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Deathsmiles vs CrapShoot

Deathsmiles and CrapShoot 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 8 years older than CrapShoot (2024). CrapShoot is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Deathsmiles (1.99 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 Deathsmiles

Choose Deathsmiles if you want an Indie game with Multi-player and Shared/Split Screen. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Deathsmiles launched in 2016.

Choose CrapShoot

Choose CrapShoot if it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. CrapShoot launched in 2024.

Both Deathsmiles and CrapShoot sit in Action 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 vs CrapShoot — Steam metadata comparison
Deathsmiles — Steam game coverDeathsmilesCrapShoot — Steam game coverCrapShoot
Released20162024
GenresAction, IndieAction
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price19.99 USD1.99 USD
Steam reviews96% positive (299 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-playerSingle-player only
DevelopersCAVE Interactive CO.,LTD.nazenaninadesico

Side by side

Deathsmiles vs CrapShoot — FAQ

Should I play Deathsmiles or CrapShoot first?
If you want chronology, Deathsmiles (2016) came out before CrapShoot (2024). 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 CrapShoot 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 CrapShoot have multiplayer like Deathsmiles?
No. Deathsmiles supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while CrapShoot is listed as single-player only.
Does Deathsmiles run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Deathsmiles is rated Deck Verified by Valve. CrapShoot doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Deathsmiles vs CrapShoot — Verdict (2026) · imho.run