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Touhou Defense Tale ~ AI Test in Touhou ~

A 2D Touhou fan game combining tower defense, tower merging, RTS-style control, and chaotic bullet-filled battles. Merge Touhou characters, build your defense, and compete for the fastest clear time on the leaderboard.

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식신공방
Publisher
식신공방
Release
June 27, 2026
36 days ago
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Very Positive51 reviews98.0%

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About the Game

Touhou Defense Tale ~ AI Test in Touhou ~ is a 2D tower defense game that combines tower merging mechanics with RTS-style unit control, set in the Touhou Project fan universe.

Summon towers, merge them into stronger units, and strategically reposition your forces in real time to withstand increasingly powerful enemy waves. Master unique fusion systems and unleash flashy skills in chaotic bullet-filled battles.

Features

  • Tower merging and upgrade progression system

  • RTS-style unit control and manual targeting

  • Unique EX / PH / Arcana fusion systems

  • Anime-style 2D visuals inspired by Touhou

  • Intense bullet-hell inspired combat

  • Replay-focused wave defense gameplay

  • Time Attack Leaderboard

Build your own strategy and protect the shrine’s offertory box from endless waves of enemies.

Clear all 80 waves as fast as possible and compete with other players for the best completion time. Optimize your tower composition, merge routes, and resource management to achieve the fastest clear time.

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