- #1 Touhou Fuujinroku ~ Mountain of Faith.
97% 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 23.5% ★, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, Great Soundtrack 12.2%, Indie 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: A foundational entry in the series that shares the same high-difficulty, pattern-focused gameplay as Seirensen.
- #2 Touhou Chireiden ~ Subterranean Animism.
96% 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 18.2%, Faith 17.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, Great Soundtrack 13.4%, Indie 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: Features a similar level of intense, complex bullet patterns that reward mastery of movement and positioning.
- #3 Touhou Kishinjou ~ Double Dealing Character.
96% 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 23.6%, Faith 19.3% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Great Soundtrack 13%, Indie 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a modern take on the classic formula with high-speed action and a fantastic, energetic soundtrack.
- #4 Touhou Shinreibyou ~ Ten Desires.
95% 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 21.5%, Faith 20.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Great Soundtrack 13%, Indie 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: Shares the same core mechanics and aesthetic charm that define the ZUN-developed Touhou experience.
- #5 Touhou Kanjuden ~ Legacy of Lunatic Kingdom.
94% 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 25% ★, Bullet Hell 23.1%, Great Soundtrack 15.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.3%, Difficult 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: Known for its extreme difficulty and refined bullet-hell patterns, perfect for players looking for a serious challenge.
- #6 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 25.9%, Great Soundtrack 18%, Faith 16.3% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, Female Protagonist 8%
Why You'll Like It: Introduces a season-based power-up system that adds a strategic layer similar to the UFO mechanic in Seirensen.
- #7 Touhou Kouryudou ~ Unconnected Marketeers.
93% 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 25.5% ★, Bullet Hell 19.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Great Soundtrack 12.5%, Action 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: Features a unique card-based ability system that keeps the traditional bullet-hell formula feeling fresh and replayable.
- #8 Touhou Kikeijuu ~ Wily Beast and Weakest Creature.
92% 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 23% ★, Bullet Hell 20.7%, Great Soundtrack 15.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Indie 7%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a fast-paced, aggressive gameplay style that emphasizes high-octane dodging and shooting.
- #9 Touhou Juuouen 〜 Unfinished Dream of All Living Ghost.
91% 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 25.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Bullet Hell 17%, Action 9.1%, Female Protagonist 9%
Why You'll Like It: A recent entry that maintains the series' signature charm while introducing competitive split-screen mechanics.
- #10 Mushihimesama
91% 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 36%, Shoot 'Em Up 32.2%, Great Soundtrack 11.5%, Action 6.1%, Female Protagonist 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: A legendary arcade bullet-hell masterpiece that sets the gold standard for screen-filling patterns and precise hitboxes.
- #11 Touhou Kinjoukyou ～ Fossilized Wonders.
89% 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 25.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Faith 14.8% ★, Female Protagonist 9.2%, Great Soundtrack 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: A high-quality addition to the series that continues the tradition of challenging, rhythmic bullet-hell gameplay.
- #12 TouHou Makuka Sai ~ Fantastic Danmaku Festival Part II
90% 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 28%, Faith 26.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Great Soundtrack 11%, Indie 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: An exceptional fan-made project that feels indistinguishable from an official ZUN release in quality and design.
- #13 DoDonPachi Resurrection
89% 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 38.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 36.2%, Great Soundtrack 9.5%, Action 6.9%, Difficult 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: An essential title for fans of the genre, offering intense, high-speed action and a deep scoring system.
- #14 TouHou Makuka Sai ~ Fantastic Danmaku Festival Part III
85% matchVery Positive90% of 1,176 reviews2025
Dev: 东方幕华祭制作组
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
"Touhou Makuka Sai ~ Fantastic Danmaku Festival Part III" is a bullet hell shooting game with a distinctive, glamorous presentation style. It is the third game in the Touhou Makuka Sai series. The strange moon seems to hide a new conspiracy. Charge into the deep world on the eternal night!
Why similar: Faith 33.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Bullet Hell 22.1%, Female Protagonist 9.9%, Action 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: Continues the legacy of high-quality fan-made bullet-hell games with intricate spell card designs and beautiful visuals.
- #15 Deathsmiles
88% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 35.6%, Bullet Hell 34.1%, Great Soundtrack 8.4%, Action 8%, Female Protagonist 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling bullet-hell classic that features the same gothic, whimsical atmosphere found in the Touhou series.
- #16 BLUE REVOLVER
86% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 37.1%, Bullet Hell 25.6%, Great Soundtrack 12.4%, Indie 6.9%, Action 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: A modern indie shoot-em-up that combines a stellar soundtrack with tight, responsive controls and creative boss encounters.
- #17 Danmaku Unlimited 3
87% 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 32.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 30.9%, Great Soundtrack 12.3%, Action 11.5%, Indie 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the spirit of Touhou with its beautiful, high-intensity bullet patterns and a modern, polished aesthetic.
- #18 Touhou Luna Nights
83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 14,634 reviews2019
Dev: Team LadybugPub: WSS playground
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 41.2 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Touhou Luna Nights is a Metroidvania title with a heavy emphasis on exploration and action. Developed by Team Ladybug, creators of multiple fantastic action games thus far.
Why similar: Faith 27% ★, Bullet Hell 22.2%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, Great Soundtrack 11.3%, Difficult 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: While a Metroidvania, it perfectly captures the Touhou aesthetic and character feel with fluid, stylish combat.
- #19 Danmaku Amanojaku ~ Impossible Spell Card.
84% 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: Faith 23.3% ★, Bullet Hell 22.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Great Soundtrack 11.3%, Indie 8%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses purely on the most difficult spell card patterns, perfect for players who love the challenge of Seirensen.
- #20 Black Market of Bulletphilia ~ 100th Black Market.
84% 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 33.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 28.3%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Bullet Hell 7.8%, Action 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: A spin-off that focuses on collecting powerful ability cards, offering a unique twist on the standard STG loop.
- #21 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 34.1%, Faith 19.1% ★, Action 18.9%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Indie 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: A unique entry that shifts the focus to photography and pattern memorization, offering a different kind of challenge.
- #22 ZeroRanger
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,130 reviews2018
Dev: System Erasure
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 81%
This is the story of a fighter who wanted to become...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.4%, Bullet Hell 23.5%, Great Soundtrack 19%, Indie 8.1%, Action 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: An innovative shoot-em-up that subverts genre expectations while providing a deeply rewarding and challenging experience.
- #23 Touhou Kaeizuka ～ Phantasmagoria of Flower View.
80% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 28.3%, Faith 18.1% ★, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Action 13.9%, Great Soundtrack 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: A competitive split-screen shoot-em-up that emphasizes fast reactions and screen control.
- #24 Azure Reflections
81% 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 31.4% ★, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Action 15.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.3%, Indie 13.6%
Why You'll Like It: A Touhou-themed shoot-em-up that offers a fresh perspective on the series with its unique 2.5D visual style.
- #25 Yousei Daisensou ~ Touhou Sangetsusei
81% matchVery Positive96% of 131 reviews2019
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
飛び出そう、いつも通りの弾幕へ それが結果として世界をひっくり返す事になるだろう プリティでデュアリスチックなシューティング幻想！
Why similar: Faith 27.8% ★, Bullet Hell 22.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Action 16.8%, Indie 15.5%
Why You'll Like It: A shorter, focused experience that highlights the series' ability to make simple mechanics feel incredibly deep.
- #26 Touhou Blooming Chaos
79% matchVery Positive90% of 376 reviews2019
Dev: 二色幽紫蝶
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Touhou Blooming Chaos is a shooting game, Reimu Hakurei and Marisa, fighting enemies with barrages and spell cards. Unlike general shooting games, the operation is more flexible and there are more areas to explore. A gorgeous game experience is irresistible!
Why similar: Faith 39.9% ★, Bullet Hell 21%, Action 14.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.7%, Indie 12.1%
Why You'll Like It: An action-oriented take on the Touhou universe that retains the bullet-hell spirit in a different format.
- #27 Ikaruga
79% matchVery Positive95% of 2,307 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: Shoot 'Em Up 40.9%, Bullet Hell 37.7%, Great Soundtrack 8.8%, Action 4.5%, Arcade 3.2%
Why You'll Like It: A classic puzzle-shooter that demands perfect precision and color-switching mechanics, essential for any bullet-hell enthusiast.
- #28 東方幕華祭 TouHou Makuka Sai ~ Fantastic Danmaku Festival
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,440 reviews2018
Dev: 東方幕華祭制作组
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 193.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Fantastic Danmaku Festival is a Touhou Project fanfiction STG with colourful danmaku, beautiful remix music and original music. Besides the characters we know in Touhou Project, there is also a brand new original character named Nix in this game! With the Scarlet Devil mansion as their stage, the girls are soaring in the sky of Gensokyo!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.6%, Faith 22.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 14.4%, Action 8.9%, Indie 8.1%
- #29 Touhou : Shooting Star | 東方流星譚
78% 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 36.8% ★, Indie 25.4%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 18%
Why You'll Like It: A charming indie title that pays homage to the classic Touhou formula with its own unique flair.
- #30 東方憑依華 ～ Antinomy of Common Flowers.
77% matchVery Positive91% of 1,936 reviews2018
Dev: 黄昏フロンティアPub: SUNFISH Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 400.3 hrs≥1hr: 73%
今度の異変は二人で一人？ いまだ煽り続ける都市伝説が新たな異変を引き起こす 今度の異変は二人が一人！？ならば二人で解決するしかない！
Why similar: Faith 32% ★, Great Soundtrack 21.6%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Female Protagonist 11.1%, Action 6.2%
- #31 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: Faith 28.8% ★, Bullet Hell 27.7%, Action 14%, Indie 8.9%, Female Protagonist 8.8%
- #32 Touhou Dystopian
71% 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 39.9% ★, Female Protagonist 30.1%, Action 20%, Indie 8.4%, Singleplayer 1.6%
- #33 Touhou Kikamu ~ Elegant Impermanence of Sakura
76% matchVery Positive97% of 477 reviews2020
Dev: 东方祈华梦制作组
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 28.8 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Touhou Kikamu ~ Elegant Impermanence of Sakura is a fangame of Touhou Project series, it manifests as a traditional STG like most official Touhou Project games.
Why similar: Faith 44.3% ★, Bullet Hell 32.4%, Indie 23.3%
- #34 Hifuu Nightmare Diary ~ Violet Detector.
77% matchMostly Positive76% of 297 reviews2018
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
東方Project第16.5弾！ 超能力女子高生「宇佐見菫子」に、突如襲いかかる幻想郷の住人達。その恐ろしくも美しい弾幕を、スマホに撮りまくり、SNS映えを狙おう！ サイキカルでSNS映え狙いのシューティング幻想！
Why similar: Faith 24% ★, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.8%, Great Soundtrack 12.5%, Indie 9%
- #35 Touhou Blooming Chaos 2
74% 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 33% ★, Action 20.7%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Indie 17.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.1%
- #36 UDONGEIN X
74% 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 30.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Action 15.1%, Female Protagonist 8.2%
- #37 Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy
71% 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 45.5%, Female Protagonist 23.9%, Indie 11.9%, Action 10.9%, 2D 5.2%
- #38 永远消失的幻想乡 ～ The Disappearing of Gensokyo
75% 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 32.1% ★, Bullet Hell 21.6%, Great Soundtrack 12.6%, Female Protagonist 11.2%, Difficult 8%
- #39 Yoiyami Dancers: Twilight Danmaku Dancers
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 659 reviews2022
Dev: tripper_roomPub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Dodge bullets to the rhythm and take down everything that moves! A rhythmical danmaku action game.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 32.9%, Faith 25.8% ★, Action 18.7%, Female Protagonist 12%, 2D 4.7%
- #40 Double Spoiler
75% matchVery Positive97% of 90 reviews2019
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
天狗の取材は一方的で新聞記事は捏造ばかり。 強行取材、捏造記事の楽しさを君にも！ トラディショナルな妖怪達の本気の日常を激写せよ！
Why similar: Faith 24.2% ★, Bullet Hell 23.7%, Action 18.5%, Indie 18.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%
- #41 Touhou: Scarlet Curiosity
73% 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 45.8%, Female Protagonist 23.8%, Action 16.9%, Indie 13.6%
- #42 Touhou Fantasia / 东方梦想曲
72% 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 29.1%, Faith 21.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 14%, Action 12.8%, Indie 10.7%
- #43 Touhou Endless Dream
71% 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 39.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 28.8%, Female Protagonist 15.7%, Indie 9.4%, 2D 4.2%
- #44 Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy: Prologue
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,365 reviews2021
Dev: GAMEPULSE 游戏脉冲
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 44%
Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy Prologue is a fanmade indie game developed by GAMEPULSE.To save the Princess of Misty Lake "Daiyousei", from the evil who took her captive. You must play as the brave Hero of Ice Fairy "Cirno" and face "Remilia Scarlet" of the Kouma Castle
Why similar: Bullet Hell 43.4%, Female Protagonist 18.1%, Action 16.5%, Faith 8.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 7.9%
- #45 Touhou Danmaku Kagura Phantasia Lost
70% matchVery Positive82% of 2,336 reviews2024
Dev: Alliance Arts
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 18.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%
"The collapse of Gensokyo... it was all you - " To rebuild the now barren phantasia, Reimu's journey begins. A Touhou Project officially approved derivative rhythm action game.
Why similar: Faith 48.1% ★, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Action 15%, Female Protagonist 12%, Indie 4.9%
- #46 Touhou Genso Wanderer -Reloaded-
72% 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% ★, Indie 14.7%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Great Soundtrack 10.6%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #47 東方逆妙乱 ~ Ephemeral Unnatural Balance
73% matchVery Positive92% of 87 reviews2019
Dev: Ephemeral Entertainment
Windows
The Touhou fangame where you return balance to the world by breaking the scale. Dodge storms of bullets as you work to discover the source of the abnormality. Tired of playing by the rules? Then change the game - up the risk and reward. Break the balance and embrace Discord.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Bullet Hell 21.5%, Faith 13.2% ★, Difficult 8.4%, Female Protagonist 7.9%
- #48 東方资志疏 ~ Immortal Immanuel. (东方资志疏)
69% matchVery Positive95% of 109 reviews2025
Dev: 雾雨威Channel
Windows
中国风东方Project二次同人STG游戏,剧情承接虹龙洞之后,古代帝王穿越到幻想乡发动异变！开始紧张刺激的弹幕游戏吧！
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.5%, Bullet Hell 30.3%, Action 15.6%, Indie 9.5%, Female Protagonist 7.3%
- #49 Touhou Artificial Dream in Arcadia
68% 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 38.3% ★, Bullet Hell 30.8%, Female Protagonist 22.8%, 2D 4%, Indie 3.3%
- #50 东方栖霞园 ~ Blue devil in the Belvedere.
70% matchVery Positive93% of 382 reviews2021
Dev: 东方祈华梦制作组
Windows
Mysterious red eyes popped up in forest, the shrine was raided by unknown vermin, ominous black magic diffused everywhere, while the scarlet devil had been awaiting for opportunity... Is it an magic outbreak, or a conspiracy? Now, set out on a journey to the truth and unravel the enigmas!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 39.7%, Action 21.7%, Faith 19.5% ★, Female Protagonist 7.6%, Indie 5.8%
- #51 东方希莲船 ~ Ultimate Fatal Octopus
68% matchVery Positive93% of 59 reviews2024
Dev: SlimeSmile
Windows
A Touhou Project fan-made STG, also a collab game with Vtuber Syrena. Some day a random suspicious pink UFO showed up in Gensokyo. This must be an incident! As a result, Reimu and Marisa went on a journey to solve the incident.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 32.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.5%, Female Protagonist 13.5%, Action 12%, Indie 8.2%
- #52 Mirage Feathers
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 2,386 reviews2024
Dev: oyasumi Workshop
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 66%
「Maybe one day, I won't have to fight when I fly.」
Why similar: Bullet Hell 31.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 31.2%, Female Protagonist 16.1%, Action 9.7%, Indie 6.8%
- #53 弹幕音乐绘 ～风雷幻奏曲～ / Barrage Musical ~A Fantasy of Tempest~
69% 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 26.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Great Soundtrack 17.3%, Action 13.4%, Indie 12%
- #54 东方雪莲华 ～ Abyss Soul Lotus.
67% 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 25.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Faith 22.2% ★, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Action 7.1%
- #55 Valkyrie of Phantasm
65% matchVery Positive87% of 611 reviews2024
Dev: AREAZEROPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Control characters from the Touhou Project series in this shooting action game featuring high-speed aerial versus combat! Danmaku battles faster than you've ever seen will unfold in the skies of Gensokyo as you use your mobility to dodge countless bullets flying at you with a variety of spells.
Why similar: Faith 62.3% ★, Female Protagonist 15.8%, Action 12.7%, Indie 7.1%, Singleplayer 2.1%
- #56 Gensokyo Night Festival
69% 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 41.5% ★, Bullet Hell 17%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Action 12.2%, Indie 11.4%
- #57 東方眠世界 ~ Wonderful Waking World
66% 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 34.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 26%, Faith 15.7% ★, Action 10.9%, Indie 4.7%
- #58 东方龙隐談 ~ Touhou Chaos of Black Loong
68% 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: Faith 38.2% ★, Bullet Hell 26.4%, Indie 19.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%
- #59 Tempest of the Heavens and Earth
67% matchVery Positive91% of 327 reviews2018
Dev: LION HEARTPub: DLsite
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 75%
"Rogue Celestial, seek out your own path to the heavens." An Ecstatic-class Stylish 2D Action Game controlling Tenshi Hinanawi, as she runs all around the realms of Gensokyo! You are the path of righteousness itself! (A derivative game inspired by the Touhou Project universe.)
Why similar: Faith 42.5% ★, Action 25.8%, Indie 17.2%, Female Protagonist 14.5%
