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 Gun Wings
Deathsmiles and Gun Wings 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. Gun Wings (2015) is 1 year older than Deathsmiles (2016). Deathsmiles scores higher on Steam reviews (96% positive) than Gun Wings (88.3% 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 Gun Wings
Choose Gun Wings if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Gun Wings launched in 2015.
Both Deathsmiles and Gun Wings 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 |  Gun Wings | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2015 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96% positive (299 reviews) | 88.3% positive (60 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | CAVE Interactive CO.,LTD. | Mercury Stone, Angels Blue Digital Entertainment, DigitalEZ |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Gun Wings (2015) is 1 year older than Deathsmiles (2016).
- Deathsmiles scores higher on Steam reviews (96% positive) than Gun Wings (88.3% positive).
- Gun Wings is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Deathsmiles (3.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Deathsmiles is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Gun Wings has no Deck rating yet.
Deathsmiles vs Gun Wings — FAQ
- Should I play Deathsmiles or Gun Wings first?
- If you want chronology, Gun Wings (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 Gun Wings 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 Gun Wings have multiplayer like Deathsmiles?
- No. Deathsmiles supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Gun Wings is listed as single-player only.
- Does Deathsmiles run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Deathsmiles is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Gun Wings doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.