- #1 TouHou Makuka Sai ~ Fantastic Danmaku Festival
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,519 reviews2018
Dev: 東方幕華祭制作组
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 196.5 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 39.6%, Faith 23.8% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 12.5%, Great Soundtrack 6.8%, Difficult 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: As the direct predecessor, it offers the same polished fan-made danmaku experience and artistic style.
- #2 TouHou Makuka Sai ~ Fantastic Danmaku Festival Part III
96% matchVery Positive91% of 1,304 reviews2025
Dev: 东方幕华祭制作组
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 84%
"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 35.7% ★, Bullet Hell 28.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Female Protagonist 5.6%, Anime 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: This sequel continues the high-intensity bullet-hell tradition established in the second part with updated visuals and mechanics.
- #3 Mushihimesama
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,580 reviews2015
Dev: CAVE Interactive CO.,LTD.Pub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.9 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 47.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.2%, Great Soundtrack 12.3%, Difficult 4.5%, Anime 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: A legendary bullet-hell masterpiece from CAVE that defines the genre's high-difficulty, pattern-heavy gameplay.
- #4 Touhou Fuujinroku ~ Mountain of Faith.
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,688 reviews2020
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 67%
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 27.5% ★, Bullet Hell 26.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.2%, Great Soundtrack 13.8%, Difficult 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: An essential official entry that introduced mechanics which heavily influenced the design of many fan-made danmaku games.
- #5 Deathsmiles
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 629 reviews2016
Dev: CAVE Interactive CO.,LTD.Pub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 6.8 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 47.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 31.1%, Great Soundtrack 8.7%, Anime 4.9%, Female Protagonist 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: This gothic-themed shooter offers a unique side-scrolling bullet-hell experience with a distinct anime aesthetic.
- #6 Touhou Kikeijuu ~ Wily Beast and Weakest Creature.
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,073 reviews2019
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 72%
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 28.8%, Faith 26.4% ★, Great Soundtrack 16.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.2%, Difficult 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: Known for its aggressive gameplay and excellent soundtrack, this title captures the high-stakes feel of the seed game.
- #7 Touhou Tenkuushou ~ Hidden Star in Four Seasons.
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 4,549 reviews2017
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 272.5 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 34.6%, Great Soundtrack 18.6%, Faith 17.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 12.9%, Difficult 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: Features a unique season-based power-up system that adds a refreshing layer of strategy to the classic danmaku formula.
- #8 Touhou Kanjuden ~ Legacy of Lunatic Kingdom.
92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,634 reviews2019
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 18.1 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 30.7%, Faith 27% ★, Great Soundtrack 15.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.5%, Difficult 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: This entry is famous for its extreme difficulty and unique 'pointdevice' mode, perfect for fans of challenging bullet-hells.
- #9 Touhou Kouryudou ~ Unconnected Marketeers.
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,829 reviews2021
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 17.4 hrs≥1hr: 70%
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 28.8% ★, Bullet Hell 27.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Great Soundtrack 13.3%, Difficult 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: Introduces a card-based ability system that keeps the traditional shoot-'em-up gameplay feeling fresh and varied.
- #10 Touhou Chireiden ~ Subterranean Animism.
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 850 reviews2020
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 18.0 hrs≥1hr: 74%
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 27.7%, Faith 21.4% ★, Great Soundtrack 15.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.5%, Difficult 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: Highly regarded for its complex bullet patterns and intense boss encounters that test player reflexes.
- #11 Danmaku Unlimited 3
90% matchVery Positive87% of 247 reviews2017
Dev: Doragon Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.4 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 49.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.8%, Great Soundtrack 14.8%, Indie 4.2%, Action 3%
Why You'll Like It: A modern indie classic that perfectly blends traditional Japanese bullet-hell sensibilities with accessible, high-octane action.
- #12 DoDonPachi Resurrection
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,081 reviews2016
Dev: CAVE Interactive CO.,LTD.Pub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 42.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.3%, Great Soundtrack 16.1%, Anime 7.8%, Action 2.6%
Why You'll Like It: Widely considered the gold standard of the genre, it features intense bullet patterns and deep scoring systems.
- #13 Touhou Kishinjou ~ Double Dealing Character.
88% matchVery Positive99% of 453 reviews2019
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 578.5 hrs≥1hr: 68%
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 33.1%, Faith 21.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 14.2%, Great Soundtrack 13.8%, Difficult 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: Features a distinct scoring mechanic and high-energy gameplay that aligns well with the intensity of the seed game.
- #14 Touhou Seirensen ~ Undefined Fantastic Object.
87% matchVery Positive96% of 447 reviews2020
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 55%
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 26.7%, Faith 24% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Great Soundtrack 11.5%, Indie 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: Known for its challenging UFO-based item collection system, adding a layer of risk-reward to the bullet-dodging.
- #15 BLUE REVOLVER
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 916 reviews2016
Dev: danboPub: Stellar Circle
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 74%
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 38.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 33.6%, Great Soundtrack 13.5%, Anime 4%, Difficult 3%
Why You'll Like It: An incredible indie shooter that combines modern design with the frantic, high-speed energy of classic arcade bullet-hells.
- #16 Touhou Luna Nights
85% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 15,000 reviews2019
Dev: Team LadybugPub: WSS playground
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 44.6 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 29.7% ★, Bullet Hell 29.6%, Great Soundtrack 11.6%, Difficult 11%, Female Protagonist 6%
Why You'll Like It: While a Metroidvania, it incorporates bullet-hell mechanics and time-manipulation that will appeal to fans of the series' aesthetic.
- #17 Touhou Juuouen 〜 Unfinished Dream of All Living Ghost.
84% matchVery Positive93% of 1,242 reviews2023
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 15.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 32.1% ★, Bullet Hell 25.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Great Soundtrack 7.1%, Female Protagonist 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: A competitive-style shooter that brings a unique twist to the traditional Touhou formula.
- #18 Danmaku Amanojaku ~ Impossible Spell Card.
86% matchVery Positive98% of 187 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 32.4%, Faith 27.3% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 14.2%, Great Soundtrack 12.4%, Difficult 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on overcoming 'impossible' patterns, making it a great choice for players who love the difficulty of the seed game.
- #19 Touhou Shinreibyou ~ Ten Desires.
84% matchVery Positive96% of 458 reviews2019
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 274.4 hrs≥1hr: 62%
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 30.3%, Faith 23.5% ★, Great Soundtrack 14.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%, Difficult 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: Features a spirit-collection mechanic that encourages aggressive play, fitting the fast-paced nature of the genre.
- #20 Graze Counter GM
82% matchVery Positive97% of 206 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 39.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Difficult 10%, Anime 7.7%, Female Protagonist 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the 'grazing' mechanic, rewarding players for flying dangerously close to enemy bullets to build up power.
- #21 Touhou Koumakyou: New Classic - the Embodiment of Scarlet Devil
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 4,409 reviews2026
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Alliance Arts
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Dodge the barrage, defeat the enemies, and brave the Scarlet Mist Incident. The Embodiment of Scarlet Devil returns with fresh music and graphics. Control the shrine maiden Reimu and the magician Marisa, weaving between bullets that fill up the screen. The soundtrack has been fully remade by ZUN.
Why similar: Faith 26.9% ★, Bullet Hell 24.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.8%, Great Soundtrack 12.8%, Difficult 7.3%
- #22 ZeroRanger
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,251 reviews2018
Dev: System Erasure
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 81%
This is the story of a fighter who wanted to become...
Why similar: Bullet Hell 35.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 30.4%, Great Soundtrack 22.1%, Indie 3.7%, Difficult 2.8%
Why You'll Like It: A brilliant, meta-narrative-heavy shooter that evolves its mechanics in surprising ways throughout the campaign.
- #23 Hifuu Nightmare Diary ~ Violet Detector.
83% matchMostly Positive76% of 304 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 28.9% ★, Bullet Hell 28.7%, Great Soundtrack 13.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.6%, Difficult 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: A unique spin-off that focuses on clearing specific, highly difficult bullet-hell challenges using specialized abilities.
- #24 RefRain - prism memories -
82% matchVery Positive98% of 138 reviews2016
Dev: RebRankPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 36%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.7%, Great Soundtrack 16.7%, Indie 7.9%, Action 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: Offers an incredibly high-intensity experience with a focus on aggressive play and massive screen-clearing attacks.
- #25 Touhou Blooming Chaos
81% matchVery Positive89% of 385 reviews2019
Dev: 二色幽紫蝶
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 60%
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 45.9% ★, Bullet Hell 29.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.3%, Anime 4.9%, Indie 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: Blends RPG elements with bullet-hell combat, offering a broader experience for fans of the Touhou universe.
- #26 Touhou Kinjoukyou ～ Fossilized Wonders.
76% matchVery Positive92% of 855 reviews2025
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 70%
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 36.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Faith 20% ★, Great Soundtrack 9.3%, Female Protagonist 5%
- #27 Azure Reflections
80% matchVery Positive87% of 198 reviews2019
Dev: souvenir circ.Pub: Phoenixx Inc.
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 112.3 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 36.2% ★, Bullet Hell 29.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.6%, Anime 5.7%, Indie 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: A spin-off that reimagines the Touhou experience with a focus on flashy visuals and bullet-canceling mechanics.
- #28 Sisters Royale: Five Sisters Under Fire
79% matchVery Positive91% of 66 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 72.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, Action 3.8%, Indie 3.5%, 2D 2.1%
Why You'll Like It: Developed by former CAVE staff, this game captures the spirit of classic bullet-hells with a charming, character-driven focus.
- #29 弹幕音乐绘 ～风雷幻奏曲～ / Barrage Musical ~A Fantasy of Tempest~
79% matchVery Positive96% of 358 reviews2017
Dev: SlimeSmile
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 40.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Great Soundtrack 20%, Anime 5.3%, Indie 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: An indie title that emphasizes the connection between rhythmic music and bullet-hell patterns.
- #30 Ikaruga
78% matchVery Positive95% of 2,373 reviews2014
Dev: TREASURE
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Shoot! Dodge! and... Get Hit!? "Ikaruga" is a vertical shoot 'em up that features an unique polarity-switching gameplay. Switch the ship's polarity and "get hit and absorb" enemy bullets! Achieve High Score with the chain bonus!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 50.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 35.2%, Great Soundtrack 9.2%, Difficult 2.9%, Action 1.1%
Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-oriented shooter that requires precise color-switching mechanics, offering a different but equally rewarding challenge.
- #31 東方憑依華 ～ Antinomy of Common Flowers.
77% matchVery Positive91% of 1,947 reviews2018
Dev: 黄昏フロンティアPub: SUNFISH Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 410.2 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 36.1% ★, Bullet Hell 24.2%, Great Soundtrack 23%, Female Protagonist 5.8%, Anime 3.4%
- #32 Touhou Kikamu ~ Elegant Impermanence of Sakura
77% matchVery Positive97% of 479 reviews2020
Dev: 东方祈华梦制作组
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 27.6 hrs≥1hr: 73%
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 47.8% ★, Bullet Hell 42.5%, Indie 8.9%, Casual 0.8%
- #33 Touhou Koumakyou: Classic - the Embodiment of Scarlet Devil
73% matchVery Positive99% of 211 reviews2026
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Alliance Arts
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 1.1 hrs≥1hr: 9%
上海アリス幻樂団による弾幕シューティング！ 東方Project第6弾。巫女の霊夢や魔法使いの魔理沙を操作して、画面を埋め尽くす弾幕をかわしながら紅い霧の異変に挑め。
Why similar: Bullet Hell 33%, Faith 31.8% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Anime 4.3%, Action 3.7%
- #34 東方剛欲異聞 ～ 水没した沈愁地獄
76% matchVery Positive83% of 760 reviews2021
Dev: 黄昏フロンティアPub: SUNFISH Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 6.5 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 41.1%, Faith 36.1% ★, Great Soundtrack 7.5%, Female Protagonist 5%, Indie 3.8%
- #35 Touhou Blooming Chaos 2
74% matchVery Positive93% of 2,595 reviews2021
Dev: 二色幽紫蝶
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 40.7 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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 40.2% ★, Bullet Hell 28.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.6%, Indie 7.7%, Anime 5.6%
- #36 Touhou Kaeizuka ～ Phantasmagoria of Flower View.
74% matchVery Positive98% of 375 reviews2022
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 52%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 26.9%, Bullet Hell 25.8%, Faith 22.9% ★, Great Soundtrack 10.4%, Action 3.7%
- #37 永远消失的幻想乡 ～ The Disappearing of Gensokyo
75% matchVery Positive83% of 3,581 reviews2018
Dev: MyACG Studio
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 67.5 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 33.9% ★, Bullet Hell 27.7%, Great Soundtrack 12.5%, Difficult 7.6%, Anime 7.1%
- #38 Yousei Daisensou ~ Touhou Sangetsusei
75% matchVery Positive96% of 141 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 35.4%, Faith 34.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Indie 7%, Action 4.7%
- #39 Touhou Bunkachou ～ Shoot the Bullet.
73% matchVery Positive98% of 120 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 36.4%, Faith 26.3% ★, Bullet Hell 24.7%, Action 5.6%, Indie 3.4%
- #40 Black Market of Bulletphilia ~ 100th Black Market.
73% 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 41.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 27.1%, Bullet Hell 11.7%, Female Protagonist 7.5%, Anime 4.7%
- #41 东方雪莲华 ～ Abyss Soul Lotus.
72% matchVery Positive93% of 438 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 37.9%, Faith 26.7% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Female Protagonist 6.8%, Action 1.9%
- #42 Yoiyami Dancers: Twilight Danmaku Dancers
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 677 reviews2022
Dev: tripper_roomPub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Dodge bullets to the rhythm and take down everything that moves! A rhythmical danmaku action game.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 48.8%, Faith 31.5% ★, Female Protagonist 6.8%, Action 4.9%, Difficult 4.8%
- #43 Touhou Fantasia / 东方梦想曲
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,507 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 40.1%, Faith 24.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 12.3%, Anime 6.4%, Difficult 5.7%
- #44 Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy: Prologue
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,407 reviews2021
Dev: GAMEPULSE 游戏脉冲
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 7.0 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 59.6%, Female Protagonist 9.5%, Faith 9.1% ★, Anime 7.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 6.9%
- #45 Gensokyo Night Festival
72% matchMixed70% of 4,778 reviews2019
Dev: WSS playground
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 107.7 hrs≥1hr: 54%
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 49.5% ★, Bullet Hell 24.6%, Female Protagonist 7.2%, Anime 6.5%, Indie 4.9%
- #46 Touhou Endless Dream
69% matchVery Positive94% of 1,886 reviews2021
Dev: a10a010Pub: MyACG Studio
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 13.0 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 46.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Anime 9.2%, Female Protagonist 8.6%, Indie 3.9%
- #47 Touhou Kouzougi ～ Flickerframe Shutter Festival
68% matchVery Positive91% of 54 reviews2025
Dev: Ryann Thierry
Windows
A fan-made celebration of Touhou's creative spirit! When a suspicious festival erupts, Aya must photograph spellcards, unlock skills, and uncover hidden truths. Packed with loving references to fanworks both old and new, from all around the world!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 37%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Faith 16.9% ★, Difficult 10.6%, Female Protagonist 5%
- #48 Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 9,218 reviews2024
Dev: GAMEPULSE 游戏脉冲
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 62.1%, Anime 12.7%, Female Protagonist 12.4%, Indie 4.6%, Action 2.6%
- #49 Gun Wings
71% matchVery Positive88% of 419 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 38.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Faith 9.3% ★, Anime 7.6%, Female Protagonist 6.5%
- #50 Danmaku Unlimited 2
71% matchVery Positive92% of 491 reviews2014
Dev: Doragon Entertainment
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 43%
Classic Japanese style vertical manic shooting action! Shoot, dodge and explode your way through the second entry in the critically acclaimed Danmaku Unlimited series. Battle through nail-biting bullet patterns and compete for dominance on the global leaderboard!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 53.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 31%, Great Soundtrack 10.4%, Indie 2.9%, Action 2%
- #51 Jigoku Kisetsukan: Sense of the Seasons
70% matchVery Positive93% of 1,776 reviews2015
Dev: Emad
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 39%
In a world much like our own, Tenshi sets out to uncover the evil threatening the balance of nature, joined by an eccentric cast of characters along the way.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 46.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Great Soundtrack 10%, Difficult 7.8%, Anime 6.7%
- #52 Bullet Heaven 2
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 573 reviews2015
Dev: Matt Roszak
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 7.9 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 48.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Great Soundtrack 14.5%, Difficult 6%, Indie 3.1%
- #53 東方资志疏 ~ Immortal Immanuel. (东方资志疏)
67% matchVery Positive95% of 112 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 46.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.8%, Anime 7.8%, Female Protagonist 4.3%, Action 4.3%
- #54 I Am Sakuya: Touhou FPS Game
67% matchVery Positive91% of 747 reviews2022
Dev: Sigyaad Team
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 64%
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 48.7%, Faith 19.7% ★, Female Protagonist 10.1%, Anime 7.9%, Difficult 7.8%
- #55 UDONGEIN X
68% matchVery Positive92% of 463 reviews2021
Dev: Bar Holographic Otaku
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Help Reisen Udongein Inaba navigate through 14 action packed stages in this exhilarating 2D Bullet Hell Platformer based on Touhou Project!
Why similar: Faith 39.4% ★, Bullet Hell 26%, Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Female Protagonist 4.9%, Action 4.2%
- #56 Touhou Danmaku Kagura Phantasia Lost
66% matchVery Positive82% of 2,498 reviews2024
Dev: Alliance Arts
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 20.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
"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 53.9% ★, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Anime 8.2%, Female Protagonist 6.3%, Action 3.6%
- #57 Touhou : Shooting Star | 東方流星譚
68% matchVery Positive89% of 147 reviews2020
Dev: 星屑ラボラトリーPub: T-Works
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 49%
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 44% ★, Bullet Hell 28.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Indie 10.7%
- #58 Murasaki
69% matchVery Positive91% of 138 reviews2016
Dev: KatatemaPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.8 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 38.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Great Soundtrack 14.4%, Anime 5.6%, Difficult 5.3%
- #59 東方逆妙乱 ~ Ephemeral Unnatural Balance
67% matchVery Positive92% of 88 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 31.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Faith 15.8% ★, Difficult 9.1%, Great Soundtrack 6.6%
