Choose 9-nine-:Episode 1
Choose 9-nine-:Episode 1 if you want a Casual experience. 9-nine-:Episode 1 launched in 2019.
9-nine-:Episode 1 vs Rebirth Pub
9-nine-:Episode 1 and Rebirth Pub both land in Simulation 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 are Simulation games on Steam. 9-nine-:Episode 1 (2019) is 7 years older than Rebirth Pub (2026). 9-nine-:Episode 1 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Rebirth Pub has no Deck rating yet. 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 Rebirth Pub
Choose Rebirth Pub if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Adjustable Difficulty side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Rebirth Pub launched in 2026.
Both 9-nine-:Episode 1 and Rebirth Pub sit in Simulation 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 |  Rebirth Pub | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2026 |
| Genres | Simulation, Casual | Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 93.5% positive (216 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | PALETTE | Seikou Soft. |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- 9-nine-:Episode 1 (2019) is 7 years older than Rebirth Pub (2026).
- 9-nine-:Episode 1 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Rebirth Pub has no Deck rating yet.
9-nine-:Episode 1 vs Rebirth Pub — FAQ
- Should I play 9-nine-:Episode 1 or Rebirth Pub first?
- If you want chronology, 9-nine-:Episode 1 (2019) came out before Rebirth Pub (2026). 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 Rebirth Pub similar?
- They overlap on Simulation 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 9-nine-:Episode 1 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — 9-nine-:Episode 1 is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Rebirth Pub doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.