Choose EP.9
Choose EP.9 if you want an Adventure experience. EP.9 launched in 2027.
EP.9 vs CALLUS
EP.9 and CALLUS both land in Indie, 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, Simulation on Steam. CALLUS (2026) is 1 year older than EP.9 (2027). CALLUS is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; EP.9 has no Deck rating yet. 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 CALLUS
Choose CALLUS if you want the Camera Comfort, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. CALLUS launched in 2026.
Both EP.9 and CALLUS sit in Indie 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
 EP.9 |  CALLUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2027 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation | Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | Price unknown | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | 73.1% positive (93 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | EMIKA_GAMES | EMIKA_GAMES |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- CALLUS (2026) is 1 year older than EP.9 (2027).
- CALLUS is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; EP.9 has no Deck rating yet.
EP.9 vs CALLUS — FAQ
- Should I play EP.9 or CALLUS first?
- If you want chronology, CALLUS (2026) came out before EP.9 (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 EP.9 and CALLUS similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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.