Choose Deathsmiles
Choose Deathsmiles if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Steam Leaderboards 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 Kamikaze Empire
Deathsmiles and Kamikaze Empire 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 10 years older than Kamikaze Empire (2026). Kamikaze Empire is currently ~48% cheaper on Steam than Deathsmiles (10.39 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 Kamikaze Empire
Choose Kamikaze Empire if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 48% cheaper on the Steam Store. Kamikaze Empire launched in 2026.
Both Deathsmiles and Kamikaze Empire sit in Action and Indie on Steam, 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 |  Kamikaze Empire | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 10.39 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96% positive (299 reviews) | 9 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | CAVE Interactive CO.,LTD. | Kamikaze Kobo |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Deathsmiles (2016) is 10 years older than Kamikaze Empire (2026).
- Kamikaze Empire is currently ~48% cheaper on Steam than Deathsmiles (10.39 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Deathsmiles is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Kamikaze Empire has no Deck rating yet.
Deathsmiles vs Kamikaze Empire — FAQ
- Should I play Deathsmiles or Kamikaze Empire first?
- If you want chronology, Deathsmiles (2016) came out before Kamikaze Empire (2026). 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 Kamikaze Empire 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 Kamikaze Empire have multiplayer like Deathsmiles?
- No. Deathsmiles supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Kamikaze Empire is listed as single-player only.
- Does Deathsmiles run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Deathsmiles is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Kamikaze Empire doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.