Deathsmiles I・II

Side-scrolling bullet hell shooters with a gothic horror setting

CITY CONNECTION, TAKE×0FF · Published by CITY CONNECTION · Released Jun 22, 2022

Reviews: Very Positive; 96% of 108
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update on Steam: 3 years ago; Jan 10, 2023
Minimum PC: GeForce GT 1030; 8 GB RAM · 5 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Deathsmiles I・II?

This collection contains Deathsmiles, its Mega Black Label revision, and the sequel Deathsmiles IIX Merry Christmas in Hell. You play as girls called Angels, shooting enemies and dodging bullets through side-scrolling stages in the alternate world of Gilverado. Each title has three modes.

For you if...

+you enjoy practicing stages and chasing leaderboard scores
+you want shared-screen co-op alongside single-player modes

Not for you if...

−you want exploration rather than stage-based arcade shooting

What players say

96% of 108 reviews are positive

Players praise the gothic art style and approachable shooting. Some criticize missing voice and bonus content from earlier console versions.

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Deathsmiles I・II system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GT 1030, 8 GB RAM, 5 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10 64bit
Processor: Core i5-6500
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 5 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11

Does Deathsmiles I・II have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op split-screen. It also has a single-player mode. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.

Does Deathsmiles I・II run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
External controllers are not supported for the primary player

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 43
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: Japanese. Text only: English, French, Spanish - Spain, Traditional Chinese, Korean.

Does Deathsmiles I・II use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam