Nine Sols
Nine Sols is a lore rich, hand-drawn 2D action-platformer featuring Sekiro-inspired deflection focused combat. Embark on a journey of eastern fantasy, explore the land once home to an ancient alien race, and follow a vengeful hero’s quest to slay the 9 Sols, formidable rulers of this forsaken realm.
- Released
- 2024
- Developer
- RedCandleGames
- Platforms
- 1 systems
- Critics
- Not scored
- Steam Deck
- verified
- Download
- 15 GB
What is Nine Sols?
Nine Sols is a lore rich, hand-drawn 2D action-platformer featuring Sekiro-inspired deflection focused combat. Embark on a journey of eastern fantasy, explore the land once home to an ancient alien race, and follow a vengeful hero’s quest to slay the 9 Sols, formidable rulers of this forsaken realm.
Description as published by the developer on its own store page, read 30 August 2026. It is marketing copy, not our assessment.
The record
| First released | 27 May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Developer | RedCandleGames |
| Publisher | RedCandleGames |
| Platforms | PC |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Indie |
| Languages | 14 supported |
Source. Catalogue facts from Wikidata , seeded TBA. Store data from Steam, read 30 August 2026.
How was Nine Sols received?
Method. Player figures are Steam's own totals for the PC version, read 30 August 2026. The Metacritic score is the one Steam publishes on its store page and can lag the site itself. Neither is our opinion. We have not published a review of this game.
Accessibility
Seeing
- Color Alternatives
Hearing
- Custom Volume Controls
- Stereo Sound
Input
- Full controller support
- Keyboard Only Option
Difficulty
- Adjustable Difficulty
Method. Features the publisher declared on its own store page. A declaration is a floor, not a review.
What does it support?
| Capability | Support |
|---|---|
| Controller | full support |
| Cloud saves | Yes |
| Cross-platform play | No |
| Mod support | No official workshop |
| Online play | Single-player only |
| In-game purchases | No |
| Steam Deck | verified |
| Download size | 15 GB |
| Add-on content | 2 DLC listed |
| Age gate | None |
Content descriptors
- Frequent violence or gore
- General mature content
Method. Read from the publisher's Steam listing on 30 August 2026. Describes the PC version. Console versions differ.
What does it cost?
Steam price in US dollars, read 30 August 2026. Prices move hourly and vary by region. Check the current price.
Games like Nine Sols
24 games overlap with Nine Sols on the tags Steam players applied to it, on genre, and on theme. The closest are Hollow Knight, Salt and Sanctuary and Ori and the Will of the Wisps.
Common questions about Nine Sols
What platforms is Nine Sols on?
Nine Sols is available on PC. It first released in 2024.
How much does Nine Sols cost?
$29.99 on Steam in the United States, read on 30 August 2026. Prices move often and vary by region, so check the store before buying.
Do players recommend Nine Sols?
94% of 45,195 Steam reviews are positive, which Steam rates Very Positive. That is players rating it, not our review. We have not published a review of this game.
Does Nine Sols work on Steam Deck?
Valve rates Nine Sols as verified on the Steam Deck, from its own testing. That means it works out of the box with no configuration.
How big is the Nine Sols download?
15 GB on PC, from the storage requirement on its Steam listing. Console versions differ.
Who made Nine Sols?
Nine Sols was developed by RedCandleGames and published by RedCandleGames.