Choose Deathsmiles
Choose Deathsmiles if you want an Indie game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Deathsmiles launched in 2016.
Deathsmiles vs Jetpack Kiwi
Deathsmiles and Jetpack Kiwi 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 7 years older than Jetpack Kiwi (2023). Jetpack Kiwi is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Deathsmiles (5.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 Jetpack Kiwi
Choose Jetpack Kiwi if you want an Adventure and Casual game with Shared/Split Screen Co-op and Co-op. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Jetpack Kiwi launched in 2023.
Both Deathsmiles and Jetpack Kiwi 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 |  Jetpack Kiwi | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96% positive (299 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | CAVE Interactive CO.,LTD. | Pitigamedev |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Deathsmiles (2016) is 7 years older than Jetpack Kiwi (2023).
- Jetpack Kiwi is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Deathsmiles (5.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Jetpack Kiwi has co-op; Deathsmiles does not.
- Deathsmiles is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Jetpack Kiwi has no Deck rating yet.
Deathsmiles vs Jetpack Kiwi — FAQ
- Should I play Deathsmiles or Jetpack Kiwi first?
- If you want chronology, Deathsmiles (2016) came out before Jetpack Kiwi (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 and Jetpack Kiwi 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.
- Does Deathsmiles run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Deathsmiles is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Jetpack Kiwi doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.