Choose Devil Daggers
Choose Devil Daggers if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 5,609 Steam reviews back the pick.
Devil Daggers vs Smile Protocol
Devil Daggers and Smile Protocol 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. Devil Daggers (2016) is 10 years older than Smile Protocol (2026). Devil Daggers scores higher on Steam reviews (96.3% positive) than Smile Protocol (87% 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 Smile Protocol
Choose Smile Protocol if you want a Simulation and Casual game with Camera Comfort, Stereo Sound, and Adjustable Difficulty. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Smile Protocol launched in 2026.
Both Devil Daggers and Smile Protocol 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
 Devil Daggers |  Smile Protocol | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.3% positive (5,609 reviews) | 87% positive (23 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Sorath | OxygenStudio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Devil Daggers (2016) is 10 years older than Smile Protocol (2026).
- Devil Daggers scores higher on Steam reviews (96.3% positive) than Smile Protocol (87% positive).
- Smile Protocol is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Devil Daggers (5.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Devil Daggers is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Smile Protocol has no Deck rating yet.
Devil Daggers vs Smile Protocol — FAQ
- Should I play Devil Daggers or Smile Protocol first?
- If you want chronology, Devil Daggers (2016) came out before Smile Protocol (2026). 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 Devil Daggers and Smile Protocol 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 Devil Daggers run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Devil Daggers is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Smile Protocol doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.