Choose 9 Monkeys of Shaolin
Choose 9 Monkeys of Shaolin if you want an Indie game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. 9 Monkeys of Shaolin launched in 2020.
9 Monkeys of Shaolin vs Shenmue I & II
9 Monkeys of Shaolin and Shenmue I & II both land in Action, Adventure, RPG 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, Adventure, RPG on Steam. Shenmue I & II (2018) is 2 years older than 9 Monkeys of Shaolin (2020). Shenmue I & II scores higher on Steam reviews (89.5% positive) than 9 Monkeys of Shaolin (84% 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 Shenmue I & II
Choose Shenmue I & II if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 89.5% positive across 1,266 reviews.
Both 9 Monkeys of Shaolin and Shenmue I & II sit in Action, Adventure, and RPG 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
 9 Monkeys of Shaolin |  Shenmue I & II | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84% positive (200 reviews) | 89.5% positive (1,266 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Sobaka Studio | D3T |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Shenmue I & II (2018) is 2 years older than 9 Monkeys of Shaolin (2020).
- Shenmue I & II scores higher on Steam reviews (89.5% positive) than 9 Monkeys of Shaolin (84% positive).
- 9 Monkeys of Shaolin is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Shenmue I & II (19.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- 9 Monkeys of Shaolin has co-op; Shenmue I & II does not.
- Steam Deck: 9 Monkeys of Shaolin is Deck Verified, Shenmue I & II is Deck Unsupported.
9 Monkeys of Shaolin vs Shenmue I & II — FAQ
- Which is better, 9 Monkeys of Shaolin or Shenmue I & II?
- On Steam reviews Shenmue I & II scores higher (89.5% positive) than 9 Monkeys of Shaolin (84% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Shenmue I & II is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play 9 Monkeys of Shaolin or Shenmue I & II first?
- If you want chronology, Shenmue I & II (2018) came out before 9 Monkeys of Shaolin (2020). 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 Shenmue I & II similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure, RPG 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.
- Does Shenmue I & II have multiplayer like 9 Monkeys of Shaolin?
- No. 9 Monkeys of Shaolin supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op), while Shenmue I & II is listed as single-player only.