9 Horror games like Touhou Kanjuden ~ Legacy of Lunatic Kingdom. that you should try

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We filtered the 42 games similar to Touhou Kanjuden ~ Legacy of Lunatic Kingdom. down to the 9 that fit the “Horror” category. The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth, Condemned: Criminal Origins and S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Touhou Kanjuden ~ Legacy of Lunatic Kingdom..

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The best horror games like Touhou Kanjuden ~ Legacy of Lunatic Kingdom.

9 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Touhou Kanjuden ~ Legacy of Lunatic Kingdom.. Each one has been evaluated across 16 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.

#1The Binding of Isaac: RebirthClosest overall match

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloMeleeMagicRangedHardcoreNarrativeHorrorFantasyIsometric2D

Steam👍 97%· 392KRAWG👍 87%· 1.2KMC86IGDB95· 2OC87· 27

Year 2014Dev NicalisPlaytime ~31hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of arena shooters: shooter, first-person shooting and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, deep RPG systems and puzzle design, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth is a remake of The Binding of Isaac. The plot is based on a biblical story. Little Isaac and his mother live happily in a small house on the hill. And suddenly the mother heard a voice, which told her that her son is defiled by sins and must be saved.

Where it drifts furthest from Touhou Kanjuden ~ Legacy of Lunatic Kingdom.: game mode.

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#2Condemned: Criminal OriginsClosest on game mode

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloMeleeRangedNarrativeHardcoreHorror

Steam👍 87%· 4.3KRAWG👍 78%· 423MC80IGDB74· 5

Year 2005Dev Monolith Productions · SEGAPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the arena shooters cluster, with shooter, first-person shooting and horror tension

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, survival mechanics and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Condemned: Criminal Origins is a grim crime thriller that lets you play the role of a detective and investigate the murder of a young woman. The game features a dark and paranoid atmosphere with some disturbing imagery.

Where it drifts furthest from Touhou Kanjuden ~ Legacy of Lunatic Kingdom.: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Touhou Kanjuden ~ Legacy of Lunatic Kingdom..

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#3S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloRangedMeleeNarrativeHardcoreHorror

Steam👍 95%· 48KRAWG👍 86%· 1.4KMC82IGDB80· 2

Year 2007Dev GSC Game WorldPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the arena shooters cluster, with shooter, first-person shooting and horror tension

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, survival mechanics and sandbox freedom, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

This post-apocalyptic game that spawned the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. franchise is inspired by (but not really based on) the 'Roadside Picnic' novel by brothers Strugatsky and Tarkovsky's movie 'Stalker', borrowing some of the terms and aesthetics from both. S.T.A.L.K.E.R.

Where it drifts furthest from Touhou Kanjuden ~ Legacy of Lunatic Kingdom.: visuals and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Touhou Kanjuden ~ Legacy of Lunatic Kingdom..

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloMeleeNarrativeHardcoreHorror

Steam👍 86%· 29KIGDB37· 8OC42· 53

Year 2017Dev DYNAMIC PIXELS · tinyBuildOn Xbox · PS4 · Android

✓ Same family of arena shooters: shooter, first-person shooting and horror tension

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, puzzle design and deep RPG systems, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from Touhou Kanjuden ~ Legacy of Lunatic Kingdom.: visuals and combat.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Touhou Kanjuden ~ Legacy of Lunatic Kingdom..

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloRangedMeleeMagicHardcoreNarrativeHorror

Steam👍 95%· 9.3KRAWG👍 78%· 160MC83IGDB78· 3OC83· 12

Year 2016Dev SorathPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are arena shooters — sharing shooter, first-person shooting and horror tension

≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and visual first person, while skipping adventure storytelling

Devil Daggers is a shooter developed by Sorath. This is the only game in the franchise. ###Plot The player aims to survive through attacks by armies of demonic monsters for as long as possible.

Where it drifts furthest from Touhou Kanjuden ~ Legacy of Lunatic Kingdom.: visuals.

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Steam GOG

#6Postal

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloMeleeNarrativeHardcoreHorrorIsometric

Steam👍 92%· 14K

Year 1997Dev Running With Scissors · Ripcord GamesOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Fits the arena shooters cluster, with shooter, first-person shooting and horror tension

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, linear, story-driven structure and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from Touhou Kanjuden ~ Legacy of Lunatic Kingdom.: combat and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Touhou Kanjuden ~ Legacy of Lunatic Kingdom..

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#7ReceiverClosest on tone

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS

SoloRangedMeleeHardcoreNarrativeHorror

Steam👍 80%· 4.2KRAWG👍 39%· 137

Year 2012Dev Wolfire GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Like Touhou Kanjuden ~ Legacy of Lunatic Kingdom., it's known for shooter, first-person shooting and horror tension

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, roguelike runs and procedural generation, while skipping adventure storytelling

Receiver was created for the 7-day FPS challenge to explore gun handling mechanics, randomized levels, and unordered storytelling.

Where it drifts furthest from Touhou Kanjuden ~ Legacy of Lunatic Kingdom.: visuals and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Touhou Kanjuden ~ Legacy of Lunatic Kingdom..

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Steam itch.io

#8Doom

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeHorror

Steam👍 96%· 218KIGDB87· 28

Year 2016Dev id Software · Bethesda SoftworksOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the arena shooters cluster, with shooter, first-person shooting and horror tension

≠ Where it differs: brings roguelike runs, dark, oppressive atmosphere and setting scifi, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from Touhou Kanjuden ~ Legacy of Lunatic Kingdom.: visuals and game mode.

Genre100Tone68Setting43Combat38Game mode35Visuals0

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeHorror

Steam👍 81%· 10KIGDB90· 19OC86· 201

Year 2021Dev Housemarque · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PC · PS5

✓ Same family of arena shooters: shooter, first-person shooting and horror tension

≠ Stands apart with roguelike runs, third-person shooting and action RPG combat, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from Touhou Kanjuden ~ Legacy of Lunatic Kingdom.: visuals and game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Touhou Kanjuden ~ Legacy of Lunatic Kingdom..

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