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We filtered the 41 games similar to Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy down to the 10 that fit the “Hardcore” category. Fortune Summoners, CrossCode and NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139... top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy.

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The best hardcore games like Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy. Each one has been evaluated across 18 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.

#1Fortune SummonersClosest overall match

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeCozyHardcoreAnimeFantasy2D

Steam👍 85%· 879

Year 2012Dev Lizsoft · Carpe FulgurPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Both are action JRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, action RPG combat and exploration and discovery, while skipping roguelike runs

Elemental Stones: stones imbued with the power of an Elemental Spirit, which grant the wielder of one the ability to control that element via 'magic'. In the country of Scotsholm, three centuries have passed since they were first created.

Where it drifts furthest from Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy: combat.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy.

It predates Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeHardcoreAnime2D

Steam👍 93%· 18KIGDB81· 8OC84· 71

Year 2018Dev Radical Fish Games · WhisperGamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of action JRPGs: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, puzzle design and setting scifi, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy: combat and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy.

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#3NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139...

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeMagicNarrativeHardcoreAnimeFantasy

Steam👍 88%· 28KIGDB82· 12OC83· 135

Year 2021Dev Toylogic · Square EnixOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of action JRPGs: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy: world and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy.

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#4NieR:Automata™Closest on combat

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeRangedNarrativeHardcoreFantasyAnime2D

Steam👍 87%· 151KRAWG👍 86%· 2.2KMC86IGDB86· 24OC89· 157

Year 2017Dev Platinum Games · Square EnixPlaytime ~13hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the action JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration, while skipping roguelike runs

NieR: Automata is an action RPG, a sequel to Nier and a spin-off to the Drakenguard series. The story is set in the middle of the war between humans and machines where you take on the role of an android warrior called 2B.

Where it drifts furthest from Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy: world.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy.

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#5Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeFantasy

Steam👍 50%· 29KIGDB84· 6OC81· 153

Year 2023Dev Team NINJA · Koei Tecmo GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the action JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, fighting mechanics and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy: visuals and game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against overwhelmingly positive for Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy.

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#6Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeHardcoreFantasy

Steam👍 84%· 4.4KIGDB72· 8OC72· 132

Year 2022Dev Team NINJA · Square EnixOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are action JRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, dark, oppressive atmosphere and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy: visuals and game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy.

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#7Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloMeleeMagicNarrativeHardcoreFantasy

Steam👍 95%· 266KRAWG👍 87%· 438IGDB87· 5OC92· 204

Year 2025Dev Sundial Interactive · Kepler InteractivePlaytime ~26hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy, expect deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, action RPG combat and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping roguelike runs

Once a year, the Paintress wakes and paints upon her monolith. Paints her cursed number. And everyone of that age turns to smoke and fades away. Year by year, that number ticks down and more of us are erased. Tomorrow she’ll wake and paint “33.

Where it drifts furthest from Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy: visuals and setting.

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasyAnime

Steam👍 93%· 3.6KRAWG👍 77%· 94MC76IGDB80· 10OC81· 64

Year 2006Dev DotEmu · XSEED GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the action JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, exploration and discovery and loot and gear systems, while skipping roguelike runs

700 years before the events of Ys I & II, the land of Ys was on the brink of destruction. Demons came in droves and forced the twin Goddesses who ruled the land to whisk their subjects away from the surface, into the safe embrace of the clouds. The demons were persistent, however, erecting a massive tower in pursuit.

Where it drifts furthest from Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy: visuals and combat.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy.

It predates Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

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#9Ys: The Oath in Felghana

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeMagicHardcoreFantasyAnime

Steam👍 94%· 2.1KRAWG👍 83%· 57MC73IGDB83· 2

Year 2005Dev XSEED GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS

✓ Fits the action JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, exploration and discovery and loot and gear systems, while skipping roguelike runs

When redheaded thrill-seeker Adol Christin and his eternal blue-haired companion Dogi make an unannounced visit to Dogi's homeland of Felghana after an eight-year absence, it quickly becomes apparent that things have changed dramatically.

Where it drifts furthest from Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy.

It predates Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy by 18 years, with what that implies technically.

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#10Code Vein

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeHardcoreAnimeFantasy

Steam👍 83%· 61KIGDB73· 11OC75· 119

Year 2019Dev Shift · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the action JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, dark, oppressive atmosphere and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy: visuals and game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy.

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