Games like Touhou: Scarlet Curiosity

This is an action RPG with customizable combat and combo-building. Players choose between two characters with distinct playstyles for a chaotic quest.

92% positive from 1,306 · 2018 · 14% finish it · Steam Deck Playable · Lowest ever $4.49 (2024-02-19)

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Six games like Touhou: Scarlet Curiosity

永远消失的幻想乡～ The Disappearing of Gensokyo

84% positive from 3,567 reviews201819% finish itDeck Playable

This is a Danmaku-Shooting-ARPG where players dodge and shoot to defeat Touhou characters and explore Gensokyo. It features unique character abilities and polished boss combat.

What players likedPlayers praise the character variety and strategic team-building in this top-down adventure game.

The catchHits stun and knock you back with no invincibility frames, so stunlock deaths pile up.

Both are tagged Bullet Hell, Female Protagonist and Anime.

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Last Command

96% positive from 2,411 reviews202224% finish itDeck Verified

A bullet hell action game blending Snake mechanics with dodging and data collection for damage. Players upgrade abilities through modules to face varied enemy patterns and boss fights.

What players likedPlayers praise "Last Command" as a unique snake-bullet hell hybrid with awesome game design and fun boss fights.

The catchLong dialogue and dull overworld walks pad out the gaps between fights.

Both are tagged Bullet Hell, Female Protagonist and Anime.

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TouhouHeroofIceFairy

97% positive from 1,260 reviews202433% finish itDeck Verified

This is a 2D bullet hell boss rush game where players dodge danmaku and customize builds as Cirno. It offers high-mobility combat and an adventure with Touhou characters.

What players likedPlayers praise its challenging bullet-hell gameplay and "God Tier" soundtrack, comparing its difficulty to Hollow Knight.

The catchEvery boss defeat rewards you with torn-clothes fanservice art of young girl characters.

Both are tagged Bullet Hell, Female Protagonist and Anime.

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Rabi-Ribi

95% positive from 2,666 reviews2016Deck Verified

A 2D exploration platformer with non-linear gameplay, featuring close-quarters combat by Erina and ranged support from Ribbon, with customizable upgrades. It offers a retro feel with adjustable difficulty.

What players likedPlayers praise Rabi-Ribi as an underrated Metroidvania with rewarding exploration, powerful items, and enjoyable, visually impressive bullet-hell boss battles.

The catchBoss fights drag on for ages as spongy enemies soak up feeble damage.

Both are tagged Bullet Hell, Female Protagonist and Anime.

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Scarlet Tower

81% positive from 2,369 reviews20241% finish itDeck Playable

Scarlet Tower is a roguelike action RPG with a day/night cycle and a weapon fusion system. Players build unique heroes through extensive progression and unlockables.

What players likedPlayers praise Scarlet Tower as a "survivor" title similar to Vampire Survivors, but with a stronger identity due to its unique mechanics and deep progression.

The catchLong standing bugs, including a post boss lockup, go unfixed on an abandoned game.

Both are tagged Bullet Hell, RPG and Action.

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Lizard Survivors: Battle for Hyperborea

85% positive from 1,386 reviews202333% finish itDeck Unsupported

A pixel art bullet hell roguelite where lizard militia hold off invading Slavic tribes across generated maps. Battles break into debates, and dropped artefacts like vape pods become weapons.

What players likedIt's a simple, cheap survivor game with no meta upgrades, praised as a nice time killer.

The catchItem text is vague and hard to read, so upgrades never explain what they do.

Both are tagged Bullet Hell, RPG and Action.

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More about Touhou: Scarlet Curiosity

What players liked

Players praise its fun action RPG gameplay, charming art, and recognizable music, feeling like a beloved Wii game.

The catch

Levels are repetitive mazes with the same enemies fought over and over.

Reviews: 92% positive from 1,306
Released: 2018
Finish it: 14% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Playable
Price: Lowest ever $4.49 (2024-02-19)
Play: Single-player

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 92% positive, but with 1,306 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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