- #1 Gensokyo Night Festival
97% matchMostly Positive71% of 4,759 reviews2019
Dev: WSS playground
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 103.6 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Gensokyo Night Festival is a 2D action-exploration game set in the world of Gensokyo.Join Suika Ibuki as she wreaks havoc throughout Gensokyo against the backdrop of the festival held at Hakurei Shrine.
Why similar: Faith 16.9% ★, Side Scroller 15.1%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Anime 9.4%, 2D Platformer 9%
- #2 東方憑依華 ~ Antinomy of Common Flowers.
96% matchVery Positive91% of 1,937 reviews2018
Dev: 黄昏フロンティアPub: SUNFISH Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 408.9 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 28.4% ★, Female Protagonist 25.8%, Anime 11.5%, Difficult 10.6%, Cute 8.8%
- #3 Rabi-Ribi
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 12,231 reviews2016
Dev: CreSpirit
Windows
Median: 11.8 hrsMean: 63.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 19.6%, Female Protagonist 14.9%, Difficult 14.6%, Anime 11.8%, Action-Adventure 9.3%
- #4 Touhou Luna Nights
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 14,833 reviews2019
Dev: Team LadybugPub: WSS playground
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 43.1 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 20.6%, Side Scroller 19.8%, Female Protagonist 12.6%, Faith 11.1% ★, Action-Adventure 8.5%
- #5 Rosenkreuzstilette
95% matchMostly Positive79% of 438 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 20.5%, Difficult 19.7%, Female Protagonist 15.4%, Anime 12.2%, 2D Platformer 9.5%
- #6 Freedom Planet 2
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,723 reviews2022
Dev: GalaxyTrail
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 15.2 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 22.7%, Female Protagonist 15.1%, Difficult 13%, 1990's 12.8%, Action-Adventure 9.8%
- #7 SANAE's Sylphid Breeze
93% matchVery Positive87% of 195 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 17.4%, 2D Platformer 12.5%, Female Protagonist 11.4%, 1990's 10%, Action-Adventure 8.2%
- #8 Touhou Fuujinroku ~ Mountain of Faith.
92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 1,607 reviews2020
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 68%
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 23.6% ★, Difficult 23.2%, Female Protagonist 18.6%, Action 9.7%, Anime 7.2%
- #9 Yissa Deep Realms
91% matchVery Positive91% of 74 reviews2017
Dev: PixelGreeds
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 44%
Hardcore action platformer with multiple endings that depend on your choices.
Why similar: Side Scroller 22.4%, Difficult 22.2%, Female Protagonist 15%, 2D Platformer 10.3%, Anime 8.3%
- #10 Touhou Chireiden ~ Subterranean Animism.
90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 809 reviews2020
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 17.4 hrs≥1hr: 73%
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 27.1%, Female Protagonist 20.3%, Faith 18% ★, Action 12.9%, 2D 5.4%
- #11 雨上がりのハナビィ Ameagari no Hanaby
91% matchVery Positive97% of 78 reviews2018
Dev: Enigmatic Network
Windows · Mac
A 2D platforming adventure featuring fireworks
Why similar: Side Scroller 22.9%, 2D Platformer 14.8%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Action-Adventure 9.5%, Anime 7.7%
- #12 Touhou Kaeizuka ~ Phantasmagoria of Flower View.
89% matchVery Positive98% of 348 reviews2022
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 51%
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 24% ★, Action 23.7%, Female Protagonist 17.2%, 2D 14.7%, Anime 12%
- #13 Touhou Tenkuushou ~ Hidden Star in Four Seasons.
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 4,534 reviews2017
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 269.1 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 36.2%, Female Protagonist 22.3%, Faith 17.3% ★, Cute 8.2%, Anime 4.5%
- #14 Nyaruru Fishy Fight
87% matchVery Positive90% of 1,781 reviews2023
Dev: 赤瞳大白猫
Windows · Linux
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 27.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 17.5%, Anime 15.3%, Cute 12.8%, Action-Adventure 11.1%
- #15 FLARE NUINUI QUEST
86% matchVery Positive94% of 252 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 16.3%, Cute 11.3%, Anime 10.9%, Female Protagonist 10%
- #16 Rosenkreuzstilette Freudenstachel
88% matchVery Positive89% of 148 reviews2017
Dev: [erka:es]Pub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 74%
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 21.9%, Female Protagonist 18.3%, Difficult 17.5%, Anime 13.7%, Cute 9.8%
- #17 Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 8,930 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: Side Scroller 28%, Female Protagonist 20.3%, Anime 15.7%, Cute 11.2%, Action-Adventure 7%
- #18 Little Witch Nobeta
85% matchVery Positive84% of 10,032 reviews2022
Dev: Pupuya Games
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 16.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Control the lovely little witch Nobeta, explore the unknown mysterious castle, and gradually discover the truth!
Why similar: Cute 25.6%, Female Protagonist 22%, Anime 17%, Funny 15%, Action 6.6%
- #19 Danmaku Amanojaku ~ Impossible Spell Card.
86% matchVery Positive98% of 184 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 31.1% ★, Difficult 25.9%, Female Protagonist 25%, Action 13%, Indie 5%
- #20 SUPERゆきおんなちゃん
84% matchVery Positive98% of 129 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 32.5%, Female Protagonist 15.5%, Action-Adventure 14.8%, Action 12.6%, 2D 7.8%
- #21 Pepper Grinder
82% matchVery Positive86% of 1,242 reviews2024
Dev: Ahr EchPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 68%
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 25.8%, 2D Platformer 18.9%, Female Protagonist 16.3%, Action-Adventure 11.4%, Cute 9%
- #22 Koumajou Remilia: Scarlet Symphony
83% matchMixed65% of 340 reviews2022
Dev: Frontier AjaPub: CFK Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 87.3 hrs≥1hr: 67%
「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 30.2%, Female Protagonist 14.3%, Anime 13.8%, Cute 10.5%, Exploration 8.2%
- #23 Kubinashi Recollection
81% matchVery Positive95% of 202 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 27% ★, Female Protagonist 16.1%, Cute 14.8%, Action 12.9%, 2D Platformer 11.4%
- #24 Touhou Dystopian
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 2,194 reviews2025
Dev: Kay Lnk
Windows
Median: 3.6 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: Female Protagonist 35.6%, Faith 17.1% ★, Cute 15.1%, Anime 13.8%, Action 11.3%
- #25 Touhou Shinreibyou ~ Ten Desires.
81% matchVery Positive96% of 439 reviews2019
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 249.4 hrs≥1hr: 61%
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 26.6%, Faith 23.8% ★, Female Protagonist 18.5%, Action 12.7%, Anime 9%
- #26 Taimumari: Definitive Edition
82% 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 17.6%, Female Protagonist 15.2%, Side Scroller 12.3%, 2D Platformer 11%, Anime 10.5%
- #27 Touhou Kikeijuu ~ Wily Beast and Weakest Creature.
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,056 reviews2019
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 15.4 hrs≥1hr: 72%
誰が強いのか、誰が賢いのか、誰が正しいのか 畜生の理に則って、全て弾幕で決めよう! ワイルドでビーストライクなシューティング幻想!
Why similar: Faith 26.9% ★, Difficult 24.8%, Female Protagonist 20.8%, Action 7.5%, Anime 5.9%
- #28 Touhou Kishinjou ~ Double Dealing Character.
79% matchVery Positive99% of 431 reviews2019
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 568.5 hrs≥1hr: 68%
飛び出そう、いつも通りの弾幕へ それが結果として世界をひっくり返す事になるだろう プリティでデュアリスチックなシューティング幻想!
Why similar: Difficult 33.1%, Faith 21.8% ★, Female Protagonist 18.6%, Action 8.6%, Anime 7.3%
- #29 SUPER ALICE DOLLS
78% matchVery Positive95% of 55 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 29.5%, Female Protagonist 17.3%, 1990's 15.8%, Cute 15.7%, Action 11%
- #30 Potata: fairy flower
80% matchVery Positive81% of 90 reviews2019
Dev: Potata Company
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 18.2%, Atmospheric 14.2%, Female Protagonist 13.1%, 2D 10.9%
- #31 Touhou Blooming Soul
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,069 reviews2026
Dev: 二色幽紫蝶
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 72%
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 26.3%, Action-Adventure 13.6%, 1990's 12%, Anime 10.7%, Faith 10.4% ★
- #32 UDONGEIN X
75% matchVery Positive92% of 455 reviews2021
Dev: Bar Holographic Otaku
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 3.6 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 26.8%, 2D Platformer 21.6%, Faith 18.4% ★, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Action 11.7%
- #33 Touhou Fairy Knockout ~ One fairy to rule them all
74% matchVery Positive87% of 276 reviews2023
Dev: 二色幽紫蝶
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 1.9 hrs≥1hr: 47%
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 16.5%, 2D Platformer 15.8%, Faith 14.4% ★, Action-Adventure 10.8%, Anime 10.8%
- #34 KAMIKO
76% matchVery Positive84% of 228 reviews2019
Dev: SKIPMOREPub: Flyhigh Works
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Wield your weapon bestowed by the gods, and open the gates between worlds!
Why similar: Female Protagonist 18.4%, 1990's 17.8%, Faith 13.4% ★, Cute 12.7%, Action-Adventure 11.4%
- #35 Piko Piko
77% 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 20%, Female Protagonist 18.2%, Anime 11.1%, Cute 11%, Comedy 10.1%
- #36 神社的百合香 ~ Floral Aroma in the Shrine
75% matchVery Positive94% of 864 reviews2018
Dev: 凝冰剑斩
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 29.9 hrs≥1hr: 46%
《Floral Aroma in the Shrine》is a short Vision Novel Touhou Project Fan Fiction game. The main story is about a love story of Reimu and Marisa. Player will be playing as Marisa and experience her side of the story happened in Hakurei Jinja.
Why similar: Faith 25.4% ★, Female Protagonist 20.8%, 2D Platformer 13.6%, Anime 12.7%, Cute 9.2%
- #37 Touhou Genso Wanderer -Reloaded-
74% matchVery Positive93% of 1,833 reviews2018
Dev: AQUASTYLE
Windows
Median: 9.6 hrsMean: 66.6 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 34.9% ★, Female Protagonist 21%, Anime 17.9%, Cute 9.5%, Adventure 9%
- #38 Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight
73% matchVery Positive93% of 11,787 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 20.1%, Difficult 18.5%, 2D Platformer 14.1%, Female Protagonist 13.3%, Cute 8%
- #39 Hifuu Nightmare Diary ~ Violet Detector.
76% matchMostly Positive76% of 299 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 26.3% ★, Difficult 21.3%, Female Protagonist 17.3%, Action 11.8%, Anime 7.9%
- #40 Virtua Unlimited Project
72% matchVery Positive92% of 434 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 30.9%, Anime 18.9%, Action-Adventure 17.9%, Female Protagonist 10%, Action 9.7%
- #41 TetherGeist
69% matchVery Positive98% of 298 reviews2026
Dev: O. and Co. Games
Windows · Mac
TetherGeist is a challenging precision platformer that rewards practice and perseverance. Guide Mae and her axolotl spirit, Bao, on a wholesome coming-of-age pilgrimage while mastering Astral Projection, a tether that links Mae to her spirit and is the source of her strength.
Why similar: Difficult 20.8%, Side Scroller 18%, Female Protagonist 13.1%, 2D Platformer 12.8%, Cute 8.4%
- #42 Touhou Kouzougi ~ Flickerframe Shutter Festival
71% matchVery Positive90% of 50 reviews2025
Dev: Ryann Thierry
Windows
A fan-made celebration of Touhou's creative spirit! When a suspicious festival erupts, Aya must photograph spellcards, unlock skills, and uncover hidden truths. Packed with loving references to fanworks both old and new, from all around the world!
Why similar: Difficult 36.9%, Female Protagonist 19.5%, Faith 11.9% ★, Action 9.1%, Anime 8.8%
- #43 Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy: Prologue
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,391 reviews2021
Dev: GAMEPULSE 游戏脉冲
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 44%
Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy Prologue is a fanmade indie game developed by GAMEPULSE.To save the Princess of Misty Lake "Daiyousei", from the evil who took her captive. You must play as the brave Hero of Ice Fairy "Cirno" and face "Remilia Scarlet" of the Kouma Castle
Why similar: Female Protagonist 21.4%, Action-Adventure 14.8%, Cute 12.7%, Anime 12.7%, Action 9.6%
- #44 Fairy Bloom Freesia
73% 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 12.1%, Side Scroller 5.4%
- #45 Touhou Kouryudou ~ Unconnected Marketeers.
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,809 reviews2021
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 17.7 hrs≥1hr: 70%
買う、売る、貰う、手放す いつから人間は所有権を自由に扱えると勘違いしたのか レインボーでイマモリアルなシューティング幻想!
Why similar: Faith 27.1% ★, Difficult 22.9%, Female Protagonist 15.9%, Cute 11.7%, Action 9%
- #46 Umihara Kawase
73% matchVery Positive93% of 242 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 23%, Female Protagonist 19%, Action 13.7%, Anime 10.5%
- #47 DANMAKAI: Red Forbidden Fruit
71% 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 14.8%, Cute 14.6%, 2D 9%
- #48 Touhou Juuouen 〜 Unfinished Dream of All Living Ghost.
68% matchVery Positive93% of 1,235 reviews2023
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 15.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
東方Project第19弾は、対戦型弾幕シューティング! ダークで元気いっぱいで、ちょっぴり可愛い妖獣たちの狂宴をお楽しみに。
Why similar: Faith 27.7% ★, Female Protagonist 25.2%, Difficult 13.4%, Action 12.5%, 2D 9.4%
- #49 Kokoro Clover Season1
70% matchVery Positive95% of 55 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 19.7%, Anime 16.1%, 2D Platformer 14.2%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Cute 8.2%
- #50 RUKIMIN's Disappointing Adventure! ~SHOBOMI AND THE PHANTOM RUINS~
69% matchVery Positive94% of 163 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 23.4%, Difficult 21%, 2D Platformer 15.3%, Cute 8.4%, Anime 7.7%
- #51 An Automaton's Journey
67% matchVery Positive89% of 59 reviews2026
Dev: Xyros GamesPub: holo Indie
Windows
Play as the ancient automaton Cecilia Immergreen as you explore the world for secrets, solve puzzles, delve into dungeons, fight other Hololive members as powerful bosses, help other members with side quests, and find powerful items to explore previously unavailable locations.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 23.3%, Female Protagonist 18.7%, Exploration 13.2%, Cute 11.3%, Action 9.4%
- #52 SomnaBuster
67% matchVery Positive98% of 127 reviews2024
Dev: PD_CGT
Windows · Linux
BE WILD! BE WONDERFUL! BE-WITCHING!
Why similar: Side Scroller 15.9%, 1990's 14.7%, 2D Platformer 12.8%, Female Protagonist 12.5%, Comedy 11.4%
- #53 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 18.8%, 2D Platformer 17.6%, Female Protagonist 16.8%, Anime 10.8%, Cute 9.4%
- #54 Yousei Daisensou ~ Touhou Sangetsusei
70% matchVery Positive96% of 138 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 48.2% ★, Action 38.8%, Indie 13.1%
- #55 Touhou Seirensen ~ Undefined Fantastic Object.
69% matchVery Positive96% of 433 reviews2020
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 56%
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 23.5%, Faith 21.6% ★, Difficult 20.8%, Action 17.3%, 2D 7.1%
- #56 Touhou Danmaku Kagura Phantasia Lost
66% matchVery Positive82% of 2,445 reviews2024
Dev: Alliance Arts
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 19.2 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 26.7% ★, Female Protagonist 17.4%, Anime 17.2%, Cute 11.5%, Action 10.7%
- #57 Touhou Artificial Dream in Arcadia
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,217 reviews2023
Dev: Bar Holographic Otaku
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Explore Gensokyo from an outsider's perspective in this old-school Touhou DRPG!
Why similar: Female Protagonist 30.8%, 1990's 21.7%, Faith 19.7% ★, Exploration 9%, Adventure 7.4%
- #58 東方剛欲異聞 ~ 水没した沈愁地獄
67% matchVery Positive83% of 757 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 25% ★, Side Scroller 21.8%, Female Protagonist 19.4%, Action 15.3%, 2D 11.1%
- #59 Koumajou Remilia Ⅱ: Stranger's Requiem
67% matchVery Positive88% of 82 reviews2023
Dev: Frontier AjaPub: CFK Co., Ltd.
Windows
Koumajou Remilia Ⅱ: Stranger's Requiem is a direct sequel to side-scrolling action game Koumajou Remilia: Scarlet Symphony, featuring characters from the Touhou Project, adored by fans around the world.
Why similar: Side Scroller 20.7%, 2D Platformer 16.7%, Action-Adventure 13.6%, Action 10.7%, Anime 10.2%