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9-nine-:Episode 1VS9-nine-:Episode 2

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

9-nine-:Episode 1

9-nine-:Episode 1

CasualSimulation
Quality
76Popularity
26Value
44
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$19.99
Buy Now
VS
9-nine-:Episode 2

9-nine-:Episode 2

ActionCasualSimulation
Quality
78Popularity
27Value
44
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$19.99
Buy Now

Winner

9-nine-:Episode 2 wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 6 of 7 head-to-head metrics.

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

1
9-nine-:Episode 1
1 of 7 metrics
9-nine-:Episode 2
6 of 7 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$19.99
$19.99
Historical Low Price (USD)
$7.99
$7.99
Sales Frequency
6 price changes
6 price changes
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
95.4% positive -
98.5% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
1.8K -
1.9K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
1.7K -
1.8K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
83 -
27 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
4
4
Steam Recommendations
1.8K -
1.8K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
4 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
3 languages
3 languages
Release Date
Jan 2019 -
Aug 2019 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for Sale9-nine-:Episode 1

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Wait for Sale9-nine-:Episode 2

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
9-nine-:Episode 1
9-nine-:Episode 2

Player Count Trends

— Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

— Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

9-nine-:Episode 1

9-nine-:Episode 1

1 Store
Steam
Steam$19.99Buy Now
9-nine-:Episode 2

9-nine-:Episode 2

1 Store
Steam
Steam$19.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

9-nine-:Episode 1

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

95% positive (1,814 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
1,814 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

A bit steep right now — worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$19.99 — reasonable price

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

-50% player drop
3 concurrent players — niche audience

9-nine-:Episode 2

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

99% positive (1,862 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
1,862 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

A bit steep right now — worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$19.99 — reasonable price

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

+20% player growth
6 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game Details9-nine-:Episode 19-nine-:Episode 2
Release Date
January 31, 2019
August 16, 2019
Developers
PALETTE
PALETTE
Publishers
Sekai Project
Sekai Project
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
4

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: 9-nine-:Episode 1 or 9-nine-:Episode 2?

9-nine-:Episode 2 won the comparison against 9-nine-:Episode 1 based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.

How is the comparison calculated?

The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table — no weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.

Is 9-nine-:Episode 1 worth buying over 9-nine-:Episode 2?

Based on the metrics, 9-nine-:Episode 2 won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.

Which game has better player reviews?

Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.

Which game offers better value for money?

The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Too Close to Call currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 05:01 AM UTC

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