Rank 01Why this
Also JRPG and Action RPG, like Ys IX: Monstrum Nox.
- $39.99 (Price checked Nov 5)
- Deck Verified
- 2018
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The closest matches to Ys IX: Monstrum Nox: Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA, Ys X: Nordics, Metaphor: ReFantazio, Tales of Xillia Remastered, and RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02- $59.99 (Price checked Nov 5)
- Deck Playable
- 2024
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Shares resource management with Ys IX: Monstrum Nox.
- $69.99 (Price checked Nov 5)
- Deck Playable
- 2024
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- Released: 2021
- Developer: Nihon Falcom, PH3 GmbH, Engine Software BV
- Price: $59.99checked Nov 5
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 95% of 934 reviews
- Genres: Action, RPG
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Character costumes and designs are top notch
- Monstrum gifts enable creative combat
- Story ties into adols legacy
- Atmospheric
- Contemplative
- Dark
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About Ys IX: Monstrum Nox
The closest matches to Ys IX: Monstrum Nox: Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA, Ys X: Nordics, Metaphor: ReFantazio, Tales of Xillia Remastered, and RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Ys IX: Monstrum Nox is your kind of game, the closest matches are Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA, Ys X: Nordics and Metaphor: ReFantazio — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, contemplative and dark, and single out its aerial combat and boss encounter design. 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 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.
Is Ys IX: Monstrum Nox worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 95% of 934 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $59.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 32 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Character costumes and designs are top notch
- Monstrum gifts enable creative combat
- Story ties into adols legacy
- Supernatural mobility feels incredible
People who play it also play: Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA, Ys X: Nordics, Metaphor: ReFantazio
Frequently asked about Ys IX: Monstrum Nox
Can I run it?
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 59.99 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, Ys X: Nordics, Metaphor: ReFantazio.
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..