Choose NineHells
Choose NineHells if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 88% cheaper on the Steam Store. NineHells launched in 2024.
NineHells vs Below, Rusted Gods
NineHells and Below, Rusted Gods both land in Indie, Adventure, Simulation 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 Indie, Adventure, Simulation on Steam. NineHells (2024) is 2 years older than Below, Rusted Gods (2026). NineHells is currently ~88% cheaper on Steam than Below, Rusted Gods (0.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD). 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 Below, Rusted Gods
Choose Below, Rusted Gods if you want the Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, and Stereo Sound side of the pairing. Below, Rusted Gods launched in 2026.
Both NineHells and Below, Rusted Gods sit in Indie, Adventure, and Simulation 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
 NineHells |  Below, Rusted Gods | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 5 reviews | 88.1% positive (369 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | caffeineline | FromSouthGames |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Simulation on Steam.
- NineHells (2024) is 2 years older than Below, Rusted Gods (2026).
- NineHells is currently ~88% cheaper on Steam than Below, Rusted Gods (0.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
NineHells vs Below, Rusted Gods — FAQ
- Should I play NineHells or Below, Rusted Gods first?
- If you want chronology, NineHells (2024) came out before Below, Rusted Gods (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 NineHells and Below, Rusted Gods similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, Simulation 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.