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Games Like Touhou Luna Nights

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, 2D, Female Protagonist, Indie.

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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.

Reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive — 97% — of 14,634 reviews
Released: 2019-02-25
Developer: Team Ladybug
Publisher: WSS playground
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 4.4 hrs
Mean playtime: 41.2 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 77%

Overview

Touhou Luna Nights is a masterclass in blending tight Metroidvania exploration with intense bullet-hell combat and unique time-manipulation mechanics. These recommendations focus on games that capture that same high-speed, precision-based action, often featuring beautiful pixel art or deep ties to the Touhou Project universe.

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  1. #1 Rabi-Ribi
    97% 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: Metroidvania 22.1%, Bullet Hell 13.3%, Side Scroller 11.2%, Difficult 8.4%, Female Protagonist 8.1%

    Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly mirrors the blend of exploration-heavy Metroidvania gameplay and complex, pattern-based bullet-hell boss encounters.

  2. #2 TEVI
    96% 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: Metroidvania 27.9%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Side Scroller 12.4%, Female Protagonist 8.4%, Anime 7.8%

    Why You'll Like It: Developed by the creators of Rabi-Ribi, this title offers an expansive world with fluid, high-speed combat and bullet-hell mechanics.

  3. #3 Record of Lodoss War-Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth-
    96% 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: Metroidvania 33.9%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, Platformer 11.3%, Anime 8.4%, Exploration 7.4%

    Why You'll Like It: It shares a very similar visual style and movement feel to Luna Nights, focusing on precise 2D action and elemental mechanics.

  4. #4 Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight
    95% 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: Metroidvania 28.6%, Side Scroller 15.3%, Difficult 14.3%, Female Protagonist 9.5%, Platformer 9.2%

    Why You'll Like It: This game features the same crisp, high-quality pixel art and challenging, fast-paced combat that defines the Touhou Luna Nights experience.

  5. #5 Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
    94% matchVery Positive93% of 40,867 reviews2019
    Dev: ArtPlayPub: 505 Games
    Windows
    Median: 10.9 hrsMean: 25.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is an exploration-focused, side-scroller action RPG by Koji Igarashi. Play as Miriam, an orphan scarred by an alchemist's curse that slowly crystallizes her body. Battle through a demon-infested castle and defeat its master to save yourself, and all of humanity!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 44.1%, Female Protagonist 10.4%, Side Scroller 10.3%, Great Soundtrack 6.6%, RPG 6.1%

    Why You'll Like It: A quintessential Metroidvania that offers deep character customization and exploration in a gothic, action-packed setting.

  6. #6 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: Metroidvania 22.8%, Faith 21.8%, Bullet Hell 8.4%, Side Scroller 8.2%, Female Protagonist 7.1%

    Why You'll Like It: Set in the Touhou universe, this game focuses on stylish, fast-paced action and platforming within a Metroidvania structure.

  7. #7 Momodora: Moonlit Farewell
    92% matchVery Positive92% of 3,067 reviews2024
    Dev: BombservicePub: PLAYISM
    Windows
    Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    "Momodora: Moonlit Farewell" is the latest installment in the Momodora series. Join Momo, High Priestess of the village of Koho, as she embarks on a divine mission to save her people from imminent destruction at the hands of the demon hordes summoned by a malevolent bellringer.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 26.9%, Side Scroller 14.1%, Female Protagonist 9.1%, Platformer 8.5%, Anime 7.8%

    Why You'll Like It: The latest entry in the series refines the 2D action-platforming formula with polished controls and challenging boss fights.

  8. #8 Timespinner
    93% matchVery Positive86% of 3,099 reviews2018
    Dev: Lunar Ray GamesPub: Chucklefish
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Travel back in time to change fate itself, in this beautifully crafted story-driven adventure, inspired by classic 90s action-platformers. Join timekeeper Lunais on her quest for revenge against the empire that killed her family, using time-bending powers to explore a vast, connected world.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 25.5%, Time Manipulation 21.8%, Side Scroller 13.8%, Female Protagonist 8.9%, Platformer 8.2%

    Why You'll Like It: This Metroidvania features a time-stop ability that allows players to manipulate the environment and enemies in ways very similar to Sakuya's powers.

  9. #9 Nine Sols
    91% matchVery Positive95% of 38,824 reviews2024
    Dev: RedCandleGames
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 17.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Nine Sols is a lore rich, hand-drawn 2D action-platformer featuring Sekiro-inspired deflection focused combat. Embark on a journey of eastern fantasy, explore the land once home to an ancient alien race, and follow a vengeful hero’s quest to slay the 9 Sols, formidable rulers of this forsaken realm.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 43.5%, Difficult 22.3%, Platformer 13.6%, Action-Adventure 5.7%, 2D 5%

    Why You'll Like It: A high-intensity 2D action game that emphasizes parrying and precise movement, capturing the same high-stakes combat feel.

  10. #10 Katana ZERO
    91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 74,545 reviews2019
    Dev: AskiisoftPub: Devolver Digital
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Katana ZERO is a stylish neo-noir, action-platformer featuring breakneck action and instant-death combat. Slash, dash, and manipulate time to unravel your past in a beautifully brutal acrobatic display.

    Why similar: Time Manipulation 23.7%, Great Soundtrack 21.1%, Platformer 15.1%, Difficult 15%, Pixel Graphics 12.6%

    Why You'll Like It: It features a core time-manipulation mechanic that forces players to plan and execute fast-paced, lethal combat sequences.

  11. #11 ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist
    90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 17,444 reviews2025
    Dev: AdglobePub: Binary Haze Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 18.2 hrsMean: 18.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    Decades after the events of ENDER LILIES, Homunculi — sorrowful, artificial life forms — roam the land. In this dark fantasy Metroidvania, face formidable enemies and explore a bewitching post-apocalyptic world. Humans and Homunculi — what awaits at the end of the quest for their salvation?

    Why similar: Metroidvania 49.6%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Great Soundtrack 9.3%, RPG 5.1%, Side Scroller 4.9%

    Why You'll Like It: This atmospheric Metroidvania features fluid combat and beautiful art that complements the exploration-heavy gameplay loop.

  12. #12 Afterimage
    89% matchMostly Positive78% of 9,803 reviews2023
    Dev: Aurogon ShanghaiPub: Maximum Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Afterimage is a hand-drawn 2D action adventure that emphasizes fast-paced combat with diversified character builds, non-linear levels, and a gripping story set in the ruins of a fantasy world.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 29.5%, Side Scroller 14.4%, Difficult 12.4%, Female Protagonist 9.8%, Platformer 7.8%

    Why You'll Like It: A massive, beautiful Metroidvania that rewards exploration with deep combat systems and a wide variety of abilities.

  13. #13 Touhou: Scarlet Curiosity
    89% 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 31.5%, Female Protagonist 18.1%, Anime 15%, Platformer 14.2%, RPG 9.2%

    Why You'll Like It: An action-focused Touhou title that brings the series' characters into a 2D side-scrolling combat environment.

  14. #14 Iconoclasts
    88% matchVery Positive86% of 4,919 reviews2018
    Dev: Joakim SandbergPub: Bifrost Entertainment
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Join renegade mechanic Robin and uncover the secrets of a dying planet. Explore a big world filled with intricate puzzles, interesting characters and menacing bosses in a beautiful platform adventure that tells a personal story about faith, purpose and the challenge of helping people.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 37%, Female Protagonist 13.4%, Platformer 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%, Great Soundtrack 7.7%

    Why You'll Like It: This game combines satisfying platforming and combat with a strong narrative and unique puzzle-solving elements.

  15. #15 Hollow Knight
    86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 534,538 reviews2017
    Dev: Team Cherry
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 11.3 hrsMean: 41.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 38.7%, Difficult 16.4%, Great Soundtrack 13.4%, Platformer 10.9%, Exploration 5.3%

    Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for modern Metroidvanias, offering unparalleled exploration, tight controls, and challenging boss encounters.

  16. #16 Minoria
    87% matchVery Positive81% of 2,592 reviews2019
    Dev: BombservicePub: DANGEN Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Ink and blood stain the streets of Ramezia. Witches must burn and sins must be judged. Venture forth as Sister Semilla to burn down the pillars of heresy in Minoria, an action-platformer by Bombservice, creators of Momodora.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 40.6%, Female Protagonist 14.7%, Difficult 12.5%, Anime 9.1%, Platformer 4.3%

    Why You'll Like It: A spiritual successor to the Momodora series, it offers a more focused, cinematic approach to 2D action-platforming.

  17. #17 Koumajou Remilia: Scarlet Symphony
    86% 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: Metroidvania 28.1%, Bullet Hell 17%, Side Scroller 16.8%, Anime 7.8%, Female Protagonist 7.6%

    Why You'll Like It: This title blends the Touhou universe with classic Castlevania-style side-scrolling action and platforming.

  18. #18 Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon
    85% matchVery Positive94% of 4,427 reviews2018
    Dev: INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    Battle with swords and whips in this retro-style action game brought to you by game creator Koji Igarashi and Inti Creates! Play as Zangetsu, a demon slayer bearing a deep grudge, who must travel through perilous lands to defeat a powerful demon lurking in a dark castle.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 24.3%, Side Scroller 13.7%, Difficult 11.7%, Platformer 10.9%, Great Soundtrack 8.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired action game that focuses on tight platforming and character-swapping mechanics.

  19. #19 Touhou Kanjuden ~ Legacy of Lunatic Kingdom.
    84% 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 27.2%, Bullet Hell 23.7%, Difficult 18.9%, Great Soundtrack 14.4%, Female Protagonist 7.1%

    Why You'll Like It: For players who enjoy the bullet-hell aspect of Luna Nights, this is a quintessential entry in the original series.

  20. #20 Touhou Fuujinroku ~ Mountain of Faith.
    84% 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 29.2%, Bullet Hell 21.4%, Great Soundtrack 13.3%, Difficult 12.1%, Female Protagonist 9.1%

    Why You'll Like It: A classic Touhou bullet-hell experience that showcases the series' iconic music and challenging patterns.

  21. #21 Axiom Verge
    83% matchVery Positive90% of 6,442 reviews2015
    Dev: Thomas Happ Games LLC
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Explore and uncover the mystery of a surreal alien world by blasting aliens and glitching your environment in this intense retro side-scrolling action/adventure.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 51.8%, Great Soundtrack 11.1%, Platformer 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%, Side Scroller 4%

    Why You'll Like It: A classic-style Metroidvania that focuses on exploration and acquiring unique weapons to overcome challenging environments.

  22. #22 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 28.4%, Faith 18.9%, Great Soundtrack 18.5%, Difficult 17%, Female Protagonist 9.7%

    Why You'll Like It: This entry features a unique season-based mechanic that adds a layer of strategy to the traditional bullet-hell gameplay.

  23. #23 CrossCode
    81% matchVery Positive93% of 17,652 reviews2018
    Dev: Radical Fish GamesPub: Deck13
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 42.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    A retro-inspired 2D Action RPG set in the distant future. CrossCode combines 16-bit SNES-style graphics with butter-smooth physics, a fast-paced combat system, and engaging puzzle mechanics, served with a gripping sci-fi story.

    Why similar: Female Protagonist 18.3%, Great Soundtrack 17.5%, Pixel Graphics 14.2%, Difficult 11.3%, RPG 10.8%

    Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG with incredibly fluid movement and combat that feels as responsive and satisfying as a 2D platformer.

  24. #24 Blasphemous
    81% matchVery Positive90% of 62,190 reviews2019
    Dev: The Game KitchenPub: Team17
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    Blasphemous is a brutal action-platformer with skilled hack’n slash combat set in the nightmare world of Cvstodia. Explore, upgrade your abilities, and perform savage executions on the hordes of enemies that stand between you and your quest to break eternal damnation.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 49.4%, Difficult 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%, Platformer 7.2%, Side Scroller 6.9%

    Why You'll Like It: A dark, challenging 2D action game that rewards precision and pattern recognition during its intense boss battles.

  25. #25 Environmental Station Alpha
    82% matchVery Positive83% of 1,601 reviews2015
    Dev: Arvi TeikariPub: Hempuli Oy
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Explore an abandoned space station in this retro-themed explorative action platformer.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 49.9%, Platformer 10.9%, Difficult 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 9%, Great Soundtrack 7.6%

    Why You'll Like It: A challenging, pixel-art Metroidvania that emphasizes discovery and difficult boss patterns reminiscent of bullet-hell games.

  26. #26 Touhou Chireiden ~ Subterranean Animism.
    80% 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 22.1%, Bullet Hell 22.1%, Great Soundtrack 15.2%, Difficult 14.6%, Female Protagonist 10.2%

    Why You'll Like It: This bullet-hell title is highly regarded for its soundtrack and intense, pattern-heavy gameplay.

  27. #27 Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy
    77% 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 22.8%, Side Scroller 19.3%, Female Protagonist 13.2%, Platformer 11.5%, Anime 11%

  28. #28 GRIME
    79% matchVery Positive85% of 6,299 reviews2021
    Dev: Clover BitePub: Akupara Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Destroy... Absorb... Grow... GRIME is a fast and unforgiving Action-Adventure RPG in which you crush your foes with living weapons that mutate form and function, and then consume their remains with a black hole to strengthen your vessel as you break apart a world of anatomical horror and intrigue.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 34.5%, Difficult 17.4%, Side Scroller 14%, Platformer 11.8%, Action-Adventure 8.1%

    Why You'll Like It: A unique Metroidvania that focuses on a parry-based combat system, rewarding players for mastering enemy patterns.

  29. #29 Haiku, the Robot
    79% matchVery Positive90% of 3,390 reviews2022
    Dev: Mister Morris Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Delve into the depths of a mechanical world in this cute, adventure-exploration game. Explore and fight in a land full of corrupt robots and machinery. All while seeking answers to the mysteries around you.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 39.8%, Side Scroller 16.6%, Platformer 12%, Exploration 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%

    Why You'll Like It: A charming and well-crafted Metroidvania that captures the essence of exploration and ability-based progression.

  30. #30 Lone Fungus
    78% matchVery Positive84% of 1,139 reviews2023
    Dev: BASTI GAMES
    Windows
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 61%

    A handcrafted open-world platformer set in a world built by Mushrooms! Explore different locations filled with secrets, acquire new abilities and use those abilities to reach new places!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 44.1%, Side Scroller 15.6%, Platformer 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, Exploration 7.1%

    Why You'll Like It: A platforming-heavy Metroidvania that offers deep movement mechanics and a vast, interconnected world to explore.

  31. #31 Touhou Blooming Chaos 2
    77% 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 31.8%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, RPG 17.4%, Action 8.2%, Anime 7.8%

  32. #32 Sundered®: Eldritch Edition
    78% matchVery Positive82% of 5,120 reviews2017
    Dev: Thunder Lotus
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Sundered is a chaotic hand­-drawn metroidvania where you resist or embrace ancient eldritch powers, a challenging and unique take on a classic genre from the creators of Jotun, now with local co-op!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 37.4%, Platformer 11.6%, Difficult 11.2%, Side Scroller 10.5%, Female Protagonist 9.8%

    Why You'll Like It: This game features chaotic, large-scale combat and beautiful hand-drawn art that creates a unique, intense experience.

  33. #33 Touhou Dystopian
    72% 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 36.9%, Female Protagonist 29.1%, Anime 12.3%, Action 7.6%, RPG 7.1%

  34. #34 東方幕華祭 TouHou Makuka Sai ~ Fantastic Danmaku Festival
    76% 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 33.3%, Faith 26.3%, Difficult 10.3%, Great Soundtrack 7.1%, Anime 5.8%

  35. #35 UDONGEIN X
    75% 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 29.1%, Side Scroller 17.7%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Platformer 13.2%, Female Protagonist 8.1%

  36. #36 東方剛欲異聞 ~ 水没した沈愁地獄
    75% 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 28%, Bullet Hell 25.4%, Side Scroller 10.5%, Female Protagonist 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%

  37. #37 Momodora III
    76% matchVery Positive94% of 1,458 reviews2014
    Dev: rdein
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Momodora III is a classic action platform game with a variety of items and secrets. It's the third installment of the Momodora series, although playing the previous titles is not necessary to enjoy the game!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 30.1%, Platformer 17.4%, Female Protagonist 15.1%, Anime 10%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%

  38. #38 Touhou Endless Dream
    73% 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 38.2%, Female Protagonist 15.7%, Platformer 13.8%, Anime 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%

  39. #39 Touhou Blooming Chaos
    74% 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 42%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, RPG 12.4%, Anime 8.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%

  40. #40 Touhou Artificial Dream in Arcadia
    71% 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 27.6%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Female Protagonist 17.1%, RPG 9.8%, Exploration 7.5%

  41. #41 Touhou Kouryudou ~ Unconnected Marketeers.
    72% 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 32.4%, Bullet Hell 23.9%, Great Soundtrack 14%, Difficult 11.7%, Female Protagonist 7.6%

  42. #42 永远消失的幻想乡 ~ The Disappearing of Gensokyo
    74% 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 27.3%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Difficult 12.9%, Anime 10.3%, Female Protagonist 9.9%

  43. #43 東方憑依華 ~ Antinomy of Common Flowers.
    73% 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 33.1%, Great Soundtrack 19.7%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Female Protagonist 12%, Anime 5.7%

  44. #44 Aeterna Noctis
    73% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,963 reviews2021
    Dev: Aeternum Game Studios S.L
    Windows
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    Aeterna Noctis is a challenging metroidvania that majestically combines action, exploration and adventure. With 2 game modes and difficulty based on action or the exclusive Noctis mode where a level of difficulty is added in precision platforming never seen in the metroidvania genre.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 32.6%, Difficult 17.4%, Side Scroller 12.3%, Platformer 11.1%, Action-Adventure 7.1%

  45. #45 ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights
    69% matchVery Positive94% of 43,849 reviews2021
    Dev: Live WirePub: Binary Haze Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 18.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    ENDER LILIES is a dark fantasy 2D action RPG about unraveling the mysteries of a destroyed kingdom. On this sorrowful journey, encounter horrific enemies against whom a moment of inattention could be fatal. Overcome these hardships and seek the truth with the help of fallen knights.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 48.5%, Female Protagonist 14.7%, Great Soundtrack 13.2%, Difficult 12.2%, Anime 3.8%

  46. #46 Touhou Kishinjou ~ Double Dealing Character.
    71% 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 27.2%, Faith 23.6%, Difficult 15.3%, Great Soundtrack 14%, Female Protagonist 8%

  47. #47 Touhou Kinjoukyou ~ Fossilized Wonders.
    67% 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 37.5%, Faith 23.3%, Female Protagonist 15.2%, Great Soundtrack 11.4%, Action 4.3%

  48. #48 TouHou Makuka Sai ~ Fantastic Danmaku Festival Part II
    70% 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 30.8%, Faith 30.8%, Great Soundtrack 11.4%, Difficult 11.2%, Female Protagonist 6.1%

  49. #49 Touhou Genso Wanderer -Reloaded-
    71% 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 45.7%, RPG 15.4%, Female Protagonist 11.1%, Anime 10.1%, Great Soundtrack 7.2%

  50. #50 Touhou Danmaku Kagura Phantasia Lost
    69% 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 45.1%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Anime 12.4%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, Action 5.8%

  51. #51 Touhou Kikeijuu ~ Wily Beast and Weakest Creature.
    70% 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 28.5%, Bullet Hell 24.2%, Great Soundtrack 17.2%, Difficult 11.2%, Female Protagonist 8.8%

  52. #52 Nyaruru Fishy Fight
    68% matchVery Positive90% of 1,751 reviews2023
    Dev: 赤瞳大白猫
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 27.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    This game is a Metroidvania game with intense battle. Explore the world and collection power-ups with your cute cat girl! When magic curse suddenly occurred in a small town and all the residents grew cat ears, the real cat girl Nyaruru started her way to uncover the truth...

    Why similar: Metroidvania 38%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Anime 10.1%, Platformer 9.9%, Action-Adventure 7.8%

  53. #53 Touhou Shinreibyou ~ Ten Desires.
    70% 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 25.8%, Faith 25.8%, Great Soundtrack 14.6%, Difficult 12.3%, Female Protagonist 7.6%

  54. #54 Touhou Juuouen 〜 Unfinished Dream of All Living Ghost.
    67% 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 35.6%, Bullet Hell 22%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Great Soundtrack 7.5%, Difficult 7.4%

  55. #55 Lost Ruins
    68% matchVery Positive85% of 5,651 reviews2021
    Dev: ALTARI GAMESPub: DANGEN Entertainment
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 67%

    Lost Ruins is a 2D side-scrolling survival action game, where you play as a young girl that has awoken in a strange and foreign place without her memories. Explore a dark and dangerous world, battle hideous monsters, and topple incredible bosses.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 40.3%, Anime 13.2%, Platformer 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 9%, Side Scroller 7.7%

  56. #56 Last Command
    66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,366 reviews2022
    Dev: No Stuck Game StudioPub: CreSpirit
    Windows
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Last Command is a fast-paced Snake x Bullet Hell action game. Maneuver through enemies’ barrage of attacks, collect Data Points to deal damage! Mix and match skill chips as you progress, overcome intense Boss battles, and uncover the secrets of their program world...

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.1%, Difficult 20.6%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Anime 10.4%, Action-Adventure 9.4%

  57. #57 Shantae: Half-Genie Hero
    68% matchVery Positive90% of 2,419 reviews2016
    Dev: WayForward
    Windows
    Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Shantae embarks on her first full HD adventure! When a mysterious crime wave sweeps Sequin Land, it’s up to Half-Genie Hero Shantae to save the day! Use Shantae’s devastating Hair-Whip Attack to send monsters flying, or Belly Dance to transform her into more powerful forms!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 27.8%, Side Scroller 14.8%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, Platformer 10.9%, Great Soundtrack 9.9%

  58. #58 Touhou Blooming Soul
    62% 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: Side Scroller 23.1%, Faith 21.4%, Action-Adventure 13.1%, RPG 10.8%, Anime 9.6%

  59. #59 I Am Sakuya: Touhou FPS Game
    66% 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 28.7%, Female Protagonist 16.7%, Faith 15%, Difficult 12.6%, Anime 10.8%

  60. #60 Frontier Hunter: Erza’s Wheel of Fortune
    65% matchVery Positive83% of 2,004 reviews2024
    Dev: IceSitruuna
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    This is an anime-style Metroidvania game with an RPG progression system, numerous weapons for switching, and an emphasis on equipment building. It offers three switchable characters, smooth gameplay, impactful combat feedback, and anime-style story scenes.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 32%, Side Scroller 17.2%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Platformer 10.5%, Anime 8.7%

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