Dawn of the Monsters vs Nine Sols
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Nine Sols wins 8 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Dawn of the Monsters is $14.03 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Dawn of the Monsters | Nine Sols |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 65 | 64 |
| Quality | 68 | 76 |
| Value | 83 | 62 |
| Popularity | 34 | 38 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $2.67 | $16.70 |
| Steam Review Score | 89.1% positive | 94.6% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 0 | 805 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Dawn of the Monsters | Nine Sols |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | March 15, 2022 | May 28, 2024 |
| Developers | 13AM Games, WayForward | RedCandleGames |
| Publishers | WayForward | RedCandleGames |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 10 64bit |
| Processor (minimum) | — | AMD Ryzen 3 | Intel i5 Skylake |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | Nvidia GTX 970 | AMD RX 570 |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 15 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Dawn of the Monsters or Nine Sols?
Nine Sols won the comparison against Dawn of the Monsters 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 Dawn of the Monsters worth buying over Nine Sols?
Based on the metrics, Nine Sols 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. Dawn of the Monsters currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:30 PM UTC