Choose Brawler
Choose Brawler if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Brawler launched in 2021.
Brawler vs The 9th Dragon
Brawler and The 9th Dragon both land in Action, Indie 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, Indie on Steam. Brawler has co-op; The 9th Dragon does not. 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 The 9th Dragon
Choose The 9th Dragon if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment.
Both Brawler and The 9th Dragon sit in Action and Indie 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
 Brawler |  The 9th Dragon | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | — |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 3 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Cobra Blade | FrameOver |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Brawler has co-op; The 9th Dragon does not.
Brawler vs The 9th Dragon — FAQ
- Are Brawler and The 9th Dragon similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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.
- Does The 9th Dragon have multiplayer like Brawler?
- No. Brawler supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while The 9th Dragon is listed as single-player only.