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We filtered the 36 games similar to Touhou Chireiden ~ Subterranean Animism. down to the 17 that fit the “Hardcore” category. Venusian Vengeance, Shadow Warrior Classic (1997) and Shadow Warrior top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Touhou Chireiden ~ Subterranean Animism..

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Within the “Hardcore” category, the closest game to Touhou Chireiden ~ Subterranean Animism. is Venusian Vengeance — scoring 74/100 on our similarity scale. Shadow Warrior Classic (1997) and Shadow Warrior follow close behind.

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Touhou Chireiden ~ Subterranean Animism.. Each one has been evaluated across 5 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1Venusian VengeanceClosest overall match

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Venusian Vengeance

GenreAdventureSubgenreAction-Adventure

SoloMeleeRangedHardcore2D

Steam👍 85%· 102

Year 2015Dev Renegade Sector GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed Touhou Chireiden ~ Subterranean Animism., expect punishing difficulty, melee combat and ranged combat

≠ Stands apart with visual isometric, visual pixel and visual topdown

The year is 196X and the Communists have won the space race. They've set up a research colony on Venus free from the prying eyes of the Americans. However, the Americans were not far behind with their own space program. They send you, Sgt. John Dagger, in a one-man vessel to Venus. Your mission: uncover the Soviet Super-Weapon being created in the Venusian Laboratory.

Where it drifts furthest from Touhou Chireiden ~ Subterranean Animism.: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Touhou Chireiden ~ Subterranean Animism..

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#2Shadow Warrior Classic (1997)

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Shadow Warrior Classic (1997)

GenreAdventureSubgenreAction-Adventure

SoloRangedMeleeHardcoreDark

Steam👍 93%· 1.6KRAWG👍 61%· 378MC73

Year 1997Dev Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Shared with Touhou Chireiden ~ Subterranean Animism.: punishing difficulty, ranged combat and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, visual first person and free to play, while skipping visual 2d

1997 classic Shadow Warrior is a genuine specimen of a Doom-like first-person shooters craze that took place in the 90s. Coming from the developer of Duke Nukem, the game uses the same slightly modified engine and uses 3D voxels instead 2D pixels.

Where it drifts furthest from Touhou Chireiden ~ Subterranean Animism.: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Touhou Chireiden ~ Subterranean Animism..

It predates Touhou Chireiden ~ Subterranean Animism. by 23 years, with what that implies technically.

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#3Shadow Warrior

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Shadow Warrior

GenreAdventureSubgenreAction-Adventure

SoloRangedMeleeHardcoreDark

Steam👍 93%· 1.6KRAWG👍 61%· 378MC73OC76· 25

Year 1997Dev Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Shared with Touhou Chireiden ~ Subterranean Animism.: punishing difficulty, ranged combat and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, visual first person and free to play, while skipping visual 2d

1997 classic Shadow Warrior is a genuine specimen of a Doom-like first-person shooters craze that took place in the 90s. Coming from the developer of Duke Nukem, the game uses the same slightly modified engine and uses 3D voxels instead 2D pixels.

Where it drifts furthest from Touhou Chireiden ~ Subterranean Animism.: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Touhou Chireiden ~ Subterranean Animism..

It predates Touhou Chireiden ~ Subterranean Animism. by 23 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone70Visuals0

#4Ecco the Dolphin

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Ecco the Dolphin

GenreAdventureSubgenreAction-Adventure

SoloMeleeHardcore2DNarrative

Steam👍 85%· 13RAWG👍 46%· 26IGDB30· 1

Year 2006Dev SEGAOn PC · Xbox · Nintendo

✓ Shared with Touhou Chireiden ~ Subterranean Animism.: punishing difficulty, melee combat and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, horror tension and strong narrative focus, while skipping ranged combat

Life was an adventure for Ecco, the young dolphin. The ocean seemed endless with rolling breakers to race through! At high speed Ecco could burst through the waves leaping through the air – almost flying! Until one day, all of that changed.

It predates Touhou Chireiden ~ Subterranean Animism. by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone80Visuals66Combat65

Steam Xbox Nintendo

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Dead Cells

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeRangedHardcore2D

Steam👍 97%· 180KRAWG👍 88%· 1.7KMC88IGDB90· 12OC89· 151

Year 2018Dev Plug In DigitalPlaytime ~10hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Touhou Chireiden ~ Subterranean Animism., expect punishing difficulty, melee combat and ranged combat

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and roguelike runs

Dead Cells is a roguelike adventure title developed by Motion Twin. ###Story Not much story is present in the game, as only bits of any information are given out to the players. The game takes place at a remote island, where the players take place of the Prisoner.

Where it drifts furthest from Touhou Chireiden ~ Subterranean Animism.: visuals.

Combat100Game mode100Tone58Genre50Visuals47

#6Rogue Legacy 2Closest on visuals

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Rogue Legacy 2

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeHardcore2DProcedural

Steam👍 91%· 15KIGDB91· 6OC89· 71

Year 2022Dev Cellar Door GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Touhou Chireiden ~ Subterranean Animism., expect punishing difficulty, melee combat and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and deep RPG systems, while skipping ranged combat

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Touhou Chireiden ~ Subterranean Animism..

Game mode100Tone100Visuals100Combat57Genre50

Steam Epic Xbox

#7The Messenger

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The Messenger

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeHardcore2DExploration

Steam👍 93%· 13KRAWG👍 87%· 334MC84IGDB87· 8OC86· 81

Year 2018Dev Sabotage · Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Touhou Chireiden ~ Subterranean Animism.: punishing difficulty, melee combat and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming, while skipping ranged combat

The game moves between 8-bit and 16-bit art styles, allowing the player to move between the two by going forward or backwards in time. As a demon army besieges his village, a young ninja ventures through a cursed world, to deliver a scroll paramount to his clan’s survival.

Where it drifts furthest from Touhou Chireiden ~ Subterranean Animism.: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Touhou Chireiden ~ Subterranean Animism..

Game mode100Tone100Combat60Genre50Visuals47

Steam Epic Xbox

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La-Mulana

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeHardcore2DOpen World

Steam👍 80%· 2.6KRAWG👍 64%· 70MC80OC80· 11

Year 2012Dev NIGORO · AGM PLAYISMPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Touhou Chireiden ~ Subterranean Animism., it's known for punishing difficulty, melee combat and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming, while skipping ranged combat

In La-Mulana, the player assumes the role of an adventurer archeologist and explores the ruins of a forgotten ancient civilization. ###Plot The game follows an archeologist named Lemeza Kosugi. He continues the research of the lost city of La-Mulana that was started by his father Shorn.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Touhou Chireiden ~ Subterranean Animism..

It predates Touhou Chireiden ~ Subterranean Animism. by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Game mode100Tone100Visuals76Combat55Genre50

#9Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap

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Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeHardcore2DCozy

Steam👍 85%· 2.6KIGDB82· 13OC79· 82

Year 2017Dev Lizardcube · DotEmuOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Shared with Touhou Chireiden ~ Subterranean Animism.: punishing difficulty, melee combat and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming, while skipping ranged combat

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Touhou Chireiden ~ Subterranean Animism..

Game mode100Visuals100Tone71Combat63Genre50

#10Ato

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Ato

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeHardcore2DNarrative

Steam👍 97%· 466

Year 2019Dev WolfWoot · Tiny Warrior GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Shared with Touhou Chireiden ~ Subterranean Animism.: punishing difficulty, melee combat and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming, while skipping ranged combat

Ato is an Atmospheric Sword Dueling Game set in the Era of Feudal Japan. It tells a visually driven story about a father who has given up his past ways in order to live a life of peace with his wife and child. However this peace is soon disturbed as his child is taken from him...

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Touhou Chireiden ~ Subterranean Animism..

Game mode100Tone69Combat63Visuals58Genre50

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Teslagrad

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeHardcore2DNarrative

Steam👍 84%· 2.5KIGDB79· 6OC79· 45

Year 2013Dev Rain Games · CIRCLE EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Like Touhou Chireiden ~ Subterranean Animism., it's known for punishing difficulty, melee combat and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming, while skipping ranged combat

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Touhou Chireiden ~ Subterranean Animism..

Game mode100Visuals100Tone77Combat54Genre50

31

Gato Roboto

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeHardcore2DCozy

Steam👍 94%· 5.1KIGDB76· 5OC75· 47

Year 2019Dev doinksoft · Devolver DigitalOn PC · Xbox · Switch

✓ Shared with Touhou Chireiden ~ Subterranean Animism.: punishing difficulty, melee combat and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming, while skipping ranged combat

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Touhou Chireiden ~ Subterranean Animism..

Game mode100Tone66Combat62Genre50Visuals50

Steam GOG Nintendo

31

qomp

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeHardcore2DNarrative

Steam👍 96%· 531

Year 2021Dev Stuffed Wombat · AtariPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Linux

✓ Like Touhou Chireiden ~ Subterranean Animism., it's known for punishing difficulty, melee combat and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming, while skipping ranged combat

You have been trapped between paddles for decades. Now it is time to take matters into your own hands and try to escape this endless torment. In qomp you use only a single button to defeat bosses, solve puzzles and overcome platforming challenges. At the end of your journey lies freedom. Or does it?

Where it drifts furthest from Touhou Chireiden ~ Subterranean Animism.: visuals.

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#14STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™

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STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeOpen World

Steam👍 88%· 172KRAWG👍 85%· 2.3KMC80IGDB83· 13OC82· 176

Year 2019Dev Respawn Entertainment · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~8hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Touhou Chireiden ~ Subterranean Animism., it's known for punishing difficulty, melee combat and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and action RPG combat, while skipping ranged combat

Cal Kestis—one of the last surviving members of the Jedi Order after the purge of Order 66—is now a Padawan on the run. Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is an action-adventure game set after Star Wars: Episode III — Revenge of the Sith™.

Where it drifts furthest from Touhou Chireiden ~ Subterranean Animism.: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Touhou Chireiden ~ Subterranean Animism..

Game mode100Tone75Combat65Genre50Visuals0

Steam Epic Xbox

#15Pseudoregalia

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Pseudoregalia

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeHardcoreMagicOpen World

Steam👍 97%· 18K

Year 2023Dev rittzlerPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Shared with Touhou Chireiden ~ Subterranean Animism.: punishing difficulty, melee combat and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming, while skipping ranged combat

When reality feels like it's falling apart, one might retreat to a world in their dreams to escape it. Unfotunately, dreams aren't made to last. Explore a perverse image of noble living. Grow strong, and escape this rotten dream.

Where it drifts furthest from Touhou Chireiden ~ Subterranean Animism.: visuals and combat.

Released 3 years after Touhou Chireiden ~ Subterranean Animism..

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