossilized Wonders.
83% 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 33.1%, Faith 18.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Great Soundtrack 12.9%, Female Protagonist 7%
Why You'll Like It: A modern addition to the series that maintains the classic feel while refining the arcade-style shooting mechanics.
- #20 Touhou Kaeizuka ～ Phantasmagoria of Flower View.
82% 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 24.3% ★, Bullet Hell 23.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Great Soundtrack 14.1%, Female Protagonist 4%
Why You'll Like It: A split-screen style shooter that offers a different, fast-paced take on the traditional bullet-hell formula.
- #21 Hifuu Nightmare Diary ~ Violet Detector.
84% 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 27.7% ★, Bullet Hell 24.2%, Great Soundtrack 18.4%, Difficult 8.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: This game provides a series of intense, short-burst challenges that mirror the trial-and-error nature of Kanjuden's Pointdevice mode.
- #22 Yousei Daisensou ~ Touhou Sangetsusei
82% 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 40.3% ★, Bullet Hell 34.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.4%, Indie 6.9%, Action 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers a unique 'freeze' mechanic that allows players to manipulate bullets, adding a strategic layer to the classic dodging.
- #23 Black Market of Bulletphilia ~ 100th Black Market.
81% 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 42.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Bullet Hell 10.5%, Female Protagonist 10%, Shooter 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on collecting and using powerful ability cards, making each run feel like a unique, high-stakes challenge.
- #24 BLUE REVOLVER
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 858 reviews2016
Dev: danboPub: Stellar Circle
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 75%
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: Bullet Hell 34.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Great Soundtrack 20%, Difficult 6.3%, Female Protagonist 3.5%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, high-quality indie bullet-hell that emphasizes style and tight controls, perfect for fans of the genre.
- #25 Touhou Bunkachou ～ Shoot the Bullet.
80% 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 29.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 27.5%, Bullet Hell 24.1%, Action 6.2%, Shooter 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: This game turns the genre on its head by requiring players to take photos of bullets, emphasizing pattern recognition over raw damage.
- #26 TouHou Makuka Sai ~ Fantastic Danmaku Festival Part III
76% 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 39.7% ★, Bullet Hell 27.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.8%, Female Protagonist 7.1%, Anime 3.6%
- #27 Azure Reflections
79% 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 42.5% ★, Bullet Hell 28.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.1%, Indie 5.6%, Action 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling take on the Touhou universe that maintains the series' signature bullet-hell intensity.
- #28 Touhou Genso Wanderer -Reloaded-
78% 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: Faith 62.1% ★, Great Soundtrack 14.2%, Female Protagonist 8.8%, Anime 5.2%, Indie 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: While a roguelike, it captures the charm and character of the Touhou universe, providing a deep, strategic experience for fans.
- #29 Touhou Blooming Chaos
79% 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 50.8% ★, Bullet Hell 28.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.5%, Indie 4.7%, Action 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: This action-RPG hybrid incorporates bullet-hell elements into its combat, offering a broader experience for fans of the world.
- #30 東方幕華祭 TouHou Makuka Sai ~ Fantastic Danmaku Festival
78% 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 36%, Faith 25.3% ★, Great Soundtrack 9.8%, Difficult 8.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.6%
- #31 東方憑依華 ～ Antinomy of Common Flowers.
77% 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: Faith 31.7% ★, Great Soundtrack 27.2%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Female Protagonist 6.7%, Difficult 4.5%
- #32 Yoiyami Dancers: Twilight Danmaku Dancers
75% 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 39.7%, Faith 29.3% ★, Difficult 8.4%, Female Protagonist 8.3%, Cute 5%
- #33 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: Faith 28.6% ★, Bullet Hell 20.4%, Great Soundtrack 14.3%, Difficult 11.9%, Female Protagonist 6%
- #34 東方剛欲異聞 ～ 水没した沈愁地獄
76% 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 36.9%, Faith 36.1% ★, Great Soundtrack 10.5%, Female Protagonist 6.7%, Action 3.7%
- #35 Touhou Kikamu ~ Elegant Impermanence of Sakura
75% 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 51.6% ★, Bullet Hell 40.1%, Indie 8.3%
- #36 Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy: Prologue
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,365 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 51%, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Faith 9% ★, Anime 5%, Shooter 4.9%
- #37 Touhou Blooming Chaos 2
73% 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 45.7% ★, Bullet Hell 28.2%, Indie 7.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 6.6%, Action 6.1%
- #38 Deathsmiles
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 609 reviews2016
Dev: CAVE Interactive CO.,LTD.Pub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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 45.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Great Soundtrack 13.4%, Female Protagonist 5.3%, Anime 3.7%
- #39 弹幕音乐绘 ～风雷幻奏曲～ / Barrage Musical ~A Fantasy of Tempest~
73% 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 36.4%, Great Soundtrack 28%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.4%, Female Protagonist 6.7%, Indie 4.7%
- #40 東方逆妙乱 ~ Ephemeral Unnatural Balance
74% 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 26.7%, Difficult 16.6%, Faith 15.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%, Great Soundtrack 8.7%
- #41 东方雪莲华 ～ Abyss Soul Lotus.
71% 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 35.7%, Faith 28.8% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Female Protagonist 9.6%, Shooter 3.4%
- #42 Double Spoiler
73% 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: Bullet Hell 37.5%, Faith 36.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 12.1%, Indie 8.3%, Action 5.9%
- #43 Jigoku Kisetsukan: Sense of the Seasons
72% 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 48.2%, Great Soundtrack 15.2%, Difficult 12.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.4%, Anime 5.3%
- #44 東方资志疏 ~ Immortal Immanuel. (东方资志疏)
69% 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 45.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Female Protagonist 6.3%, Anime 6%, Action 4.7%
- #45 Touhou Fantasia / 东方梦想曲
70% 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 37.2%, Faith 26.4% ★, Difficult 11.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.8%, Anime 4.7%
- #46 I Am Sakuya: Touhou FPS Game
69% 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 39.4%, Faith 18.3% ★, Difficult 13.6%, Female Protagonist 11.9%, Anime 5%
- #47 Gensokyo Night Festival
71% 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 50.5% ★, Bullet Hell 21.9%, Female Protagonist 9.5%, Anime 4.5%, Indie 4.3%
- #48 Touhou Danmaku Kagura Phantasia Lost
68% 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: Faith 54.5% ★, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Female Protagonist 8.2%, Anime 5.7%, Action 3.6%
- #49 Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy
66% 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 53.3%, Female Protagonist 16%, Anime 8.7%, Cute 5.1%, Indie 4%
- #50 Bullet Heaven 2
70% 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 42.1%, Great Soundtrack 21.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Difficult 12%, Indie 2.9%
- #51 Touhou Dystopian
64% 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: Faith 51.3% ★, Female Protagonist 23.5%, Anime 6.5%, Cute 5.8%, Action 5.5%
- #52 UDONGEIN X
68% matchVery Positive92% of 441 reviews2021
Dev: Bar Holographic Otaku
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 3.7 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: Faith 43.5% ★, Bullet Hell 25.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.3%, Female Protagonist 7.1%, Action 4.6%
- #53 Touhou: Scarlet Curiosity
69% 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 54.5%, Female Protagonist 16.2%, Anime 8.8%, Cute 4.8%, Indie 4.7%
- #54 RefRain - prism memories -
70% matchVery Positive98% of 135 reviews2016
Dev: RebRankPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
RefRain - prism memories - is an empowering, cyberpunk, bullet-hell shoot-’em-up that focuses on fast-paced, offensive gameplay. “Dive” into a hazardous digital world, cycle through 3 different attack modes, and delete the opposition with superior firepower.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 35.1%, Great Soundtrack 24.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Indie 8%, Action 6.1%
- #55 Halluci-Sabbat of Koishi
65% 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: Faith 50% ★, Difficult 19.4%, Female Protagonist 6.3%, Psychological Horror 6.1%, Souls-like 4.9%
- #56 Touhou Endless Dream
67% 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 50.6% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Female Protagonist 12.1%, Anime 6.8%, Cute 4.5%
- #57 SUGURI
71% 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 37.1%, Great Soundtrack 15.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 14%, Difficult 10.2%, Female Protagonist 8.7%
- #58 Touhou Library Survivors
67% matchVery Positive88% of 147 reviews2022
Dev: Alexander Taylor
Windows
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 45.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Faith 19.5% ★, Anime 4.9%, Action 3.3%
- #59 Hellsinker.
68% matchVery Positive90% of 267 reviews2019
Dev: Ruminant’s WhimperPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 6.8 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 30.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Difficult 15.6%, Female Protagonist 7.2%, Lore-Rich 6.5%
