Choose Deathsmiles
Choose Deathsmiles if you want the Multi-player and Shared/Split Screen side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Deathsmiles launched in 2016.
Deathsmiles vs ELYSION
Deathsmiles and ELYSION both land in Action, Indie 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 share Action, Indie on Steam. Deathsmiles (2016) is 3 years older than ELYSION (2019). ELYSION is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Deathsmiles (11.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD). 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 ELYSION
Choose ELYSION if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. ELYSION launched in 2019.
Both Deathsmiles and ELYSION sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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 |  ELYSION | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 11.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96% positive (299 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | CAVE Interactive CO.,LTD. | RONIN GAMES |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Deathsmiles (2016) is 3 years older than ELYSION (2019).
- ELYSION is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Deathsmiles (11.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Deathsmiles is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; ELYSION has no Deck rating yet.
Deathsmiles vs ELYSION — FAQ
- Should I play Deathsmiles or ELYSION first?
- If you want chronology, Deathsmiles (2016) came out before ELYSION (2019). 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 and ELYSION similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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.
- Does ELYSION have multiplayer like Deathsmiles?
- No. Deathsmiles supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while ELYSION is listed as single-player only.
- Does Deathsmiles run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Deathsmiles is rated Deck Verified by Valve. ELYSION doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.