Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7/8/8.1/10 Processeur : Intel Core i3 2GHz or higher Mémoire vive : 2 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Intel HD Graphics 5000, Geforce 9500GT, Radeon HD 3650 or better DirectX : Version 9.0c Espace disque : 3 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : DirectSound-compatible sound card
Deathsmiles
Bullet-hell veterans and arcade enthusiasts are dodging laser storms for dozens of hours, yielding an overwhelming 96 percent approval across 627 lifetime reviews. Even post-launch stability hasn't derailed the enthusiasm, holding strong at 94 percent positive across 407 recent evaluations.
What it's about: Deathsmiles is CAVE's bullet-hell shoot-'em-up where you take the role of one of five Angels to defend the magical land of Gilverado from an invasion by Hell itself! Eradicate this devilish assault!
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 127 | 117 | 5 | 5 |
| Graphics / art | 45 | 38 | 1 | 6 |
| Content / longevity | 37 | 24 | 2 | 11 |
| Story / writing | 36 | 29 | 1 | 6 |
| Audio / music | 35 | 34 | 0 | 1 |
| Performance | 16 | 4 | 0 | 12 |
| Multiplayer | 10 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| Interface / UX | 9 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| Value for money | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Stability / bugs | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 6.5 h on median; those who dislike it: 2 h.
🪤 50 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 48 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 10 % of players.
What creators say (YouTube)
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Strengths
- Core gameplay mechanics and shooting action anchor the praise with 117 positive mentions out of 127 total.
- The soundtrack resonates deeply with fans, earning 34 positive mentions out of 35.
- Visual style and aesthetic design captivate players, reflected in 38 positive mentions out of 45.
- Cooperative play successfully engages participants, registering 9 positive mentions out of 10.
Weaknesses
- Technical performance stumbles for some users, generating 12 negative mentions out of 16.
- Interface design frustrates navigation, accounting for 7 negative mentions out of 9.
- Content depth draws criticism regarding longevity, with 11 negative mentions out of 37.
Who is it for?
Hardcore bullet-hell devotees and fans of classic arcade shooters seeking intense vertical-scoping action will find immense satisfaction here.
Is Deathsmiles worth it in 2026?
Overall yes, the community is won over: 96% of 627 Steam reviews are positive (player score 92/100). Most-praised strength: Core gameplay mechanics and shooting action anchor the praise. Current price: 9,75€ (50% off).
Verdict
Despite minor interface hurdles and performance hiccups, this Gothic shooter delivers a masterclass in arcade bullet-hell design. The enduring soundtrack and tight mechanics secure its status as a beloved genre classic.
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