Choose 9 Monkeys of Shaolin
Choose 9 Monkeys of Shaolin if you want a RPG game with Steam Leaderboards and Online Co-op. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 9 Monkeys of Shaolin launched in 2020.
9 Monkeys of Shaolin vs Reality Rash
9 Monkeys of Shaolin and Reality Rash both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. 9 Monkeys of Shaolin (2020) is 5 years older than Reality Rash (2025). Reality Rash is currently ~46% cheaper on Steam than 9 Monkeys of Shaolin (10.79 USD vs. 19.99 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 Reality Rash
Choose Reality Rash if it's currently about 46% cheaper on the Steam Store. Reality Rash launched in 2025.
Both 9 Monkeys of Shaolin and Reality Rash sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op, 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
 9 Monkeys of Shaolin |  Reality Rash | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 10.79 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84% positive (200 reviews) | 7 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Sobaka Studio | Give your jumps |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- 9 Monkeys of Shaolin (2020) is 5 years older than Reality Rash (2025).
- Reality Rash is currently ~46% cheaper on Steam than 9 Monkeys of Shaolin (10.79 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- 9 Monkeys of Shaolin is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Reality Rash has no Deck rating yet.
9 Monkeys of Shaolin vs Reality Rash — FAQ
- Should I play 9 Monkeys of Shaolin or Reality Rash first?
- If you want chronology, 9 Monkeys of Shaolin (2020) came out before Reality Rash (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 9 Monkeys of Shaolin and Reality Rash similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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.
- Do both 9 Monkeys of Shaolin and Reality Rash have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: 9 Monkeys of Shaolin ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op; Reality Rash ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Does 9 Monkeys of Shaolin run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — 9 Monkeys of Shaolin is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Reality Rash doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.