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2013PCSteam Deck playable92 % positive1.99 €

A fast arcade shooter where you climb a tower as a mechanical alchemist, dodging bullets and blasting waves of enemies. Unlockable CDs provide new music tracks and new abilities at the same time.

  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Challenging difficulty
  • Action-packed real-time combat
  • Distinctive, stylised art style

The closest matches for Savant: Ascent are Touhou Fuujinroku: Mountain of Faith, Downwell and Touhou Koumakyou: The Embodiment of Scarlet Devil. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Savant: Ascent special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Touhou Fuujinroku: Mountain of Faith

96 %Match

2007PCSteam Deck playable99 % positive12.49 €

  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Challenging difficulty
  • Action-packed real-time combat

A classic Touhou bullet-hell shooter where you weave through dense danmaku patterns as a shrine maiden. The Faith-meter scoring system and memorable soundtrack make it a fan favorite.

Downwell

Distinctive, stylised art style

You plummet down a well with gun boots, blasting enemies while collecting gems. This minimalist roguelike thrives on fast reflexes, precise air control, and a striking limited-palette look.

Touhou Koumakyou: The Embodiment of Scarlet Devil

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A classic bullet-hell shooter where you play Reimu or Marisa, weaving through dense bullet patterns and countering with spell-card bombs. Famed for its memorable music and as the entry that made the Touhou series' Gensokyo setting popular.

BPM: Bullets Per Minute

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A rhythm-based roguelike first-person shooter where shooting, reloading and moving must land on the beat of a rock opera soundtrack. As a Valkyrie you fight through randomized dungeons full of enemies that attack in time with the music.

Mushihimesama

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A frantic Cave arcade bullet-hell shooter where you fly through insect-filled forests, weaving through dense bullet patterns. Precise dodging and quick reflexes are the core of the experience.

Touhou Youyoumu: Perfect Cherry Blossom

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A classic bullet-hell shooter from the Touhou series where you pick a character with distinct shot types and weave through dense, elaborate bullet patterns. The Cherry Point scoring system rewards risky play, backed by a famously beloved soundtrack.

Ultrakill

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

Ultrakill is an extremely fast retro first-person shooter that blends style-ranking from character action games with brutal carnage. You heal by bathing in enemy blood and must fluidly chain weapons, movement and combos.

Hell is Other Demons

Challenging difficulty

Hell is Other Demons throws you into frantic bullet-hell stages where every hit matters and high scores are the goal. Its four-color pixel art and fast platforming make it an intense arcade experience.

Boomerang X

Distinctive, stylised art style

You throw a magical boomerang and slow time to fly to it, tearing through waves of enemies in fast arena fights. It feels fluid and acrobatic, with a striking, colorful look.

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