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 NeverAwake FLASHBACK
Deathsmiles and NeverAwake FLASHBACK 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 9 years older than NeverAwake FLASHBACK (2025). NeverAwake FLASHBACK is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Deathsmiles (9.99 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 NeverAwake FLASHBACK
Choose NeverAwake FLASHBACK if it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. NeverAwake FLASHBACK launched in 2025.
Both Deathsmiles and NeverAwake FLASHBACK 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 |  NeverAwake FLASHBACK | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96% positive (299 reviews) | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | CAVE Interactive CO.,LTD. | Neotro Inc. |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Deathsmiles (2016) is 9 years older than NeverAwake FLASHBACK (2025).
- NeverAwake FLASHBACK is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Deathsmiles (9.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Deathsmiles is Deck Verified, NeverAwake FLASHBACK is Deck Playable.
Deathsmiles vs NeverAwake FLASHBACK — FAQ
- Should I play Deathsmiles or NeverAwake FLASHBACK first?
- If you want chronology, Deathsmiles (2016) came out before NeverAwake FLASHBACK (2025). 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 NeverAwake FLASHBACK 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 NeverAwake FLASHBACK have multiplayer like Deathsmiles?
- No. Deathsmiles supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while NeverAwake FLASHBACK is listed as single-player only.