Choose Deathsmiles I・II
Choose Deathsmiles I・II if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Deathsmiles I・II launched in 2022.
Deathsmiles I・II vs Akai Katana Shin
Deathsmiles I・II and Akai Katana Shin both land in Action on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Action games on Steam. Both released in 2022. Akai Katana Shin scores higher on Steam reviews (97.9% positive) than Deathsmiles I・II (91.1% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Akai Katana Shin
Choose Akai Katana Shin if it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. Akai Katana Shin launched in 2022.
Both Deathsmiles I・II and Akai Katana Shin sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Deathsmiles I・II |  Akai Katana Shin | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 39.90 USD | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.1% positive (45 reviews) | 97.9% positive (47 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | CITY CONNECTION, TAKE×0FF | CITY CONNECTION, TAKE×0FF |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Both released in 2022.
- Akai Katana Shin scores higher on Steam reviews (97.9% positive) than Deathsmiles I・II (91.1% positive).
- Akai Katana Shin is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Deathsmiles I・II (29.99 USD vs. 39.90 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Verified.
Deathsmiles I・II vs Akai Katana Shin — FAQ
- Are Deathsmiles I・II and Akai Katana Shin similar?
- They overlap on Action on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Do both Deathsmiles I・II and Akai Katana Shin have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Deathsmiles I・II ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Akai Katana Shin ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Do Deathsmiles I・II and Akai Katana Shin both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.