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2017PCPlayStationXboxNintendo Switch84 % positive

You pick either the Grim Reaper or a girl and hunt escaped yokai from limbo to free the souls they have absorbed, then reseal them. It is an intense bullet-hell shooter steeped in Japanese myth and demanding reflexes.

Shooting and gunplay
Challenging difficulty
Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
Fantasy setting

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The closest matches for Shikhondo: Soul Eater are Mushihimesama, Touhou Fuujinroku: Mountain of Faith and Touhou Chireiden: Subterranean Animism. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Shikhondo: Soul Eater special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Mushihimesama

97 %Match

2004PlayStationSteam Deck playable96 % positive−50 % ~~19.50 €~~ 9.75 €

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.

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Touhou Fuujinroku: Mountain of Faith

Shooting and gunplay

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.

Touhou Chireiden: Subterranean Animism

Shooting and gunplay

A classic bullet-hell shooter from the Touhou series where you pilot one of two heroines, each with three weapon types, through dense bullet patterns. It is known for its tight handling, spellcard boss fights and memorable music.

Touhou Tenkuushou: Hidden Star in Four Seasons

Shooting and gunplay

Touhou Tenkuushou is a bullet-hell shooter where you weave through dense danmaku patterns while fighting enemies from the Touhou universe. Its appeal lies in the precise dodging required and in bosses that constantly introduce new, escalating attack patterns.

Touhou Kanjuden: Legacy of Lunatic Kingdom

Challenging difficulty

You pilot a small ship through dense, colorful bullet patterns and must weave between every attack with pinpoint precision. The story set in the Touhou world is told with plenty of charm and humor, but it is the razor-sharp reflexes that define the experience.

Touhou Shinreibyou: Ten Desires

Challenging difficulty

You pilot one of the Touhou heroines through dense bullet-hell stages full of spirits and projectile patterns, weaving between shots with precise movement. The music and Japanese fantasy style give it charm, but the difficulty demands serious practice.

Touhou Youyoumu: Perfect Cherry Blossom

Challenging difficulty

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.

Touhou Koumakyou: The Embodiment of Scarlet Devil

Shooting and gunplay

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.

Hitogata Happa

Challenging difficulty

You pilot a magic-wielding fighter through a vertically scrolling screen full of dense bullet patterns and flashy weapon effects. It is widely regarded as one of the hardest doujin shooters, rewarding precise dodging and pattern memorization above all.

Touhou Kishinjou: Double Dealing Character

Shooting and gunplay

You weave your character through dense bullet-hell stages filled with elaborate spell cards and must thread precise gaps between volleys of projectiles. The appeal lies in its steep challenge and the signature Touhou charm of its fantasy world, enemies and music.