Choose Deathsmiles
Choose Deathsmiles if you want the Multi-player and Shared/Split Screen 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 Isbarah
Deathsmiles and Isbarah 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. Isbarah (2015) is 1 year older than Deathsmiles (2016). Deathsmiles scores higher on Steam reviews (96% positive) than Isbarah (82.6% 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 Isbarah
Choose Isbarah if it's currently about 30% cheaper on the Steam Store. Isbarah launched in 2015.
Both Deathsmiles and Isbarah sit in Action and Indie 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 |  Isbarah | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2015 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 13.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96% positive (299 reviews) | 82.6% positive (23 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | CAVE Interactive CO.,LTD. | Leikir Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Isbarah (2015) is 1 year older than Deathsmiles (2016).
- Deathsmiles scores higher on Steam reviews (96% positive) than Isbarah (82.6% positive).
- Isbarah is currently ~30% cheaper on Steam than Deathsmiles (13.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Deathsmiles is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Isbarah has no Deck rating yet.
Deathsmiles vs Isbarah — FAQ
- Should I play Deathsmiles or Isbarah first?
- If you want chronology, Isbarah (2015) came out before Deathsmiles (2016). 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 Isbarah 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 Isbarah have multiplayer like Deathsmiles?
- No. Deathsmiles supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Isbarah is listed as single-player only.
- Does Deathsmiles run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Deathsmiles is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Isbarah doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.