Touhou Kikamu ~ Elegant Impermanence of Sakura

A bullet-hell shooter built around dyeing enemies for resources

东方祈华梦制作组 · Published by 东方祈华梦制作组, 东游鉴 · Released Apr 16, 2020

Reviews: Very Positive; 96% of 456
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 1; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 6 years ago; Jun 16, 2020
Minimum PC: DirectX 9 GPU; 2 GB RAM · 0.8 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Touhou Kikamu ~ Elegant Impermanence of Sakura?

This Touhou Project fan game is a bullet-hell shooter set in Gensokyo, where three character pairs investigate unnatural events. You shoot enemies, dodge incoming bullets, and use bombs, with a slow-movement control for precise positioning.

For you if...

+you enjoy learning stage layouts and boss attack patterns
+you want easier settings before tackling demanding difficulty levels

Not for you if...

−you want co-op or competitive multiplayer

What players say

96% of 456 reviews are positive

Players praise the artwork and presentation. Opinions on the soundtrack are mixed, with some enjoying it and others finding it bland or uneven.

Screenshots and trailer

Touhou Kikamu ~ Elegant Impermanence of Sakura screenshot 1

Touhou Kikamu ~ Elegant Impermanence of Sakura system requirements

Minimum: DirectX 9 GPU, 2 GB RAM, 0.8 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7 SP1
Processor: Intel(R) Atom(TM) x5-Z8350
Graphics: DirectX 9 compatible graphics card
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Storage: 800 MB available space
DirectX: Version 9.0c

Does Touhou Kikamu ~ Elegant Impermanence of Sakura have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does Touhou Kikamu ~ Elegant Impermanence of Sakura run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 35
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: Simplified Chinese, English, Japanese, French, German.

Does Touhou Kikamu ~ Elegant Impermanence of Sakura use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam