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SMASHING THE BATTLE vs Cinderella Escape 2 Revenge

SMASHING THE BATTLE and Cinderella Escape 2 Revenge 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. SMASHING THE BATTLE (2016) is 1 year older than Cinderella Escape 2 Revenge (2017). Cinderella Escape 2 Revenge scores higher on Steam reviews (88.9% positive) than SMASHING THE BATTLE (77.7% 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 SMASHING THE BATTLE

Choose SMASHING THE BATTLE if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. SMASHING THE BATTLE launched in 2016.

Choose Cinderella Escape 2 Revenge

Choose Cinderella Escape 2 Revenge if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Cinderella Escape 2 Revenge launched in 2017.

Both SMASHING THE BATTLE and Cinderella Escape 2 Revenge 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

SMASHING THE BATTLE vs Cinderella Escape 2 Revenge — Steam metadata comparison
SMASHING THE BATTLE — Steam game coverSMASHING THE BATTLECinderella Escape 2 Revenge — Steam game coverCinderella Escape 2 Revenge
Released20162017
GenresAction, Indie, CasualAction, Indie
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price11.99 USD14.99 USD
Steam reviews77.7% positive (179 reviews)88.9% positive (72 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersAction Square(Studio HG)Hajime Doujin Circle

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SMASHING THE BATTLE vs Cinderella Escape 2 Revenge — FAQ

Should I play SMASHING THE BATTLE or Cinderella Escape 2 Revenge first?
If you want chronology, SMASHING THE BATTLE (2016) came out before Cinderella Escape 2 Revenge (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 SMASHING THE BATTLE and Cinderella Escape 2 Revenge 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.
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