Choose GundeadliGne
Choose GundeadliGne if you want the Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. GundeadliGne launched in 2011.
GundeadliGne vs Deathsmiles
GundeadliGne 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. GundeadliGne (2011) is 5 years older than Deathsmiles (2016). Deathsmiles scores higher on Steam reviews (96% positive) than GundeadliGne (83.3% 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 side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2016) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Deathsmiles launched in 2016.
Both GundeadliGne and Deathsmiles sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Shared/Split Screen and 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
 GundeadliGne |  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 | 83.3% positive (72 reviews) | 96% positive (299 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Co-op | Multi-player |
| Developers | Platine Dispositif | CAVE Interactive CO.,LTD. |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- GundeadliGne (2011) is 5 years older than Deathsmiles (2016).
- Deathsmiles scores higher on Steam reviews (96% positive) than GundeadliGne (83.3% positive).
- GundeadliGne has co-op; Deathsmiles does not.
- Deathsmiles is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; GundeadliGne has no Deck rating yet.
GundeadliGne vs Deathsmiles — FAQ
- Should I play GundeadliGne or Deathsmiles first?
- If you want chronology, GundeadliGne (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 GundeadliGne 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.