- #1 Touhou Kikeijuu ~ Wily Beast and Weakest Creature.
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,046 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 26.1%, Great Soundtrack 26%, Faith 15.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 11.4%, Difficult 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: This official entry shares the same core bullet-hell mechanics and high-quality musical style as the seed game.
- #2 Touhou Kouryudou ~ Unconnected Marketeers.
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,801 reviews2021
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 18.2 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 25.9%, Great Soundtrack 21.4%, Faith 18.3% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 15%, Difficult 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: It maintains the classic Touhou feel while introducing unique card-based mechanics that keep the gameplay fresh.
- #3 Touhou Kanjuden ~ Legacy of Lunatic Kingdom.
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,540 reviews2019
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 18.8 hrs≥1hr: 71%
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 27.3%, Great Soundtrack 23.1%, Faith 16.1% ★, Difficult 13.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: Known for its extreme difficulty, this title is perfect for players who enjoyed the challenge of the seed game.
- #4 Touhou Chireiden ~ Subterranean Animism.
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 778 reviews2020
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 18.9 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 25.1%, Great Soundtrack 24.7%, Faith 13.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 12.5%, Difficult 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: This game features the intricate pattern design and deep scoring systems that define the series.
- #5 Touhou Fuujinroku ~ Mountain of Faith.
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 1,541 reviews2020
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.5 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 25%, Great Soundtrack 22.2%, Faith 17.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 12.7%, Difficult 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A foundational entry in the series that established many of the mechanics found in later games like Tenkuushou.
- #6 Mushihimesama
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,541 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 42.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Great Soundtrack 18.1%, Difficult 6.4%, Female Protagonist 4%
Why You'll Like It: As a legendary arcade bullet-hell shooter, it provides the same intense screen-filling patterns found in Touhou.
- #7 Danmaku Unlimited 3
93% matchVery Positive87% of 240 reviews2017
Dev: Doragon Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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 44.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Great Soundtrack 21.9%, Arcade 4.2%, Indie 3.2%
Why You'll Like It: This indie title captures the essence of modern bullet-hell games with a polished, high-energy experience.
- #8 Touhou Kishinjou ~ Double Dealing Character.
92% matchVery Positive99% of 419 reviews2019
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 578.9 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 30.7%, Great Soundtrack 22.2%, Faith 13.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 12.7%, Difficult 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: This entry features a unique power-up system that rewards aggressive playstyles.
- #9 Touhou Shinreibyou ~ Ten Desires.
91% matchVery Positive96% of 422 reviews2019
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 256.9 hrs≥1hr: 60%
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 29%, Great Soundtrack 23.9%, Faith 15.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 13.2%, Difficult 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: It introduces a spirit-collection mechanic that adds a layer of strategy to the standard shoot-em-up formula.
- #10 Graze Counter GM
91% matchVery Positive97% of 191 reviews2023
Dev: Bikkuri SoftwarePub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
A refreshing and highly re-playable bullet hell style shooter that WANTS you to play dangerously! Ride the razor's edge of life and death in this high-risk high-reward danger oriented arcade style shooting game.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 31.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Difficult 13.2%, Female Protagonist 10.1%, Lore-Rich 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: It emphasizes the 'grazing' mechanic, which is a core skill required to master the seed game.
- #11 Touhou Seirensen ~ Undefined Fantastic Object.
90% matchVery Positive96% of 413 reviews2020
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 9.0 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 25.8%, Great Soundtrack 18.6%, Faith 15.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 15.4%, Female Protagonist 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: This game is famous for its complex item-collection system that forces players to balance survival and scoring.
- #12 DoDonPachi Resurrection
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,062 reviews2016
Dev: CAVE Interactive CO.,LTD.Pub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 13.2 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%, Great Soundtrack 24.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Arcade 5.6%, Anime 3%
Why You'll Like It: This classic title is essential for any fan of the genre looking for high-octane, precision-based action.
- #13 Touhou Juuouen 〜 Unfinished Dream of All Living Ghost.
87% matchVery Positive93% of 1,231 reviews2023
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 15.7 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: Bullet Hell 24.6%, Faith 20.6% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Great Soundtrack 11.8%, Female Protagonist 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: A recent entry that brings a fresh perspective to the series' established gameplay loop.
- #14 Deathsmiles
88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 617 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 43.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.4%, Great Soundtrack 14%, Female Protagonist 5.7%, Arcade 4%
Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling bullet-hell with a gothic aesthetic that mirrors the charm and difficulty of the Touhou series.
- #15 Touhou Kinjoukyou ～ Fossilized Wonders.
84% matchVery Positive91% of 821 reviews2025
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 67%
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 34%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Great Soundtrack 14.5%, Faith 11.4% ★, Female Protagonist 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: A newer addition that continues the tradition of challenging boss fights and intricate patterns.
- #16 ZeroRanger
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,161 reviews2018
Dev: System Erasure
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%
This is the story of a fighter who wanted to become...
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 31.6%, Bullet Hell 29.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Difficult 3.7%, Female Protagonist 2.9%
Why You'll Like It: A modern indie masterpiece that deconstructs and celebrates the shoot-em-up genre with incredible creativity.
- #17 Touhou Kaeizuka ～ Phantasmagoria of Flower View.
86% matchVery Positive98% of 335 reviews2022
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 1.6 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 26.8%, Bullet Hell 26.1%, Great Soundtrack 17.2%, Faith 15.7% ★, Female Protagonist 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers a unique competitive split-screen experience that is distinct from the standard formula.
- #18 Danmaku Amanojaku ~ Impossible Spell Card.
85% matchVery Positive98% of 181 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 31.5%, Great Soundtrack 20.5%, Faith 17.8% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 13%, Difficult 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: This game focuses entirely on high-difficulty boss patterns, perfect for those who love the challenge of the seed game.
- #19 Sisters Royale: Five Sisters Under Fire
84% matchVery Positive90% of 59 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 68.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.6%, Arcade 8%, Singleplayer 3.2%, Indie 2.8%
Why You'll Like It: Developed by former Cave staff, this game feels like a spiritual successor to the classic bullet-hell style.
- #20 東方幕華祭 TouHou Makuka Sai ~ Fantastic Danmaku Festival
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,454 reviews2018
Dev: 東方幕華祭制作组
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 199.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 40.9%, Faith 16.8% ★, Great Soundtrack 12.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.9%, Difficult 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: A high-quality fan-made game that captures the spirit of the official Touhou series perfectly.
- #21 Touhou Luna Nights
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 14,739 reviews2019
Dev: Team LadybugPub: WSS playground
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 42.3 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 28.1%, Great Soundtrack 18.9%, Faith 18.8% ★, Difficult 17.1%, Female Protagonist 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: While a Metroidvania, it incorporates bullet-hell elements and the iconic Touhou aesthetic beautifully.
- #22 TouHou Makuka Sai ~ Fantastic Danmaku Festival Part II
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,609 reviews2019
Dev: 东方幕华祭制作组
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 21.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 35.1%, Faith 18.2% ★, Great Soundtrack 18.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.9%, Difficult 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: The sequel expands on the first, offering even more challenging patterns and polished gameplay.
- #23 TouHou Makuka Sai ~ Fantastic Danmaku Festival Part III
78% matchVery Positive90% of 1,190 reviews2025
Dev: 东方幕华祭制作组
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.5 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: Bullet Hell 33.1%, Faith 27.6% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Female Protagonist 9.7%, Cute 2.7%
Why You'll Like It: This installment continues the high standard of the series with refined mechanics and stunning visuals.
- #24 Hifuu Nightmare Diary ~ Violet Detector.
83% matchMostly Positive76% of 298 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 27.3%, Great Soundtrack 22.7%, Faith 18.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 10.6%, Difficult 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a unique puzzle-like approach to bullet-hell combat that is highly engaging.
- #25 Yousei Daisensou ~ Touhou Sangetsusei
82% matchVery Positive96% of 136 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 41.7%, Faith 28.8% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Indie 7.1%, Action 2.5%
Why You'll Like It: A spin-off that focuses on a unique 'freeze' mechanic, offering a fun twist on the classic formula.
- #26 BLUE REVOLVER
80% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 870 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 33.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.2%, Great Soundtrack 20.9%, Difficult 4.5%, Female Protagonist 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: An indie gem that features a high-energy soundtrack and tight, responsive controls.
- #27 Rolling Gunner
79% matchVery Positive91% of 67 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 59.4%, Bullet Hell 25.6%, 2D 5.4%, Indie 3.6%, Singleplayer 2.8%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a more tactical approach to bullet-hell, requiring precise positioning and weapon management.
- #28 Akai Katana Shin
79% matchVery Positive96% of 107 reviews2022
Dev: CITY CONNECTION
Windows
Be guided anew into an epic tale set in the Taisho era with three titles from Cave's Akai Katana series that has captured the hearts of passionate shoot 'em up fans. New features include an online leaderboard and new musical arrangements.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 44.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.3%, Female Protagonist 10.1%, Arcade 7.7%, 2D 2.6%
Why You'll Like It: This title provides a deep, rewarding experience with complex mechanics that appeal to veteran players.
- #29 東方憑依華 ～ Antinomy of Common Flowers.
78% matchVery Positive91% of 1,937 reviews2018
Dev: 黄昏フロンティアPub: SUNFISH Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 406.3 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: Great Soundtrack 33.3%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Faith 20.7% ★, Female Protagonist 8.5%, Difficult 3.8%
- #30 Jigoku Kisetsukan: Sense of the Seasons
77% matchVery Positive93% of 1,764 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 49.2%, Great Soundtrack 17%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.2%, Difficult 9.6%, Female Protagonist 3.6%
- #31 東方剛欲異聞 ～ 水没した沈愁地獄
76% matchVery Positive83% of 752 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 43.5%, Faith 24.8% ★, Great Soundtrack 13.5%, Female Protagonist 9%, Indie 3.4%
- #32 永远消失的幻想乡 ～ The Disappearing of Gensokyo
77% matchVery Positive84% of 3,560 reviews2018
Dev: MyACG Studio
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 63.5 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: Bullet Hell 26%, Faith 21.3% ★, Great Soundtrack 20%, Difficult 11.6%, Female Protagonist 8.8%
- #33 Touhou Kikamu ~ Elegant Impermanence of Sakura
75% matchVery Positive97% of 477 reviews2020
Dev: 东方祈华梦制作组
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 28.8 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Touhou Kikamu ~ Elegant Impermanence of Sakura is a fangame of Touhou Project series, it manifests as a traditional STG like most official Touhou Project games.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 51.7%, Faith 38.9% ★, Indie 9%, Casual 0.4%
- #34 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 29.7% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 27.4%, Female Protagonist 13.6%, Bullet Hell 12.5%, Cute 4.3%
- #35 弹幕音乐绘 ～风雷幻奏曲～ / Barrage Musical ~A Fantasy of Tempest~
76% matchVery Positive96% of 357 reviews2017
Dev: SlimeSmile
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.1 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 36.4%, Great Soundtrack 30.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Female Protagonist 7.7%, Indie 3.9%
- #36 Touhou Bunkachou ～ Shoot the Bullet.
74% matchVery Positive97% of 109 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 39%, Bullet Hell 28.1%, Faith 20% ★, 2D 3.6%, Indie 3.2%
- #37 Rabi-Ribi
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 12,200 reviews2016
Dev: CreSpirit
Windows
Median: 11.9 hrsMean: 64.2 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: Bullet Hell 35.8%, Great Soundtrack 20.3%, Difficult 13.5%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Cute 4.8%
- #38 Yoiyami Dancers: Twilight Danmaku Dancers
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 663 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 45.5%, Faith 19.6% ★, Female Protagonist 10.9%, Difficult 7.3%, Cute 6.9%
- #39 Touhou Blooming Chaos
73% matchVery Positive89% of 379 reviews2019
Dev: 二色幽紫蝶
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 5.7 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 39.1% ★, Bullet Hell 37.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.6%, Indie 5.2%, Anime 2.7%
- #40 Azure Reflections
73% matchVery Positive88% of 194 reviews2019
Dev: souvenir circ.Pub: Phoenixx Inc.
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 96.5 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: Bullet Hell 35.8%, Faith 30.8% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 15.3%, Female Protagonist 6%, Indie 5.9%
- #41 东方雪莲华 ～ Abyss Soul Lotus.
70% 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 40%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Faith 18.8% ★, Female Protagonist 12.3%, 2D 2%
- #42 Double Spoiler
73% matchVery Positive97% of 91 reviews2019
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
天狗の取材は一方的で新聞記事は捏造ばかり。 強行取材、捏造記事の楽しさを君にも！ トラディショナルな妖怪達の本気の日常を激写せよ！
Why similar: Bullet Hell 45.4%, Faith 25.6% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Indie 8.4%, Action 2.8%
- #43 Touhou Fantasia / 东方梦想曲
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,492 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 44.2%, Faith 18.3% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 12.7%, Difficult 10.2%, Female Protagonist 5.3%
- #44 東方资志疏 ~ Immortal Immanuel. (东方资志疏)
68% 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 46.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.9%, Female Protagonist 7.3%, Indie 3.5%, Anime 3.4%
- #45 Hellsinker.
71% matchVery Positive90% of 269 reviews2019
Dev: Ruminant’s WhimperPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 55%
A legendary SHMUP influential to the best makers in the genre, Hellsinker is now available on steam in its most advanced form! Gameplay, story, graphics, and even music all united into one cohesive and highly dimensional Shoot-em-up!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Difficult 11.7%, Lore-Rich 8.3%, Female Protagonist 8%
- #46 東方逆妙乱 ~ Ephemeral Unnatural Balance
71% matchVery Positive92% of 87 reviews2019
Dev: Ephemeral Entertainment
Windows
The Touhou fangame where you return balance to the world by breaking the scale. Dodge storms of bullets as you work to discover the source of the abnormality. Tired of playing by the rules? Then change the game - up the risk and reward. Break the balance and embrace Discord.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Difficult 13.3%, Great Soundtrack 10%, Faith 9.5% ★
- #47 Bullet Heaven 2
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 558 reviews2015
Dev: Matt Roszak
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 8.2 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 43.6%, Great Soundtrack 22.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Difficult 9.1%, Indie 2.4%
- #48 SUGURI
72% matchVery Positive83% of 222 reviews2014
Dev: Orange_JuicePub: Rockin' Android
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Experience the rush of battle with the fan acclaimed Bullet-Hell shooter "SUGURI". You're equipped with an automatic lock-on targeting system and a unique arsenal of hyper weapons, power shields, and more. Sure, she may look cute, but when it's time to fight, it's all business.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 38.2%, Great Soundtrack 18%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Female Protagonist 10.3%, Difficult 8%
- #49 Touhou: Scarlet Curiosity
69% matchVery Positive92% of 1,300 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 55.7%, Female Protagonist 19%, Cute 6%, Fantasy 5.8%, Anime 5%
- #50 Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy: Prologue
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,376 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 55.8%, Female Protagonist 15.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 6.1%, Faith 5.7% ★, Cute 5.7%
- #51 Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy
64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 8,674 reviews2024
Dev: GAMEPULSE 游戏脉冲
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 11.2 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 54.7%, Female Protagonist 18.8%, Cute 6.4%, Anime 4.9%, Indie 3.5%
- #52 Touhou Danmaku Kagura Phantasia Lost
66% matchVery Positive82% of 2,403 reviews2024
Dev: Alliance Arts
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 19.1 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 41.9% ★, Bullet Hell 25%, Female Protagonist 12.5%, Cute 5.1%, Anime 4.1%
- #53 Danmaku Unlimited 2
69% matchVery Positive93% of 482 reviews2014
Dev: Doragon Entertainment
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 44%
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 50.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 27%, Great Soundtrack 16.6%, Arcade 2.6%, Indie 2.3%
- #54 Murasaki
70% matchVery Positive91% of 137 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 33.4%, Great Soundtrack 21.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Difficult 7.5%, Female Protagonist 4.8%
- #55 Gun Wings
69% 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 36.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Female Protagonist 10.7%, Great Soundtrack 8.8%, Faith 6% ★
- #56 Ikaruga
67% matchVery Positive95% of 2,317 reviews2014
Dev: TREASURE
Windows
Median: 2.1 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 45.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.8%, Great Soundtrack 14.1%, Arcade 4.7%, Difficult 4.2%
- #57 Touhou Dystopian
61% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 2,094 reviews2025
Dev: Kay Lnk
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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 38.3% ★, Female Protagonist 35.1%, Cute 9.1%, Fantasy 4.7%, Anime 4.6%
- #58 Xmas Shooting - Scramble!!
68% matchVery Positive93% of 138 reviews2016
Dev: Orange_JuicePub: Fruitbat Factory
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Help Aru save Christmas in this humoristic, action-packed shooter set in the universe of QP Shooting - Dangerous!!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 32.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Great Soundtrack 18.9%, Female Protagonist 10.1%, Cute 4.4%
- #59 RefRain - prism memories -
68% 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 34.3%, Great Soundtrack 28.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.9%, Indie 6.5%, Action 2.3%
