Games like Ys IX: Monstrum Nox
If Ys IX: Monstrum Nox is your kind of game, the closest matches are Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA, Fablelight and Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, contemplative and dark. 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 Ys IX: Monstrum Nox: While imprisoned in Balduq, Adol is cursed and becomes a Monstrum. With his newfound powers, he must stop the Grimwald Nox from consuming the city.
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Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA
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Shares an atmospheric mood with Ys IX: Monstrum Nox.
Top pick for Ys IX: Monstrum Nox fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with Ys IX: Monstrum Nox.
Ys returns with a brand new adventure for the first time in 8 years! Adol awakens shipwrecked and stranded on a cursed island. There, he and the other shipwrecked passengers he rescues form a village to challenge fearsome beasts and mysterious ruins on the isolated island.
Fablelight
WHY THIS
Second-strongest match for Ys IX: Monstrum Nox fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with Ys IX: Monstrum Nox.
A single-player, story-driven 2D fighting game with RPG progression. Slash through fairytale monsters, recruit unlikely allies, and choose your route through a whimsical and absurd hand-drawn world.
Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Ys IX: Monstrum Nox.
Third-strongest match for Ys IX: Monstrum Nox fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with Ys IX: Monstrum Nox.
Finally, the walls between Falcom's legendary RPG series, Ys and Trails, are broken for the ultimate dream match up! Fan-favorite heroes and rivals clash in battles once thought impossible, with support from beloved characters across Falcom's classic titles to aid you in the fight!
Etrange Overlord
WHY THIS
Ranked #4 for Ys IX: Monstrum Nox fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with Ys IX: Monstrum Nox.
Join Étrange on this musical odyssey as she seeks to conquer hell in the pursuit of living her best afterlife.
Ys X: Nordics
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Ys IX: Monstrum Nox.
Ranked #5 for Ys IX: Monstrum Nox fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with Ys IX: Monstrum Nox.
Explore uncharted islands, engage in fast-paced action combat, and experience the high seas adventures of unlikely allies Adol and Karja in Ys X: Nordics!
Trinity Trigger
WHY THIS
Ranked #6 for Ys IX: Monstrum Nox fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with Ys IX: Monstrum Nox.
Caught in the middle of a divine clash of epic proportions that has left gigantic weapons towering over the landscape, Cyan and newfound allies Elise and Zantis set out on a quest to save the world…and defy the gods. Claim your fate in this fantastical adventure inspired by classic JRPGs.
STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with Ys IX: Monstrum Nox.
Ranked #7 for Ys IX: Monstrum Nox fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with Ys IX: Monstrum Nox.
Square Enix and Tri-Ace present the latest title in the Star Ocean RPG series.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Ys IX: Monstrum Nox.
Ranked #8 for Ys IX: Monstrum Nox fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with Ys IX: Monstrum Nox.
The spriggan known as Van Arkride, an underground professional, accepts any job, acting as detective, negotiator, or bounty hunter. Dive into the Trails series' latest chapter with intense combat, beautiful visuals, and a new alignment system in Calvard!
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Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Ys IX: Monstrum Nox.
Reviewers of Ys IX: Monstrum Nox cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and RPG with Ys IX: Monstrum Nox.
Ys returns with a brand new adventure for the first time in 8 years! Adol awakens shipwrecked and stranded on a cursed island. There, he and the other shipwrecked passengers he rescues form a village to challenge fearsome beasts and mysterious ruins on the isolated island.
Ys X: Nordics
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Ys IX: Monstrum Nox.
Reviewers of Ys IX: Monstrum Nox cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and RPG with Ys IX: Monstrum Nox.
Explore uncharted islands, engage in fast-paced action combat, and experience the high seas adventures of unlikely allies Adol and Karja in Ys X: Nordics!
Ys: The Oath in Felghana
WHY THIS
Reviewers of Ys IX: Monstrum Nox cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and RPG with Ys IX: Monstrum Nox.
An Action RPG driven by fast-paced combat and paired with an intricate puzzle-filled world.
Persona 5 Royal
WHY THIS
Shares resource management and an atmospheric mood with Ys IX: Monstrum Nox.
Reviewers of Ys IX: Monstrum Nox cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with Ys IX: Monstrum Nox.
Don the mask and join the Phantom Thieves of Hearts as they stage grand heists, infiltrate the minds of the corrupt, and make them change their ways!
Trails
WHY THIS
Reviewers of Ys IX: Monstrum Nox cross-mention this title as a similar play.
TRAILS is a cozy puzzle game in which you plot routes for floating sand ships. Deliver vital cargo to remote outposts - without collisions, dead ends, or backtracking. Every move counts in the wasteland.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Ys IX: Monstrum Nox at current Steam store prices.
Stardew Valley
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Priced ~50% under Ys IX: Monstrum Nox on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Ys IX: Monstrum Nox.
You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?
Lethal Company
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Priced ~67% under Ys IX: Monstrum Nox on Steam right now. Shares Action with Ys IX: Monstrum Nox.
A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.
Left 4 Dead 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~67% under Ys IX: Monstrum Nox on Steam right now. Shares Action with Ys IX: Monstrum Nox.
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.
Hollow Knight
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Ys IX: Monstrum Nox on Steam right now. Shares Action with Ys IX: Monstrum Nox.
Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.
People Playground
WHY THIS
Priced ~67% under Ys IX: Monstrum Nox on Steam right now. Shares Action with Ys IX: Monstrum Nox.
Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.
Fallout: New Vegas
WHY THIS
Priced ~67% under Ys IX: Monstrum Nox on Steam right now. Shares Action and RPG with Ys IX: Monstrum Nox.
Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!
Free alternatives
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Doki Doki Literature Club!
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
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 Ys IX: Monstrum Nox.
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 Ys IX: Monstrum Nox.
Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!
ENA: Dream BBQ
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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
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
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 Ys IX: Monstrum Nox.
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.
The Looker
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.
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More from Nihon Falcom
Other recommendable Steam games by Nihon Falcom, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Ys IX: Monstrum Nox.
Another title from Nihon Falcom, the studio behind Ys IX: Monstrum Nox. Shares RPG with Ys IX: Monstrum Nox.
Hailed as one of the largest, longest and most meticulously detailed turn-based JRPG series of all time, this first chapter in the ongoing Trails saga sets the stage for what's quickly become Ys developer Nihon Falcom's most popular and best-selling franchise in their entire 30+ year history.
Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Ys IX: Monstrum Nox.
Another title from Nihon Falcom, the studio behind Ys IX: Monstrum Nox. Shares Action and RPG with Ys IX: Monstrum Nox.
Ys returns with a brand new adventure for the first time in 8 years! Adol awakens shipwrecked and stranded on a cursed island. There, he and the other shipwrecked passengers he rescues form a village to challenge fearsome beasts and mysterious ruins on the isolated island.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Ys IX: Monstrum Nox.
Another title from Nihon Falcom, the studio behind Ys IX: Monstrum Nox. Shares RPG with Ys IX: Monstrum Nox.
At Thors Military Academy, Erebonia’s best learn everything from the art of war to liberal arts. First year Rean Schwarzer learns he’s been selected to join the controversial Class VII, and they’ll need to deal with more than just class warfare--they’ll need to safeguard their country from chaos.
Sora no Kiseki the 1st
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with Ys IX: Monstrum Nox.
Another title from Nihon Falcom, the studio behind Ys IX: Monstrum Nox. Shares RPG with Ys IX: Monstrum Nox.
Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Kiseki series, a story-driven RPG that began in 2004, the landmark first installment, The Legend of Heroes: Sora no Kiseki FC (First Chapter), is receiving a full remake!
The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Ys IX: Monstrum Nox.
Another title from Nihon Falcom, the studio behind Ys IX: Monstrum Nox. Shares RPG with Ys IX: Monstrum Nox.
Picking up shortly after The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky, Estelle travels across Liberl in search of Joshua. The journey involves more than seeking loved ones, however, as the Bracer Guild also tasks her with unraveling the mysteries behind the newly unveiled Society of Ouroboros.
Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Ys IX: Monstrum Nox.
Another title from Nihon Falcom, the studio behind Ys IX: Monstrum Nox. Shares Action and RPG with Ys IX: Monstrum Nox.
Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter reimagines the first chapter of a beloved series, infusing it with enhanced visuals and refined gameplay. Join Estelle and Joshua, partners bound by fate, as they unravel dark conspiracies threatening the peace of the Liberl Kingdom.
Ys Origin
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with Ys IX: Monstrum Nox.
Another title from Nihon Falcom, the studio behind Ys IX: Monstrum Nox. Shares Action and RPG with Ys IX: Monstrum Nox.
The perfect mix of action, exploration and story with screen-filling bosses, unique platforming elements, and innovative puzzles.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Ys IX: Monstrum Nox.
Another title from Nihon Falcom, the studio behind Ys IX: Monstrum Nox. Shares RPG with Ys IX: Monstrum Nox.
Experience an epic story developed across three titles, and crafted for new and old fans alike. Also includes an interactive introduction to catch up new players to the ongoing story so anyone can dive right in to the world of Trails of Cold Steel.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Ys IX: Monstrum Nox.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and RPG with Ys IX: Monstrum Nox.
Ys returns with a brand new adventure for the first time in 8 years! Adol awakens shipwrecked and stranded on a cursed island. There, he and the other shipwrecked passengers he rescues form a village to challenge fearsome beasts and mysterious ruins on the isolated island.
Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Ys IX: Monstrum Nox.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and RPG with Ys IX: Monstrum Nox.
Finally, the walls between Falcom's legendary RPG series, Ys and Trails, are broken for the ultimate dream match up! Fan-favorite heroes and rivals clash in battles once thought impossible, with support from beloved characters across Falcom's classic titles to aid you in the fight!
Etrange Overlord
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and RPG with Ys IX: Monstrum Nox.
Join Étrange on this musical odyssey as she seeks to conquer hell in the pursuit of living her best afterlife.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Ys IX: Monstrum Nox.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and RPG with Ys IX: Monstrum Nox.
The spriggan known as Van Arkride, an underground professional, accepts any job, acting as detective, negotiator, or bounty hunter. Dive into the Trails series' latest chapter with intense combat, beautiful visuals, and a new alignment system in Calvard!
Frequently asked about Ys IX: Monstrum Nox
- Is Ys IX: Monstrum Nox verified for Steam Deck?
- Yes — Ys IX: Monstrum Nox is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
- How much does Ys IX: Monstrum Nox cost?
- Ys IX: Monstrum Nox is listed on Steam at 29.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- Does Ys IX: Monstrum Nox have multiplayer or co-op?
- Yes — Ys IX: Monstrum Nox supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op).
- What games are most similar to Ys IX: Monstrum Nox?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Ys IX: Monstrum Nox are Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA, Fablelight, Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga.
- Who developed Ys IX: Monstrum Nox?
- Ys IX: Monstrum Nox was developed by Nihon Falcom, PH3 GmbH, Engine Software BV and published by NIS America, Inc..
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