Games like 9-nine-:Episode 3
If 9-nine-:Episode 3 is your kind of game, the closest matches are 그랑 엠파이어 : 그래픽 리마스터, 9-nine-:NewEpisode and Rainbow Dreams — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, contemplative and emotional. 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.
Get personalized picks →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.
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그랑 엠파이어 : 그래픽 리마스터
WHY THIS
Top pick for 9-nine-:Episode 3 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation and Casual with 9-nine-:Episode 3.
The great powers and the human kingdom surrounded by them are, so to speak, like the moe of East Asia. Save the human kingdom in crisis, and aim for their hearts, the leaders of great powers!
9-nine-:NewEpisode
WHY THIS
Shares an emotional mood with 9-nine-:Episode 3.
Second-strongest match for 9-nine-:Episode 3 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Casual with 9-nine-:Episode 3.
Enjoy short after stories for the heroines of the 9-nine- series in 9-nine-:NewEpisode!
Rainbow Dreams
WHY THIS
Third-strongest match for 9-nine-:Episode 3 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation and Casual with 9-nine-:Episode 3.
Join Luka Sanguis, a college student unwittingly married to a Goddess, as he uncovers the mysteries of the world around him in this slice of life/comedy visual novel. Living a double life, Luka tangles with both his personal troubles as well as his role in saving the world from Daemons.
Love Spell: Written In The Stars - a magical romantic-comedy otome
WHY THIS
Shares a whimsical mood with 9-nine-:Episode 3.
Ranked #4 for 9-nine-:Episode 3 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation and Casual with 9-nine-:Episode 3.
After saving the life of a mysterious old woman, a young girl is gifted a magical spell book with the power to make anyone whose name she writes inside of it fall madly in love with her until the next full moon. "Love Spell" is a romantic-comedy otome game full of magic, laughs & cute penguins!
Genso Manège
WHY THIS
Shares branching narrative and an atmospheric mood with 9-nine-:Episode 3.
Ranked #5 for 9-nine-:Episode 3 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation and Casual with 9-nine-:Episode 3.
Follow Emma as she fights to reawaken her magical powers in order to aid a unique cast of characters, all of whom are trapped inside a travelling amusement park. Having lost memories from youth, Emma must rediscover her past through love and friendship in this stunning dream-like fantasy otome.
Hustle Cat
WHY THIS
Shares an emotional mood with 9-nine-:Episode 3.
Ranked #6 for 9-nine-:Episode 3 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Casual with 9-nine-:Episode 3.
You are Avery Grey, the newest employee at a popular cat cafe called A Cat's Paw. The coffee's good and the staff is friendly (and kinda cute!) but mysterious. One day, you find a strange book in the basement, with letters you can't quite read...
NEKO-NIN exHeart
WHY THIS
Shares an emotional mood with 9-nine-:Episode 3.
Ranked #7 for 9-nine-:Episode 3 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Simulation with 9-nine-:Episode 3.
Japan. From time immemorial, there are those who possess superhuman abilities. These beings who looked like a cross between man and beast are called Demi-Humans. They acted as Ninja and served those in power.
DATE A LIVE: Ren Dystopia
WHY THIS
Shares branching narrative and an emotional mood with 9-nine-:Episode 3.
Ranked #8 for 9-nine-:Episode 3 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation and Casual with 9-nine-:Episode 3.
Play as Shido and unravel the secrets of the mysterious spirit Ren in the visual novel follow-up to DATE A LIVE: Rio Reincarnation, based on the acclaimed light novel and anime series.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below 9-nine-:Episode 3 at current Steam store prices.
Garry's Mod
WHY THIS
Priced ~75% under 9-nine-:Episode 3 on Steam right now. Shares Simulation and Casual with 9-nine-:Episode 3.
Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.
Lethal Company
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under 9-nine-:Episode 3 on Steam right now. Shares Action with 9-nine-:Episode 3.
A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.
Left 4 Dead 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under 9-nine-:Episode 3 on Steam right now. Shares Action with 9-nine-:Episode 3.
Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 is a co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns.
People Playground
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under 9-nine-:Episode 3 on Steam right now. Shares Action and Simulation with 9-nine-:Episode 3.
Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.
Fallout: New Vegas
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under 9-nine-:Episode 3 on Steam right now. Shares Action with 9-nine-:Episode 3.
Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!
Vampire Survivors
WHY THIS
Priced ~75% under 9-nine-:Episode 3 on Steam right now. Shares Action and Casual with 9-nine-:Episode 3.
Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Be the bullet hell!
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
Doki Doki Literature Club!
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Casual with 9-nine-:Episode 3.
The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.
Life is Strange - Episode 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with 9-nine-:Episode 3.
Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.
Ultimate Custom Night
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with 9-nine-:Episode 3.
Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!
Bongo Cat
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with 9-nine-:Episode 3.
Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?
ENA: Dream BBQ
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.
The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation and Casual with 9-nine-:Episode 3.
Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!
Indigo Park: Chapter 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with 9-nine-:Episode 3.
Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.
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9-nine-:Episode 2
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with 9-nine-:Episode 3.
Another title from PALETTE, the studio behind 9-nine-:Episode 3. Shares Action and Simulation with 9-nine-:Episode 3.
It's Sora and Kakeru's time to shine when the action heats up in 9-nine-: Episode 2. Can they take down the murderer before it's too late for them both?
9-nine-:Episode 1
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with 9-nine-:Episode 3.
Another title from PALETTE, the studio behind 9-nine-:Episode 3. Shares Simulation and Casual with 9-nine-:Episode 3.
Help Miyako and Kakeru track down a superpowered serial killer before they strike again.
9-nine-:Episode 4
WHY THIS
Shares branching narrative and an atmospheric mood with 9-nine-:Episode 3.
Another title from PALETTE, the studio behind 9-nine-:Episode 3. Shares Casual with 9-nine-:Episode 3.
Kakeru and his friends uncover the identity of the mastermind behind the incidents in Shiromitsugawa as the story shifts to focus on Noa Yuuki, a girl with a strong sense of justice. What secrets will they uncover about the Artifacts and the bonds that ties them all together?
9-nine-:NewEpisode
WHY THIS
Shares an emotional mood with 9-nine-:Episode 3.
Another title from PALETTE, the studio behind 9-nine-:Episode 3. Shares Casual with 9-nine-:Episode 3.
Enjoy short after stories for the heroines of the 9-nine- series in 9-nine-:NewEpisode!
Mashiroiro Symphony HD -Sana Edition-
WHY THIS
Shares an emotional mood with 9-nine-:Episode 3.
Another title from PALETTE, the studio behind 9-nine-:Episode 3.
A one-route standalone expansion for the fan-favorite visual novel Mashiroiro Symphony. The main character's classmate Sana finally takes the spotlight with a new story and new CGs by artist Tsubasu Izumi!
Mashiroiro Symphony HD -Love is Pure White-
WHY THIS
Shares branching narrative and an atmospheric mood with 9-nine-:Episode 3.
Another title from PALETTE, the studio behind 9-nine-:Episode 3.
A winter-themed romcom visual novel with four main heroines and one mysterious cat-like creature! In a town where tradition and modernity meet, protagonist Shingo Uryu's whole life changes when he begins attending the prestigious Yuihime Girls Private Academy...
Saku Saku: Love Blooms with the Cherry Blossoms
WHY THIS
Shares an emotional mood with 9-nine-:Episode 3.
Another title from PALETTE, the studio behind 9-nine-:Episode 3. Shares Casual with 9-nine-:Episode 3.
A girl who cannot fall in love. A boy who has no interest in love. If they were to fall in love with each other, how would the world change? From Palette, developers of "Mashiro Iro Symphony", comes the romantic school comedy, "Saku Saku: Love Blooms with the Cherry Blossoms."
Frequently asked about 9-nine-:Episode 3
- 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 19.99 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 그랑 엠파이어 : 그래픽 리마스터, 9-nine-:NewEpisode, Rainbow Dreams.
- Who developed 9-nine-:Episode 3?
- 9-nine-:Episode 3 was developed by PALETTE and published by Sekai Project.
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