Choose 9-nine-:Episode 1
Choose 9-nine-:Episode 1 if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 9-nine-:Episode 1 launched in 2019.
9-nine-:Episode 1 vs 9-nine-:Episode 2
9-nine-:Episode 1 and 9-nine-:Episode 2 both land in Simulation, Casual 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 Simulation, Casual on Steam. Both released in 2019. 9-nine-:Episode 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (98.5% positive) than 9-nine-:Episode 1 (93.5% 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 9-nine-:Episode 2
Choose 9-nine-:Episode 2 if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 98.5% positive across 202 reviews.
Both 9-nine-:Episode 1 and 9-nine-:Episode 2 sit in Simulation and Casual 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-nine-:Episode 1 |  9-nine-:Episode 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2019 |
| Genres | Simulation, Casual | Action, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.5% positive (216 reviews) | 98.5% positive (202 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | PALETTE | PALETTE |
Side by side
- Both share Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- Both released in 2019.
- 9-nine-:Episode 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (98.5% positive) than 9-nine-:Episode 1 (93.5% positive).
- 9-nine-:Episode 2 is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than 9-nine-:Episode 1 (19.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: 9-nine-:Episode 1 is Deck Playable, 9-nine-:Episode 2 is Deck Verified.
9-nine-:Episode 1 vs 9-nine-:Episode 2 — FAQ
- Which is better, 9-nine-:Episode 1 or 9-nine-:Episode 2?
- On Steam reviews 9-nine-:Episode 2 scores higher (98.5% positive) than 9-nine-:Episode 1 (93.5% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, 9-nine-:Episode 2 is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Are 9-nine-:Episode 1 and 9-nine-:Episode 2 similar?
- They overlap on Simulation, Casual 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.