9 Years of Shadows vs Rabi-Ribi
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Rabi-Ribi wins 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics. 9 Years of Shadows is R$8.33 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | 9 Years of Shadows | Rabi-Ribi |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 53 | 65 |
| Quality | 65 | 76 |
| Value | 47 | 73 |
| Popularity | 27 | 33 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 6.00 | R$ 14.33 |
| Steam Review Score | 79.3% positive | 95.2% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 11 | 19 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | 9 Years of Shadows | Rabi-Ribi |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | March 27, 2023 | January 28, 2016 |
| Developers | Halberd Studios | CreSpirit, GemaYue |
| Publishers | indie.io | CreSpirit |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | Windows XP or above |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i3-9100F | 2.0 Ghz or above |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | GT 730 | Any non-integrated card with DirectX 9.0 support w/ 1280 x 720 or above |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 9.0 |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 1 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: 9 Years of Shadows or Rabi-Ribi?
Rabi-Ribi won the comparison against 9 Years of Shadows 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 Years of Shadows worth buying over Rabi-Ribi?
Based on the metrics, Rabi-Ribi 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. Rabi-Ribi currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:03 PM UTC