Choose The Cloud Dream of the Nine
Choose The Cloud Dream of the Nine if it matches what drew you to this matchup. The Cloud Dream of the Nine launched in 2021.
The Cloud Dream of the Nine vs Belle Automata: Chronicle I
The Cloud Dream of the Nine and Belle Automata: Chronicle I both land in Simulation, 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 share Simulation, Casual on Steam. The Cloud Dream of the Nine (2021) is 2 years older than Belle Automata: Chronicle I (2023). Belle Automata: Chronicle I scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than The Cloud Dream of the Nine (80% 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 Belle Automata: Chronicle I
Choose Belle Automata: Chronicle I if you want an Indie experience. Belle Automata: Chronicle I launched in 2023.
Both The Cloud Dream of the Nine and Belle Automata: Chronicle I sit in Simulation and Casual 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
 The Cloud Dream of the Nine |  Belle Automata: Chronicle I | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Simulation, Casual | Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 80% positive (10 reviews) | 100% positive (21 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Sesisoft | Jellyfish Parade |
Side by side
- Both share Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- The Cloud Dream of the Nine (2021) is 2 years older than Belle Automata: Chronicle I (2023).
- Belle Automata: Chronicle I scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than The Cloud Dream of the Nine (80% positive).
- Belle Automata: Chronicle I is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than The Cloud Dream of the Nine (19.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Belle Automata: Chronicle I is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; The Cloud Dream of the Nine has no Deck rating yet.
The Cloud Dream of the Nine vs Belle Automata: Chronicle I — FAQ
- Should I play The Cloud Dream of the Nine or Belle Automata: Chronicle I first?
- If you want chronology, The Cloud Dream of the Nine (2021) came out before Belle Automata: Chronicle I (2023). 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 The Cloud Dream of the Nine and Belle Automata: Chronicle I similar?
- They overlap on Simulation, 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.