Touhou Spell Carnival PC Release Set for May 7 via Steam

Release Date: May 7, 2025
Platform: PC (Steam)
Publisher: Idea Factory International
Developers: Compile Heart, Sting
Console Release: June 6, 2024 (Japan) | November 19, 2024 (West)
Limited Edition: Available via Idea Factory International’s Online Store

What to Know

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Touhou Spell Carnival, the strategic spin on the long-running Touhou Project universe, is making its way to PC. After launching on PlayStation and Switch last year, the bullet-drenched RPG now targets Steam with a May 7 release.

Set in Gensokyo, a world where humans and youkai coexist, players will step into the shoes of shrine maiden Reimu Hakurei as she investigates the sudden appearance of mysterious pillars across the land. These events mark the beginning of the “Spell Carnival,” a battle-focused festival hosted by Yukari Yakumo where Spell Cards are on the line.

Key Features at a Glance

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• Tactical Meets Bullet Hell: Grid-based strategy combines with real-time dodging and pattern memorization.
• Plan Ahead: Set your team, assign skills, and select an Ace Spell Card before entering battle.
• Interactive Environments: Destroy objects for bonuses or use environmental attributes to swing battles in your favor.
• The Hakurei Hub: Between fights, explore the shrine, revisit events, and chat with familiar faces from the Touhou universe.

Touhou Spell Carnival also features a noteworthy seiyuu cast:

• Maaya Uchida – Rikka Takanashi (Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions), Zero (Drakengard 3), Remilia Scarlet (Touhou Spell Carnival)
• Yoko Hikasa – Kyoko Kirigiri (Danganronpa), Rias Gremory (High School DxD), Yukari Yakumo (Touhou Spell Carnival)
• Mai Nakahara – Seele (Honkai: Star Rail), Hayori Tsuchinaga (Blue Archive), Reimu Hakurei (Touhou Spell Carnival)
• Yuuki Kuwahara – Kohaku/Neco-Arc (Melty Blood), Hilda (Fire Emblem: Three Houses), Sakuya Izayoi (Touhou Spell Carnival)

Whether you’re a veteran of the Touhou Project or just looking for a fresh take on the strategy RPG formula, this PC release offers another shot at a surprisingly deep and visually playful adventure.