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Games like 9th Dawn II

If 9th Dawn II is your kind of game, the closest matches are MudGate, 9th Dawn Remake and DarkDIRE: The Advanced Set — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, challenging and contemplative. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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About 9th Dawn II: A large scale fully openworld RPG full of fast-paced action, dungeon crawling, with single or multiplayer adventures! Fight plenty of ferocious monsters, collect masses of loot and take on ancient lost puzzles within the depths of Caspartia!

2016ActionIndieAdventureRPG5.99 USDWindowsby Valorware
9th Dawn II — Steam game cover
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Boss fights are challenging and rewardingDeep character progression with flexible buildsDungeons are vast and maze likeAtmosphericChallengingContemplative

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Steam players who put hours into 9th Dawn II also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. MudGate

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for 9th Dawn II fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with 9th Dawn II.

    Squad up with 8 friends in this open-world Action RPG! Use the unique 'Guest Link' system to let friends join instantly via browser. Explore an endless adventure mixing handcrafted biomes with procedural dungeons.

    2025ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. 9th Dawn Remake

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with 9th Dawn II.

    Second-strongest match for 9th Dawn II fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with 9th Dawn II.

    Rediscover the magic of the 9th Dawn series with this complete re-imagining of the original game. Venture into a massive 2.5D open world. Explore 45 new dungeons in single-player or online/local co-op, craft weapons, raise pets, play a deck-building card game, and take down the Castle of Maltyr!

    2024ActionAdventureRPG15.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. DarkDIRE: The Advanced Set

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with 9th Dawn II.

    Third-strongest match for 9th Dawn II fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and RPG with 9th Dawn II.

    Inspired by old-school rogue-like and RPGs, DarkDIRE uses simple graphics/animation to build a living world. Explore endless procedurally generated kingdoms and dungeons. Gain loot by raiding enemy kingdoms. Sell it to become rich and powerful. Maybe even powerful enough to rule your own kingdom.

    2018IndieRPG3.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. ChaosWorld

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for 9th Dawn II fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with 9th Dawn II.

    A magically controlled medieval large map and a multiplayer survival open world game with randomly generated caves on the large map by the program. Use combat, building, farming, automating to create your own medieval village or town, and defeat magic with magic.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure2.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. GRIMGUNS

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for 9th Dawn II fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with 9th Dawn II.

    A modern hunter follows a rune-marked deer through a portal into a brutal fantasy world. Fight goblins with MP5s, dragons with RPGs, and giants with tank mines in this co-op & solo survival game. Salvage weapons, build bases, and survive where ammo is scarce and magic is deadly.

    ActionAdventureRPGSteam ↗
  6. DuneCrawl

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for 9th Dawn II fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with 9th Dawn II.

    DuneCrawl is an open world action-adventure game, where you take to the sandy seas atop a gigantic crustacean festooned with black powder cannons. Play as a solo Crab Keeper, or with a crew of up to three other friends in local and online coop.

    2026ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Kingdom of Atham: Crown of the Champions

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with 9th Dawn II.

    Ranked #7 for 9th Dawn II fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with 9th Dawn II.

    "Kingdom of Atham: Crown of the Champions - Embark on a medieval fantasy survival odyssey. Reclaim the stolen Crown, battle dark forces, and explore diverse lands. Uncover secrets, wield magic, and craft your destiny. Will you become the true champion of Atham?"

    2024ActionStrategyIndieFreeSteam ↗
  8. EdgeOfTheAbyssAwaken

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with 9th Dawn II.

    Ranked #8 for 9th Dawn II fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with 9th Dawn II.

    "Edge of the abyss Awakening" is an adventure game that combines third-person, action, Roguelite and RPG strategy selection. Players can match different weapons, entries and talents to form various gameplays for adventurous challenges. You can play solo or in teams of up to three people.

    2022ActionStrategyIndie18.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to 9th Dawn II

Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.

  1. Cat Quest

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of 9th Dawn II cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with 9th Dawn II.

    The multi award-winning Action RPG. Some say 'Diablo with Cats' others a 'Super-cute Skyrim', whatever your take, Cat Quest's loot-fuelled cat-venture is as beautifully crafted, as its combat and magic are ultra-satisfying. Universally adored by critics - it'll have you purring for joy!

    2017ActionIndieAdventure12.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Ultimaze

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of 9th Dawn II cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Adventure with 9th Dawn II.

    Ultimaze is a tile-based puzzle game about navigating small labyrinths.

    2022StrategyAdventureCasual3.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. The Elder Scrolls: Arena

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with 9th Dawn II.

    Reviewers of 9th Dawn II cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and RPG with 9th Dawn II.

    THE LEGEND BEGINS

    2022ActionRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Arcis Ultima

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of 9th Dawn II cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with 9th Dawn II.

    Player finds himself in the war between human race and the invading creatures. You must train yourself, get the very best equipment, recall your past and help human efforts. Otherwise; as the time passes, you may find yourself in a hopeless situation.

    2022ActionIndieAdventure11.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Diablo® IV

    WHY THIS

    Shares dungeon crawling and an atmospheric mood with 9th Dawn II.

    Reviewers of 9th Dawn II cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Adventure with 9th Dawn II.

    Join the fight for Sanctuary in Diablo® IV, the ultimate action RPG adventure. Experience the critically acclaimed campaign and new seasonal content.

    2023ActionAdventureMassively Multiplayer49.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below 9th Dawn II at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~83% under 9th Dawn II on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with 9th Dawn II.

    Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?

    2012ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Buckshot Roulette

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under 9th Dawn II on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with 9th Dawn II.

    Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!

    2024ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under 9th Dawn II on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with 9th Dawn II.

    You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under 9th Dawn II on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with 9th Dawn II.

    A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.

    2020IndieAdventure1.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~83% under 9th Dawn II on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with 9th Dawn II.

    This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.

    2016ActionAdventureCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Crypt of the NecroDancer

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under 9th Dawn II on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with 9th Dawn II.

    Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!

    2015ActionIndieRPG2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Super Hexagon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under 9th Dawn II on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with 9th Dawn II.

    Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.

    2012ActionIndie2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Nodebuster

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under 9th Dawn II on Steam right now. Shares Indie with 9th Dawn II.

    Nodebuster is a short, experimental incremental game about busting nodes and destroying reality.

    2024StrategyIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with 9th Dawn II.

    Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Grimm's Hollow

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with 9th Dawn II.

    A spooky, freeware RPG where you search the afterlife for your brother. Reap ghosts with your scythe, explore haunted caves, and eat ghostly treats on your journey through death.

    2019IndieAdventureRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. The Expendabros

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with 9th Dawn II.

    The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.

    2014ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. UNBEATABLE [white label]

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with 9th Dawn II.

    A young girl learns a song. An exclusive side-story set in the world of D-CELL GAMES' upcoming rhythm-adventure.

    2021ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Star Fetchers

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with 9th Dawn II.

    The introduction to a wild ride with gangsters and deep state conspiracy theories

    2020ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Eternal Senia

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with 9th Dawn II.

    Thoughts and expectations ARPG

    2015ActionIndieRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Tails Noir: Prologue

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with 9th Dawn II.

    Tails Noir: Prologue is the first act of a post-noir narrative adventure. Become raccoon private eye Howard Lotor and explore dystopian Vancouver inhabited by animals as you uncover a deeply personal story of change and transformation.

    2019IndieAdventureRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Princess Remedy in a World of Hurt

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with 9th Dawn II.

    Remedy, a recent graduate from the Saturnian healing school, must descend to Hurtland and use her powers to heal everyone from stray ducks to dark lords, and finally cure the ailing Prince Hingst. It's a short, whimsical adventure with plenty of heart(s).

    2016ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from Valorware

Other recommendable Steam games by Valorware, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. 9th Dawn Remake

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with 9th Dawn II.

    Another title from Valorware, the studio behind 9th Dawn II. Shares Action and Adventure with 9th Dawn II.

    Rediscover the magic of the 9th Dawn series with this complete re-imagining of the original game. Venture into a massive 2.5D open world. Explore 45 new dungeons in single-player or online/local co-op, craft weapons, raise pets, play a deck-building card game, and take down the Castle of Maltyr!

    2024ActionAdventureRPG15.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. 9th Dawn III

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with 9th Dawn II.

    Another title from Valorware, the studio behind 9th Dawn II. Shares Action and Indie with 9th Dawn II.

    9th Dawn III: Shadow of Erthil is a massive open world RPG/dungeon crawler packed full of content – featuring more than 270 monsters to fight and capture, a fun card game with 180 cards to collect, and over 1,400 unique items to hoard!

    2020ActionIndieAdventure15.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition

    WHY THIS

    Shares dungeon crawling and an atmospheric mood with 9th Dawn II.

    Another title from Valorware, the studio behind 9th Dawn II. Shares Action and Indie with 9th Dawn II.

    Explore the huge open world of Montelorne, full of hidden locations, a huge variety of vicious monsters and incredible massive loot!

    2017ActionIndieAdventure2.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Throne Quest Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Shares dungeon crawling and an atmospheric mood with 9th Dawn II.

    Another title from Valorware, the studio behind 9th Dawn II. Shares Action and Indie with 9th Dawn II.

    Throne Quest is a language-less, seem-less open-world Action Role Playing Game (ARPG). Fast-paced ranged combat with over 90 types of monsters and over 150 unique weapons & armor to collect. Level-up and train your class-skills to become an epic champion with one quest- to claim the Throne.

    2018ActionIndieAdventure3.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Pinku Kult Hex Mortis

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with 9th Dawn II.

    Another title from Valorware, the studio behind 9th Dawn II. Shares Indie and Adventure with 9th Dawn II.

    Welcome to RAZORE CITY – a desolate, grim metropolis with one big problem: DEMONS. Control your own Razore City denizen as you investigate bizarre happenings around the city and track down the mastermind behind it all in this narrative-based RPG!

    2022IndieAdventureRPG9.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Flewfie's Adventure

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Valorware, the studio behind 9th Dawn II. Shares Action and Indie with 9th Dawn II.

    Join Flewfie and friends on an epic side-scrolling adventure! Zap, beam, and fly your way through unique worlds and put an end to Uzzu’s chaos!

    2021ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Valkyrie Champions

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with 9th Dawn II.

    Another title from Valorware, the studio behind 9th Dawn II. Shares Action and Indie with 9th Dawn II.

    Team up with up to 4 online players and defeat hordes of monsters in this action based looter-shooter! Unlock powerful tiers of weapons and equipment to develop your character into an unstoppable champion!

    2023ActionIndieAdventure3.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. The Fox Hare Disaster: Chapter One

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Valorware, the studio behind 9th Dawn II. Shares Indie with 9th Dawn II.

    Prepare to explore an abandoned mall from the 90’s in this first-person, psychological horror! Tackle puzzles and come face to face with the haunting creatures that lurk inside. Will you be able to make it out alive, or will you suffer the same fate as those who came before you…?

    2024IndieSimulationCasual3.99 USDSteam ↗

Frequently asked about 9th Dawn II

How much does 9th Dawn II cost?
9th Dawn II is listed on Steam at 5.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does 9th Dawn II have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — 9th Dawn II supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op).
What games are most similar to 9th Dawn II?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside 9th Dawn II are MudGate, 9th Dawn Remake, DarkDIRE: The Advanced Set.
Who developed 9th Dawn II?
9th Dawn II was developed by Valorware.

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