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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 or above Processeur : Intel Core i3 Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GeForce GTX 560 Ti DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 3 GB d'espace disque disponible

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TouHou Makuka Sai ~ Fantastic Danmaku Festival Part III

Niche cult favorite
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Released September 24, 2025
sample: 408 reviews posted after launch (73 AI-classified)
95/100
Player Score — % of positive reviews since launch · Steam history: 91 % · 1,262 reviews (« Very Positive »)
13,79€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Dedicated bullet-hell veterans and series devotees are already sinking deep into the bullet patterns, with all 32 players past the 25-hour mark leaving absolute praise. This momentum drives a stellar 95 percent approval rating across 408 recent reviews, cementing a strong 91 percent lifetime score.

In-game

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« Amazing fan game touhou . Really cool design, music and pattern. Just a bit to easier than the two precedent games to me. »
👍 anonymous review · 8 h played
« This game is really cool While being definetly easier (at least in the easiest difficulties) it's shouldn't be missed for that Everything about it is near perfect The game though is suprisingly more spec hungry »
👍 anonymous review · 8 h played
« Touhou en version très (trop?) accessible, je l'ai 1cc en un try et je ne pense pas que ce soit un exploit. Par contre le meilleur tutoriel auquel j'ai joué pour se lancer dans la série. »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played
« Masterpiece, truly one the best Touhou game ever made »
👍 anonymous review · 6 h played
« dont ever get into touhou probably one of the worst mistakes ive had in my life »
👍 anonymous review · 7 h played
« Male characters in my Cute anime girl shooter franchise »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« Worst balanced games from this devs so far. Difficulty sliders won't help a not properly tested game »
👎 anonymous review · 3 h played
« very beautiful, this game is great to show to new people »
👍 anonymous review · 7 h played
« Probably one of the best recent danmaku I've played: Beautiful graphics, great soundtrack and amazing bullets patterns. The game is also very beginner-friendly. All that's missing is a online leaderboard. »
👍 anonymous review · 6 h played

In players' words

« Amazing fan game touhou . Really cool design, music and pattern. Just a bit to easier than the two precedent games to me. »
👍 anonymous review · 8 h played
« Male characters in my Cute anime girl shooter franchise »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« This game is really cool While being definetly easier (at least in the easiest difficulties) it's shouldn't be missed for that Everything about it is near perfect The game though is suprisingly more spec hungry »
👍 anonymous review · 8 h played
« Worst balanced games from this devs so far. Difficulty sliders won't help a not properly tested game »
👎 anonymous review · 3 h played
« Touhou en version très (trop?) accessible, je l'ai 1cc en un try et je ne pense pas que ce soit un exploit. Par contre le meilleur tutoriel auquel j'ai joué pour se lancer dans la série. »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played
« very beautiful, this game is great to show to new people »
👍 anonymous review · 7 h played
« Masterpiece, truly one the best Touhou game ever made »
👍 anonymous review · 6 h played
« Probably one of the best recent danmaku I've played: Beautiful graphics, great soundtrack and amazing bullets patterns. The game is also very beginner-friendly. All that's missing is a online leaderboard. »
👍 anonymous review · 6 h played
« dont ever get into touhou probably one of the worst mistakes ive had in my life »
👍 anonymous review · 7 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
67 % pos · n=58
Graphics / art
93 % pos · n=46
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=21
Story / writing
62 % pos · n=8
Performance
0 % pos · n=4
Content / longevity
50 % pos · n=4
Value for money
50 % pos · n=2
Stability / bugs
50 % pos · n=2
Interface / UX
100 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay5839127
Graphics / art464321
Audio / music212100
Story / writing8503
Performance4004
Content / longevity4220
Value for money2101
Stability / bugs2101
Interface / UX1100

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 6 h on median; those who dislike it: 3.2 h.

<2h
88 % (n=58)
2-10h
95 % (n=231)
10-25h
95 % (n=87)
>25h
100 % (n=32)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Oct 2025 : 96% positive96OctNov 2025 : 95% positive95NovDec 2025 : 89% positive89DecJan 2026 : 95% positive95JanFeb 2026 : 94% positive94FebMar 2026 : 92% positive92MarJun 2026 : 92% positive92Jun

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

💶 Price history

€9.66€10.86€12.06€13.26€14.472026€10.34

Steam price tracked automatically since Sep 24, 2025 · All-time low: €10.34 (Jun 08, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

4,2 % Demanding

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 21 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 32,3 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

This game on Twitch

Strengths

  • Visual presentation dazzles the community: 43 positive mentions out of 46.
  • Soundtrack mastery stands undisputed: 21 positive mentions out of 21 with zero complaints.
  • Engaging danmaku action mechanics drive the core experience, backed by 39 positive mentions out of 58.

Weaknesses

  • Performance issues hinder select technical setups: 4 negative mentions out of 4.
  • Narrative elements divide part of the player base, reflected by 3 negative mentions out of 8.

Who is it for?

Hardcore shmup fans and devoted followers of the Touhou universe looking for intense bullet-dodging action paired with striking audiovisuals.

Is TouHou Makuka Sai ~ Fantastic Danmaku Festival Part III worth it in 2026?

Overall yes, the community is won over: 91% of 1,262 Steam reviews are positive (player score 95/100). Most-praised strength: Visual presentation dazzles the community. Current price: 13,79€.

Verdict

Fantastic Danmaku Festival Part III delivers a gorgeous and aurally stunning bullet-hell challenge that satisfies both newcomers and veterans alike. Despite minor technical hiccups for a handful of users, the overwhelming post-launch approval of 95 percent out of 408 reviews proves it is an essential pick for the genre.

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