Choose The Rare Nine
Choose The Rare Nine if you want an Early Access game with Adjustable Text Size, Keyboard Only Option, and Save Anytime. On Steam, it's currently about 82% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Rare Nine launched in 2017.
The Rare Nine vs EBOLA VILLAGE
The Rare Nine and EBOLA VILLAGE 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. The Rare Nine (2017) is 8 years older than EBOLA VILLAGE (2025). EBOLA VILLAGE scores higher on Steam reviews (78.1% positive) than The Rare Nine (57.1% 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 EBOLA VILLAGE
Choose EBOLA VILLAGE if you want an Adventure and RPG game with Camera Comfort. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. EBOLA VILLAGE launched in 2025.
Both The Rare Nine and EBOLA VILLAGE sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Color Alternatives, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound, 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
 The Rare Nine |  EBOLA VILLAGE | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Early Access | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 16.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 57.1% positive (14 reviews) | 78.1% positive (114 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Agafonoff | indie_games_studio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- The Rare Nine (2017) is 8 years older than EBOLA VILLAGE (2025).
- EBOLA VILLAGE scores higher on Steam reviews (78.1% positive) than The Rare Nine (57.1% positive).
- The Rare Nine is currently ~82% cheaper on Steam than EBOLA VILLAGE (2.99 USD vs. 16.99 USD).
- EBOLA VILLAGE is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; The Rare Nine has no Deck rating yet.
The Rare Nine vs EBOLA VILLAGE — FAQ
- Should I play The Rare Nine or EBOLA VILLAGE first?
- If you want chronology, The Rare Nine (2017) came out before EBOLA VILLAGE (2025). 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 The Rare Nine and EBOLA VILLAGE 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.