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 Aeternum
Deathsmiles and Aeternum 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 1 year older than Aeternum (2017). Aeternum is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than Deathsmiles (5.99 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 Aeternum
Choose Aeternum if it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. Aeternum launched in 2017.
Both Deathsmiles and Aeternum 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 |  Aeternum | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2017 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96% positive (299 reviews) | 9 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | CAVE Interactive CO.,LTD. | Creaky Lantern Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Deathsmiles (2016) is 1 year older than Aeternum (2017).
- Aeternum is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than Deathsmiles (5.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Deathsmiles is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Aeternum has no Deck rating yet.
Deathsmiles vs Aeternum — FAQ
- Should I play Deathsmiles or Aeternum first?
- If you want chronology, Deathsmiles (2016) came out before Aeternum (2017). 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 Aeternum 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 Aeternum have multiplayer like Deathsmiles?
- No. Deathsmiles supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Aeternum is listed as single-player only.
- Does Deathsmiles run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Deathsmiles is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Aeternum doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.