Games like Touhou - Artisans of Bullet Hell

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization

96% User Score Based on 168 reviews

Set off on a journey to an autumnal paradise in this bountiful Touhou vertical Bullethell Shmup fan game made by overseas fans! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Servants of Harvest Wish.

50%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

50% User Score Based on 295 reviews

Humanity is at war against vampires and deviants. Mankind’s last line of defense is a group of children trained to wield powerful magic that can rival the demonic hordes, but at the cost of most of their lifespan. Likened to bullets of a gun, they are known as the ‘Gun Bullet Children’. The time is NOW! A vampire invasion force has been detected in the airspace above Tokyo Portal 5. Preliminary re… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to eXceed Gun Bullet Children.

Original post: https://shc.zone/entries/contest2024/1041 This is a port of Sonic The Hedgehog (1991) to Sonic Clean Engine (S.C.E.), our heavily modified and improved Sonic 3 & Knuckles engine, which we have been using for a long time for our MD projects (such as Hellfire Saga and Sonic 3 & Knuckles: Epilogue). I had an idea for this project back in 2017, when we were working on Sonic Virtual A… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sonic 1 in Sonic 3 (SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis).

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

74% User Score Based on 2,084 reviews

Grab a weapon, demolish your enemies, level up, become more powerful, let the gore flow, let the limbs fly. BrainBread 2 introduces a zombie fps mixed with RPG / Arcade elements, the game is very action-packed and generally fast-paced. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BrainBread 2.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, stability

98% User Score Based on 422 reviews

Touhou Kikeijuu: Wily Beast and Weakest Creature is the seventeenth official installment of the Touhou Project. It was announced by ZUN on his personal blog on April 17, 2019, at 14:02 JST. A playable demo was released on May 5, 2019, at Reitaisai 16. The full version was released August 12, 2019, at Comiket 96. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Touhou Kikeijuu: Wily Beast and Weakest Creature.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, emotional

95% User Score Based on 566 reviews

eXceed 3rd reboots the eXceed storyline, taking it in a new direction. In this installment, Rayne Lindwurm, a descendent of the Dragon Clan, fights her way through a tournament to become one of the 7 Cardinal Lords who rule her world, Pandemonium. Standing in her way are other competitors and their familiars, including her own older sister and heiress to the mighty Dragon Clan, Celestia Lindwurm. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to eXceed 3rd: Jade Penetrate Black Package.

48%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

48% User Score Based on 661 reviews

"Notmycar is a white-knuckle, lead-footed massively multiplayer vehicular combat battle royale game. Drop into a massive battleground and use cool weapons and abilities to battle your way through single-elimination combat and become the ultimate survivor. Outlast the competition through cunning, skill, and a little bit of strategy. Customize your ride to make it a beast of a vehicle to take on any… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Notmycar.

33%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization

33% User Score Based on 211 reviews

ROGUE HEIST is a 6v6 crew-based shooter where you fight against an opponent crew to set up ambush and steal as many packages as possible from a convoy. Choose and Customise your Crew. Choose your Role (Sniper/Spotter/Assault). If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rogue Heist.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story

85% User Score Based on 198 reviews

Fragsurf is a dynamic blend of multiplayer first-person shooter PvP, strafing, surfing, and bunnyhop, allowing players to engage in high-speed maneuvers and combat. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fragsurf.

Your skill shapes the soundtrack. Your combo controls the music. Every run is a unique concert of chaos! Project Music is a top-down, bullet-hell roguelike where music isn't just background noise—it's a living reward system that evolves with your performance. Start with a simple beat. Build combos to unlock new instrument layers. By the end of a perfect run, you're conducting a full band whil… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Encore.

A mainly competitive game By the way, there's a penalty for hitting the other players! Your main objective is to survive long enough to finish the arenas, so you might choose to cooperate, but remember: you also want to score better (win more!) than your friends! Don't tell anyone I said that, but I heard there're tons of strategies like throwing yourself in front of their shot, so they can get… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hell of a Bullet.

PURGATION SWORDSTORM is a single-stage bullet hell game about playing dangerously. You are BONE ACE, pilot of the B1000 BONE, an experimental fighter that SHOOTS SWORDS. Your mission is to ERADICATE GHOULS and RESCUE LOST SOULS. This project was developed in 6 days for the TWG Discord's 3rd game jam. The prompt was “hold your ghouls close”, which inspired a slightly spooky shmup with an emphasis … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Purgation Swordstorm.

"The first DOSmaku" (that's not actually on DOS) You are a pilot for the resistance against the evil corporate hegemony, the Rubicon corporation. Free the people of Vyrisia from the tyranny and oppression of the wealthy elites and corporate greed. Featuring music by Jean Baudin: Jean Baudin (bandcamp.com) 8 action packed Levels Over 300 Enemies.  3 playable ships.  Extensive OST by Lege… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stellar Fury.

Version 1.1Fixed a bug in hard mode where you spawn inside the walls. Living inside the walls is not recommended, so I made it impossible :pVERSION 1.0 is finally here!!!!!!!!! Fight as Amatsuka Uto together with Bao the whale agains an evil gloop monster that took the shape of Bao! Do this with your trusty shotgun and dashing around the obstacles by using it's recoil in this action platformer! A… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tenshi With A Shotgun.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics

96% User Score Based on 27 reviews

Endless bullets!In this game, you move using just the mouse to avoid any and all projectiles that come your way. After a few seconds of surviving the bullet pattern, a target will appear. Either wait out the attack timer or click the target to advance to a new, randomly selected bullet pattern! Survive as long as you can, beat bosses, secure helpful meta-progression upgrades, and ascend bac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Endless Bullet Heaven.

36%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story

38% User Score Based on 45 reviews

“Frontier Legends is an open-world adventure that combines survival, crafting and exploration in a Wild West setting. You arrive as a new settler on the frontier and are left to fend for yourself as you learn the ways of the West. Tend to your needs, manage resources and explore the wilderness; you just might unravel some of the land’s mysteries along the way. Over time, you can build your own se… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frontier Legends.

54%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, monetization

54% User Score Based on 533 reviews

EXFIL delivers a distilled, authentic tactical experience where every match challenges your decision-making, teamwork and situational awareness. Built for players who value realism, EXFIL strips away grinding, magical perks and ‘gear fear’ to focus on pure tactical combat at infantry level. The Early Access release includes four intense extraction game modes: • Classic Extraction: Compet… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EXFIL.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization

89% User Score Based on 27 reviews

Gensokyo’s biggest festival is about to begin… and you’re the one framing the chaos!Dive into this beautiful fanmade Touhou project game! As Aya Shameimaru, the snappiest tengu in the Youkai Mountain, you’ve been hired to capture the most dangerous, dazzling, and downright bizarre moments of a mysterious festival erupting across Gensokyo. But behind the lanterns and laughter, something’s staging t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Touhou Kouzougi　～ Flickerframe Shutter Festival.

46%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability

46% User Score Based on 1,402 reviews

Days of War is a fast paced WW2 shooter with 32 player infantry combat in a high fidelity environment. Days of War makes a return to the classic WW2 shooter with the latest industry technology. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Days of War.

46%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization

46% User Score Based on 145 reviews

Warfare 1944 is a World War II tactical shooter similar to games such as Red Orchestra, Forgotten Hope, and Battlefield 1942. The game is developed by the community development studio Drakeling Labs, and is currently in early access. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warfare 1944.

48%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

48% User Score Based on 160 reviews

The project to create the perfect soldier ran out of control, and turned itself into an incurable virus. The whole city is now under quarantine as the inhabitants transformed into blood-thirsty assassins. A group of Spec Ops soldiers are now trying to uncover the secrets of those aborted experiments undertaken 4 years ago... Play alone or in squad mode as you control the mutated man or the soldie… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dusk 12.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

95% User Score Based on 128 reviews

Critic Score 81%Based on 2 reviews

A refreshing and highly re-playable bullet hell style shooter that WANTS you to play dangerously! Ride the razor's edge of life and death in this high-risk high-reward danger oriented arcade style shooting game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Graze Counter GM.

99%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

99% User Score Based on 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.

46%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

75% User Score Based on 12 reviews

Hypnorain is a vertical bullet hell shooter. The player guides a character through handcrafted levels, shooting and dodging their way through an army of enemies and their mesmerizing bullet patterns. Each stage is divided into two parts - it starts with you being thrown into an area full of varied enemies and ends with an intense boss fight. Hypnorain is different from most other Shoot 'Em Up (… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hypnorain.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

95% User Score Based on 413 reviews

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! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Touhou Makuka Sai: Fantastic Danmaku Festival.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere

98% User Score Based on 321 reviews

Touhou Chireiden: Subterranean Animism is the eleventh main game of the Touhou Project scrolling shooter series. Subterranean Animism features two playable characters, each with three weapon types representing a youkai assisting them from above ground. Like Mountain of Faith, collecting power items adds up to four "option" satellites around the character, which behave differently according to the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Touhou Chireiden: Subterranean Animism.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, atmosphere

92% User Score Based on 818 reviews

Jigoku Kisetsukan is a bullet hell shootergame with anime-style drawings and chip music. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jigoku Kisetsukan: Sense of the Seasons.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability

98% User Score Based on 146 reviews

This game is a split-screen vertical danmaku shooting game where two characters engage in the normal Touhou-esque gameplay, while unleashing attacks and character-specific spell cards onto the other player, similar to that of Phantasmagoria of Dim.Dream. When a player gets hit enough times to lose all their hit points, they are defeated. The game features a Story Mode, which pits the player again… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Touhou Kaeizuka: Phantasmagoria of Flower View.

47%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

47% User Score Based on 2,086 reviews

Nine to Five is a tactical first-person shooter where smart teamwork triumphs over brute force and reflexes. In the game’s near-future world, it’s the corporations that rule, and being a mercenary for them is just another job. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nine to Five.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, monetization

94% User Score Based on 128 reviews

Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

On Christmas, the night of miracles, someone has stolen all the presents that were supposed to go to the children around the world. In order to get them back, Aru, the bunny-eared Santa, has taken off into the sky, following a subtle trace of the presents. Help Aru save Christmas in this humorous, action-packed shooter set in the universe of QP Shooting - Dangerous!! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Xmas Shooting: Scramble!!.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music

67% User Score Based on 152 reviews

COMMUNITY About the Game Bullet Hell? MMORPG? Multiplayer Bullet Hell RPG!You enjoy the rewarding gameplay of Bullet Hell games and played the hell out of MMORPGs with your friends? We´ve got you covered. Our MIGHT’N MOW’EM combines the dopamine rush of the re-emerged genre of Bullet Hell games (Vampire Survivors, 20 Minutes Till Dawn, etc.) with mechanics characteristic to well-known MMORPGs (… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MIGHT'N MOW'EM: CO-OP SURVIVORS ONLINE.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, grinding

98% User Score Based on 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.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

87% User Score Based on 248 reviews

Clean a galaxies from thousands of invaders! Nebula is an action, space shooter where your choices are making you progressively stronger against the endless waves of space enemies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nebula.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, optimization

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

92% User Score Based on 25 reviews

Dash through dangerous levels, warp time, and blast enemies in this time-bending action platformer! Manipulate the crumbling dimension of time to escape a deadly factory. Use your wit, your laser weaponry, and your time-warping abilities to face your demise head-on and triumph! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ChronoBreach Ultra.

52%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

52% User Score Based on 6 reviews

Think you can end the Kozanese Civil War? Now's your chance to play this entry-level danmaku game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chuhou Joutai.

45%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability

45% User Score Based on 547 reviews

Tactical Multiplayer FPS shooter with a story based on the events of the World War II. Strategic battles with a variety of vehicles, including artillery. Multiple game modes. Ranks, titles, awards, career. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fog of War.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

96% User Score Based on 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.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

71% User Score Based on 10,413 reviews

Operation: Harsh Doorstop is a free, community developed, tactical shooter. Developed by the studio Drakeling Labs in partnership with MicroProse Software, Inc. Built using the OHDCore framework for Unreal Engine 4. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Operation: Harsh Doorstop.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, monetization

93% User Score Based on 342 reviews

Danmaku Unlimited 2 is an indie labor of love to bring classic Japanese vertical shooting action to modern HD systems. Inspired by Japanese doujin shooters and being authentic to a fault, the game features epic stages filled with beautiful but deadly bullet patterns, nail-bitingly difficult boss fights and seriously rocking soundtracks! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Danmaku Unlimited 2.

99%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics

99% User Score Based on 134 reviews

From devs who worked on Pump It Up Infinity, NeonFM, and more: Noisz combines rhythm gameplay with bullet hell shoot-em-ups for a unique challenge! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NOISZ.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music

100% User Score Based on 19 reviews

A retro styled Len'en Project fangame featuring characters belonging to Trick Nostalgie. Features two full length extra boss fights against Tsurubami Senri with 54 unique spells and nonspells and three difficulty levels for new and experienced players. Save replays and practice spells as you discover them to go for high scores. The difficulty is uncompromising, but if you're having trouble you can… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 連縁无現里 ~ Misremembered Memories.

Shift into high gear and defend the moon! A top-down vehicle shooter with rouge-lite elements, gun down monsters and upgrade your Polycar to fend off against increasingly difficult waves of alien invaders! Do you have what it takes to win? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Polycar Blitz.

A brutal rogue-lite where every bullet counts. Thousands of enemies, unforgiving fights, and nonstop chaos—only the skilled will survive. Think you can handle the challenge? About the Game: Developed by an 18-year-old student, Bullet Heart is a rogue-lite shooter blending fast-paced combat with strategic passive builds. Inspired by Hollow Knight, Enter the Gungeon, and Vampire Survivors, it fu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bullet Heart – When Bullets Are More Than Just Ammo.

Machinicide is a boomer shooter with imm sim and bullet hell elements. Reduce all evil robots to scraps with a huge arsenal of futuristic weapons and abilities, such as telekinesis, changing of gravity and many more. Shock the hell out of evil bots. Use telekinesis to throw robots at other robots. Change gravity. And lots more. Running out of weapons to shoot? Just point your hand… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Machinicide.

Atomic Picnic is a Co-Op Shooter Roguelite based on the new Swarm Survivors genre! Get together with up to 4 friends to fight frenzied monsters and gain experience to upgrade your weapons in an anime-style post-apocalyptic world. Fight your way together through The Zone, an everchanging labyrinth created after the "Harvest Festival" happened. Unlock an incredible variety of upgrades that can radi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Atomic Picnic.

Mimigaluda (ミミガルダ) A vtuber bullet hell fangame featuring Henemimi and KKCYBER, built using PICO-8.  Weave through bullet curtain and take advantage of Hype energy to become the Top Oomfie! Follow-up to MimiRADE. Everything belongs to their respective owners. Controls: Button O (Z): Shot - Shoot an endless barrage of missiles.  Hold for slower movement. Button X (X): Barrier - Charges a powerful a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mimigaluda.

The devlog of Warcat Parade ! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warcat Parade.

A member of the G.A.G corporation, your ear-to-brain connection device is broken in an accident involving moving alien products. Now that your mind is free, you realize the horrors of the company and it's quest for world domination. Armed with your two standard issue pistols, you plan to save the earth and free the will of the other humans if possible. It won't be easy. The company has millions of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Brain Syndrome VR.

This is what happens when you do not brush your teeth. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flurius.

42%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization

59% User Score Based on 22 reviews

Gorogue First person & third person shooter with multi player support via epic games, single play mode is also supported. Based on Unreal Engine Lyra Sample Game modified to include first person mode in "Last Standing" and "Firing Range", also SciFi map and City Map with option to change character in the main menu. Extra weapons (rocket launcher etc). Free to play with mul… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GoRogue.