- #1 Gensokyo Night Festival
97% 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 16.7% ★, Side Scroller 15%, Female Protagonist 13.8%, Anime 9.4%, 2D Platformer 9%
- #2 東方憑依華 ~ Antinomy of Common Flowers.
96% 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 28.1% ★, Female Protagonist 25.9%, Anime 11.6%, Difficult 10.5%, Cute 8.9%
- #3 Rabi-Ribi
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 12,161 reviews2016
Dev: CreSpirit
Windows
Median: 11.8 hrsMean: 64.4 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: Side Scroller 19.5%, Female Protagonist 15%, Difficult 14.4%, Anime 11.8%, Action-Adventure 9.3%
- #4 Touhou Luna Nights
94% 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: Difficult 20.4%, Side Scroller 19.7%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Faith 11.1% ★, Action-Adventure 8.5%
- #5 Rosenkreuzstilette
95% matchMostly Positive79% of 434 reviews2017
Dev: [erka:es]Pub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Rosenkreuzstilette is a mega-action-platformer game in which you step into the shoes of Spiritia Rosenberg, a virtuous young woman caught on the wrong side of a revolution instigated by her closest friends.
Why similar: Side Scroller 20.4%, Difficult 19.6%, Female Protagonist 15.4%, Anime 12.3%, 2D Platformer 9.5%
- #6 Freedom Planet 2
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,681 reviews2022
Dev: GalaxyTrail
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
The fast paced platforming of Freedom Planet returns! Become a full-time cartoon heroine and use abilities and items suited to your play style to explore the world of Avalice and defend its animal citizens!
Why similar: Side Scroller 22.5%, Female Protagonist 15.2%, 1990's 12.9%, Difficult 12.8%, Action-Adventure 9.8%
- #7 SANAE's Sylphid Breeze
93% matchVery Positive88% of 180 reviews2025
Dev: sorehodoh
Windows
"SANAE's Sylphid Breeze" is 2D Platformer game with cute pixelart. The main character in this game, SANAE KOCHIYA is a character from the "Touhou Project". With her new ability “SPELL SPOILER, she inhales enemies and imitates their ability. Behold! SANAE's miracle adventure!!
Why similar: Side Scroller 17.2%, 2D Platformer 12.5%, Female Protagonist 11.4%, 1990's 10.1%, Action-Adventure 8.2%
- #8 Touhou Tenkuushou ~ Hidden Star in Four Seasons.
92% 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: Difficult 36.1%, Female Protagonist 22.3%, Faith 17.1% ★, Cute 8.2%, Anime 4.5%
- #9 Touhou Fuujinroku ~ Mountain of Faith.
91% 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% ★, Difficult 23%, Female Protagonist 18.8%, Action 9.7%, Anime 7.1%
- #10 Yissa Deep Realms
91% matchVery Positive92% of 74 reviews2017
Dev: PixelGreeds
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Hardcore action platformer with multiple endings that depend on your choices.
Why similar: Side Scroller 22.2%, Difficult 22.1%, Female Protagonist 15.1%, 2D Platformer 10.3%, Anime 8.4%
- #11 雨上がりのハナビィ Ameagari no Hanaby
90% matchVery Positive99% of 75 reviews2018
Dev: Enigmatic Network
Windows · Mac
A 2D platforming adventure featuring fireworks
Why similar: Side Scroller 22.6%, 2D Platformer 14.8%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Action-Adventure 9.4%, Anime 7.7%
- #12 Touhou Kaeizuka ~ Phantasmagoria of Flower View.
89% 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: Faith 23.7% ★, Action 23.4%, Female Protagonist 17.2%, 2D 15%, Anime 12.1%
- #13 Nyaruru Fishy Fight
88% matchVery Positive90% of 1,751 reviews2023
Dev: 赤瞳大白猫
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 27.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
This game is a Metroidvania game with intense battle. Explore the world and collection power-ups with your cute cat girl! When magic curse suddenly occurred in a small town and all the residents grew cat ears, the real cat girl Nyaruru started her way to uncover the truth...
Why similar: 2D Platformer 19%, Female Protagonist 17.6%, Anime 15.3%, Cute 12.8%, Action-Adventure 11.1%
- #14 Rosenkreuzstilette Freudenstachel
89% matchVery Positive89% of 145 reviews2017
Dev: [erka:es]Pub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Step into the shoes of Freudia Neuwahl, a cool and collected young woman on a mission to save her best friend from an Imperial witch hunt. "Rosenkreuzstilette Freudenstachel" is the sequel to "Rosenkreuzstilette", a level-based 2D side scrolling action game for PC.
Why similar: Side Scroller 22.1%, Female Protagonist 18%, Difficult 16.7%, Anime 14%, Cute 10%
- #15 Touhou Chireiden ~ Subterranean Animism.
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 758 reviews2020
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 19.3 hrs≥1hr: 76%
弾幕は 地獄であるほど 美しい 深ければ深いほど地底は地獄の姿を取り戻す ヘリッシュでラブリーな弾幕シューティング地獄
Why similar: Difficult 27.2%, Female Protagonist 20.5%, Faith 17.5% ★, Action 12.9%, 2D 5.6%
- #16 Little Witch Nobeta
86% matchVery Positive84% of 9,987 reviews2022
Dev: Pupuya Games
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 16.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Control the lovely little witch Nobeta, explore the unknown mysterious castle, and gradually discover the truth!
Why similar: Cute 25.5%, Female Protagonist 22.1%, Anime 17%, Funny 14.9%, Action 6.5%
- #17 Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy
84% 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: Side Scroller 27.9%, Female Protagonist 20.3%, Anime 15.8%, Cute 11.1%, Action-Adventure 6.9%
- #18 FLARE NUINUI QUEST
85% matchVery Positive93% of 244 reviews2024
Dev: sulpxPub: holo Indie
Windows · Linux
Play as Shiranui Flare in this retro action platformer, wielding her dual pistols, as you explore the world on a quest to save your friends!
Why similar: 2D Platformer 20.4%, Side Scroller 16.2%, Cute 11.3%, Anime 10.9%, Female Protagonist 10%
- #19 Danmaku Amanojaku ~ Impossible Spell Card.
86% matchVery Positive98% of 179 reviews2019
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
ルール無用の弾幕地獄週間! 華麗に、ずる賢く、卑怯な手でしのぎきれ!
Why similar: Faith 30.9% ★, Difficult 25.9%, Female Protagonist 25.2%, Action 12.9%, Indie 5.1%
- #20 Pepper Grinder
82% matchVery Positive86% of 1,197 reviews2024
Dev: Ahr EchPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Pepper Grinder is an action-packed 2D adventure blending traditional platforming with an alternate drilling mode that allows you to dive in and out of the earth like a dolphin swims through water.
Why similar: Difficult 25.6%, 2D Platformer 18.9%, Female Protagonist 16.4%, Action-Adventure 11.4%, Cute 9%
- #21 SUPERゆきおんなちゃん
84% matchVery Positive98% of 128 reviews2021
Dev: SUPERゆきおんなちゃん製作委員会Pub: きつねみみアラモード
Windows · Mac
おばけ山のかわいいおばけたちとたわむれる。横スクロールの2Dアクションゲーム
Why similar: Side Scroller 32.2%, Female Protagonist 15.5%, Action-Adventure 14.7%, Action 12.4%, 2D 7.9%
- #22 Koumajou Remilia: Scarlet Symphony
83% matchMixed65% of 328 reviews2022
Dev: Frontier AjaPub: CFK Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 94.4 hrs≥1hr: 50%
「Koumajou Remilia: Scarlet Symphony」 is an action side-scroller based on the world-famous 「Touhou Project」. The legendary 2009 title comes back with modern upgrades including HD remastered graphics and a number of bonus content, ready to give fans more convenient and pleasant gameplay experience.
Why similar: Side Scroller 29.9%, Female Protagonist 14.4%, Anime 13.8%, Cute 10.6%, Exploration 8.3%
- #23 Kubinashi Recollection
82% matchVery Positive95% of 197 reviews2021
Dev: 給食頭蛮Pub: Phoenixx Inc.
Windows
In order to retrieve the lost memories, Sekibanki has a big adventure in the world of dreams! Use your "head" to fight your way through a stage full of various mechanisms. It's a 2D visual action puzzle game with a new sensation!
Why similar: Faith 26.7% ★, Female Protagonist 16.2%, Cute 14.9%, Action 12.8%, 2D Platformer 11.4%
- #24 Touhou Shinreibyou ~ Ten Desires.
81% 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: Difficult 26.8%, Faith 23.9% ★, Female Protagonist 17.9%, Action 12.7%, Anime 9.2%
- #25 Touhou Kikeijuu ~ Wily Beast and Weakest Creature.
79% 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 26.7% ★, Difficult 24.7%, Female Protagonist 21%, Action 7.4%, Anime 5.9%
- #26 Touhou Dystopian
76% 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: Female Protagonist 35.1%, Faith 17.5% ★, Cute 14.9%, Anime 13.8%, Action 11.3%
- #27 SUPER ALICE DOLLS
78% matchVery Positive94% of 52 reviews2024
Dev: desunoyaPub: Mediascape Co.,Ltd.
Windows
『SUPER ALICE DOLLS!』 is a 2D platform action game , Touhou Project fan game, crafted with the adorable essence of Alice is Cute! Alice will use the abilities of various dolls to conquer the level.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 29.4%, Female Protagonist 17.3%, 1990's 15.9%, Cute 15.7%, Action 10.8%
- #28 Touhou Kishinjou ~ Double Dealing Character.
79% 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: Difficult 32.9%, Faith 21.6% ★, Female Protagonist 18.7%, Action 8.5%, Anime 7.3%
- #29 Taimumari: Definitive Edition
81% matchMostly Positive78% of 308 reviews2015
Dev: TERNOX
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Retro-style platform game in keeping with the best traditions of games of our childhood! Take control of the Himari, the young female wizard travelling across various ages to settle the balance in time across the whole world!
Why similar: Difficult 17.5%, Female Protagonist 15.2%, Side Scroller 12.1%, 2D Platformer 11%, Anime 10.5%
- #30 Potata: fairy flower
80% matchVery Positive81% of 90 reviews2019
Dev: Potata Company
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Adventure platformer about Potata's travel in fairy forest. Reveal all secrets and hidden treasures and don't forget to save the world.
Why similar: Cute 18.6%, 2D Platformer 18%, Atmospheric 14.3%, Female Protagonist 13.1%, 2D 11%
- #31 UDONGEIN X
77% 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: Side Scroller 26.6%, 2D Platformer 21.6%, Faith 18.3% ★, Female Protagonist 13%, Action 11.7%
- #32 Touhou Fairy Knockout ~ One fairy to rule them all
77% matchVery Positive87% of 270 reviews2023
Dev: 二色幽紫蝶
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 1.8 hrs≥1hr: 46%
You will role-play as playful fairies with unique personalities, and accomplish your own Gekokujō in Gensokyo where the strong gather! Make your own favorite fairy character the strongest with your own hands!
Why similar: 1990's 16.6%, 2D Platformer 15.8%, Faith 14.2% ★, Anime 10.8%, Action-Adventure 10.7%
- #33 KAMIKO
78% matchVery Positive85% of 221 reviews2019
Dev: SKIPMOREPub: Flyhigh Works
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Wield your weapon bestowed by the gods, and open the gates between worlds!
Why similar: Female Protagonist 18.4%, 1990's 17.9%, Faith 13.2% ★, Cute 12.8%, Action-Adventure 11.4%
- #34 Virtua Unlimited Project
74% matchVery Positive92% of 424 reviews2024
Dev: Virtua Ride SystemPub: Neverland Entertainment
Windows
Virtua Unlimited Project is a 2D pixel-art style ACT game featuring VTuber characters. With classical platformer gameplay, challenging combat, and retro game feelings, VUP presents you a surreal, virtual world in which you will play as Aizawa Kana to venture and seek the truth beneath.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 31%, Anime 19%, Action-Adventure 17.9%, Female Protagonist 9.7%, Action 9.6%
- #35 Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy: Prologue
73% 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: Female Protagonist 21.4%, Action-Adventure 14.8%, Cute 12.8%, Anime 12.6%, Action 9.4%
- #36 Touhou Genso Wanderer -Reloaded-
75% 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 34.4% ★, Female Protagonist 21.3%, Anime 18.1%, Cute 9.2%, Adventure 9.1%
- #37 Fortune Summoners
76% matchVery Positive85% of 878 reviews2012
Dev: LizsoftPub: Carpe Fulgur LLC
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 54%
A massive gameworld to explore with nearly a dozen dungeons to delve into.
Why similar: Anime 20.8%, Side Scroller 20%, Female Protagonist 18.3%, Difficult 15.8%, Cute 9.4%
- #38 Hifuu Nightmare Diary ~ Violet Detector.
75% 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 25.5% ★, Difficult 21.3%, Female Protagonist 17.5%, Action 11.8%, Anime 7.9%
- #39 Touhou Kouryudou ~ Unconnected Marketeers.
72% 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 26.8% ★, Difficult 22.8%, Female Protagonist 16%, Cute 11.8%, Action 8.9%
- #40 Touhou Blooming Soul
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 799 reviews2026
Dev: 二色幽紫蝶
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 73%
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: Side Scroller 26%, Action-Adventure 13.7%, 1990's 12.3%, Anime 10.7%, Faith 10.1% ★
- #41 Piko Piko
74% matchMixed60% of 135 reviews2022
Dev: MarquetPub: KOMODO
Windows
Take control of Piko, our hammer wielding heroine, as you bash things up with a big hammer in this cute Anime-styled 2D metroidvania-inspired adventure! Uncover mysteries! Beat the bad guys who do naughty things! Explore the Piko Piko world with her floof fox friend!
Why similar: 2D Platformer 19.9%, Female Protagonist 18.2%, Anime 11.1%, Cute 11%, Comedy 10.2%
- #42 Yousei Daisensou ~ Touhou Sangetsusei
73% 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 48.7% ★, Action 38.1%, Indie 13.2%
- #43 Kokoro Clover Season1
73% matchVery Positive94% of 54 reviews2022
Dev: ひこてるPub: Phoenixx Inc.
Windows
Plop down on the couch in your comfiest pajamas, grab a big bowl of cereal, and prepare to enter "Kokoro Clover", a 2D platformer inspired by Sunday morning Japanese anime shows of the past! Transformations, cards, dancing, and robots! Let's find out what this wonderful world has in store!
Why similar: Side Scroller 19.5%, Anime 16.1%, 2D Platformer 14.2%, Female Protagonist 10.9%, Cute 8.2%
- #44 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 26.4% ★, Female Protagonist 17.5%, Anime 17.2%, Cute 11.5%, Action 10.6%
- #45 Touhou Juuouen 〜 Unfinished Dream of All Living Ghost.
69% 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 27.4% ★, Female Protagonist 25.4%, Difficult 13.3%, Action 12.4%, 2D 9.6%
- #46 DANMAKAI: Red Forbidden Fruit
72% 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: Female Protagonist 25%, 1990's 21%, Anime 14.7%, Cute 14.6%, 2D 9.2%
- #47 RUKIMIN's Disappointing Adventure! ~SHOBOMI AND THE PHANTOM RUINS~
71% matchVery Positive94% of 161 reviews2022
Dev: RUKIMIN.
Windows
Action game suitable for live game play and streaming, which looks cute but full of unreasonable traps! "RUKIMIN's Disappointing Adventure!" series is a 2D side-scrolling action game in which you control Shobomi, a cute cat character, and aim for the goal!
Why similar: Side Scroller 23.2%, Difficult 20.9%, 2D Platformer 15.3%, Cute 8.4%, Anime 7.7%
- #48 Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight
70% matchVery Positive93% of 11,587 reviews2016
Dev: BombservicePub: PLAYISM
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight is the fourth installment in the beloved Momodora series of 2D platformers. Unleash ravaging combos against a variety of formidable monsters and deftly dodge your way through a cursed land to seek audience with the Queen and dispel the evil that threatens all life.
Why similar: Side Scroller 19.9%, Difficult 18.4%, 2D Platformer 14.1%, Female Protagonist 13.3%, Cute 8%
- #49 SomnaBuster
68% matchVery Positive98% of 122 reviews2024
Dev: PD_CGT
Windows · Linux
BE WILD! BE WONDERFUL! BE-WITCHING!
Why similar: Side Scroller 15.7%, 1990's 14.8%, 2D Platformer 12.7%, Female Protagonist 12.5%, Comedy 11.4%
- #50 Umihara Kawase
71% matchVery Positive94% of 233 reviews2015
Dev: Studio SaizensenPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Umihara Kawase is a girl who uses a fishing hook as a grappling hook. You’ll need quick reflexes to swing your way through the branching surreal environments. Use your brains to figure out the best way through. They say fish is brain food—you’re going to need it!
Why similar: 2D Platformer 30.4%, Difficult 22.9%, Female Protagonist 19.1%, Action 13.6%, Anime 10.5%
- #51 東方剛欲異聞 ~ 水没した沈愁地獄
70% 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 24.2% ★, Side Scroller 21.8%, Female Protagonist 19.7%, Action 15.3%, 2D 11.4%
- #52 Star Leaping Story:prologue
68% matchVery Positive95% of 123 reviews2024
Dev: ZerovHao
Windows
Players will use a unique dash system to navigate through various obstacles! The main challenges lie in maneuvering skills and reaction speed, utilizing it to complete different levels in the game, gradually piecing together the truth of the story. This is a free-to-play prologue version.
Why similar: Side Scroller 18.6%, 2D Platformer 17.6%, Female Protagonist 16.9%, Anime 10.8%, Cute 9.5%
- #53 Fairy Bloom Freesia
71% matchVery Positive85% of 1,108 reviews2012
Dev: EdelweissPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Take control of Freesia as she protects Lita Forest by beating the living daylights out of enemies invading the forest!
Why similar: Anime 38.1%, Female Protagonist 25.7%, Cute 15.1%, Action 12%, Side Scroller 5.4%
- #54 Touhou Seirensen ~ Undefined Fantastic Object.
69% matchVery Positive96% of 404 reviews2020
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 58%
アレは何だ? 鳥か? 妖精か? 謎に満ちた未確認幻想物体が、君を未知の世界に誘う! ファンタスティックでレトロな弾幕シューティング幻想
Why similar: Female Protagonist 23.7%, Faith 21.5% ★, Difficult 20.8%, Action 17.2%, 2D 7%
- #55 Touhou Artificial Dream in Arcadia
66% 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: Female Protagonist 30.8%, 1990's 21.9%, Faith 19.5% ★, Exploration 9.1%, 2D 7.3%
- #56 Monospaced Lovers
67% matchVery Positive94% of 51 reviews2024
Dev: Scarlet String Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Monospaced Lovers is an exploration-driven platformer about closeness and distance. Journey through a metafictional, fantasy-filled land and find the truth of your fragile world before it disintegrates.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 23.3%, Anime 17.8%, Female Protagonist 15.3%, Cute 13.1%, Exploration 9.6%
- #57 RUKIMIN's Disappointing Adventure!
67% matchVery Positive92% of 357 reviews2022
Dev: RUKIMIN.
Windows
Action game suitable for live game play and streaming, which looks cute but full of unreasonable traps! "RUKIMIN's Disappointing Adventure!" series is a 2D side-scrolling action game in which you control Shobomi, a cute cat character, and aim for the goal!
Why similar: Side Scroller 24%, Difficult 20.9%, 2D Platformer 15.3%, Cute 8.2%, Exploration 7.6%
- #58 Star Leaping Story
65% matchVery Positive99% of 153 reviews2024
Dev: ZerovHao
Windows
Players will help a white-robed girl and her friends uncover the truth of the planet using unique dash gameplay. The storyline is fully voiced by renowned actors, with meticulously designed levels and energetic music for you to enjoy!
Why similar: Side Scroller 20.7%, Difficult 14.7%, 2D Platformer 14.6%, Female Protagonist 13.5%, Cute 8.3%
- #59 東方幕華祭 TouHou Makuka Sai ~ Fantastic Danmaku Festival
67% 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: Faith 24.5% ★, Difficult 22.5%, Anime 12.9%, Action 12.7%, Female Protagonist 12.4%
- #60 LAPIN
66% matchVery Positive95% of 333 reviews2023
Dev: Studio Doodal
Windows
LAPIN is a 2D precision platformer game featuring a group of brave rabbit explorers. Break through life-threatening obstacles with precise controls, and embark on an adventure filled with new encounters and stunning landscapes!
Why similar: Side Scroller 18.1%, Difficult 16.7%, Female Protagonist 14.1%, 2D Platformer 13.7%, Cute 9.1%