9 Years of Shadows vs The friends of Ringo Ishikawa
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
The friends of Ringo Ishikawa wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics. 9 Years of Shadows is R$12.19 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | 9 Years of Shadows | The friends of Ringo Ishikawa |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 53 | 61 |
| Quality | 65 | 72 |
| Value | 47 | 57 |
| Popularity | 27 | 28 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 6.00 | R$ 18.19 |
| Steam Review Score | 79.3% positive | 89.1% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 11 | 20 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
9 Years of Shadows
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplaceR$6.00−90%Buy 
GamersGate Authorized resellerR$47.89−17%Buy 
Nuuvem Authorized resellerR$57.99Buy The friends of Ringo Ishikawa
Side by side over time
9 Years of ShadowsThe friends of Ringo Ishikawa
Details and requirements
| Item | 9 Years of Shadows | The friends of Ringo Ishikawa |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | March 27, 2023 | May 17, 2018 |
| Developers | Halberd Studios | yeo |
| Publishers | indie.io | yeo |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | — |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i3-9100F | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | GT 730 | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: 9 Years of Shadows or The friends of Ringo Ishikawa?
The friends of Ringo Ishikawa 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 The friends of Ringo Ishikawa?
Based on the metrics, The friends of Ringo Ishikawa 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. The friends of Ringo Ishikawa currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:54 PM UTC