Games like Touhou Juuouen 〜 Unfinished Dream of All Living Ghost.

93% positive from 1,235 reviewsReleased 2023Steam Deck Playable

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What it is

A competitive danmaku shooter with a familiar screen layout but modern controls. It features fast-paced, improvisational dodging and a story mode.

What players liked

Players find it fun despite imbalances, praising diverse and enjoyable characters, even top-tier ones.

The catch

The online multiplayer barely functions, with constant desync and unplayable framerates.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 93% positive, but with 1,235 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like Touhou Juuouen 〜 Unfinished Dream of All Living Ghost.

Assault Android Cactus+

94% positive from 2,008 reviews201517% finish itDeck Verified

This is an arcade twin-stick shooter with a draining battery mechanic. It features fast-paced combat, transforming stages, and boss battles.

What players likedPlayers praise this polished twin-stick shooter with environmental navigation, comparing it to Cannon Spike and other games in the genre.

The catchA constant draining battery timer makes every level about chasing pickups, not shooting.

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

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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 2D.

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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 Female Protagonist.

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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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Army of Ruin

88% positive from 2,759 reviews2023Deck Verified

This is an auto-shooter where players use hero skills and weapon upgrades to defeat waves of enemies. It offers a fast-paced, simple, and fun experience.

What players likedPlayers praise "Army of Ruin" as a polished Vampire Survivors clone, often compared to Nordic Ashes, for its quality-of-life updates and smooth performance.

The catchUnlocks and upgrades cost so much gold that progress turns into a long grind.

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

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Voidigo

96% positive from 2,742 reviews20234% finish itDeck Verified

Voidigo is a roguelite shooter with dynamic boss fights and weapon customization. Players dodge, stomp, and pursue fleeing enemies in a humorous, chaotic world.

What players likedPlayers praise Voidigo as a chaotic, charming, and fluid bullet-hell roguelike, often compared to Gungeon and Binding of Isaac.

The catchMost weapons and perks feel weak, leaving runs unrewarding and progression underwhelming.

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

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