Choose Deathsmiles I・II
Choose Deathsmiles I・II if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Deathsmiles I・II launched in 2022.
Deathsmiles I・II vs Bracer
Deathsmiles I・II and Bracer 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 support cooperative play. Deathsmiles I・II is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Bracer has no Deck rating yet. 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 Bracer
Choose Bracer if you want an Indie experience.
Both Deathsmiles I・II and Bracer 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 |  Bracer | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | — |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 39.90 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 91.1% positive (45 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 | Curious Fate |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Both support cooperative play.
- Deathsmiles I・II is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Bracer has no Deck rating yet.
Deathsmiles I・II vs Bracer — FAQ
- Are Deathsmiles I・II and Bracer 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 Bracer 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; Bracer ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Does Deathsmiles I・II run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Deathsmiles I・II is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Bracer doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.