Nine Sols is a Action, Adventure game from RedCandleGames with a 96% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by tense, single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- RedCandleGames
- Release year
- 2024
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $14.99
- Review signal
- 96% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 64bit Processor: AMD Athlon X4 | Intel Core i5 4460 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GTX 950 | AMD R7 370 DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 15 GB available space
- Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 64bit Processor: AMD Ryzen 3 | Intel i5 Skylake Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GTX 970 | AMD RX 570 DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 15 GB available space
macOS
- Minimum
- OS: macOS 10.13 Processor: M1 Air Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: M1 Storage: 15 GB available space
- Recommended
- OS: macOS 10.13 Processor: M1 Pro Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: M1 Pro Storage: 15 GB available space
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Nine Sols is worth a closer look if you want boss rush, exploration, emotional story, and high skill ceiling.
Best for players who want emotional story, hand-drawn, cyberpunk, and boss rush.
Check more carefully if you dislike unclear onboarding.
boss-rush
Play styleA major part of the game is learning and beating standout fights.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
emotional-story
ToneThe story is framed as affecting rather than just plot-heavy.
confusing-onboarding
FrictionThe first hours can be unclear without patience or outside help.
high-skill-ceiling
FitThe game rewards practice and mastery over time.
hand-drawn
SettingThe look is closer to illustration than generic 3D assets.
controller-friendly
FitController, gamepad, or Steam Deck play comes up as a plus.
cyberpunk
SettingThe game leans into neon, hacking, or corporate-dystopia texture.
Steam review snapshots
Character and bosses designs are creative and cute, making you appreciate them even more since they're hand-drawn.The combat system is excellent, with each upgrade clearly feeling different and improving both exploration and combat.Character and bosses designs are creative and cute, making you appreciate them even more since they're hand-drawn.Simple yet effective storytelling + Peak emotional story, really love the difference between both endings.Why it fits
Best for players who want boss rush challenge, exploration, emotional story, and a high skill ceiling. Hand-drawn presentation, standout fights, and exploration shape a tense single-player Action Adventure with emotional storytelling.
Who might skip it
Skip if you dislike unclear onboarding or want an easier start.