
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.
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.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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- 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