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Steam app 1809540 · updated 10 Sep 2026, 17:22 UTC

Nine Sols

Nine Sols is a lore rich, hand-drawn 2D action-platformer featuring Sekiro-inspired deflection focused combat. Embark on a journey of eastern fantasy, explore the land once home to an ancient alien race, and follow a vengeful hero’s quest to slay the 9 Sols, formidable rulers of this forsaken realm.

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Game information

Updated 10 Sep 2026, 17:22 UTC
App ID
1809540
Product type
Game
Developer
RedCandleGames
Publisher
RedCandleGames
Release date
28 May, 2024
Release status
Released
Early Access
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Game modes
Single-player
Controller support
Full
Declared DRM
Achievements
35
Steam Deck
Verified
Metacritic

Features & support

Steam features

Steam AchievementsKeyboard Only OptionSteam CloudSteam LeaderboardsFamily Sharing

Controllers & input

Full controller supportGamepad RecommendedDualShock Controller SupportDualSense Controller Support

Accessibility

Color AlternativesCustom Volume ControlsAdjustable DifficultyStereo Sound

Popular tags

MetroidvaniaSouls-likeDifficult2DPlatformerActionHand-drawnStory RichIndieAtmosphericCatsAdventureGoreDark FantasySci-fiMythologySingleplayerMartial ArtsAction-AdventureComic Book
About this gameFull description from Steam
Nine Sols is a lore rich, hand-drawn 2D action-platformer featuring Sekiro-inspired deflection focused combat. 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 the 9 Sols, formidable rulers of this forsaken realm. Story In New Kunlun, hero Yi has awakened the 9 rulers of this forsaken realm. To defeat the 9 Sols in the deserted city. “Becomes one with the way of Tao…” New Kunlun, the Solarian’s last sanctuary, has remained quiet for centuries. Inside this vast realm, the ancient gods left mortals with a promised land that is forever protected by the sacred rituals, yet the truth of this world remains unknown to most. Everything changes when Yi, a long forgotten hero from the past, is awoken by a human child. Follow Yi on his vengeful quest against the 9 Sols, formidable rulers of this forsaken realm, and obliterate any obstacles blocking your way in Sekiro-lite style combat. Explore in unique “Taopunk” setting that blends cyberpunk elements with Taoism and far eastern mythology. Unravel the mysteries of an ancient alien race and learn about the fate of mankind. Features 2D Sekiro-lite Combat: Slash, deflect, charge into enemies and blow them up with the Taoist talisman! Each fight combines fast, brutal action sequences with classic platforming mechanics. Intriguing Boss Fight: Ready yourself to fight the vicious ancient guardians and gruesome creatures. Be patient and utilize every move in your arsenal, mix up with Yi’s godly bow to defeat these larger than life figures. Taopunk Setting: When cyberpunk clashes with Taoism, melding sci-fi elements with eastern mythology/fantasy, the experimental genre of Taopunk was born. Exploration: Traverse in the interconnected regions of New Kunlun. Discover secrets, piece together the story behind Yi’s revenge. Aids from inhabitants: Meet interesting NPCs of this world and interact with them to receive upgrades, gain new abilities, and discover useful technology. Hand-drawn Environments/Animations and Manga: Nine Sols is filled with meticulous hand-crafted, anime style landscapes, sprite based hand-drawn animations, blending with Japanese manga inspired cutscenes. Red Candle Games From the creators of award-winning psychological horror games Detention and Devotion, comes Red Candle Game’s latest title Nine Sols. The studio aims to deliver a stylized action platformer that’s cohesive and complementary to its lore-rich narrative. It’s an ongoing, most ambitious project from this indie studio.
Content & age ratingsSteam content notice · 2 regional ratings

Content notice

Blood, Gore

Regional ratings

DEJUSlViolência fantasiosa
IGRS13Kekerasan
System requirementsMinimum and recommended hardware

Minimum

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

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

Linux

Minimum: Recommended:
Supported languages14 languages
LanguageFull audio
English
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
Japanese
Korean
French
German
Russian
Ukrainian
Portuguese - Brazil
Spanish - Latin America
Italian
Spanish - Spain
Polish

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Trailers

AchievementsTotal count and selected achievements

35 achievements in total.

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My Revenge Starts HereHidden achievement
I'm Coming for You, Old FriendHidden achievement
Reap What You SowHidden achievement
You Should Respect Your EldersHidden achievement
Jail BreakHidden achievement
No Pain, No GainHidden achievement
Wake Up From My SinHidden achievement
Come, Sweet DeathHidden achievement
We Have Each OtherHidden achievement
Learned From the BestHidden achievement

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