Single-player games like Tempest of the Heavens and Earth
Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to Tempest of the Heavens and Earth, ranked by player overlap. Every pick carries Steam's Single-player category, so multiplayer-only titles or always-online games don't sneak in. imho.run pulls the category data from Steam directly — Single-player here matches what the store labels.
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Ranked picks
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UDONGEIN X
Single-player alternative to Tempest of the Heavens and Earth — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Tempest of the Heavens and Earth.
Help Reisen Udongein Inaba navigate through 14 action packed stages in this exhilarating 2D Bullet Hell Platformer based on Touhou Project!
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東方剛欲異聞 ～ 水没した沈愁地獄
Single-player alternative to Tempest of the Heavens and Earth — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Tempest of the Heavens and Earth.
不思議な力を持つ少女たちを操作して異変の解決を目指す2D弾幕アクションゲーム。立ち塞がる敵が繰り出して くる圧倒的弾幕を時には避け、時には攻撃で無害な水にして切り抜け、戦場に溢れた水を使う事で強力な攻撃 「スペルカード」を繰り出し決闘を制していく駆け引きのゲームです。 主人公は複数から選択可能で、ストーリーもゲーム内容もそれぞれ個性に応じて違った展開を楽しめます。 無数の弾幕とライバルを蹴散らし、この世界の異変の元凶をその目で確かめてください。
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Gensokyo Night Festival
Single-player alternative to Tempest of the Heavens and Earth — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Tempest of the Heavens and Earth.
Gensokyo Night Festival is a 2D action-exploration game set in the world of Gensokyo.Join Suika Ibuki as she wreaks havoc throughout Gensokyo against the backdrop of the festival held at Hakurei Shrine.
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Touhou Dystopian
Single-player alternative to Tempest of the Heavens and Earth — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Tempest of the Heavens and Earth.
Touhou Project's Brand New Action Roguelite Fan Game! Strange incidents erupt in the Animal Realm and Primate Spirit Garden. Embark on an unknown journey, uncover the truth behind the anomalies, and break through this 'Touhou Dystopian'!
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東方憑依華 ～ Antinomy of Common Flowers.
Single-player alternative to Tempest of the Heavens and Earth — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Tempest of the Heavens and Earth.
今度の異変は二人で一人？ いまだ煽り続ける都市伝説が新たな異変を引き起こす 今度の異変は二人が一人！？ならば二人で解決するしかない！
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永远消失的幻想乡 ～ The Disappearing of Gensokyo
Single-player alternative to Tempest of the Heavens and Earth — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Tempest of the Heavens and Earth.
"The Disappearing of Gensokyo" is a Touhou Project doujin game from MyACG Studio, a Chinese doujin game fan circle. We have re-imagined Touhou as an ARPG, creating this "Danmaku-Shooting-ARPG". We hope this game will be a good experience for those who are both new and knowledgeable of Touhou!
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TEVI
Single-player alternative to Tempest of the Heavens and Earth — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Tempest of the Heavens and Earth.
Embark on an epic action-adventure as you slash, dash, and combo your way through a vast, vibrant world. Explore and uncover hidden secrets. Customize your build to triumph in spectacular boss battles. Experience a tale of mystery, magic, and mayhem in TEVI, a bullet hell metroidvania!
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ScourgeBringer
Single-player alternative to Tempest of the Heavens and Earth — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Tempest of the Heavens and Earth.
ScourgeBringer is a fast-paced free-moving roguelite platformer. Help Kyhra to explore the unknown and slash her way through ancient machines guarding the seal of her past, and maybe the redemption of humanity.
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Touhou Luna Nights
Single-player alternative to Tempest of the Heavens and Earth — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Tempest of the Heavens and Earth.
Touhou Luna Nights is a Metroidvania title with a heavy emphasis on exploration and action. Developed by Team Ladybug, creators of multiple fantastic action games thus far.