Deathsmiles
Release date: Mar 10, 2016
Developers: CAVE Interactive CO.,LTD.
Publishers: KOMODO
Genres: Action, Indie
Categories: Single-player, Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Steam Cloud, Steam Leaderboards, Remote Play Together, Family Sharing
Supported languages: English, Japanese

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! Team up with a friend, choose an angel, and eradicate this devilish assault across six different game modes! Deathsmiles’s developer, CAVE Co., Ltd., is the powerhouse behind revered bullet-hell shooters such as Mushihimesama, DoDonPachi, Espgaluda, and many more! Horizontally scrolling bullet-hell madness across six different game modes including Mega Black Label mode. Spooky good fun! Battle ghosts, demons, man-eating plants, and even giant cattle in this gothic horror-themed adventure. Five playable angels to choose from, each with her own faithful familiar. Supports two-player local cooperative play. Banish the forces of Hell together! Reap what you sow with the challenging and powerful Counter system. Freely choose your path and difficulty with nonlinear progression between a variety of macabre stages. 

Press reviews: “...a cause for celebration... will still put a smile on any shooter fan’s face.” 8.7/10 – GAMERamble “Deathsmiles manages to hit the perfect difficulty level so that both newcomers and old hats at the genre will find the challenge level they desire.” 8.2/10 – GamersFTW “Deathsmiles has an awesome combination of arcade-y controls and mechanics along with a easy-to-pick up hard-to-master scoring system... Overall, the title is a must-buy for shumps fans.” 10/10 – Subaltern Gaming