Choose NABOKI
Choose NABOKI if it matches what drew you to this matchup. NABOKI launched in 2019.
NABOKI vs No.9
NABOKI and No.9 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. NABOKI (2019) is 5 years older than No.9 (2024). Both sit near 93% positive on Steam (NABOKI: 210 reviews, No.9: 57). 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 No.9
Choose No.9 if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 34% cheaper on the Steam Store. No.9 launched in 2024.
Both NABOKI and No.9 sit in Casual on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (93.8% vs 93% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 NABOKI |  No.9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2024 |
| Genres | Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 1.79 USD | 1.19 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.8% positive (210 reviews) | 93% positive (57 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Maciej Targoni | Maciej Targoni |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- NABOKI (2019) is 5 years older than No.9 (2024).
- Both sit near 93% positive on Steam (NABOKI: 210 reviews, No.9: 57).
- No.9 is currently ~34% cheaper on Steam than NABOKI (1.19 USD vs. 1.79 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
NABOKI vs No.9 — FAQ
- Should I play NABOKI or No.9 first?
- If you want chronology, NABOKI (2019) came out before No.9 (2024). 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 NABOKI and No.9 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.
- Do NABOKI and No.9 both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.