- #1 TouHou Makuka Sai ~ Fantastic Danmaku Festival Part II
97% 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 41.5%, Faith 25.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 12.4%, Great Soundtrack 6.9%, Difficult 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: This direct sequel continues the high-quality production and refined bullet-hell mechanics of the original fan-made title.
- #2 TouHou Makuka Sai ~ Fantastic Danmaku Festival Part III
96% 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 33.6%, Faith 33% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Anime 5.6%, Female Protagonist 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: The third installment further expands on the series' signature aesthetic and challenging boss patterns.
- #3 Touhou Kanjuden ~ Legacy of Lunatic Kingdom.
96% 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 36%, Faith 25.3% ★, Great Soundtrack 9.8%, Difficult 8.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: Widely considered one of the most challenging official entries, it perfectly matches the high-difficulty focus of the seed game.
- #4 Mushihimesama
95% 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 53.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Great Soundtrack 7.1%, Difficult 4.2%, Anime 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: A legendary bullet-hell masterpiece from Cave that shares the intense, screen-filling patterns found in the Touhou series.
- #5 Touhou Tenkuushou ~ Hidden Star in Four Seasons.
94% 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 41.2%, Faith 16.8% ★, Great Soundtrack 12%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.8%, Difficult 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: This official entry features a unique seasonal power-up mechanic that keeps the classic bullet-hell gameplay feeling fresh.
- #6 Touhou Kikeijuu ~ Wily Beast and Weakest Creature.
94% 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 34%, Faith 24.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 12.1%, Great Soundtrack 10.8%, Difficult 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: Features a distinct animal-spirit system that adds a layer of strategic depth to the standard shooting experience.
- #7 Touhou Fuujinroku ~ Mountain of Faith.
93% 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 30.6%, Faith 25.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 12.7%, Great Soundtrack 8.5%, Indie 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: A foundational entry in the series that established many of the mechanics and themes seen in modern fan-made projects.
- #8 DoDonPachi Resurrection
92% 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 53.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Great Soundtrack 5.7%, Difficult 4.7%, Anime 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: A definitive classic of the genre that provides the same level of bullet-dodging intensity and arcade-style satisfaction.
- #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 32.3%, Faith 26.8% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, Great Soundtrack 8.5%, Difficult 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: Introduces a card-based ability system that offers a refreshing twist on the traditional shoot-em-up formula.
- #10 BLUE REVOLVER
90% 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 41.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.3%, Great Soundtrack 8.4%, Anime 4.7%, Action 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: A high-energy indie shooter that blends modern mechanics with the classic aesthetic and difficulty of traditional danmaku games.
- #11 Touhou Shinreibyou ~ Ten Desires.
89% matchVery Positive95% of 415 reviews2019
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 246.0 hrs≥1hr: 59%
飛び出そう、いつも通りの弾幕へ それが結果として世界をひっくり返す事になるだろう プリティでデュアリスチックなシューティング幻想！
Why similar: Bullet Hell 34.9%, Faith 21.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 12.9%, Great Soundtrack 8.9%, Action 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: Known for its accessible difficulty and unique spirit-collection mechanic, making it a great entry point for the series.
- #12 Deathsmiles
89% 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 51%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Anime 5.4%, Great Soundtrack 5.2%, Action 5%
Why You'll Like It: A gothic-themed side-scrolling bullet hell that shares the same anime-inspired charm and intense boss encounters.
- #13 Touhou Kishinjou ~ Double Dealing Character.
88% 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 37.8%, Faith 20.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 12.7%, Great Soundtrack 8.7%, Difficult 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: Features a unique item-collection mechanic that rewards aggressive playstyles in the middle of intense bullet patterns.
- #14 Touhou Chireiden ~ Subterranean Animism.
87% 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 31.5%, Faith 19.3% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 12.5%, Great Soundtrack 9.7%, Action 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: Renowned for its incredible soundtrack and high-difficulty boss fights that test your reflexes to the limit.
- #15 Touhou Seirensen ~ Undefined Fantastic Object.
86% 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 29.6%, Faith 22.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 14.4%, Action 8.9%, Indie 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: Introduces a complex UFO-based scoring system that adds a layer of depth for players looking to master the game.
- #16 Touhou Juuouen 〜 Unfinished Dream of All Living Ghost.
84% 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 29%, Faith 28.7% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Action 6.5%, Female Protagonist 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: A modern take on the competitive versus shooter style with updated mechanics and character rosters.
- #17 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 37.1%, Faith 24.7% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 12.4%, Great Soundtrack 7.7%, Action 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses entirely on challenging, puzzle-like spell card patterns that require specific strategies to overcome.
- #18 Touhou Kaeizuka ～ Phantasmagoria of Flower View.
83% 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: Bullet Hell 28.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 24%, Faith 20.4% ★, Action 10.1%, Great Soundtrack 6%
Why You'll Like It: A unique split-screen versus shooter that brings a competitive edge to the traditional Touhou formula.
- #19 Touhou Kinjoukyou ～ Fossilized Wonders.
81% matchVery Positive91% of 804 reviews2025
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Team Shanghai Alice presents a bullet hell shooter! The 20th installment of the Touhou Project. Utilize the powers you've acquired to overcome new challenges!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 42%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Faith 16% ★, Great Soundtrack 5.7%, Action 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: A recent entry that maintains the classic feel of the series while introducing modern visual polish.
- #20 Rolling Gunner
84% matchVery Positive91% of 65 reviews2022
Dev: Project Rolling GunnerPub: mebius.
Windows
March 18th, 2061 - "Operation Downfall" Commences With its reliance on BAC, humanity had forgotten how to operate even basic transportation, let alone weapons. After the attacks from BAC and the subsequent social chaos, the human population was reduced by half.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 54.3%, Bullet Hell 26.6%, Action 8.5%, Indie 6.6%, 2D 2.9%
Why You'll Like It: A modern, highly polished shooter that focuses on precise movement and strategic weapon management.
- #21 Hifuu Nightmare Diary ~ Violet Detector.
85% 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 32.5%, Faith 25.6% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 10.3%, Great Soundtrack 8.7%, Action 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: A unique spin-off that focuses on snapshot-based gameplay, offering a different perspective on the danmaku experience.
- #22 Touhou Bunkachou ～ Shoot the Bullet.
82% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 29.9%, Bullet Hell 26.4%, Faith 22.2% ★, Action 14.2%, Indie 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: A classic photography-based shooter that emphasizes pattern recognition and precise positioning.
- #23 Azure Reflections
82% 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 29.6% ★, Bullet Hell 29.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.2%, Action 9.5%, Indie 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling take on the Touhou universe that captures the bullet-hell aesthetic in a different perspective.
- #24 Touhou Luna Nights
79% 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 33.3%, Faith 26.3% ★, Difficult 10.3%, Great Soundtrack 7.1%, Anime 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: While a Metroidvania, it incorporates time-manipulation mechanics and bullet-hell boss fights that fans of the series will love.
- #25 永远消失的幻想乡 ～ The Disappearing of Gensokyo
81% 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 31.1%, Faith 30% ★, Anime 8%, Great Soundtrack 7.6%, Difficult 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: A fan-made action game that translates the bullet-hell experience into a 3D environment with great visual flair.
- #26 Touhou Blooming Chaos
80% 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 38.4% ★, Bullet Hell 31.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.2%, Action 8.9%, Indie 7%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG hybrid that explores the Touhou world with a focus on exploration and character abilities.
- #27 東方憑依華 ～ Antinomy of Common Flowers.
78% 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 34.2% ★, Bullet Hell 29.1%, Great Soundtrack 14.9%, Female Protagonist 5.4%, Action 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: A high-quality fighting game that features the same iconic characters and music found in the main shoot-em-up series.
- #28 Touhou Kikamu ~ Elegant Impermanence of Sakura
78% 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: Bullet Hell 45.2%, Faith 40.1% ★, Indie 12.6%, Casual 2.1%
- #29 Gensokyo Night Festival
79% 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 40.8% ★, Bullet Hell 25.7%, Action 7.8%, Anime 6.8%, Indie 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: A stylish action-platformer set in the Touhou universe that emphasizes fluid movement and combat.
- #30 Touhou Blooming Chaos 2
76% 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 30.1% ★, Bullet Hell 27%, Action 12.2%, Indie 9.8%, Adventure 9.4%
- #31 弹幕音乐绘 ～风雷幻奏曲～ / Barrage Musical ~A Fantasy of Tempest~
77% 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 44%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Great Soundtrack 11.9%, Action 9.2%, Indie 7.6%
- #32 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 44.5%, Faith 30% ★, Action 9.5%, Indie 5.6%, Great Soundtrack 4.4%
- #33 Yoiyami Dancers: Twilight Danmaku Dancers
74% 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 50.5%, Faith 25.7% ★, Action 12.1%, Female Protagonist 5.5%, Difficult 4.1%
- #34 Yousei Daisensou ~ Touhou Sangetsusei
77% matchVery Positive96% of 131 reviews2019
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
飛び出そう、いつも通りの弾幕へ それが結果として世界をひっくり返す事になるだろう プリティでデュアリスチックなシューティング幻想！
Why similar: Bullet Hell 35.7%, Faith 29.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 14%, Action 11.4%, Indie 9.8%
- #35 Touhou Fantasia / 东方梦想曲
75% 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 41.8%, Faith 20.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 9.8%, Action 7.8%, Anime 6.8%
- #36 Black Market of Bulletphilia ~ 100th Black Market.
75% 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 37.3% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Bullet Hell 13.4%, Female Protagonist 6.6%, Anime 5.4%
- #37 东方雪莲华 ～ Abyss Soul Lotus.
73% 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 42.2%, Faith 23.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Female Protagonist 5.9%, Action 4.9%
- #38 Jigoku Kisetsukan: Sense of the Seasons
74% 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 58.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.8%, Anime 8.3%, Great Soundtrack 6.5%, Difficult 5.8%
- #39 東方资志疏 ~ Immortal Immanuel. (东方资志疏)
70% 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 47.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Action 10.2%, Anime 7.9%, Indie 5.7%
- #40 Touhou : Shooting Star | 東方流星譚
73% matchVery Positive89% of 141 reviews2020
Dev: 星屑ラボラトリーPub: T-Works
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 13.7 hrs≥1hr: 48%
As a wizard "Marisa Kirisame", Fly in the Gensokyo! This is fun game of "Touhou Project"! See beautiful danmaku of touhou characters. Develop your weapon, armor, spell card to get strong. Let's play "Danmaku"!
Why similar: Faith 38.3% ★, Bullet Hell 31.8%, Indie 15.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.1%
- #41 UDONGEIN X
71% 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 34.1% ★, Bullet Hell 28.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Action 10.9%, Female Protagonist 4.2%
- #42 Murasaki
73% matchVery Positive91% of 133 reviews2016
Dev: KatatemaPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 93%
"Murasaki" is a puzzle explosion game. Use explosions to clear the screen of pesky obstacles filling it up. The only controls you need are the directional buttons and two other buttons (Z and X)!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 40.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Action 8.6%, Great Soundtrack 8.4%, Indie 6.7%
- #43 I Am Sakuya: Touhou FPS Game
70% 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 50.7%, Faith 16.2% ★, Action 8.7%, Anime 8.3%, Female Protagonist 7.9%
- #44 Touhou: Scarlet Curiosity
71% 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 57.9%, Anime 12%, Action 9%, Female Protagonist 8.9%, Indie 6.7%
- #45 Gun Wings
72% matchVery Positive88% of 418 reviews2015
Dev: Mercury StonePub: DigitalEZ
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
A mysterious meteorite from deep space was detected approaching the Solar System, before the meteorite is due to hit the Earth, three of the girls who had their bodies modified as weapons are sent, along with all the hopes of humanity, to destroy the meteorite and save mankind...
Why similar: Bullet Hell 41.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Anime 8.3%, Faith 7.9% ★, Action 6.6%
- #46 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 59.5%, Anime 12.4%, Female Protagonist 9.3%, Indie 6%, Action 6%
- #47 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 44% ★, Bullet Hell 21.5%, Action 8.9%, Anime 8.5%, Adventure 6%
- #48 Touhou Endless Dream
68% 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 43.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Anime 10.9%, Female Protagonist 7.8%, Indie 6.1%
- #49 Danmaku Unlimited 3
71% 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 52.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 24%, Great Soundtrack 8.2%, Action 7.7%, Indie 6.1%
- #50 BULLET SOUL
72% matchVery Positive84% of 73 reviews2017
Dev: MAGES. Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Blending classic shooting game design with a substantial dose of modern day bullet hell and flashy pyrotechnics, Bullet Soul has it all! Play through multiple modes, all designed to welcome newcomers to the genre, but also challenge experts aiming for ever higher scores.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 42.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.7%, Great Soundtrack 10%, Action 9.9%, Anime 8.2%
- #51 Bullet Heaven 2
69% 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 50.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Great Soundtrack 8.9%, Action 6.3%, Difficult 5.6%
- #52 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 37.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Action 13.6%, Indie 11.4%, Great Soundtrack 9.2%
- #53 DANMAKAI: Red Forbidden Fruit
69% matchVery Positive92% of 108 reviews2020
Dev: 森の中の猫の小屋
Windows
PowerUp and BusterAttack! Despite the beauty of the Danmaku aggressive playing leads to victory in this Makaism Danmaku shooter. The Danmaku Garden awaits you. There's even a cat!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 45.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 24%, Anime 7%, Female Protagonist 6.9%, Action 6%
- #54 东方龙隐談 ~ Touhou Chaos of Black Loong
69% matchVery Positive86% of 161 reviews2019
Dev: Lonhong TeamPub: Lonhong Media
Windows
本次引起异变的是来自中华的神秘力量——拥有婀娜身影和强大力量的她们，会给幻想乡带来怎样的惊喜或麻烦呢？ 本作采用双自机模式，一共有四组自机华丽登场！不同的自机会有不同的操作体验，望能给您带来丰富的操作体验！
Why similar: Bullet Hell 32.2%, Faith 30.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 9.7%, Indie 9.1%, Adventure 7.3%
- #55 Touhou Dystopian
61% 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 46.4% ★, Female Protagonist 16%, Action 15.1%, Anime 10.9%, Indie 5.9%
- #56 Touhou Genso Wanderer -Reloaded-
67% 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 59.3% ★, Anime 9.3%, Indie 8.9%, Adventure 8.7%, Great Soundtrack 6.9%
- #57 Trouble Witches Origin - Episode1 Daughters of Amalgam -
68% matchVery Positive94% of 217 reviews2016
Dev: Studio SiestAPub: Rocket-Engine Co.,Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
That witches come back undergone a power-up further! New character is entered! All 6stages Arcade version of all re-adjust the resolution of the base in 1280x720! "Magic Circle system" is easy-to-use adjustment! Full voice all by the story undergoes new writing.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 34.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Action 16.1%, Indie 12.6%, Anime 8.4%
- #58 東方眠世界 ~ Wonderful Waking World
65% matchVery Positive98% of 291 reviews2022
Dev: Oligarchomp
Windows
A simplistic, dynamic Touhou fangame bullet hell shmup with a pixel art esthetic. Shoot down your enemies and dodge your way through an incessant barrage of projectiles!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 51.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Faith 15.4% ★, Action 6.9%, Indie 2.7%
- #59 TOUHOU SKY ARENA MATSURI CLIMAX
67% matchVery Positive89% of 234 reviews2020
Dev: AREAZEROPub: Mediascape Co.,Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Touhou girls fight dramatic battles in the sky! A 3D fired-up battle action game based on Touhou Project! Features a "Fired-up Battle System", in which characters abilities change to the playing song.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 56.5%, Faith 20.5% ★, Action 12.2%, Anime 9.7%, Female Protagonist 0.7%
