Rank 01Why this
Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like Deathsmiles.
- $9.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Playable
- 2015
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Rank 02- $14.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Verified
- 2016
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- Deck Playable
- 2015
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Why this: Also Bullet Hell and Side Scroller, like Deathsmiles.
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Shares shot type customization with Deathsmiles.
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- Released: 2016
- Developer: CAVE Interactive CO.,LTD.
- Price: $9.99−50%checked Oct 31
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 96% of 299 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie
- Metacritic 78
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Bullet patterns feel alive and reactive
- Gothic magical girl aesthetic is unforgettable
- Hyper modes add strategic depth
- Atmospheric
- Challenging
- Dark
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Why this: Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like Deathsmiles.
About Deathsmiles
The closest matches to Deathsmiles: Mushihimesama, DoDonPachi Resurrection, DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours, Ikaruga, and Crimzon Clover WORLD IGNITION. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Deathsmiles is your kind of game, the closest matches are Mushihimesama, DoDonPachi Resurrection and DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, challenging and dark, and single out its 1cc focused design and bullet pattern memorization. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
About Deathsmiles: Deathsmiles is CAVE's bullet-hell shoot-'em-up where you take the role of one of five Angels to defend the magical land of Gilverado from an invasion by Hell itself! Eradicate this devilish assault!
Is Deathsmiles worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 96% of 299 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- On sale: 50% off, now $9.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 4 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Bullet patterns feel alive and reactive
- Gothic magical girl aesthetic is unforgettable
- Hyper modes add strategic depth
- Scoring system rewards precision
People who play it also play: Mushihimesama, DoDonPachi Resurrection, DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours
Mobile version
Deathsmiles is also on App Store. What the store pages declare:
- App Store in-app purchases: (checked 2026-11-07, source)
- App Store privacy label: no "Data Used to Track You" (checked 2026-11-07, source)
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Frequently asked about Deathsmiles
Can I run it?
Is Deathsmiles verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Deathsmiles is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Deathsmiles cost?
Deathsmiles is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Deathsmiles have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Deathsmiles supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player).
What games are most similar to Deathsmiles?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Deathsmiles are Mushihimesama, DoDonPachi Resurrection, DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours.
Who developed Deathsmiles?
Deathsmiles was developed by CAVE Interactive CO.,LTD. and published by KOMODO.