Choose Deathsmiles
Choose Deathsmiles if you want the Multi-player and Shared/Split Screen side of the pairing. Deathsmiles launched in 2016.
Deathsmiles vs BLUE REVOLVER
Deathsmiles and BLUE REVOLVER 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. Both released in 2016. BLUE REVOLVER scores higher on Steam reviews (98.2% positive) than Deathsmiles (96% 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 BLUE REVOLVER
Choose BLUE REVOLVER if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 98.2% positive across 620 reviews.
Both Deathsmiles and BLUE REVOLVER 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 |  BLUE REVOLVER | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2016 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96% positive (299 reviews) | 98.2% positive (620 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | CAVE Interactive CO.,LTD. | danbo, woof |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Both released in 2016.
- BLUE REVOLVER scores higher on Steam reviews (98.2% positive) than Deathsmiles (96% positive).
- BLUE REVOLVER is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Deathsmiles (14.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Deathsmiles vs BLUE REVOLVER — FAQ
- Which is better, Deathsmiles or BLUE REVOLVER?
- On Steam reviews BLUE REVOLVER scores higher (98.2% positive) than Deathsmiles (96% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, BLUE REVOLVER is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Are Deathsmiles and BLUE REVOLVER 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 BLUE REVOLVER have multiplayer like Deathsmiles?
- No. Deathsmiles supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while BLUE REVOLVER is listed as single-player only.
- Do Deathsmiles and BLUE REVOLVER both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.