Games like Touhou Fantasia / 东方梦想曲

96% positive from 1,495 reviewsReleased 201933% finish it

What it is

A short, difficult Touhou-style bullet hell shooter with auto-dodging for strategic use. It offers an extra-stage-like challenge in full HD.

The catch

There is no tutorial or difficulty curve and new players are swamped from the start.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 96% positive, but with 1,495 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like Touhou Fantasia / 东方梦想曲

Jigoku Kisetsukan: Sense of the Seasons

93% positive from 1,765 reviews20156% finish it

Vertical scrolling bullet hell shooter with anime art and chip music. Features 6 characters with unique playstyles and boss fights.

What players likedPlayers praise this Touhou-like bullet hell for its charming aesthetic, engaging gameplay, and accessible difficulty.

The catchPoor hitboxes and stiff movement undermine the dodging

Both are tagged Shoot 'Em Up, Bullet Hell and Anime.

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Mirage Feathers

98% positive from 2,525 reviews202442% finish itDeck Playable

This is an anime-themed pseudo-3D rail shooter where players experience fast-paced combat with infinite ammo and homing attacks. As the story progresses, players unlock new weapon options for varied combat styles.

What players likedPlayers praise this chaotic, beautiful rail shooter as an "After Burner" or "bullet hell" with anime girls, great music, and art.

The catchThe screen is so chaotic and fast that incoming shots are impossible to read.

Both are tagged Shoot 'Em Up, Bullet Hell and Anime.

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Mushihimesama

96% positive from 1,435 reviews201510% finish itDeck Playable

This is a vertical bullet hell shooter with a fantasy setting. Players dodge dense bullet patterns while fighting giant insect bosses.

What players likedPlayers praise its challenging bullet-hell gameplay, visual aesthetic, and music, making it a great entry point for the genre.

The catchBullets and enemies are hard to pick out against the cluttered, busy backgrounds.

Both are tagged Shoot 'Em Up, Bullet Hell and Anime.

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Touhou Tenkuushou ~ Hidden Star in Four Seasons.

98% positive from 4,534 reviews2017Deck Playable

This is a bullet hell shooter where players dodge enemy fire and defeat bosses. Players equip two seasons, one for their character and one as a sub-option, to attack and clear bullets.

What players likedPlayers praise this Touhou game as an easy and fun entry point, offering simplified mechanics and resource generation compared to others.

The catchEnemy bullets blend into busy, cluttered backgrounds

Both are tagged Shoot 'Em Up, Bullet Hell and Action.

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Beat Hazard

95% positive from 3,489 reviews2010

Beat Hazard is an arcade shooter where your music collection powers gameplay. Destroy enemies with weapon upgrades that intensify with the music's rhythm.

What players likedPlayers praise it as an inventive arcade shooter that uses your music to create unique, dynamic battlefields with handcrafted bosses.

The catchFlashing visual effects bury the action and can only be toned down to 50 percent.

Both are tagged Shoot 'Em Up, Bullet Hell and Action.

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Bit Blaster XL

97% positive from 3,031 reviews2016Deck Verified

This is a retro arcade shoot 'em up where players dodge endless waves of enemies while automatically firing. They collect power-ups and earn coins to unlock new ships for high score chasing.

What players likedPlayers praise its balanced challenge and progression, reminiscent of classic arcade shoot 'em ups.

The catchShips only turn left or right, so steering stays clunky and hard to control.

Both are tagged Shoot 'Em Up, Bullet Hell and Action.

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