Choose 9-nine-:Episode 3
Choose 9-nine-:Episode 3 if you want an Action and Simulation experience. 9-nine-:Episode 3 launched in 2020.
9-nine-:Episode 3 vs 9-nine-:NewEpisode
9-nine-:Episode 3 and 9-nine-:NewEpisode both land in Casual on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Casual games on Steam. 9-nine-:Episode 3 (2020) is 2 years older than 9-nine-:NewEpisode (2022). 9-nine-:Episode 3 scores higher on Steam reviews (98.5% positive) than 9-nine-:NewEpisode (96.7% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose 9-nine-:NewEpisode
Choose 9-nine-:NewEpisode if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. 9-nine-:NewEpisode launched in 2022.
Both 9-nine-:Episode 3 and 9-nine-:NewEpisode sit in Casual on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (98.5% vs 96.7% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 9-nine-:Episode 3 |  9-nine-:NewEpisode | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Simulation, Casual | Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 98.5% positive (134 reviews) | 96.7% positive (92 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | PALETTE | PALETTE |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- 9-nine-:Episode 3 (2020) is 2 years older than 9-nine-:NewEpisode (2022).
- 9-nine-:Episode 3 scores higher on Steam reviews (98.5% positive) than 9-nine-:NewEpisode (96.7% positive).
- 9-nine-:NewEpisode is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than 9-nine-:Episode 3 (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
9-nine-:Episode 3 vs 9-nine-:NewEpisode — FAQ
- Should I play 9-nine-:Episode 3 or 9-nine-:NewEpisode first?
- If you want chronology, 9-nine-:Episode 3 (2020) came out before 9-nine-:NewEpisode (2022). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are 9-nine-:Episode 3 and 9-nine-:NewEpisode similar?
- They overlap on Casual on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.