Underplayed Gems

Touhou: Fading Illusion (2022)

Touhou: Fading Illusion cover
Developer
Indie Game Order
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie, Free To Play, Early Access
Rating
4.5 of 5, 239 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

You advance through dialogue and text-heavy scenes, slowly uncovering lore and meeting characters in a relaxed, low-stakes narrative.

visual novelstory-drivenexpositorylightheartedcasualfree to playearly access

What players say

Players love the deep Touhou lore and multiple routes, especially the built-in encyclopedia. But opinion is divided: some praise the story and music, while others criticize the expensive DLC model and the use of AI animations in one DLC.

Trailer

Screenshots

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