Games like Touhou Tenkuushou ~ Hidden Star in Four Seasons.

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.

98% positive from 4,534 · 2017 · Steam Deck Playable · Lowest ever $14.99 (2017-11-17)

Bullet HellGreat SoundtrackDifficult Shoot 'Em Up Female ProtagonistIndie

Six games like Touhou Tenkuushou ~ Hidden Star in Four Seasons.

TouHou Makuka Sai ~ Fantastic Danmaku Festival Part II

97% positive from 2,629 reviews20198% finish itDeck Playable

A danmaku shooting game where players navigate bullet patterns to solve a mysterious blizzard incident in Gensokyo. It features keyboard and gamepad controls with a focus on dodging and shooting.

What players likedPlayers praise the stunning art, music, and detailed, unique boss fights and spell cards.

The catchController support is broken and high refresh monitors run the game at double speed.

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

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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 Difficult.

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Bit Blaster XL

96% positive from 3,032 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 Difficult.

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Bot Vice

93% positive from 1,476 reviews201610% finish itDeck Playable

Frantic arcade gallery shooter with intense bullet-hell action and boss fights. Features a personal vendetta story, unlockable missions, and 90s synth-rock.

What players likedPlayers praise its challenging yet fair arcade gameplay loop, addictive fun, nice pixel art, and enemy variety.

The catchThe auto aim keeps locking onto the wrong enemy and there is no way to aim manually.

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

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Shotgun Witch

97% positive from 1,101 reviews202024% finish itDeck Playable

Hardcore arena bullet hell shooter. Dodge and shoot waves of enemies with a shotgun to reclaim a book.

The catchIt is over in about twenty minutes with only two enemy types and a single boss.

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

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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 Difficult.

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More about Touhou Tenkuushou ~ Hidden Star in Four Seasons.

What players liked

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

The catch

Enemy bullets blend into busy, cluttered backgrounds

Reviews: 98% positive from 4,534
Released: 2017
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Playable
Price: Lowest ever $14.99 (2017-11-17)
Play: Single-player

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 98% positive, but with 4,534 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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