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games like

Nine Sols

Nine Sols leans Execution (Pure Mechanics). Below: catalogued games with the closest cheat-test profile, and exactly where each one differs.

Matched first against: Platform, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up - then ranked by cheat-test profile.

EXECUTION9 /10READS1 /10VARIANCE1 /10OPTIMIZATION6 /10

Like Nine Sols, but easier

Same cheat-test neighborhood, lower Execution demand - the hands aren't as punishing.

12 games like Nine Sols

A cross-genre tag below means that pick didn't share a genre - it filled a slot on cheat-test profile alone.

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Hollow KnightPracticed Mastery · precision metroidvania

Both lean on reads about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: execution (9 vs 8) - Precise platforming and pogo timing dominate hard content.

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Nier: AutomataPracticed Mastery · action RPG

Both lean on reads about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: execution (9 vs 8) - Fast combos, dodge timing, and bullet-hell patterns demand precise inputs

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Super Mario Galaxy 2Practiced Mastery · 3D platformer

Both lean on variance about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: execution (9 vs 8) - Precise jumps and gravity navigation define every galaxy

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CupheadPure Mechanics · boss-rush platformer

Both lean on execution about the same (9 vs 9). Biggest difference: reads (1 vs 0) - Bosses cycle scripted phases; no adaptation to player.

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Donkey KongPracticed Mastery · arcade platformer

Both lean on variance about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: execution (9 vs 8) - Frame-tight jumps over barrels under arcade pressure

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Ori and the Will of the WispsPure Mechanics · action metroidvania

Both lean on reads about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: execution (9 vs 8) - Combat plus escape chases demand tight inputs

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Crash Bandicoot: WarpedPracticed Mastery · 3D platformer

Both lean on variance about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: execution (9 vs 8) - Precise platforming plus time-trial mastery

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Devil May Cry 5Practiced Mastery · character action

Both lean on execution about the same (9 vs 9). Biggest difference: reads (1 vs 0) - Even Vergil's mirror fight is a learnable script

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Metal Gear Rising: RevengeancePracticed Mastery · character action game

Both lean on variance about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: execution (9 vs 8) - parry timing and blade-mode cuts demand sharp reactions

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Mega Man 2Practiced Mastery · action platformer

Both lean on variance about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: execution (9 vs 8) - precise jumps and boss dodges under pressure

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Katana ZEROPracticed Mastery · neo-noir action platformer

Both lean on variance about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: execution (9 vs 8) - One-hit-death slashing and deflects demand precision

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Metal SlugPracticed Mastery · run-and-gun arcade

Both lean on variance about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: execution (9 vs 8) - Dodging dense bullet patterns and precise shots carry every credit

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Game details

Released
2024
Developer
Red Candle Games
Platforms
Series X|S, PS4, PC, PS5, Mac, XONE, Switch
Modes
Single player
IGDB critics
89/100
IGDB users
86/100
PlatformHack and slash/Beat 'em upAdventureIndieActionFantasyScience fiction