- #1 Elite Exorcist Miko
97% matchVery Positive96% of 101 reviews2024
Dev: tian nyaPub: holo Indie
Windows
A bullet hell shoot 'em up featuring hololive’s Sakura Miko! hololive has been possessed by evil spirits! Combine melee and ranged combat with a variety of items to fight your friends and set them free!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 38.6%, Bullet Hell 20.7%, Action Roguelike 20.5%, Female Protagonist 6%, Action 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: This title mirrors the twin-stick bullet-hell gameplay and cute aesthetic of the seed game perfectly.
- #2 Snezhinka:Sentinel Girls2
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,390 reviews2024
Dev: hinyari9
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A fast-paced shooter with simple controls. Enhance your character by purchasing cards and hold the line against waves of hostile mechs as an employee of a private military company.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 38.3%, Action Roguelike 20.6%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Cute 7.4%, Female Protagonist 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a similar blend of anime-styled characters and fast-paced twin-stick roguelike action.
- #3 Touhou Library Survivors
96% matchVery Positive89% of 151 reviews2022
Dev: Alexander Taylor
Windows
Thousands of fairies and familiar faces are swarming the Scarlet Devil Mansion Library! Help Patchouli Knowledge survive by attacking back with bullet hell Spell Cards, gathering experience, and upgrading exponentially!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 41.1%, Bullet Hell 35.5%, Action 13.2%, 2D 3.9%, Fantasy 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: It directly adapts the Touhou universe into a survival-style roguelike with heavy bullet-hell elements.
- #4 Marfusha:Sentinel Girls
95% matchVery Positive94% of 3,150 reviews2021
Dev: hinyari9
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
A high-tempo shooting game with simple controls! Upgrade your character with cards and defend the gates from your enemies.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 40%, Action Roguelike 19.5%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Female Protagonist 8.3%, Cute 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: It features a similar cute, anime-inspired aesthetic paired with intense, top-down shooting mechanics.
- #5 20 Minutes Till Dawn
94% matchVery Positive91% of 28,804 reviews2023
Dev: flanne
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
20 Minutes Till Dawn is a survival roguelite where endless hordes of creatures lurk from the dark. Craft an array of overpowering builds and eradicate waves of Lovecraftian nightmares. Will you be able to survive the night?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 45.3%, Bullet Hell 39.7%, Action 12.7%, Singleplayer 2.2%
Why You'll Like It: This is a quintessential twin-stick roguelike that captures the same frantic, upgrade-heavy combat loop.
- #6 Brotato
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 114,107 reviews2023
Dev: Blobfish
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 10.4 hrsMean: 36.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Brotato is a top-down arena shooter roguelite where you play a potato wielding up to 6 weapons at a time to fight off hordes of aliens. Choose from a variety of traits and items to create unique builds and survive until help arrives.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 41.2%, Bullet Hell 39.2%, Action 10.7%, 2D 6.2%, Singleplayer 2.6%
Why You'll Like It: A highly addictive top-down arena shooter that shares the same focus on character builds and wave-based survival.
- #7 Touhou Dystopian
92% 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: Action Roguelike 49.5%, Female Protagonist 16.5%, Action 15.9%, Cute 10.1%, Fantasy 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: A modern Touhou-themed roguelite that captures the spirit of the series in a 3D action environment.
- #8 ABYSS SEEKERーーWhat Do You See Deep in The Abyss
94% matchMixed64% of 58 reviews2024
Dev: SUCCESS Corp.
Windows
A dungeon known as the Abyss has suddenly appeared. To open the "Door of Darkness" at its deepest point, the Seeker plunges into the dungeon gate... in search of the truth. Survive the onslaught of dark forces in this twin-stick survival shooter! — Are You Ready to Face Your Destiny?
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 37.2%, Action Roguelike 18.8%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Action 11.7%, Top-Down 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: This game provides a similar 2D twin-stick experience with a strong emphasis on roguelike progression.
- #9 Touhou ~Red Empress Devil.
91% matchMostly Positive72% of 432 reviews2025
Dev: STUDIO POCO
Windows
"Touhou ~Red Empress Devil." is a bullet-hell shooting roguelike action game. Set in The Scarlet Devil Mansion, the inhabitants of Gensokyo go on a rampage!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 38.8%, Bullet Hell 20.2%, Action Roguelike 18.2%, Top-Down 6.9%, Female Protagonist 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: This game focuses heavily on the twin-stick shooter mechanics found in the seed game.
- #10 Touhou Blooming Chaos 2
91% matchVery Positive93% of 2,582 reviews2021
Dev: 二色幽紫蝶
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 36.5 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: Action 46.5%, Bullet Hell 42.2%, Indie 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: This game expands on the Touhou action-adventure formula with roguelike elements.
- #11 Touhou Endless Dream
90% matchVery Positive94% of 1,880 reviews2021
Dev: a10a010Pub: MyACG Studio
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 13.1 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: Action Roguelike 45.2%, Female Protagonist 19%, Cute 17.9%, 2D 10.3%, Indie 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: A casual-friendly roguelite that maintains the signature Touhou aesthetic and bullet-hell feel.
- #12 Tiny Rogues
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 10,556 reviews2022
Dev: RubyDev
Windows
Median: 9.9 hrsMean: 24.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Tiny Rogues is a challenging fantasy rogue-lite bullet-hell dungeon crawler with rpg elements. Build a new unique character each run and fight one monster-infested room after another! Discover unique weapons, collect magical items and level up to become more and more powerful!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 38.5%, Bullet Hell 34.9%, Top-Down 12.7%, Fantasy 7.8%, 2D 3.3%
Why You'll Like It: A top-down action roguelike that excels in providing fast-paced, bullet-dodging combat similar to the seed game.
- #13 WOWOWOW KORONE BOX
89% matchVery Positive92% of 758 reviews2024
Dev: tian nyaPub: holo Indie
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 36%
A hololive fangame featuring Inugami Korone of hololive GAMERS! Collect as many Korone Boxes as possible while contending with an endless onslaught of enemies and bosses using whatever weapons you happen to pick up!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 45%, Bullet Hell 25.7%, Action 11.2%, Cute 5.6%, Top-Down 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a frantic, top-down shooting experience with a strong anime aesthetic.
- #14 Nuclear Throne
88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 19,540 reviews2015
Dev: Vlambeer
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 24.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Nuclear Throne is a post-apocalyptic roguelike-like top-down shooter. Not 'the final hope of humanity' post-apocalyptic, but 'humanity is extinct and mutants and monsters now roam the world' post-apocalyptic. Can you reach the Nuclear Throne?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 39.4%, Bullet Hell 24.5%, Twin Stick Shooter 17.9%, Action 8.1%, Top-Down 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: A classic of the twin-stick roguelike genre that offers the same high-stakes, bullet-hell intensity.
- #15 Enter the Gungeon
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 88,698 reviews2016
Dev: Dodge RollPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Linux
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 31.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Enter the Gungeon is a bullet hell dungeon crawler following a band of misfits seeking to shoot, loot, dodge roll and table-flip their way to personal absolution by reaching the legendary Gungeon’s ultimate treasure: the gun that can kill the past.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 41%, Action Roguelike 24.3%, Twin Stick Shooter 20.1%, Top-Down 4%, Action 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: This title is a gold standard for top-down shooters, featuring deep roguelike mechanics and complex bullet patterns.
- #16 Rogue: Genesia
85% matchVery Positive91% of 8,452 reviews2025
Dev: Ouadi Huard
Windows · Linux
Median: 11.7 hrsMean: 25.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Walk upon a new world and slay foes endangering it. Rogue : Genesia is an action rogue-lite game, where you fight relentless hordes consisting of hundreds and thousands of monsters, make your build, break the balance, defeat bosses and save one of the many worlds.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 36.9%, Action Roguelike 23.5%, Bullet Hell 22.6%, Action 6.8%, Top-Down 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: It blends survivor-style gameplay with bullet-hell elements, creating a similar sense of overwhelming action.
- #17 Touhou Kouryudou ~ Unconnected Marketeers.
86% 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 53%, Action 17.9%, Cute 11.4%, Female Protagonist 10.5%, Indie 3%
Why You'll Like It: A core Touhou entry that provides the quintessential bullet-hell experience for fans of the genre.
- #18 Touhou: Gensokyo Survivors
86% matchVery Positive83% of 217 reviews2023
Dev: Xeloph
Windows
Youkai have overrun Gensokyo! There's no resolving this incident, just try to survive! Touhou: Gensokyo Survivors is the latest take on the survivor genre, this time with the unique twist of a grid-based inventory system. Hoard as many items as possible if you want to survive!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.4%, Bullet Hell 24.6%, Female Protagonist 10.1%, Action 9.9%, Top-Down 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: This game leans into the inventory management and roguelite progression common in the genre.
- #19 Touhou Juuouen 〜 Unfinished Dream of All Living Ghost.
84% 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 39.4%, Action 21.5%, Female Protagonist 14.4%, Fantasy 9.1%, 2D 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: This entry features competitive bullet-hell mechanics that align with the intensity of the seed game.
- #20 Bosorka
84% matchVery Positive87% of 458 reviews2023
Dev: Sengi Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Bosorka is an exciting action roguelike where a young witch saves the world from insidious and cruel demons. Combine runes, master a variety of brooms, and try all possible and impossible spells until you gain enough power to fight evil.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 30.5%, Action Roguelike 25.2%, Bullet Hell 12.3%, Action 11%, Female Protagonist 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: A stylized action-roguelike that emphasizes fast movement and projectile-based combat.
- #21 Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy
82% 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 44.1%, Female Protagonist 16%, Cute 12.9%, Action 10.8%, 2D 7%
Why You'll Like It: A unique side-scrolling roguelite that captures the character-driven charm of the Touhou universe.
- #22 DANMAKAI: Red Forbidden Fruit
82% 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 40.7%, Female Protagonist 14.4%, Action 13.1%, Cute 12.4%, Fantasy 8%
Why You'll Like It: It is a dedicated bullet-hell shooter that shares the same core gameplay loop as the seed game.
- #23 Witchinour
83% matchVery Positive92% of 59 reviews2017
Dev: mahojigoku
Windows
Witchinour is a roguelite twin stick shooter focused on fast, 60fps action and constantly increasing difficulty. You play as an explorer who comes across a dungeon that an apprentice witch named Nour found herself lost in years ago on a full moon...
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 38.6%, Action Roguelike 22.3%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Top-Down 6.1%, Action 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: This title offers a challenging twin-stick experience with perma-death mechanics similar to the seed game.
- #24 Touhou Kikeijuu ~ Wily Beast and Weakest Creature.
81% 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 56.5%, Action 13.8%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, Indie 5.5%, Cute 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a modern take on the classic shoot-em-up formula with great music and intense patterns.
- #25 Touhou Fuujinroku ~ Mountain of Faith.
80% 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 47.8%, Action 20.1%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, 2D 6.4%, Indie 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: This title is essential for players who enjoy the high-difficulty bullet-hell patterns of the Touhou series.
- #26 Touhou Shinreibyou ~ Ten Desires.
81% 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 56.1%, Action 22.3%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Indie 6.6%, 2D 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: A classic bullet-hell shooter that serves as a foundation for the mechanics seen in the seed game.
- #27 Touhou Kishinjou ~ Double Dealing Character.
79% 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 61.8%, Action 15.8%, Female Protagonist 11.4%, Indie 5.5%, 2D 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: This game is a staple for those looking for challenging, pattern-based bullet-hell action.
- #28 Touhou Chireiden ~ Subterranean Animism.
79% 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 44.7%, Action 24.7%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Indie 7.3%, 2D 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: Known for its high difficulty, this game is perfect for fans of the seed game's bullet-hell roots.
- #29 Yoiyami Dancers: Twilight Danmaku Dancers
77% 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 37.8%, Action 22.1%, Cute 14.4%, Female Protagonist 9.5%, 2D 7.6%
- #30 I Am Sakuya: Touhou FPS Game
78% matchVery Positive91% of 721 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 47.2%, Action 19.8%, Female Protagonist 17.2%, Cute 7.8%, 2D 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: While an FPS, it translates the bullet-hell mechanics of the Touhou series into a 3D space effectively.
- #31 Touhou Tenkuushou ~ Hidden Star in Four Seasons.
76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 4,524 reviews2017
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 271.2 hrs≥1hr: 67%
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 62.4%, Female Protagonist 13.3%, Cute 7.2%, Fantasy 4.8%, 2D 3.8%
- #32 Hifuu Nightmare Diary ~ Violet Detector.
78% 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 50.5%, Action 22.4%, Female Protagonist 10.9%, Indie 6.6%, 2D 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: It focuses on specific bullet-hell challenges that mirror the boss-rush feel of many roguelikes.
- #33 Touhou Luna Nights
75% 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 50%, Female Protagonist 18.3%, Action 15.9%, 2D 10%, Indie 3.4%
- #34 Touhou Blooming Soul
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 971 reviews2026
Dev: 二色幽紫蝶
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Follow Hata no Kokoro as she explores and defeats enemies on the stage of Gensokyo. The game contains many randomized elements such as items, skills and maps. Players can utilize a variety of different playstyles, making each run uniquely different from the last.
Why similar: Action 50.8%, Cute 27.9%, 2D 21.3%
- #35 Gensokyo Night Festival
77% matchMostly Positive71% of 4,742 reviews2019
Dev: WSS playground
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 102.0 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: Bullet Hell 30.2%, Action 22.3%, Female Protagonist 15.8%, Cute 15.2%, 2D 8.4%
- #36 Valkyrie of Phantasm
74% matchVery Positive87% of 616 reviews2024
Dev: AREAZEROPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 14.9 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: Action 30.6%, Female Protagonist 26.1%, Cute 20.1%, Fantasy 14.5%, Indie 4.8%
- #37 Touhou Blooming Chaos
76% 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: Bullet Hell 53.7%, Action 37.4%, Indie 8.9%
- #38 永远消失的幻想乡 ～ The Disappearing of Gensokyo
75% 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: Twin Stick Shooter 37.6%, Bullet Hell 26.4%, Female Protagonist 9.4%, Action 8.9%, Cute 8.5%
- #39 東方幕華祭 TouHou Makuka Sai ~ Fantastic Danmaku Festival
73% 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 65.7%, Action 20.1%, Female Protagonist 6.4%, Indie 5.2%, 2D 1.9%
- #40 Yousei Daisensou ~ Touhou Sangetsusei
74% 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 50.5%, Action 39.3%, Indie 10.1%
- #41 Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy: Prologue
71% 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 47.4%, Action 18.3%, Female Protagonist 13.6%, Cute 12%, 2D 7.8%
- #42 Touhou Genso Wanderer -Reloaded-
73% matchVery Positive93% of 1,832 reviews2018
Dev: AQUASTYLE
Windows
Median: 9.6 hrsMean: 65.0 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: Female Protagonist 38.7%, Cute 25.3%, Indie 17.2%, Fantasy 10.9%, 2D 4.3%
- #43 東方憑依華 ～ Antinomy of Common Flowers.
73% 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: Bullet Hell 41.6%, Female Protagonist 18.1%, Action 14.8%, Cute 9.1%, Fantasy 7.2%
- #44 Touhou Kinjoukyou ～ Fossilized Wonders.
69% 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 54%, Action 14.7%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Fantasy 6.7%, 2D 6%
- #45 TouHou Makuka Sai ~ Fantastic Danmaku Festival Part III
69% 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 43.6%, Female Protagonist 13.5%, Top-Down 12.6%, Action 12.4%, Cute 8.8%
- #46 Rabi-Ribi
71% 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 39.9%, Female Protagonist 15.2%, Action 13.4%, Cute 13.3%, Fantasy 7%
- #47 Touhou: Scarlet Curiosity
72% 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 42.6%, Action 16%, Female Protagonist 15.3%, Cute 11.4%, Fantasy 11.1%
- #48 Touhou Kanjuden ~ Legacy of Lunatic Kingdom.
70% 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 61.6%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, Action 9.1%, Cute 6.2%, Indie 3.6%
- #49 Angelstruck
68% matchVery Positive95% of 135 reviews2024
Dev: Feral Paw
Windows · Mac
Angelstruck is a 2D roguelite shooter where you demolish the forces of Heaven as you attempt to reach the pearly gates. Overcharge your holy rifle, and min-max your way into insane game-breaking builds. Unlock permanent capabilities and powerful screen-destroying weapons that feed on kills.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 39%, Action Roguelike 22.8%, Bullet Hell 21.3%, Female Protagonist 6.7%, Action 6.4%
- #50 东方醉游稽传~Touhou Drunken Rebellion
67% matchVery Positive90% of 139 reviews2025
Dev: 落羽社
Windows
《东方醉游稽传 ~ Touhou Drunken Rebellion》是一款标准的俯视角弹幕射击式Roguelike游戏，游戏基于东方Project的世界观，玩家在游戏中将扮演各个生活在幻想乡中的小妖怪，向幻想乡的强权发起一场下克上的旅途
Why similar: Action Roguelike 51.3%, Action 19%, Female Protagonist 13.6%, 2D 10%, Fantasy 5.1%
- #51 Black Market of Bulletphilia ~ 100th Black Market.
70% 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: Female Protagonist 20%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Action 17%, Cute 14.7%, 2D 10.4%
- #52 Azure Reflections
71% 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 46.2%, Action 36.7%, Indie 9%, Female Protagonist 8.1%
- #53 HoloCure - Save the Fans!
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 40,067 reviews2023
Dev: KayAnimate
Windows
Play as your favorite Vtubers from Hololive! Fight, explore, and clear your way through armies of fans and save them from their mind-control in this unofficial free fan-game.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 31.3%, Bullet Hell 29.9%, Cute 10%, Action 9%, Female Protagonist 8.4%
- #54 Touhou Big Big Battle
70% matchVery Positive80% of 4,027 reviews2018
Dev: MyACG Studio
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 22.0 hrs≥1hr: 60%
just a touhou rts game
Why similar: Action 60%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Indie 16.2%, Female Protagonist 5.3%
- #55 UDONGEIN X
69% matchVery Positive92% of 448 reviews2021
Dev: Bar Holographic Otaku
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Help Reisen Udongein Inaba navigate through 14 action packed stages in this exhilarating 2D Bullet Hell Platformer based on Touhou Project!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 38.1%, Action 35.4%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, 2D 8.3%, Indie 3.7%
- #56 Touhou Artificial Dream in Arcadia
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,197 reviews2023
Dev: Bar Holographic Otaku
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Explore Gensokyo from an outsider's perspective in this old-school Touhou DRPG!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 53.1%, Female Protagonist 27%, 2D 9.7%, Fantasy 7.5%, Indie 1.6%
- #57 Touhou Danmaku Kagura Phantasia Lost
67% 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: Bullet Hell 26.3%, Action 25.5%, Female Protagonist 13.8%, Cute 13.4%, Fantasy 9.3%
- #58 Hazelnut Hex
67% matchVery Positive98% of 128 reviews2023
Dev: Chunderfins
Windows
Rescue breakfast in this arcade-style bullet hell shoot 'em up!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 39.9%, Action 17.7%, Female Protagonist 13.8%, Cute 13.5%, 2D 7.4%
- #59 東方剛欲異聞 ～ 水没した沈愁地獄
68% 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 48.5%, Action 25.1%, Female Protagonist 10.6%, 2D 9.3%, Indie 4.4%
- #60 Danmaku Amanojaku ~ Impossible Spell Card.
68% 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 60.3%, Action 20.5%, Female Protagonist 13.1%, Indie 6.1%
