Choose NINE ROUNDS RAPID
Choose NINE ROUNDS RAPID if you want an 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 Negative Time
NINE ROUNDS RAPID and Negative Time 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. Negative Time (2026) is 1 year older than NINE ROUNDS RAPID (2027). NINE ROUNDS RAPID has co-op; Negative Time 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 Negative Time
Choose Negative Time if you want the Stereo Sound side of the pairing. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Negative Time launched in 2026.
Both NINE ROUNDS RAPID and Negative Time sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, and Camera Comfort, 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 |  Negative Time | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2027 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | 100% positive (16 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | SOUTH WESTERLY GAMES | Round Owl |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Negative Time (2026) is 1 year older than NINE ROUNDS RAPID (2027).
- NINE ROUNDS RAPID has co-op; Negative Time does not.
NINE ROUNDS RAPID vs Negative Time — FAQ
- Should I play NINE ROUNDS RAPID or Negative Time first?
- If you want chronology, Negative Time (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 Negative Time 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 Negative Time 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 Negative Time is listed as single-player only.