Nine Sols is a lore rich, hand-drawn 2D action-platformer featuring Sekiro-inspired deflection focused combat, immersive storytelling, and unique Taopunk setting. Embark on a journey of Asian fantasy, explore the land once home to an ancient alien race, and follow a vengeful hero’s quest to slay… Summary: IGDB
Mind Score
Fair to the playerAge · PEGI 16
Respect
92
Stimulation
moderate
Has an endingStop anytime
On failure
Punishing: a death costs progress or a long way back
- Steam tag “Souls-like” (684 votes)
- Souls-like: dying costs your progress and a run back to your body
What it exercises
Exploration and curiosity
- Steam tag “Metroidvania” (748 votes)
- Wikipedia: built around exploration
Story and reading
- Steam tag “Story Rich” (522 votes)
- 49 of 100 reviews mention the story
Learning
- Wikipedia: educational
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