Choose Hypnosis
Choose Hypnosis if it's currently about 53% cheaper on the Steam Store. Hypnosis launched in 2015.
Hypnosis vs 9 Clues 2: The Ward
Hypnosis and 9 Clues 2: The Ward both land in Adventure, Casual 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 Adventure, Casual on Steam. Both released in 2015. Hypnosis scores higher on Steam reviews (88.9% positive) than 9 Clues 2: The Ward (86.2% 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 9 Clues 2: The Ward
Choose 9 Clues 2: The Ward if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 9 Clues 2: The Ward launched in 2015.
Both Hypnosis and 9 Clues 2: The Ward sit in Adventure and Casual 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
 Hypnosis |  9 Clues 2: The Ward | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2015 |
| Genres | Adventure, Casual | Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 6.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.9% positive (18 reviews) | 86.2% positive (276 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Nevosoft | Tap It Games |
Side by side
- Both share Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- Both released in 2015.
- Hypnosis scores higher on Steam reviews (88.9% positive) than 9 Clues 2: The Ward (86.2% positive).
- Hypnosis is currently ~53% cheaper on Steam than 9 Clues 2: The Ward (6.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
Hypnosis vs 9 Clues 2: The Ward — FAQ
- Are Hypnosis and 9 Clues 2: The Ward similar?
- They overlap on Adventure, Casual 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.