Rank 01Why this
Shares branching narrative with 9-nine-:Episode 3.
- $9.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Playable
- 2021
Games like 9-nine-:Episode 3
- 28 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked 9-nine-:Episode 3 also play
The closest matches to 9-nine-:Episode 3: 9-nine-:Episode 4, 9-nine-:Episode 1, 9-nine-:Episode 2, 9-nine-:NewEpisode, and Irotoridori No Sekai HD - The Colorful World. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Same atmospheric mood as 9-nine-:Episode 3.
- $9.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Playable
- 2019
Rank 03- $9.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Verified
- 2019
Rank 04 
9-nine-:NewEpisode
Why this: Also Dating Sim and Romance, like 9-nine-:Episode 3.
Rank 05 
Irotoridori No Sekai HD - The Colorful World
Why this: Shares route locked progression and branching narrative with 9-nine-:Episode 3.
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My 1/6 Lover
Why this: Shares route locked progression with 9-nine-:Episode 3.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like 9-nine-:Episode 3
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- Released: 2020
- Developer: PALETTE
- Price: $9.99−50%checked Oct 31
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 99% of 134 reviews
- Genres: Action, Simulation, Casual
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Artefact rules create meaningful stakes
- Each route delivers a distinct emotional punch
- Harukas perfectionism drives the plot
- Atmospheric
- Contemplative
- Emotional
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Why this: Also Dating Sim and Romance, like 9-nine-:Episode 3.
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Why this: Also Cats and Dating Sim, like 9-nine-:Episode 3.
The NOexistenceN of you AND me
Why this: Shares branching narrative with 9-nine-:Episode 3.
Ne no Kami: The Two Princess Knights of Kyoto
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as 9-nine-:Episode 3.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to 9-nine-:Episode 3, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Trick and Treat - Visual Novel
Why this: Shares branching narrative with 9-nine-:Episode 3.
A Date with Death
Why this: Also Dating Sim and Romance, like 9-nine-:Episode 3.
家有大貓 Nekojishi
Why this: Also Cats and Dating Sim, like 9-nine-:Episode 3.
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Other recommendable Steam games by PALETTE, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Mashiroiro Symphony HD -Sana Edition-
Why this: Also Cats and Romance, like 9-nine-:Episode 3.
Mashiroiro Symphony HD -Love is Pure White-
Why this: Shares branching narrative with 9-nine-:Episode 3.
Saku Saku: Love Blooms with the Cherry Blossoms
Why this: Same emotional mood as 9-nine-:Episode 3.
About 9-nine-:Episode 3
The closest matches to 9-nine-:Episode 3: 9-nine-:Episode 4, 9-nine-:Episode 1, 9-nine-:Episode 2, 9-nine-:NewEpisode, and Irotoridori No Sekai HD - The Colorful World. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If 9-nine-:Episode 3 is your kind of game, the closest matches are 9-nine-:Episode 4, 9-nine-:Episode 1 and 9-nine-:Episode 2 — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, contemplative and emotional, and single out its artefact cost system and branching narrative. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
About 9-nine-:Episode 3: 9-nine-: Episode 3 is the latest chapter in this series of supernatural mystery visual novels with the focus now shifted towards a new heroine, Haruka Kosaka.
Is 9-nine-:Episode 3 worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 98% of 134 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- On sale: 50% off, now $9.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 13 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Artefact rules create meaningful stakes
- Each route delivers a distinct emotional punch
- Harukas perfectionism drives the plot
- Romance and thriller blend seamlessly
People who play it also play: 9-nine-:Episode 4, 9-nine-:Episode 1, 9-nine-:Episode 2
Frequently asked about 9-nine-:Episode 3
Can I run it?
Does 9-nine-:Episode 3 run on Steam Deck?
9-nine-:Episode 3 is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does 9-nine-:Episode 3 cost?
9-nine-:Episode 3 is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to 9-nine-:Episode 3?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside 9-nine-:Episode 3 are 9-nine-:Episode 4, 9-nine-:Episode 1, 9-nine-:Episode 2.
Who developed 9-nine-:Episode 3?
9-nine-:Episode 3 was developed by PALETTE and published by Sekai Project.