Deathsmiles I・II
Released Jun 2022
Angels swooping across a disastrous sky! The shoot 'em up of gothic horrors is back
95% positive · 119 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to buy
Steam $39.90
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Evaluation
Deathsmiles I・II launched on June 22, 2022 as a complete collection bundling three classic shoot 'em up titles across multiple game modes. The store description presents it as a fixed package ("Includes 3 series titles x 3 modes") with no indication of planned future content. Both DLC items — an additional character pack and a soundtrack — were released on the same day as the base game, suggesting they were prepared as launch-day extras rather than ongoing post-launch content. Developer communications since launch have been limited to a feature patch on October 24, 2022 (adding minor training mode options and leaderboard improvements) and a Steam Deck compatibility fix on January 10, 2023. Neither post hints at upcoming content or expansions. There has been no developer communication since January 10, 2023, and no unreleased DLC exists on the store listing. This game appears to have shipped as a complete, finished product on day one, with only maintenance-level support provided afterward.
Evidence
Store description presents the game as a fixed collection of 3 titles and 3 modes each, with no mention of planned future content or expansions.
Additional character DLC released on the same day as the base game, indicating it was a launch-day extra rather than post-launch content.
Content
2 of 2 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
CITY CONNECTION
Achievements
43
Platform
Windows
Controller
partial support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op · Local/Split Screen
About this game
Deathsmiles is a side-scrolling shoot 'em up game set in the alternate world of Gilverado, where girls known as "Angels" take center stage.
The game features an exotic world imbued with gothic horror themes, adorable character designs, and intuitive controls that will keep you coming back for more.
• Includes 3 series titles x 3 modes
There are three playable titles: "Deathsmiles," the first title in the series that was released in 2007 as an arcade game,
"Deathsmiles Mega Black Label," the upgraded version of the original, and
"Deathsmiles IIX Merry Christmas in Hell," the sequel.
Each title comes with game modes that were previously available in home console versions.
Titles and modes included:
Deathsmiles: Arcade / Normal / Ver 1.1
Deathsmiles Mega Black Label: Arcade / Normal / Ver 1.1
Deathsmiles IIX Merry Christmas in Hell: Arcade / IIX / Arrange
• Comprehensive training mode and online rankings
Training mode allows you to customize stage and player unit settings for practice purposes.
The comprehensive options can be tweaked to make stages easier for beginners or more challenging for experts.
Online leaderboards have been implemented for each mode of each title.
Keep training and aim to break the high score!
The game features an exotic world imbued with gothic horror themes, adorable character designs, and intuitive controls that will keep you coming back for more.
• Includes 3 series titles x 3 modes
There are three playable titles: "Deathsmiles," the first title in the series that was released in 2007 as an arcade game,
"Deathsmiles Mega Black Label," the upgraded version of the original, and
"Deathsmiles IIX Merry Christmas in Hell," the sequel.
Each title comes with game modes that were previously available in home console versions.
Titles and modes included:
Deathsmiles: Arcade / Normal / Ver 1.1
Deathsmiles Mega Black Label: Arcade / Normal / Ver 1.1
Deathsmiles IIX Merry Christmas in Hell: Arcade / IIX / Arrange
• Comprehensive training mode and online rankings
Training mode allows you to customize stage and player unit settings for practice purposes.
The comprehensive options can be tweaked to make stages easier for beginners or more challenging for experts.
Online leaderboards have been implemented for each mode of each title.
Keep training and aim to break the high score!
Are these done yet?
Last evaluated Jun 22, 2026
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