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9-nine-:Episode 2

Episodic visual novel about siblings investigating supernatural murders

PALETTE · Published by Sekai Project · Released Aug 16, 2019

ActionCasualSimulation

Reviews
Overwhelmingly Positive
98% of 2,133
Recent reviews
Very Positive
95% of 21 in 30 days
Players
17
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
7 years ago
Jul 31, 2019
Minimum PC
1280 x 720
4 GB RAM · 3 GB disk
Full requirements

What is 9-nine-:Episode 2?

This visual novel follows Kakeru Niimi and his sister Sora in Shiromitsugawa as they investigate murders connected to artifacts that grant supernatural powers. You read their story and make occasional choices in an episode centered on Sora, with two possible endings.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy character-focused supernatural mysteries
  • +you value Japanese voice acting and character banter
  • +you like stories told across separate episodes

Not for you if...

  • −you want frequent choices throughout a visual novel
  • −you prefer mysteries that move at a faster pace
  • −you want to avoid sexual content involving siblings

What players say

98% of 2,133 reviews are positive · 95% of 21 in the last 30 days

Players praise Sora and Kakeru's interactions, the music, and the voice acting. Some find the pacing slow, particularly toward the end.

Players over time

▲ +23% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 23 players on Oct 31, 2026.

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Nov 7, 202617
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Oct 6, 202616
Oct 5, 202615
Oct 4, 20269
Oct 3, 202611
Oct 2, 20268
Oct 1, 20263
Sep 30, 20265
Sep 29, 20262
Sep 28, 20266
Sep 27, 20266
Sep 26, 20263
Sep 25, 20266
Sep 24, 20265
Sep 23, 202611
Sep 23, 20265
Sep 22, 202613

Screenshots and trailer

9-nine-:Episode 2 screenshot 1

9-nine-:Episode 2 system requirements

Minimum: 1280 x 720, 4 GB RAM, 3 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run 9-nine-:Episode 2?

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7/8/8.1/10
Processor
Core 2 Duo (Core i3 or higher recommended)
Graphics
1280 x 720
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
3 GB available space
DirectX
Version 9.0c

Does 9-nine-:Episode 2 have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does 9-nine-:Episode 2 run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Full audio: Japanese. Text only: English, Traditional Chinese.

Does 9-nine-:Episode 2 use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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