Choose Deathsmiles
Choose Deathsmiles if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Steam Leaderboards 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 Fire Arrow Plus
Deathsmiles and Fire Arrow Plus 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 Fire Arrow Plus (2017). Deathsmiles scores higher on Steam reviews (96% positive) than Fire Arrow Plus (92.6% 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 Fire Arrow Plus
Choose Fire Arrow Plus if it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. Fire Arrow Plus launched in 2017.
Both Deathsmiles and Fire Arrow Plus sit in Action and Indie on Steam, 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 |  Fire Arrow Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2017 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96% positive (299 reviews) | 92.6% positive (27 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | CAVE Interactive CO.,LTD. | Team Grybanser Fox |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Deathsmiles (2016) is 1 year older than Fire Arrow Plus (2017).
- Deathsmiles scores higher on Steam reviews (96% positive) than Fire Arrow Plus (92.6% positive).
- Fire Arrow Plus is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Deathsmiles (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Deathsmiles is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Fire Arrow Plus has no Deck rating yet.
Deathsmiles vs Fire Arrow Plus — FAQ
- Should I play Deathsmiles or Fire Arrow Plus first?
- If you want chronology, Deathsmiles (2016) came out before Fire Arrow Plus (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 Fire Arrow Plus 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 Fire Arrow Plus have multiplayer like Deathsmiles?
- No. Deathsmiles supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Fire Arrow Plus is listed as single-player only.
- Does Deathsmiles run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Deathsmiles is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Fire Arrow Plus doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.