Choose NINE ROUNDS RAPID
Choose NINE ROUNDS RAPID if you want an Indie and Adventure game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. NINE ROUNDS RAPID launched in 2027.
NINE ROUNDS RAPID vs Talas
NINE ROUNDS RAPID and Talas both land in Action 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 are Action games on Steam. Talas (2026) is 1 year older than NINE ROUNDS RAPID (2027). NINE ROUNDS RAPID has co-op; Talas 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 Talas
Choose Talas if you want the DualSense Controller Support, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Talas launched in 2026.
Both NINE ROUNDS RAPID and Talas sit in Action on Steam and both list DualShock Controller Support, Steam Input API Support, and Custom Volume Controls, 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 ROUNDS RAPID |  Talas | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2027 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | — | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | SOUTH WESTERLY GAMES | Chillout Games |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Talas (2026) is 1 year older than NINE ROUNDS RAPID (2027).
- NINE ROUNDS RAPID has co-op; Talas does not.
NINE ROUNDS RAPID vs Talas — FAQ
- Should I play NINE ROUNDS RAPID or Talas first?
- If you want chronology, Talas (2026) came out before NINE ROUNDS RAPID (2027). 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 ROUNDS RAPID and Talas similar?
- They overlap on Action 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 Talas have multiplayer like NINE ROUNDS RAPID?
- No. NINE ROUNDS RAPID supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op), while Talas is listed as single-player only.