Choose Deathsmiles
Choose Deathsmiles if you want an Indie game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Deathsmiles launched in 2016.
Deathsmiles vs Deathsmiles I・II
Deathsmiles and Deathsmiles I・II 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 (2016) is 6 years older than Deathsmiles I・II (2022). Deathsmiles scores higher on Steam reviews (96% 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 Deathsmiles I・II
Choose Deathsmiles I・II if you want the Shared/Split Screen Co-op and Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2022) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Deathsmiles I・II launched in 2022.
Both Deathsmiles and Deathsmiles I・II sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player and Shared/Split Screen, 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 |  Deathsmiles I・II | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 39.90 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96% positive (299 reviews) | 91.1% positive (45 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | CAVE Interactive CO.,LTD. | CITY CONNECTION, TAKE×0FF |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Deathsmiles (2016) is 6 years older than Deathsmiles I・II (2022).
- Deathsmiles scores higher on Steam reviews (96% positive) than Deathsmiles I・II (91.1% positive).
- Deathsmiles is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Deathsmiles I・II (19.99 USD vs. 39.90 USD).
- Deathsmiles I・II has co-op; Deathsmiles does not.
- Both are Deck Verified.
Deathsmiles vs Deathsmiles I・II — FAQ
- Should I play Deathsmiles or Deathsmiles I・II first?
- If you want chronology, Deathsmiles (2016) came out before Deathsmiles I・II (2022). 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 Deathsmiles I・II 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 Deathsmiles and Deathsmiles I・II 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.