Choose Nine Sols
Choose Nine Sols if you want the Steam Leaderboards and Color Alternatives side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 17,810 Steam reviews back the pick.
Nine Sols vs Vapor World: Over The Mind
Nine Sols and Vapor World: Over The Mind both land in Action, Indie, 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, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Nine Sols (2024) is 2 years older than Vapor World: Over The Mind (2026). Nine Sols scores higher on Steam reviews (95.6% positive) than Vapor World: Over The Mind (50% 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 Vapor World: Over The Mind
Choose Vapor World: Over The Mind if you want a RPG, Free To Play, and Early Access game with DualShock Controller Support, Gamepad Recommended, and Subtitle Options. On Steam, it's currently about 55% cheaper on the Steam Store. Vapor World: Over The Mind launched in 2026.
Both Nine Sols and Vapor World: Over The Mind sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Keyboard Only Option, 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
 Nine Sols |  Vapor World: Over The Mind | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Free To Play, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 13.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.6% positive (17,810 reviews) | 50% positive (96 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | RedCandleGames | ALIVE Inc. |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Nine Sols (2024) is 2 years older than Vapor World: Over The Mind (2026).
- Nine Sols scores higher on Steam reviews (95.6% positive) than Vapor World: Over The Mind (50% positive).
- Vapor World: Over The Mind is currently ~55% cheaper on Steam than Nine Sols (13.49 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Nine Sols is Deck Verified, Vapor World: Over The Mind is Deck Playable.
Nine Sols vs Vapor World: Over The Mind — FAQ
- Should I play Nine Sols or Vapor World: Over The Mind first?
- If you want chronology, Nine Sols (2024) came out before Vapor World: Over The Mind (2026). 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 Nine Sols and Vapor World: Over The Mind similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, 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.