Rank 01Why this
Same atmospheric mood as 9-nine-:Episode 1.
- $9.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Verified
- 2019
Games like 9-nine-:Episode 1
- 25 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked 9-nine-:Episode 1 also play
The closest matches to 9-nine-:Episode 1: 9-nine-:Episode 2, 9-nine-:Episode 4, 9-nine-:Episode 3, SoulSet, and Sabbat of the Witch. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02- $9.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Playable
- 2021
Rank 03- $9.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Playable
- 2020
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SoulSet
Why this: Shares choice driven routes with 9-nine-:Episode 1.
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Sabbat of the Witch
Why this: Also Mature and Hentai, like 9-nine-:Episode 1.
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YOU and ME and HER: A Love Story
Why this: Also Hentai and Dating Sim, like 9-nine-:Episode 1.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like 9-nine-:Episode 1
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- Released: 2019
- Developer: PALETTE
- Price: $9.99−50%checked Oct 31
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 94% of 216 reviews
- Genres: Simulation, Casual
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Episodic structure rewards completing the full series
- Heroine kujo miyako has a clear pride vulnerability axis
- Indicia are planted honestly with no forced reveals
- Atmospheric
- Contemplative
- Emotional
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Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below 9-nine-:Episode 1 at current Steam store prices.
Ne no Kami: The Two Princess Knights of Kyoto
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as 9-nine-:Episode 1.
NEKO-NIN exHeart
Why this: Also Mature and Hentai, like 9-nine-:Episode 1.
KARAKARA
Why this: Also Episodic and Mature, like 9-nine-:Episode 1.
Tricolour Lovestory
Why this: Also Mature and Dating Sim, like 9-nine-:Episode 1.
Love Fantasy
Why this: Same emotional mood as 9-nine-:Episode 1.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to 9-nine-:Episode 1, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Everlasting Summer
Why this: Also Mature and Dating Sim, like 9-nine-:Episode 1.
Kidnapped Girl
Why this: Also Mature and Hentai, like 9-nine-:Episode 1.
More from PALETTE
Other recommendable Steam games by PALETTE, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
9-nine-:NewEpisode
Why this: Same emotional mood as 9-nine-:Episode 1.
Mashiroiro Symphony HD -Love is Pure White-
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as 9-nine-:Episode 1.
About 9-nine-:Episode 1
The closest matches to 9-nine-:Episode 1: 9-nine-:Episode 2, 9-nine-:Episode 4, 9-nine-:Episode 3, SoulSet, and Sabbat of the Witch. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If 9-nine-:Episode 1 is your kind of game, the closest matches are 9-nine-:Episode 2, 9-nine-:Episode 4 and 9-nine-:Episode 3 — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, contemplative and emotional, and single out its artifact based powers and bad end consequences. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
About 9-nine-:Episode 1: Help Miyako and Kakeru track down a superpowered serial killer before they strike again.
Is 9-nine-:Episode 1 worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 94% of 216 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- On sale: 50% off, now $9.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 11 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Episodic structure rewards completing the full series
- Heroine kujo miyako has a clear pride vulnerability axis
- Indicia are planted honestly with no forced reveals
- Writing blends comfort and tension seamlessly
People who play it also play: 9-nine-:Episode 2, 9-nine-:Episode 4, 9-nine-:Episode 3
Frequently asked about 9-nine-:Episode 1
Can I run it?
Does 9-nine-:Episode 1 run on Steam Deck?
9-nine-:Episode 1 is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does 9-nine-:Episode 1 cost?
9-nine-:Episode 1 is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to 9-nine-:Episode 1?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside 9-nine-:Episode 1 are 9-nine-:Episode 2, 9-nine-:Episode 4, 9-nine-:Episode 3.
Who developed 9-nine-:Episode 1?
9-nine-:Episode 1 was developed by PALETTE and published by Sekai Project.