Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Nine Sols (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Nine Sols on things players said about it rather than on our opinion of what feels alike. Each entry shows what it matched on, so you can throw out the ones matching on the part you did not care about.
The games like Nine Sols on a map
Compare the whole catalogueThe same 24 games, plotted rather than listed. The two axes below are the ones the ranking is built from, so a game sitting high and right is a game the formula placed near the top. Change either axis to see the field a different way. Where we hold a publisher wordmark, the game is drawn as its mark rather than a dot.
24 games have both
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Players. The share of Steam reviews marked positive, pulled toward the catalogue average in proportion to how few reviews stand behind it. A game with 200 reviews moves a long way toward the average; one with 200,000 barely moves at all. Without this a title sitting at 100 percent on nine reviews outranks Half-Life 2 at 98 percent on 278,000.
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- Xbox
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The short version
- Closest match: Ori and the Will of the Wisps, which both fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric and difficult.
- Nine Sols is tagged Metroidvania, Souls-like, Difficult, Action, 2D, Platformer, Hand-drawn, Atmospheric by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
- 24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.
Why players value Nine Sols
The five things Steam players tag Nine Sols with most. This is the yardstick every game below is measured against: the closer a game matches these, the more it is likely to scratch the same itch.
- Metroidvania
- Souls-like
- Difficult
- Action
- 2D
| Reception | on Steam (94% of 45,195) |
|---|---|
| Watch-outs | no widespread problems reported by players |
| Price | $29.99 |
Tags, sentiment and reported problems come from Steam players; the story line is from Wikipedia. We do not add a written opinion of our own.
How these were matched
Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.
Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.
All 24, closest first
- 1
Ori and the Will of the Wisps
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Metroidvania, Platformer and Story Rich; released around the same time (2020).
Play the critically acclaimed masterpiece. Embark on a new journey in a vast, exotic world where you’ll encounter towering enemies and challenging puzzles on your quest to unravel Ori’s destiny.
Ori and the Will of the Wisps at a glance Released 2020 Studio Moon Studios Player sentiment 97% positive of 146,084 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: (97% of 146,084)
Matches Nine Sols on: 5 of 5 — Metroidvania, Souls-like, Difficult, Action, 2D
Why players like it: Beautiful, Metroidvania, Platformer, Great Soundtrack, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Nine Sols: $29.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Nine Sols:MetroidvaniaPlatformerStory RichAction-Adventure2DIndieDifficultSouls-like
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Hollow Knight
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric and difficult; shares 9 player tags including Metroidvania, Souls-like and Platformer.
Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.
Hollow Knight at a glance Released 2017 Studio Team Cherry Player sentiment 97% positive of 559,290 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.9/10 · Steam: (97% of 559,290)
Matches Nine Sols on: 5 of 5 — Metroidvania, Souls-like, Difficult, Action, 2D
Why players like it: Metroidvania, Souls-like, Platformer, Great Soundtrack, 2D — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Nine Sols: $14.99 — $15.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Nine Sols:MetroidvaniaSouls-likePlatformer2DDifficultIndieStory RichHand-drawn
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Salt and Sanctuary
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric and difficult; shares 9 player tags including Souls-like, Metroidvania and Dark Fantasy.
Explore a haunting, punishing island in this stylized 2D action RPG. Salt and Sanctuary combines fast and brutal 2D combat with richly developed RPG mechanics in a cursed realm of forgotten cities, blood-soaked dungeons, and desecrated monuments.
Salt and Sanctuary at a glance Released 2016 Studio Ska Studios Player sentiment 89% positive of 21,874 Price $17.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (89% of 21,874)
Matches Nine Sols on: 5 of 5 — Metroidvania, Souls-like, Difficult, Action, 2D
Why players like it: Souls-like, Metroidvania, Dark Fantasy, 2D, Difficult — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Nine Sols: $17.99 — $12.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Nine Sols:Souls-likeMetroidvaniaDark Fantasy2DDifficultPlatformerIndieGore
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Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
Why it matched: both science fiction, fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Action-Adventure, Souls-like and Story Rich.
A galaxy-spanning adventure awaits in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, a 3rd person action-adventure title from Respawn. An abandoned Padawan must complete his training, develop new powerful Force abilities, and master the art of the lightsaber - all while staying one step ahead of the Empire.
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order at a glance Released 2019 Studio Criterion Games Player sentiment 88% positive of 175,096 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (88% of 175,096)
Matches Nine Sols on: 3 of 5 — Metroidvania, Souls-like, Action
Why players like it: Action-Adventure, Souls-like, Third Person, Open World, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Nine Sols: $39.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Nine Sols:Action-AdventureSouls-likeStory RichSci-fiPlatformerMetroidvania
- 5
Black Myth: Wukong
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Mythology, Souls-like and Story Rich; released around the same time (2024).
Black Myth: Wukong is an action RPG rooted in Chinese mythology. You shall set out as the Destined One to venture into the challenges and marvels ahead, to uncover the obscured truth beneath the veil of a glorious legend from the past.
Black Myth: Wukong at a glance Released 2024 Studio Game Science Player sentiment 96% positive of 1,209,348 Price $59.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 9.0/10 · Steam: (96% of 1,209,348)
Matches Nine Sols on: 3 of 5 — Souls-like, Difficult, Action
Why players like it: Mythology, Action RPG, Action, Souls-like, RPG — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Nine Sols: $59.99 — $30.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter, crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Nine Sols:MythologySouls-likeStory RichAction-AdventureDark FantasyDifficult
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Blasphemous 2
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Metroidvania, Souls-like and Difficult; released around the same time (2023).
The Penitent One awakens as Blasphemous 2 joins him once again in an endless struggle against The Miracle. Dive into a perilous new world filled with mysteries and secrets to discover, and tear your way through monstrous foes that stand between you and your quest to end the cycle once and for all.
Blasphemous 2 at a glance Released 2023 Studio The Game Kitchen Player sentiment 91% positive of 21,269 Price $9.49 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (91% of 21,269)
Matches Nine Sols on: 4 of 5 — Metroidvania, Souls-like, Difficult, 2D
Why players like it: Combat, Fantasy, Metroidvania, Souls-like, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Nine Sols: $9.49 — $20.50 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Nine Sols:MetroidvaniaSouls-likeDifficult2DPlatformerAction-AdventureStory Rich
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Biomutant
Why it matched: both science fiction, fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric and difficult; shares 5 player tags including Martial Arts, Story Rich and Sci-fi; released around the same time (2021).
BIOMUTANT® is an open-world, post-apocalyptic Kung-Fu fable RPG, with a unique martial arts styled combat system allowing you to mix melee, shooting and mutant ability action.
Biomutant at a glance Released 2021 Studio Experiment 101 Player sentiment 66% positive of 20,181 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.9/10 · Steam: (66% of 20,181)
Matches Nine Sols on: 2 of 5 — Souls-like, Action
Why players like it: Open World, Action, Singleplayer, RPG, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Nine Sols: $39.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Nine Sols:Martial ArtsStory RichSci-fiIndieSouls-like
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ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights
Why it matched: both fantasy, atmospheric and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Metroidvania, Souls-like and Dark Fantasy; released around the same time (2021).
ENDER LILIES is a dark fantasy 2D action RPG about unraveling the mysteries of a destroyed kingdom. On this sorrowful journey, encounter horrific enemies against whom a moment of inattention could be fatal. Overcome these hardships and seek the truth with the help of fallen knights.
ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights at a glance Released 2021 Studio Live Wire Player sentiment 94% positive of 45,705 Price $24.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: (94% of 45,705)
Matches Nine Sols on: 5 of 5 — Metroidvania, Souls-like, Difficult, Action, 2D
Why players like it: Metroidvania, Female Protagonist, Souls-like, Dark Fantasy, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Nine Sols: $24.99 — $5.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Nine Sols:MetroidvaniaSouls-likeDark Fantasy2DDifficultIndieHand-drawn
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Skul: The Hero Slayer
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Indie, 2D and Platformer; released around the same time (2021).
Guide 'Skul' on his quest to single-handedly take on the Imperial Army and rescue his King from captivity, in an action-packed rogue-lite 2D platformer for the ages.
Skul: The Hero Slayer at a glance Released 2021 Studio SOUTHPAW GAMES Player sentiment 93% positive of 57,566 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (93% of 57,566)
Matches Nine Sols on: 4 of 5 — Metroidvania, Difficult, Action, 2D
Why players like it: Indie, Action, Action Roguelike, Pixel Graphics, 2D — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Nine Sols: $19.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Nine Sols:Indie2DPlatformerMetroidvaniaDifficultAction-AdventureStory Rich
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Hyper Light Drifter
Why it matched: both science fiction, fantasy, atmospheric and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Indie, Difficult and 2D.
Explore a beautiful, vast and ruined world riddled with dangers and lost technologies.
Hyper Light Drifter at a glance Released 2016 Studio Heart Machine Player sentiment 93% positive of 19,135 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (93% of 19,135)
Matches Nine Sols on: 5 of 5 — Metroidvania, Souls-like, Difficult, Action, 2D
Why players like it: Pixel Graphics, Great Soundtrack, Atmospheric, Adventure, Indie — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Nine Sols: $19.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Nine Sols:IndieDifficult2DMetroidvaniaSouls-likeSci-fi
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Darksiders III
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Souls-like, Action-Adventure and Story Rich.
Return to an apocalyptic Earth in Darksiders III, a hack-n-slash Action Adventure where players assume the role of FURY in her quest to hunt down and dispose of the Seven Deadly Sins. The most enigmatic of the Four Horsemen, FURY must bring balance to the forces that now ravage Earth.
Darksiders III at a glance Released 2018 Studio Gunfire Games Player sentiment 76% positive of 17,431 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.8/10 · Steam: (76% of 17,431)
Matches Nine Sols on: 3 of 5 — Souls-like, Difficult, Action
Why players like it: Hack and Slash, Action, Female Protagonist, Souls-like, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Nine Sols: $39.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Nine Sols:Souls-likeAction-AdventureStory RichDark FantasyGoreDifficult
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暖雪 Warm Snow
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Martial Arts, Action-Adventure and 2D; released around the same time (2022).
'Warm Snow' is a Rogue-like action game with a background set in a dark fantasy world, where the eerie 'Warm Snow' holds sway. You will play as the Warrior 'Bi-an' on a crusade against the Five Great Clans, in order to save a world teetering on the brink of destruction.
暖雪 Warm Snow at a glance Released 2022 Studio BadMudStudio Player sentiment 93% positive of 39,040 Price $17.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (93% of 39,040)
Matches Nine Sols on: 2 of 5 — Action, 2D
Why players like it: Action Roguelike, Rogue-lite, Martial Arts, Action-Adventure, Rogue-like — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Nine Sols: $17.99 — $12.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Nine Sols:Martial ArtsAction-Adventure2DStory RichMythologyDark FantasyIndie
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Dead Cells
Why it matched: both fantasy, atmospheric and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Metroidvania, 2D and Souls-like.
Dead Cells is a roguelite, metroidvania inspired, action-platformer. You'll explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle... assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers in 2D souls-lite combat. No checkpoints. Kill, die, learn, repeat.
Dead Cells at a glance Released 2018 Studio Motion Twin Player sentiment 97% positive of 183,007 Price $24.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.7/10 · Steam: (97% of 183,007)
Matches Nine Sols on: 5 of 5 — Metroidvania, Souls-like, Difficult, Action, 2D
Why players like it: Adventure, Action Roguelike, Metroidvania, Pixel Graphics, Rogue-like — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Nine Sols: $24.99 — $5.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Nine Sols:Metroidvania2DSouls-likeDifficultPlatformerDark FantasyIndie
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Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Metroidvania, Platformer and Story Rich.
“Ori and the Blind Forest” tells the tale of a young orphan destined for heroics, through a visually stunning Action-Platformer crafted by Moon Studios.
Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition at a glance Released 2016 Studio Moon Studios GmbH Player sentiment 95% positive of 71,430 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: (95% of 71,430)
Matches Nine Sols on: 4 of 5 — Metroidvania, Difficult, Action, 2D
Why players like it: Atmospheric, Great Soundtrack, Metroidvania, Platformer, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Nine Sols: $19.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Nine Sols:MetroidvaniaPlatformerStory RichDifficult2DIndie
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Eastern Exorcist
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 8 player tags including 2D, Souls-like and Platformer; released around the same time (2021).
Eastern Exorcist is a stunning 2D side-scrolling action RPG set in a fantasy eastern world with the vicious spirits and monsters. Play as a skilled exorcist against chaotic evil to fight your way through the brutal world, and experience different stories of joy and sorrow.
Eastern Exorcist at a glance Released 2021 Studio Wildfire Game（无锡野火数字科技有限公司） Player sentiment 84% positive of 6,775 Price $17.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: (84% of 6,775)
Matches Nine Sols on: 5 of 5 — Metroidvania, Souls-like, Difficult, Action, 2D
Why players like it: Action, RPG, Side Scroller, Adventure, 2D — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Nine Sols: $17.99 — $12.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Nine Sols:2DSouls-likePlatformerHand-drawnIndieMartial ArtsDifficultMetroidvania
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Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
Why it matched: both science fiction, story-rich, atmospheric and difficult; shares 5 player tags including Souls-like, Sci-fi and Action-Adventure; released around the same time (2023).
The story of Cal Kestis continues in STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor™, a galaxy-spanning, third-person, action-adventure game.
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor at a glance Released 2023 Studio Respawn Entertainment Player sentiment 71% positive of 85,859 Price $69.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.4/10 · Steam: (71% of 85,859)
Matches Nine Sols on: 3 of 5 — Souls-like, Difficult, Action
Why players like it: Action, Adventure, Souls-like, Singleplayer, Third Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Nine Sols: $69.99 — $40.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter, crashes and freezes, softlocks and broken quests (details)
Shared with Nine Sols:Souls-likeSci-fiAction-AdventureStory RichDifficult
- 17
Kena: Bridge of Spirits
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric and difficult; shares 4 player tags including Souls-like, Action-Adventure and Story Rich; released around the same time (2022).
A story-driven, action adventure combining exploration with fast-paced combat. Untangle the past as Kena, a young Spirit Guide in search of the sacred Mountain Shrine. Help free the spirits trapped in a forgotten village with the help of the Rot, her adorable (yet powerful) spirit companions.
Kena: Bridge of Spirits at a glance Released 2022 Studio Ember Lab Player sentiment 92% positive of 17,564 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (92% of 17,564)
Matches Nine Sols on: 2 of 5 — Souls-like, Action
Why players like it: Action, Adventure, Souls-like, Action-Adventure, Female Protagonist — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Nine Sols: $39.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Nine Sols:Souls-likeAction-AdventureStory RichIndie
- 18
Katana ZERO
Why it matched: both science fiction, story-rich and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Story Rich, Platformer and Indie.
Katana ZERO is a stylish neo-noir, action-platformer featuring breakneck action and instant-death combat. Slash, dash, and manipulate time to unravel your past in a beautifully brutal acrobatic display.
Katana ZERO at a glance Released 2019 Studio Askiisoft Player sentiment 98% positive of 76,036 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.5/10 · Steam: (98% of 76,036)
Matches Nine Sols on: 3 of 5 — Difficult, Action, 2D
Why players like it: Pixel Graphics, Action, Great Soundtrack, Story Rich, Platformer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Nine Sols: $14.99 — $15.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Nine Sols:Story RichPlatformerIndie2DDifficultGoreSci-fi
- 19
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric and difficult; shares 5 player tags including Souls-like, Difficult and Story Rich.
Game of the Year - The Game Awards 2019 Best Action Game of 2019 - IGN Carve your own clever path to vengeance in the award winning adventure from developer FromSoftware, creators of Bloodborne and the Dark Souls series. Take Revenge. Restore Your Honor. Kill Ingeniously.
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice at a glance Released 2019 Studio FromSoftware Player sentiment 95% positive of 354,843 Price $59.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: (95% of 354,843)
Matches Nine Sols on: 3 of 5 — Souls-like, Difficult, Action
Why players like it: Souls-like, Difficult, Action, Singleplayer, Ninja — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Nine Sols: $59.99 — $30.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Nine Sols:Souls-likeDifficultStory RichDark FantasyGore
- 20
Cave Story
Why it matched: both science fiction, story-rich and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Platformer, Metroidvania and Indie.
Run, jump, shoot, fly and explore your way through a massive action-adventure reminiscent of classic 8- and 16-bit games.
Cave Story at a glance Released 2004 Studio Daisuke Amaya Player sentiment 93% positive of 8,305 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (93% of 8,305)
Matches Nine Sols on: 4 of 5 — Metroidvania, Difficult, Action, 2D
Why players like it: Platformer, Metroidvania, Indie, Great Soundtrack, Pixel Graphics — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Nine Sols: $14.99 — $15.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Nine Sols:PlatformerMetroidvaniaIndie2DDifficultStory RichSci-fi
- 21
Blasphemous
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Metroidvania, Souls-like and Dark Fantasy.
Blasphemous is a brutal action-platformer with skilled hack’n slash combat set in the nightmare world of Cvstodia. Explore, upgrade your abilities, and perform savage executions on the hordes of enemies that stand between you and your quest to break eternal damnation.
Blasphemous at a glance Released 2019 Studio The Game Kitchen Player sentiment 90% positive of 66,881 Price $24.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (90% of 66,881)
Matches Nine Sols on: 5 of 5 — Metroidvania, Souls-like, Difficult, Action, 2D
Why players like it: Metroidvania, Pixel Graphics, Souls-like, Dark Fantasy, Gore — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Nine Sols: $24.99 — $5.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Nine Sols:MetroidvaniaSouls-likeDark FantasyGore2DIndieDifficultPlatformer
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Vampyr
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric and difficult; shares 5 player tags including Story Rich, Dark Fantasy and Gore.
London, 1918. You are newly-turned Vampyr Dr. Jonathan Reid. As a doctor, you must find a cure to save the city’s flu-ravaged citizens. As a Vampyr, you are cursed to feed on those you vowed to heal.
Vampyr at a glance Released 2018 Studio DONTNOD Entertainment Player sentiment 77% positive of 25,168 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.9/10 · Steam: (77% of 25,168)
Matches Nine Sols on: 2 of 5 — Souls-like, Action
Why players like it: Vampire, RPG, Choices Matter, Story Rich, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Nine Sols: $39.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Nine Sols:Story RichDark FantasyGoreSouls-likeAction-Adventure
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LIZARDS MUST DIE
Why it matched: both science fiction, fantasy, atmospheric and difficult; shares 4 player tags including Souls-like, Difficult and Action-Adventure; released around the same time (2023).
The great exploits of the Ancient Rus in the war with the lizards. Immerse yourself in the world of Hyperborea and defeat hordes of Lizards and other unholy who encroached on holy places Ancestors. Choose a blessed hero and go save the world from the green plague.
LIZARDS MUST DIE at a glance Released 2023 Studio Smola Game Studio Player sentiment 96% positive of 26,441 Price $3.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (96% of 26,441)
Matches Nine Sols on: 3 of 5 — Souls-like, Difficult, Action
Why players like it: Historical, Souls-like, Spectacle fighter, Hack and Slash, Third Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Nine Sols: $3.99 — $26.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Nine Sols:Souls-likeDifficultAction-AdventureSci-fi
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TUNIC
Why it matched: both fantasy, atmospheric and difficult; shares 5 player tags including Souls-like, Metroidvania and Action-Adventure; released around the same time (2022).
Explore a land filled with lost legends, ancient powers, and ferocious monsters in TUNIC, an isometric action game about a small fox on a big adventure.
TUNIC at a glance Released 2022 Studio TUNIC Team Player sentiment 91% positive of 18,472 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (91% of 18,472)
Matches Nine Sols on: 4 of 5 — Metroidvania, Souls-like, Difficult, Action
Why players like it: Exploration, Puzzle, Souls-like, Metroidvania, Cute — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Nine Sols: $29.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Nine Sols:Souls-likeMetroidvaniaAction-AdventureDifficultIndie
Common questions
What game is most like Nine Sols?
Ori and the Will of the Wisps, on the evidence we have. It both fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric and difficult. That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.
How is "similar to Nine Sols" decided?
By overlap on the tags Steam players applied to each game, the formal genres, the themes both sit in, and whether the same studio made them. Tags carry the most weight because players write them, so they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are ignored: matching on "Singleplayer" is matching on nothing. Every entry below shows exactly what it matched on.
Are these ranked by quality?
No. They are ordered by how much they overlap with Nine Sols. Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.
Do you get paid for these recommendations?
No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.