Games like Touhou Chireiden: Subterranean Animism

98%Game Brain Score

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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.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

95% User Score Based on 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.

99%Game Brain Score

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Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, monetization

99% User Score Based on 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.

99%Game Brain Score

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Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding

99% User Score Based on 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.

91%Game Brain Score

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96% User Score Based on 332 reviews

Critic Score 77%Based on 3 reviews

Deathsmiles is CAVE's bullet-hell shoot-'em-up where you take the role of one of five Angels to defend the magical land of Gilverado from an invasion by Hell itself! Eradicate this devilish assault! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deathsmiles.

80%Game Brain Score

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Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding

87% User Score Based on 242 reviews

Critic Score 72%Based on 11 reviews

Mayhem Brawler is an urban fantasy themed beat 'em up that brings back the 90s arcade vibe to the present day. With comic book style art and kick-ass soundtracks, it offers a unique experience that you can tackle solo or as co-op with friends while defining the next step in the story with your choices. The game is developed by Hero Concept studios. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mayhem Brawler.

95%Game Brain Score

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Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics

95% User Score Based on 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.

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.

97%Game Brain Score

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Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding

97% User Score Based on 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.

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.

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.

96%Game Brain Score

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Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere

96% User Score Based on 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.

50%Game Brain Score

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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.

79%Game Brain Score

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Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

79% User Score Based on 106 reviews

Demon’s Rise: Lords of Chaos is a turn-based, tactical RPG set in a brutal and unforgiving fantasy world. Taking place amidst a horrific war in the cold north, the campaign will see your party fight innumerable enemies, huge monsters and powerful sorcerers. Victory will require the tactical use of terrain, morale, formations and magic. Build an increasingly powerful war band, command demonic allie… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Demon's Rise - Lords of Chaos.

59%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

■ Game Description and Story ■Rumia Throws! is a 2D stage-based action game starring Rumia, a character from the Touhou Project. Rumia, too hungry to even fire danmaku, sets out to gather food by any means necessary! With her powers weakened, she uses whatever she can find—boxes, rocks, fish—as weapons to throw, kick, or even ride on to move around. Use a variety of creative actions to defeat enem… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rumia Throws!.

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.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

94% User Score Based on 326 reviews

An offline, survivors-like, roguelike game with cute anime art style! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Twilight Survivors.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

96% User Score Based on 69 reviews

Touhou Seikaen is a fangame of Touhou Project series, it manifests as a traditional STG, players can be able to operate these girls to find the truth by shooting bullets. Background Unidentified strange animals popped up all over Gensokyo, they were called "devils". As the devils prowled around Gensokyo, both humans and Youkais' lives were disturbed. To investigate t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 东方栖霞园 ~ Blue devil in the Belvedere..

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.

92%Game Brain Score

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Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

92% User Score Based on 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! The game has 5 stages and 4 difficulty levels, as well as 3 styles to chose from that affect the use of your hyper mode in-game. It also has an arcade and a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to QP Shooting: Dangerous!!.

94%Game Brain Score

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Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development

94% User Score Based on 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.

94%Game Brain Score

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98% User Score Based on 5,001 reviews

Critic Score 82%Based on 2 reviews

Touhou Luna Night's is a 2D search action (Metroidvania) video game. After creating many action games, this is a new project from Team Ladybug. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Touhou Luna Nights.

93%Game Brain Score

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Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability

97% User Score Based on 197 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

You find yourself trapped in a mysterious tower – one that transforms its very structure every 24 hours, where you must surpass countless poor fallen souls and make your way to the heretofore unseen top! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TOKOYO: The Tower of Perpetuity.

86%Game Brain Score

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88% User Score Based on 104 reviews

Critic Score 78%Based on 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.

91%Game Brain Score

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Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

91% User Score Based on 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.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor

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100% User Score Based on 32 reviews

Wish Project is a vertical shoot 'em up that features unique and challenging bullet patterns, 4 difficulties ranging from casual to hardcore, 8 unique playable characters, 6 stages, local co-op, unlockable characters and game modes, and an intuitive scoring system that encourages replay and mastery. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wish Project.

93%Game Brain Score

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93% User Score Based on 134 reviews

That witches come back undergone a power-up further! New character is entered! All 6stages Arcade version of all re-adjust the resolution of the base in 1280x720! "Magic Circle system" is easy-to-use adjustment! Full voice all by the story undergoes new writing. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trouble Witches Origin: Episode1 Daughters of Amalgam.

91%Game Brain Score

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100% User Score Based on 44 reviews

Critic Score 84%Based on 1 reviews

The sequel to The Legend of Dark Witch for the Nintendo 3DS. The player takes on another eight opponents in this 2D side-scrolling shooter. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Legend of Dark Witch 2.

The beginning...In the beginning of time... there were only darkness and purple lights. But then a vortex appeared... and absorbed all the purple lights. This action created an entity, who called herself Ellora, The Goddess. Afterward, she created Zarion (with abundant nature and sacred places - known as Paradise) and bestowed her essence to create other planets, especially Zeloth (which possesses… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Power Champions.

Every step matters in “The Hunt,” the trial Gilens must face to become a soldier. A 2D action-adventure shaped by real-time combat, free exploration, and player-driven choices awaits you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sunrise Of The Time: End Of Blue.

We are in the future, raw material resources on the Earth have been depleted. With the support of civil society and modern robotics, the private companies have colonized the surrounding planets and utilizing their natural sources worldwide. Since the new mining technology is not achievable for everybody, lots of people are organized in groups, building robots and looting the planets. War is inevit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Red Siren: Space Defense.

85%Game Brain Score

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89% User Score Based on 1,477 reviews

Critic Score 82%Based on 35 reviews

Tribute Games and Dotemu are teaming up again, in collaboration with Marvel Games, to craft an original, fresh beat 'em up. Featuring dynamic combat combos and dazzling pixel art, this planet-hopping adventure stands as a love letter to the Marvel Universe. "The cosmos must fall so that I might live!!" So swears Annihilus, the living death that walks! After an unprecedented attack is launched acro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MARVEL Cosmic Invasion.

48%Game Brain Score

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72% User Score Based on 18 reviews

Inspired by classic horizontal shooters like Lords of Thunder, Elemental Master, and the Thunderforce series, ZPF is a passion project from the designer and developer of Super XYX and Tänzer. Players will dodge and weave through intense bullet patterns, unleashing a barrage of firepower upon hordes of unique and challenging enemies. Choose your hero - from the teleporting trickster to the laser-… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ZPF.

64%Game Brain Score

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62% User Score Based on 480 reviews

Critic Score 66%Based on 4 reviews

The once peaceful land of Ancaria is in grave danger. The evil Ashen empire has enslaved its population and is using the orc-like Grimmoc to wipe out the Seraphim, who swore to protect it. In order to defeat the empire you will have to prove yourself as a warrior by riding terrifying mounts, acquiring earth shattering skills and looting powerful weapons and valuable treasures. Grab your friends … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sacred Citadel.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

86% User Score Based on 1,342 reviews

Fight your way through endless waves of holoX's minions! Gear up with all sorts of equipment and items in this action packed beat-em-up to reach the 5 bosses of hololive's "holoX", and put a stop to their plans! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Holo X Break.

A New Kind of Fireworks Action Game Arrives with a BangHandheld sparklers, poppers, firecrackers, bottle rockets, and even skyrockets— Respark arms you with eccentric weapons known as Hanabi (fireworks) to take on 2D platformer courses in a way you’ve never seen before. Roguelite System for Endless ReplayabilityRespark adopts the modern roguelite framework, ensuring that each run feels fresh. P… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Respark.

92%Game Brain Score

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92% User Score Based on 98 reviews

Epic side-scrolling shooter. Blast aliens to smithereens! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flying Tank.

82%Game Brain Score

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Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability

85% User Score Based on 122 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 2 reviews

Select one of the Grim Reaper or girl. Find escaped yokai from limbo, extricate soul that they absorbed. You must reseal them after If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shikhondo: Soul Eater.

73%Game Brain Score

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73% User Score Based on 255 reviews

Get ready for a blast from the 8-bit past with the all-new 2D action/platforming game, MIGHTY GUNVOLT! A loving nod to the retro side-scrollers of the late '80s, MIGHTY GUNVOLT offers simple controls, cute and colourful graphics, and a surprising amount of complexity and fun. Play as one of three characters: Gunvolt, the star of Azure Striker GUNVOLT; Ekoro, an angel from Japan's Gal*Gun series;… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mighty Gunvolt.

88%Game Brain Score

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88% User Score Based on 678 reviews

A twin stick shooter without the twin stick, Gunlocked is a sci-fi action roguelike about careful positioning and upgrade selection. Manage unique targeting systems across multiple weapons and upgrades, as you battle legions of alien ships, and then do it all over again! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gunlocked.

86%Game Brain Score

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86% User Score Based on 56 reviews

The original beautiful girl side-scrolling shooter is back! This work commemorates the 30th anniversary of the Cotton series. This brand-new game from the Cotton series featuring a total of 6 iconic playable characters, including stars from other games! Each character has their own mechanics and attacks, allowing you to choose from different playstyles and find the right match! While st… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to COTTOn Rock'n'Roll -SUPERLATIVE NIGHT DREAMS-.

86%Game Brain Score

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89% User Score Based on 304 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 2 reviews

Sora tells the story of its namesake: the lone enhanced human, Sora, and her struggle to protect a fading world. Enjoy breathtakingly fast-paced combat in the Suguri universe, with improved game system and graphics along with original trance music by DEKU. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sora.

71%Game Brain Score

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71% User Score Based on 335 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

Conquer the forces of Death in A Wizard’s Lizard, an action RPG for Windows, Mac, and Linux. Explore ever-changing dungeons, filled with powerful weapons and items. Battle back the hordes of evil. Rescue villagers to improve your town and increase your power for your next trek into the dungeon. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Wizard's Lizard.

72%Game Brain Score

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68% User Score Based on 213 reviews

Critic Score 77%Based on 9 reviews

Drifting Lands is an hybrid of classical horizontal shoot'em'up with a lot of strong gameplay elements coming straight from the action-RPG genre. If you want an original diablo-like game or you want a different kind of shoot'em'up, you're in the right place! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Drifting Lands.

60%Game Brain Score

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54% User Score Based on 78 reviews

Critic Score 67%Based on 8 reviews

Battle Axe is an arcade top-down hack & slash featuring high-quality visuals created by veteran pixel artist Henk Nieborg, true to form game mechanics, and music from the legendary VGM composer Manami Matsumae – retro gamers rejoice! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Battle Axe.

92%Game Brain Score

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Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization

97% User Score Based on 115 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 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.

88%Game Brain Score

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88% User Score Based on 386 reviews

Touhou Blooming Chaos 2 is an brand new rogue shooter where you control a character of a varied cast to explore an all randomized labyrinth If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Touhou Blooming Chaos 2.

79%Game Brain Score

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94% User Score Based on 405 reviews

Critic Score 49%Based on 4 reviews

This bundle includes Genso Wanderer -Reloaded- and all additional DLC. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Touhou Genso Wanderer Reloaded.

72%Game Brain Score

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72% User Score Based on 742 reviews

A.R.E.S.: Extinction Agenda is the first chapter in a full featured episodic hardcore action packed side scrolling platformer, in the traditions of retro classics, where you play as Ares, a combat robot created for the sole purpose of saving humanity. Can you live up to the task or will you be reduced to nuts and bolts? You are Ares, the first Zytron immune robot. A symbol of how far human techno… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A.R.E.S.: Extinction Agenda.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability

89% User Score Based on 76 reviews

A mysterious meteorite from deep space was detected approaching the Solar System, before the meteorite is due to hit the Earth, three of the girls who had their bodies modified as weapons are sent, along with all the hopes of humanity, to destroy the meteorite and save mankind... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gun Wings.