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Nine Sols

A hand-drawn 2D action platformer in a science fiction world with Taoist and Asian-fantasy influences. You play a vengeful hero hunting the nine Sols through interconnected areas. Combat is built around timing and deflecting attacks, and it is a hard single-player game. Is it your kind of game?

MetroidvaniaSoulslikeHand-drawnXboxPlayStationPCSwitch

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87%

96 ratings

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94%

40,245 reviews

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you like hard, precise Metroidvania combat and a striking hand-drawn look.

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you want an easy game or dislike learning enemy patterns through failure.

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Platforms: Xbox · PlayStation · PC · Switch
Release date: May 29, 2024
Length: About 26 hours
Difficulty: 5/5 (estimated)
Genres: Platform · Hack and slash/Beat 'em up · Adventure · Indie
Themes: Action · Fantasy · Science fiction
Perspective: Side view
Modes: Solo only
Languages: 3 languages
Text in your language: Yes
Steam Deck: Verified
Microtransactions: None

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How long is Nine Sols?: About 26 hours to finish the main story.
Which platforms is Nine Sols on?: Nine Sols is available on Xbox · PlayStation · PC · Switch.
Does Nine Sols have co-op?: No, Nine Sols is single-player only.
Does Nine Sols run on Steam Deck?: Verified
What does Nine Sols cost?: $29.99 on Steam.