Games like Touhou Meishuugeki (東方明秋劇) ~ Cursed Sweeper and Bewildering Parallel

Demon invasion has shattered the dimensions, filling the world with corrupted souls. Cat girls with unique stories unite through friendship to restore balance by purifying souls and facing fierce bosses. An exciting and adorable side-scrolling action adventure! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Catgirl Rage: Claws of Fury.

In search of the “Colossi” — ancient beings capable of guiding them in their search for the Seven Keys of Eden — the Envoys of the Spirits begin their journey through the living forests of Panfa. But their quest is soon disrupted when the creatures of the land are consumed by a dark energy, plunging the world into chaos. Joined by Mhalka, a scholar from an ancient tribe, the group ventures deep … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Akasha: Taliokata's Tomb.

65%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

100% User Score Based on 16 reviews

Brave Rounds is a fast-paced, close range-heavy vertical scrolling bullet hell shoot 'em up with the beauty and ruthless precision of 00s arcade classics. Shoot them up by yourself or co-op together with a friend! Master the art of getting closer and beat the heck out of them! Play as one of three playable characters accompanied with their Options. Shoot the wide shot, focus shot, deploy the bombs… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Brave Rounds.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability

82% User Score Based on 103 reviews

Reload for more shooting action with GundeadliGne, the 2nd title in the Gundemonium Collection - this anime-style side-scroller brings the intensity of the 'bullet hell' shooter genre to Steam. Take your place as a mercenary and assist in the effort to prevent the annihilation of mankind by the demons of the underworld. Grab a friend, lock and load your guns - play online together in co-op mode! C… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GundeadliGne.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability

96% User Score Based on 332 reviews

Critic Score 73%Based on 11 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.

The second chapter of the Chuhou Joutai origin story. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Touhou Kichouden: Mythos of Phantasmagoria 2.

Grab a buddy and brace for chaos in this 3D Fantasy Shoot ‘Em Up (SHMUP). Face off against a twisted necromancer fueled by a cursed bracer and a bloodlust for destruction. Blast enemies, dodge projectiles, unlock upgrades, and customize your hero with unique weapons, skills, and skins. A necrotic curse spreads across the land. At its heart, a malevolent bracer, worn by a once-familiar figure. T… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bracer.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

79% User Score Based on 133 reviews

Gryphon Knight Epic is a 2D Medieval Shoot’em up that mixes elements from classical shoot’em ups, exploration and duel-like boss battles, it tells the story of Sir Oliver and Aquila, an accomplished knight and his loyal gryphon that are forced back to adventure once again! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gryphon Knight Epic.

東方天流宮 ～ Heavenly Gathering of Clouds is a fan-made Touhou Project game made using the Touhou Danmakufu ph3sx shooting game engine and is the third game made by Team Dream Compass with the direction of Studio Nenem. This project is a video game adaptation of the fan-made album of the same name, and features plenty of exciting never-seen-before content. Join Reimu Hakurei, Marisa Kirisame, and Youmu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 東方天流宮 ~ Heavenly Gathering of Clouds.

An experiment in Gensokyo went disastrously wrong for a few individuals. A mysterious scent has caused every woman's hair to grow to the height of their body. Some of the victims who are fine with their old hair now look unpleasant to themselves. Based on an original screenplay and featuring an original score written by Susumu Takajima, you take control of one of the victims out of a selection of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Touhou Chouhatsuyou ~ Burgeoning Tresses of Longevity.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

94% User Score Based on 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.

39%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

59% User Score Based on 17 reviews

War has started! Rangok Skies is a vertically scrolling arcade shooter inspired by the genre classics. Highly replayable with 4 different characters, each with their own unique ship, weapons, and bombs. Includes 2-player local co-op. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rangok Skies.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding

88% User Score Based on 152 reviews

Critic Score 78%Based on 11 reviews

Pocky the shrine maiden and Rocky the raccoon are back together in the latest game in the long-running classic shooter series! As the evil Black Mantle attacks, Pocky and Rocky need to team up once again, this time with some new friends to take on the upcoming challenges! With 8 stages of high-paced shooting action, you'll have your hands full with creepy enemies, big bosses, and lots of twists an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pocky & Rocky Reshrined.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, grinding

80% User Score Based on 1,245 reviews

Saviors brings the best bullet hell experience you can find on Steam. Play through 18 challenging stages in this ultimate test of tactics and reflexes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Saviors.

Pandemonium will break loose if you don't unleash your rage. Time will refuse to forget the horrifying, bloody destiny the Kozanese Royal Family has gone through. And the civil war in Kozan is being prolonged by SPASDOT's efforts to eliminate the monarchy. Their leader, Fred Fawkes, has gone into hiding and never to be seen by anyone who isn't affiliated with SPASDOT. Hearthcliffe has brought in … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chuhou Joutai 3: Three Nights of Scarlet Abscess.

34%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay

48% User Score Based on 23 reviews

It is raining and pouring. It's not your average thunderstorm, but a primordial one. This storm doesn't seem to stop. At the same time, the storm is also producing gospel chanting, leading to people being attracted to the concert. The Land of Illusions ends up becoming empty, giving the local bands no opportunity to perform for their people. Based on an original screenplay by Emiko Hosokawa, you … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Touhou Meijinka ~ Song of Divine Tempest.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

89% User Score Based on 727 reviews

Critic Score 78%Based on 4 reviews

Steredenn is a frenetic and chaotic space shooter, carved in big beautiful pixels, with insane boss battles. Embark in your ship and engage the fight against dreadful space pirates in a never-ending combat for your survival. Steredenn is at the crossroads between a shmup and a rogue-like. Enjoy the infinite replayability of the game with its unforgiving gameplay, intense boss fights, (almost) ran… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Steredenn.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

95% User Score Based on 38 reviews

Critic Score 76%Based on 1 reviews

Five characters with distresses went out for an adventure to get the medicine that was handed down from the ancient times. However, they need to gather three materials called "Sun element", "Star element" and "Moon element" and meet the god who lives in an illusionary underground temple to be able to get the medicine. In the middle of their journey, they will meet the Queen Pirates and will be b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GUNBIRD 2.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

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.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability

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.

Apidya is making a comeback in this authentic 24-bit pixel remake, built from the ground up, but utterly faithful to the original. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Apidya' Special.

Inspired by arcade classics like Bubble Bobble and Snow Bros, Wispy Dreams delivers a modernized take on the beloved genre that fans have been waiting for. Bash enemies into each other with a variety of kicks, and watch your score soar as you chain them together. The Wispy Isles are in danger! A mysterious force is taking over the minds and spirits of all the land's creatures. Those you c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wispy Dreams.

The Art of Flight is an homage to 80’s/90’s action arcade games, with a fresh twist on the genre. Forgo traditional live-counters and instead pilot multiple ships simultaneously to take down waves of enemies.  With each run being randomized, and over 60 stages to play through, no two runs will feel the same. Shift your focus from ship to ship as you play out an epic space battle full of moments o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Art Of Flight.

58%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

88% User Score Based on 17 reviews

Join the intrepid bunny pilot, Captain Rabbo, and her crew of fluffy flyers as they fight to turn the barren Winrose Warren into a blossoming landscape! Become an Air Hare in a unique take on bullet hells, restoring farmland one seed at a time, against the nefarious Gale Gang goons! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Air Hares.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

98% User Score Based on 53 reviews

Critic Score 85%Based on 2 reviews

Take down hordes of alien invaders with your Power Shot, Truxton Beam, Thunder Laser, Homing Shot, Star‑mine Shot, and more! Don't forget to breathe as you face off against gigantic bosses in the ultimate battle for humanity’s survival! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Truxton Extreme.

52%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

78% User Score Based on 18 reviews

The Limited Edition includes: - Reimu and Marisa Figures - Official Hardcover Art Book (56 Pages) - Official Soundtrack (52 Tracks) - Reversible Cover Sleeve - Collector's Box - Exclusive Trading Card If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Touhou Spell Carnival.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

96% User Score Based on 70,643 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

Cuphead is a classic run and gun action game heavily focused on boss battles. Inspired by cartoons of the 1930s, the visuals and audio are painstakingly created with the same techniques of the era, i.e. traditional cel animation (hand drawn & hand inked!), watercolor backgrounds, and original jazz recordings. Play as Cuphead or Mugman (in single player or co-op) as you traverse strange worlds, acq… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cuphead.

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.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

88% User Score Based on 52 reviews

Critic Score 78%Based on 2 reviews

A brand-new adaptation to the shooting genre which rewards survival through aggressive play. Blending classic shooting game design with a substantial dose of modern day bullet hell, Bullet Soul has it all! Bringing even more heat are Resonator: the moniker of aural wizards Kenji 'Itoken' Ito and Kohta Takahashi, setting fire to your speakers with their tunes. Last but not least, Akio Watanabe brin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BULLET SOUL.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

85% User Score Based on 1,291 reviews

Metal Slug is a 1996 run and gun arcade video game originally developed by Nazca Corporation and released by SNK for the Neo Geo MVS. It is the first installment in the eponymous series. Set in 2028, players assume the role of Peregrine Falcon Strike Force soldiers Marco Rossi and Tarma Roving on a fight against the Rebel Army led by Donald Morden and overthrow his coup d'état to prevent a New Wor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to METAL SLUG.

99%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

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.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

96% User Score Based on 706 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 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.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, character development

81% User Score Based on 67 reviews

Critic Score 76%Based on 2 reviews

Dimension Drive is a space shooter that challenges your skills in entirely new ways. Play two games at once on this dual battlefield madness set on a comic book universe! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dimension Drive.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

75% User Score Based on 163 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

[Media 2155303] Year 5027, humanity has conquered all of the galaxy, but Earth's government isn't able to keep its many territories under control. Many space criminals rage freely and plunder... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Black Paradox.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

82% User Score Based on 45 reviews

Critic Score 73%Based on 5 reviews

Tanuki Justice is a continuous intensive action run'n gun in which you incarnate a tanuki brother and sister. You'll face hundreds of enemies in feudal Japan. Varied environments with landscapes of all kinds, retro and fast rhythmic music, numerous and difficult situations reminiscent of good old arcade games. A gameplay both simple and rich allowing spectacular actions. Possibility to play with 2… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tanuki Justice.

CHOOSE YOUR FIGHTER. MASTER THE ARENA. CLAIM YOUR VICTORY.Enter the world of Axolotl Rangefinders - Rangefighters, a fast, local 2D fighting game set in the action-packed Axolotl Rangefinders comic universe. Choose from 7 playable fighters, master distinct movesets, and battle across 10 retro-future stages. 7 PLAYABLE FIGHTERS: Surge the Axolotl: An axolotl who wields crackling blue electrical en… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Axolotl Rangefighters.

GAME OVERVIEWDragons Invasion is a 2D horizontal shooter, playable solo or in local co-op. Master the Dash and Color Swap — slay dragons or absorb their shots to charge your power gauge. Match their color. Unleash your power. Destroy them all. Be tough. Be skilled. Save the land. ARCADE SPIRITGrab a friend. Take on a sky full of dragons. Share the glory. 2-player local co-op available at launch. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dragons Invasion.

ASTRO FIGHTERS 3Twenty years ago humanity defeated the alien invasion. Now they have returned. The surviving alien forces have spent decades rebuilding their fleets and preparing for revenge. As colonies across the galaxy fall under attack, humanity launches the Astro Fighter III Program, deploying a new generation of elite pilots to stop the alien armada before it reaches the core worlds. Take… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astro Fighters 3.

With this collection, you’re not just getting one fantastic shoot ’em up, but two! This Boosted re-release features a fully arranged soundtrack with brand new tracks from a fresh lineup of arrangers. (These differ from the 2011 console version.) In addition, you get several different game modes, including Arcade and Arrange, Online Rankings that let you compete with players worldwide, and Local Re… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Muchi Muchi Pork! & PinkSweets Boosted.

The Ultimate Frenetic Match-5 Challenge!Think fast, match faster! Chain 5 pieces in any direction to win, or use the Square-Merge to turn 2×2 clusters into massive, high-scoring blocks. Battle a cast of adorable animal rivals to a pulsing FM-synth soundtrack in this high-octane puzzle showdown that blends retro vibes with brand-new tactics. Classic Soul, Modern MechanicsInspired by the golden age… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pun Chan Pop.

Help the Marsupilamis save Palombia from the Mummy Queen and her minions in this fast-paced 2D platformer! A strange melody has swept across Palombia… and all the animals have suddenly started dancing, leaving chaos in their wake! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Marsupilami 2: Salsa Palombia.

The wicked Belcorra Haruvex haunts her forsaken home of Gauntlight Keep. Centuries ago, she threatened the world with an army of monsters, beasts, and abominations, only to be defeated by four brave heroes. But her magic and malice have brought her back to the world as a ghost—and her army has only grown stronger in her absence. Now Belcorra is ready to take revenge against those who wronged her … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pathfinder: Abomination Vaults.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization

94% User Score Based on 18 reviews

Engage in an epic battle to save the realm from the clutches of darkness in Legacy of Evil, a classic arcade Shoot 'em Up that puts you in command of a formidable band of legendary RPG heroes. Assemble a diverse party of warriors, mages, rogues, and more, each with unique abilities and skills. Embark on a heroic quest to vanquish the sinister Count Dravlo Stradic, a once-noble man cursed by dark f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legacy Of Evil.

99%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

99% User Score Based on 526 reviews

Free movement ship control while the screen advances automatically. Single fire button. Collect stars to obtain temporary special shots. Collected fruits award points that can be converted into extra lives. Modes: practice, score attack (single life), adjustable difficulty If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Platypus Reclayed.

CORA (Counter Offensive Rapidfire Automata) is a singleplayer/multiplayer top-down shooter created by Empty House Games borrowing inspiration from other arcade top-down shooters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CORA.

100%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

100% User Score Based on 83 reviews

10S FOREVER is a TENNIS HELL arcade game consisting of 8 stages, ruthless boss encounters, 4 difficulty modes, 2 player local co-op. concerned with a certain CHAMPION, whose absence weighs on all our hearts. as you walk this way, remember! things can always go backwards If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 10S FOREVER.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization

95% User Score Based on 238 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 13 reviews

NYC 2055: a city beyond salvation. Blast your way through this dense cyberpunk jungle in NEON INFERNO, an explosive fusion of 2D run-and-gun and gallery-shooter, and help the Family dominate its streets! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neon Inferno.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

93% User Score Based on 72 reviews

Critic Score 60%Based on 3 reviews

Project Starship X is a procedural shooter where you Crash-Kill cosmical abominations with your spaceship while playing as Swagthulhu! Whaaat?!??! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Starship X.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

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.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization

77% User Score Based on 86 reviews

For the very first time, highly acclaimed Japanese Arcade Shoot’em Ups - VASARA (2000) and VASARA 2 (2001) - are made available to the whole world via this package: VASARA COLLECTION! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VASARA Collection.