Choose Hitogata Happa
Choose Hitogata Happa if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Hitogata Happa launched in 2011.
Hitogata Happa vs Deathsmiles
Hitogata Happa and Deathsmiles 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. Hitogata Happa (2011) is 5 years older than Deathsmiles (2016). Deathsmiles scores higher on Steam reviews (96% positive) than Hitogata Happa (82.4% 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 Deathsmiles
Choose Deathsmiles if you want the Multi-player and Shared/Split Screen side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2016) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Deathsmiles launched in 2016.
Both Hitogata Happa and Deathsmiles 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
 Hitogata Happa |  Deathsmiles | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2011 | 2016 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | Price unknown | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 82.4% positive (91 reviews) | 96% positive (299 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player |
| Developers | Platine Dispositif | CAVE Interactive CO.,LTD. |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Hitogata Happa (2011) is 5 years older than Deathsmiles (2016).
- Deathsmiles scores higher on Steam reviews (96% positive) than Hitogata Happa (82.4% positive).
- Deathsmiles is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Hitogata Happa has no Deck rating yet.
Hitogata Happa vs Deathsmiles — FAQ
- Should I play Hitogata Happa or Deathsmiles first?
- If you want chronology, Hitogata Happa (2011) came out before Deathsmiles (2016). 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 Hitogata Happa and Deathsmiles 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 Hitogata Happa have multiplayer like Deathsmiles?
- No. Deathsmiles supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Hitogata Happa is listed as single-player only.