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2003PC

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.

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

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The closest matches for Touhou Youyoumu: Perfect Cherry Blossom are Touhou Chireiden: Subterranean Animism, Touhou Fuujinroku: Mountain of Faith and Touhou Koumakyou: The Embodiment of Scarlet Devil. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Touhou Youyoumu: Perfect Cherry Blossom special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Touhou Chireiden: Subterranean Animism

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2008PCSteam Deck playable97 % positive12.49 €

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.

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