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 Pocky & Rocky Reshrined
Deathsmiles I・II and Pocky & Rocky Reshrined 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. Deathsmiles I・II (2022) is 1 year older than Pocky & Rocky Reshrined (2023). Deathsmiles I・II scores higher on Steam reviews (91.1% positive) than Pocky & Rocky Reshrined (87.6% 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 Pocky & Rocky Reshrined
Choose Pocky & Rocky Reshrined if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. Pocky & Rocky Reshrined launched in 2023.
Both Deathsmiles I・II and Pocky & Rocky Reshrined 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 |  Pocky & Rocky Reshrined | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| 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) | 87.6% positive (129 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 | Winning Entertainment Group Inc. |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Deathsmiles I・II (2022) is 1 year older than Pocky & Rocky Reshrined (2023).
- Deathsmiles I・II scores higher on Steam reviews (91.1% positive) than Pocky & Rocky Reshrined (87.6% positive).
- Pocky & Rocky Reshrined 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 Pocky & Rocky Reshrined — FAQ
- Should I play Deathsmiles I・II or Pocky & Rocky Reshrined first?
- If you want chronology, Deathsmiles I・II (2022) came out before Pocky & Rocky Reshrined (2023). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Deathsmiles I・II and Pocky & Rocky Reshrined 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 Pocky & Rocky Reshrined 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; Pocky & Rocky Reshrined ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Do Deathsmiles I・II and Pocky & Rocky Reshrined 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.