Choose 9 Years of Shadows
Choose 9 Years of Shadows if you want an Indie experience. 1,010 Steam reviews back the pick.
9 Years of Shadows vs YOHANE THE PARHELION -BLAZE in the DEEPBLUE-
9 Years of Shadows and YOHANE THE PARHELION -BLAZE in the DEEPBLUE- both land in Action, Adventure 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 share Action, Adventure on Steam. Both released in 2023. YOHANE THE PARHELION -BLAZE in the DEEPBLUE- scores higher on Steam reviews (92.3% positive) than 9 Years of Shadows (76.8% 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 YOHANE THE PARHELION -BLAZE in the DEEPBLUE-
Choose YOHANE THE PARHELION -BLAZE in the DEEPBLUE- if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 92.3% positive across 376 reviews.
Both 9 Years of Shadows and YOHANE THE PARHELION -BLAZE in the DEEPBLUE- sit in Action and Adventure on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 9 Years of Shadows |  YOHANE THE PARHELION -BLAZE in the DEEPBLUE- | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 11.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 76.8% positive (1,010 reviews) | 92.3% positive (376 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Halberd Studios | INTI CREATES CO., LTD. |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Both released in 2023.
- YOHANE THE PARHELION -BLAZE in the DEEPBLUE- scores higher on Steam reviews (92.3% positive) than 9 Years of Shadows (76.8% positive).
- YOHANE THE PARHELION -BLAZE in the DEEPBLUE- is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than 9 Years of Shadows (11.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
9 Years of Shadows vs YOHANE THE PARHELION -BLAZE in the DEEPBLUE- — FAQ
- Which is better, 9 Years of Shadows or YOHANE THE PARHELION -BLAZE in the DEEPBLUE-?
- On Steam reviews YOHANE THE PARHELION -BLAZE in the DEEPBLUE- scores higher (92.3% positive) than 9 Years of Shadows (76.8% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, YOHANE THE PARHELION -BLAZE in the DEEPBLUE- is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Are 9 Years of Shadows and YOHANE THE PARHELION -BLAZE in the DEEPBLUE- similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure 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.