Choose 9-nine-:Episode 1
Choose 9-nine-:Episode 1 if it's currently about 23% cheaper on the Steam Store. 9-nine-:Episode 1 launched in 2019.
9-nine-:Episode 1 vs Random Chat
9-nine-:Episode 1 and Random Chat 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. 9-nine-:Episode 1 (2019) is 4 years older than Random Chat (2023). 9-nine-:Episode 1 is currently ~23% cheaper on Steam than Random Chat (19.99 USD vs. 25.99 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 Random Chat
Choose Random Chat if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2023) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Random Chat launched in 2023.
Both 9-nine-:Episode 1 and Random Chat 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 |  Random Chat | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2023 |
| Genres | Simulation, Casual | Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 25.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.5% positive (216 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | PALETTE | TALESSHOP Co., Ltd. |
Side by side
- Both share Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- 9-nine-:Episode 1 (2019) is 4 years older than Random Chat (2023).
- 9-nine-:Episode 1 is currently ~23% cheaper on Steam than Random Chat (19.99 USD vs. 25.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
9-nine-:Episode 1 vs Random Chat — FAQ
- Should I play 9-nine-:Episode 1 or Random Chat first?
- If you want chronology, 9-nine-:Episode 1 (2019) came out before Random Chat (2023). 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-nine-:Episode 1 and Random Chat 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.