# Touhou: Fading Illusion

> A visual novel based on Touhou Project, made by fans for fans and others! Embark on the investigation of the greatest incident in Gensokyo's history and discover the terrifying truth of the youkai world with Reimu Hakurei, Marisa Kirisame, Sakuya Izayoi and other heroines!

## Game facts

- Developer: Indie Game Order
- Publisher: Indie Game Order
- Release status: Released
- Release date: Dec 5, 2022
- Platforms: PC
- Genres: Adventure, casual, VisualNovel
- Steam Deck: Playable (Steam, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2132480/)
- Languages: Interface: Russian (Russia), American English, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese (Taiwan), French (France), European Spanish, Chinese (China); Subtitles: Russian (Russia), American English, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese (Taiwan), French (France), European Spanish, Chinese (China) (IGDB, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://www.igdb.com/games/touhou-fading-illusion)

## AI Review Analysis

Analyzed Sep 2, 2026

### Strengths

- It broadly incorporates settings from the original Touhou works and official manga and games while creating its own dark mystery and multiple routes.
- Many reviewers feel that the personalities and actions of characters such as Reimu, Marisa, and Yukari meet the expectations of original fans.
- Beautiful sprites and backgrounds, along with music suited to each location, enhance immersion and atmosphere.

### Weaknesses

- The currently available free and early content is short, making it difficult to reveal enough of the mystery's direction and subsequent developments.
- Chapter-based DLC is expensive, and purchasing all seven planned chapters could result in a high total cost.
- The confirmed use of AI animation in some DLC has caused negative reactions from users opposed to AI use.

## Links

- [Touhou: Fading Illusion on WAME](https://www.wame.is/game/3785)
- [Player reviews](https://www.wame.is/game/3785/reviews)

Updated: 2026-11-10T11:14:10.003Z