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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

We filtered the 34 games similar to 9-nine-:Episode 4 down to the 9 that fit the “PlayStation” category. Venba, Doki Doki Literature Club Plus! and The Wolf Among Us top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to 9-nine-:Episode 4.

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CasualNarrativeSolo
Year 2021Dev PALETTE
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Within the “PlayStation” category, the closest game to 9-nine-:Episode 4 is Venba — scoring 76/100 on our similarity scale. Doki Doki Literature Club Plus! and The Wolf Among Us follow close behind.

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The best games like 9-nine-:Episode 4 on PlayStation

9 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to 9-nine-:Episode 4. Each one has been evaluated across 12 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1Venba
Venba
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeCasual2DCrafting
Steam👍 92%· 3.5KIGDB87· 3OC81· 56
Year 2023Dev Visai GamesOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ If you enjoyed 9-nine-:Episode 4, expect puzzle design, visual novel storytelling and deep simulation

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, crafting mechanics and exploration and discovery, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for 9-nine-:Episode 4.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Tone94
Doki Doki Literature Club Plus!
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeCasualDarkAnime2D
Steam👍 97%· 31KIGDB83· 2OC87· 38
Year 2021Dev Team Salvato · Serenity ForgeOn PS4 · PC · PS5

✓ Like 9-nine-:Episode 4, it's known for visual novel storytelling, deep simulation and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from 9-nine-:Episode 4: setting.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Tone85Setting42
#3The Wolf Among Us
The Wolf Among Us
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeCasualDarkFantasy
Steam👍 98%· 39KIGDB80· 11
Year 2013Dev Telltale GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Android

✓ Shared with 9-nine-:Episode 4: puzzle design, visual novel storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, combat magic and ranged combat, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from 9-nine-:Episode 4: visuals and setting.

It predates 9-nine-:Episode 4 by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Setting31Visuals0
AI: The Somnium Files - Nirvana Initiative
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeDarkSci-FiAnime
Steam👍 86%· 3.7KIGDB87· 4OC86· 67
Year 2022Dev Spike ChunsoftOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Like 9-nine-:Episode 4, it's known for visual novel storytelling, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, visual first person and visual third person, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from 9-nine-:Episode 4: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for 9-nine-:Episode 4.

Genre100Game mode100Setting72Tone68Visuals0
#5Coffee Talk
Coffee Talk
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeCasualFantasyAnime
Steam👍 95%· 12KIGDB70· 4OC75· 42
Year 2020Dev Toge Productions · Chorus WorldwideOn PS4 · PC · PS5

✓ Like 9-nine-:Episode 4, it's known for visual novel storytelling, deep simulation and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, vibe relaxing and crafting mechanics, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from 9-nine-:Episode 4: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for 9-nine-:Episode 4.

Genre100Game mode100Setting75Tone66Visuals0
Kitty Powers' Matchmaker
CasualVisual Novel
SoloCasualNarrativeAnime2D
Steam👍 96%· 1.9KIGDB69· 4OC70· 15
Year 2014Dev Magic NotionPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed 9-nine-:Episode 4, expect visual novel storytelling, deep simulation and vibe casual

≠ Its own twist: cozy, relaxing feel, procedural generation and skill tree progression, while skipping puzzle design

Kitty Powers’ Matchmaker is a hilarious dating simulator with a difference. Manage your own matchmaking agency with the guidance of your fabulous boss, drag queen diva Kitty Powers!

Where it drifts furthest from 9-nine-:Episode 4: setting.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Tone81Setting46
Hatoful Boyfriend
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeCasualAnime
Steam👍 94%· 7.6KIGDB75· 8OC72· 43
Year 2011Dev Mediatonic · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Like 9-nine-:Episode 4, it's known for visual novel storytelling, deep simulation and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, while skipping puzzle design

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for 9-nine-:Episode 4.

It predates 9-nine-:Episode 4 by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone94Setting57
Chicken Police - Paint it RED!
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeDark2DFirst Person
Steam👍 94%· 2.5KRAWG👍 78%· 34MC83IGDB81· 4
Year 2020Dev Handy Games · www.handy-games.comPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like 9-nine-:Episode 4, it's known for visual novel storytelling, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling and visual first person, while skipping deep simulation

MEET THE CHICKEN POLICE Sonny Featherland and Marty MacChicken were once a legendary detective-duo, called the Chicken Police. But that was almost a decade ago, and time had ruthlessly passed them by.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for 9-nine-:Episode 4.

Genre100Game mode100Tone70Visuals63
CLANNAD
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeCasualAnimeCozy
Steam👍 98%· 11KRAWG👍 85%· 53MC83
Year 2015Dev VisualArts/Key · Sekai ProjectPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Nintendo

✓ Like 9-nine-:Episode 4, it's known for visual novel storytelling, strong narrative focus and vibe casual

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping deep simulation

StoryAfter the death of his mother, Tomoya Okazaki—a guarded delinquent student at Hikarizaka High School—struggles to not only make sense of the abusive relationship he has with his alcoholic father, but also find meaning in his life.

Genre100Game mode100Tone85Setting55

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