Games like Danmaku Amanojaku: Impossible Spell Card
Looking for games like Danmaku Amanojaku: Impossible Spell Card? Here are top arcade shooter recommendations with a fantasy and anime focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Black Market of Bulletphilia: 100th Black Market, Hifuu Nightmare Diary ~ Violet Detector or Yousei Daisensou: Touhou Sangetsusei.
- 91%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability91% User Score 172 reviews
This time, Marisa Kirisame goes out alone to investigate (and collect). It is a game in which Marisa is the main character. Collect new cards and repeatedly challenge stages while conquering stages that develop at high speed and at random. Each play is short, and you play repeatedly to solve the anomalies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Black Market of Bulletphilia: 100th Black Market.
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- 89%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, storyMost mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability89% User Score 114 reviews
Violet Detector, like its predecessors Shoot the Bullet, Double Spoiler and Impossible Spell Card, is a collection of many individual danmaku patterns that the player can choose from at their leisure. In addition to the usual mechanic of taking photographs that clear enemy bullets, Sumireko has several psychic superpowers at her disposal, such as teleportation. The game features all of the charact… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hifuu Nightmare Diary ~ Violet Detector.
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- 98%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability98% User Score 52 reviews
The 12.8th game in the Touhou Project, which focuses on freezing bullets rather than dodging them. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yousei Daisensou: Touhou Sangetsusei.
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- 97%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding97% User Score 397 reviews
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! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bullet Heaven 2.
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- 96%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics96% User Score 566 reviews
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? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Touhou Makuka Sai: Fantastic Danmaku Festival Part II.
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- 94%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development94% User Score 232 reviews
The 12th game in the Touhou Project. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Touhou Seirensen: Undefined Fantastic Object.
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- 99%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:replayability, monetization99% User Score 978 reviews
Touhou Tenkuushou ~ Hidden Star in Four Seasons is the 16th game in the Touhou Project series. It was announced on the developer ZUN's blog on April 20, 2017. A playable demo was released on May 7, 2017, at Reitaisai 14, and the full version was released at Comiket 92 on August 11, 2017. The game was released on Steam worldwide on November 17, 2017, becoming the first game in the series to be avai… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Touhou Tenkuushou: Hidden Star in Four Seasons.
View Game - 99%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:character development, optimization99% User Score 662 reviews
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! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Touhou Kanjuden: Legacy of Lunatic Kingdom.
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- 98%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere98% User Score 321 reviews
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 If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Touhou Chireiden: Subterranean Animism.
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- 95%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:graphics95% User Score 272 reviews
Touhou Shinreibyou ~ Ten Desires is the thirteenth official game of the Touhou Project. A trial version of the game was released on the web in April, and at Reitaisai 8 in May of 2011. The full game was released at Comiket 80 on August 13, 2011. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Touhou Shinreibyou: Ten Desires.
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- 83%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding83% User Score 1,334 reviews
Wings of Vi is a challenging 2D platformer in which you play as the angel Vi, tasked with defeating the Demon Lord Jeh'oul after he is freed from captivity. Throughout her journey she must traverse dangerous worlds and fight countless hellspawn in order to discover where Jeh'Oul lurks and save the world from his demonic clutch. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wings of Vi.
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- 99%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding99% User Score 756 reviews
Mountain of Faith features two playable characters, each with three weapon types, but no personalized spell card bombs. Collecting power items results in an increase in "option" satellites around the character (for a total of four), which behave differently according to the character and weapon type. Each characters' options also fire bullets, and either shift position or freeze in place in focus-… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Touhou Fuujinroku: Mountain of Faith.
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- 92%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding92% User Score 300 reviews
QP Shooting - Dangerous!! is a bullet hell type shoot’em’up starring the pudding-loving dog girl QP seen in 100% Orange Juice. Nothing can stand between QP and her pudding - not even difficulty options to reduce the experienced gamer to tears! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to QP Shooting: Dangerous!!.
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- 92%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization96% User Score 2,912 reviewsCritic Score 83%3 reviews
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... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rabi-Ribi.
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- View Game86%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, storyMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability89% User Score 304 reviewsCritic Score 75%2 reviews
From Orange Juice comes a shoot'em'up starring the lone enhanced human, Sora. The sequel of the high-speed shoot'em'up "Suguri", with improved game system and graphics. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sora.
- 100%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding100% User Score 1,818 reviews
Control the heart of an alien girl and battle tough bosses in this Bullet-hell, Shoot-em-up with some rogue-lite elements. Love your way through randomly chosen boss battles leading up to a final battle. Each defeated monster will give her gifts that power up her heart. Don't let her heart break! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Void Rains Upon Her Heart.
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- 98%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, storyMost mentioned negative aspects:character development, grinding98% User Score 1,324 reviews
Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy is a indie game developed by GAMEPULSE.You play as the Touhou famous character Cirno, become a hero, and embark on her journey to liberate the Gansokyo and save her dear princess. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy.
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- 87%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development96% User Score 1,344 reviewsCritic Score 76%8 reviews
A classically-styled 2D side scrolling action game packed with adventure. You are a bipedal frog and a master of the Custodial Sciences, charged with the unenviable task of ridding your company's teleporters of strange black creatures. Fight for your life through a menagerie of unique monsters while getting your hands on exciting new tools of the trade. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kero Blaster.
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- 97%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, optimization97% User Score 1,615 reviews
Dodge the barrage, defeat the enemies, and brave the Scarlet Mist Incident. The Embodiment of Scarlet Devil returns with fresh music and graphics. Control the shrine maiden Reimu and the magician Marisa, weaving between bullets that fill up the screen. The soundtrack has been fully remade by ZUN. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Touhou Koumakyou: New Classic - the Embodiment of Scarlet Devil.
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- 95%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability95% User Score 272 reviews
Touhou Kinjoukyou: Fossilized Wonders is the 20th official installment of the Touhou Project. It was announced by ZUN on April 12, 2025. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Touhou Kinjoukyou: Fossilized Wonders.
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- 74%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, storyMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization76% User Score 628 reviewsCritic Score 67%3 reviews
A Metroidvania Adventure Hunt If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dandara.
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- 76%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:story, stability75% User Score 1,746 reviewsCritic Score 80%1 reviews
Airscape is a fast-paced, ultra-challenging 60 level action platformer. You play a deep-sea octopus, kidnapped by a mechanical alien race. Jump, dodge, and swim through a skybound environment full of floating islands, water formations, and robotic terrors. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Airscape: The Fall of Gravity.
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- 96%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere96% User Score 228 reviews
The fourteenth main entry in the Touhou series of vertical danmaku shooters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Touhou Kishinjou: Double Dealing Character.
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- 87%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, storyMost mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding87% User Score 119 reviews
A reality-bending, strategy-oriented Touhou Project fan game. Shoot down enemies, dodge bullets and use Aspect Shifts to warp existence. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 東方実在相 ~ Dream Logical World.
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- 96%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding96% User Score 275 reviews
Even without experience in shooting games, you can easily enjoy the unique danmaku art and experience the thrill of bullet-hell battles! "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 in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TouHou Makuka Sai ~ Fantastic Danmaku Festival Part III.
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- 100%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding100% User Score 234 reviews
Contract Rush DX is a hand-animated 2D action game, with multiple playable characters that play like entirely different games! Complete Contracts and collect power-ups that strengthen you immensely, all culminating in massive boss fights! With inspiration from flash cartoons/games of the 2000s, the visuals are hand-animated with a sharp and bold style. Taking on Contracts will have y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Contract Rush DX.
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- 92%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability99% User Score 4,226 reviewsCritic Score 85%11 reviews
classic shooter Metroidvania If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Minishoot' Adventures.
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- 94%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:story, stability94% User Score 1,422 reviews
Prepare yourself for an insatiable rain of bullets, bombs, and beams in Crimzon Clover. From Japanese indie developer YOTSUBANE, AdventurePlanningService, this unique top-down shooter is a wild ride you won't want to miss out on. Your first step in Crimzon Clover: World Ignition is as simple as choosing how you want to play, and which powerful ship will be yours to command. Choose your difficulty … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crimzon Clover WORLD IGNITION.
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- 95%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization95% User Score 1,542 reviews
"Assault Android Cactus is a manic twin stick arena shooter for the PC with screens full of enemies, buckets of bullets and high scoring combo chains! Take on the role of Cactus, an enthusiastic police android, who responds to a stranded space freighter only to discover it under siege by its malfunctioning robot workers. Cut off from the outside and in over her head, Cactus and the androids she re… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Assault Android Cactus.
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- 92%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:optimization97% User Score 115 reviewsCritic Score 70%1 reviews
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. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RefRain: Prism Memories.
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- 95%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization95% User Score 413 reviews
Fantastic Danmaku Festival is a Chinese Touhou Project fangame made by StarX. Its story is based on Embodiment of Scarlet Devil, albeit with some changes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Touhou Makuka Sai: Fantastic Danmaku Festival.
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- 99%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding99% User Score 868 reviews
Touhou Kouryuudou: Unconnected Marketeers is the eighteenth official installment of the Touhou Project. It was announced by ZUN on the Touhou Project news blog Touhou Yomoyama News, February 2021. A playable demo is scheduled for release on March 21st the same year, at Reitaisai 18, and the full version is scheduled to be released in May. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Touhou Kouryuudou: Unconnected Marketeers.
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- 86%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:stability86% User Score 310 reviews
Touhou Gouyoku Ibun: Sunken Fossil World is the 17.5th installment of the Touhou Project, created by Team Shanghai Alice, with Twilight Frontier's collaboration. The game is described as a "horizontal side-scrolling danmaku water action game" on the official website. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 東方剛欲異聞 ~ 水没した沈愁地獄.
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- 95%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding95% User Score 5,176 reviews
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, carve your path through their ranks, defeat the boss and save one of the many worlds. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rogue: Genesia.
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- 96%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability96% User Score 145 reviews
- THE GAME -Touhou Lensed Night Sky, Kaseigai is a nontraditional bullet hell that focuses on a fully modular loadout. The player's own attacks and special effects can be exchanged midway through runs as the situation demands, or simply for fun. There are a lot of ways to approach the game, with three playable characters, four major difficulty options, and a myriad of challenges and difficulty-… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Touhou Lensed Night Sky, Kaseigai.
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- 94%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability94% User Score 887 reviews
Touhou Juuouen: Unfinished Dream of All Living Ghost is the 19th official installment of the Touhou Project. It was announced by ZUN on April 18, 2023 (JST). If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Touhou Juuouen: Unfinished Dream of All Living Ghost..
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- 97%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:stability97% User Score 261 reviews
Gunvein is a dynamic, aggression-based bullet hell shoot em up where you use lock on lasers, charged weapons, bombs & hypers to overwhelm the enemies before they overwhelm you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gunvein.
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- 94%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability97% User Score 92,552 reviewsCritic Score 90%9 reviews
A single-player platformer about climbing a mountain. Battle your inner demons and climb through more than 250 devious stages to reach the summit. It won't be easy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Celeste.
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- 88%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, storyMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability96% User Score 706 reviewsCritic Score 70%4 reviews
"Bleed 2 is a relentless arcade action game about shooting, dodging, reflecting bullets, slowing time, and lots and lots of bosses. The player controls a young girl named Wryn -- the world's greatest (and only remaining) hero. Together, they must battle an invading force of villains and live up to her title as the Greatest Hero of All Time!" If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bleed 2.
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- 74%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization79% User Score 2,746 reviewsCritic Score 69%22 reviews
Exit the Gungeon is a bullet hell dungeon climber immediately following the adventures of the misfit ‘Gungeoneers’ and their journey for personal absolution in Enter the Gungeon. The Gungeon has become a paradox and is collapsing! Armed with an ever-changing weapon, an insatiable need to loot, and the trusty dodge roll, each of our heroes must ascend and escape via their own unique route of increa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Exit the Gungeon.
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- 94%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, storyMost mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, stability94% User Score 1,861 reviews
Jamestown: Legend Of The Lost Colony is a neo-classical top-down shooter for up to 4 players, set on 17th-century British Colonial Mars. It features all the intensity, depth, and lovingly handcrafted pixels of a classic arcade shooter, with a modern twist: deeply-integrated cooperative gameplay.Unlike most top-down shooters, which give multiple players a shared pool of lives or continues, Jamestow… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jamestown.
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- 86%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability87% User Score 1,030 reviewsCritic Score 80%1 reviews
The Basement Collection is a compilation of Edmund McMillen's Flash games. The games were remade with added features and music tracks. The games in the collection include: - Triachnid (2006), a physics spider simulation game - Coil (2008), an experimental game - Meat Boy (2008), a Super Meat Boy predecessor - Aether (2008), a space adventure game - Grey-Matter (2008), an anti-shooter game - Spewe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Basement Collection.
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- 87%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding87% User Score 880 reviews
Eryi's Action is a 2D ‘trapformer’ by developer Xtal Sword that is visually inspired by Super Mario, but has gameplay akin to games like I Wanna Be the Guy. Don’t be fooled by its adorably charming looks – this game abounds in traps and wants you to die! However, where IWBTG was murderously difficult, Eryi's Action is additively challenging and FUN! Trap placement is often laugh-out-loud funny and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eryi's Action.
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- 95%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization98% User Score 691 reviewsCritic Score 80%1 reviews
BLUE REVOLVER is a fresh new shoot-em-up built for newcomers and psychos alike. An adaptive difficulty system tailors the game to your skill level as you fight and flourish to evade the maniac environmental force, "Blue Revolver"! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BLUE REVOLVER.
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- 86%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story88% User Score 104 reviewsCritic Score 78%2 reviews
"Azure Reflections, the vibrant, side-scrolling, bullet hell" "Dominate levels and relentlessly attack enemies with a variety of skills and upgrades. All three playable characters Reimu, Marisa, and Cirno have heavy hitting spell cards, bullet-absorbing barriers, and a powerful body slam. Azure Reflections puts a spin on the traditional Touhou vertical shooter, boasting intense shoot’em up action… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Azure Reflections.
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- 94%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability96% User Score 14,111 reviewsCritic Score 90%2 reviews
Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crypt of the NecroDancer.
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- 98%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:graphics98% User Score 85 reviews
上海アリス幻樂団による弾幕シューティング! 東方Project第6弾。巫女の霊夢や魔法使いの魔理沙を操作して、画面を埋め尽くす弾幕をかわしながら紅い霧の異変に挑め。 If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Touhou Koumakyou: Classic - the Embodiment of Scarlet Devil.
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- 86%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability86% User Score 1,105 reviews
STRIKEVOID is a fast-paced 2D bullet hell where the magical world descends into pure chaos. You take on the role of a mysterious mage in a purple cloak, battling waves of mythical creatures and colossal bosses. With over 15 spells to master, every battle can unfold differently. Combine skills to adapt for new enemies. More than 10 distinct enemies and over 5 unique bosses await — each with their o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to STRIKEVOID.
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- 92%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding94% User Score 383 reviewsCritic Score 85%2 reviews
Our feather-shelled heroes were swept away by a storm, and they need your help! In this '90s-inspired platforming adventure, take on over forty handcrafted stages to discover the secrets of their world, the moon and beyond! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Windswept.
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- 88%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, storyMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development92% User Score 1,242 reviewsCritic Score 75%2 reviews
Wryn is a girl with a big arsenal and big dreams and she wants to be the ultimate videogame hero! Help her take down the Greatest Heroes of All Time in an action-packed bid to claim the title for herself and show the world what a true hero looks like! Bleed is an action-platformer focused on stylish, acrobatic dodging and fluid, challenging gameplay. There's no filler, just you and your skills ag… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bleed.
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