9-nine-:Episode 1
Released Jan 2019
Help Miyako and Kakeru track down a superpowered serial killer before they strike again.
95% positive · 1,968 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
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Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to buy
Steam $19.99
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Evaluation
9-nine-: Episode 1 is the first entry in a four-part visual novel series published by Sekai Project. The store description explicitly frames it as "the first volume in a series" with each episode focusing on a different heroine — Episodes 2, 3, and 4 are separate Steam titles, not DLC or updates to Episode 1 itself.
All four episodes in the series have been released. Episode 2 launched in 2019, Episode 3 on August 31, 2020, and Episode 4 on March 22, 2021. The March 2021 announcement for Episode 4 noted that a complete series bundle was being assembled, with Episode 4 set to join it "at a later date." No further episodes, sequels, or DLC have been announced since then. The developer's last communication was the Episode 4 release post on March 22, 2021.
Episode 1 itself shipped as a self-contained story and has received no post-launch content updates — it was always a finished standalone product. The series as a whole concluded with Episode 4's release. There is no announced or unreleased content tied to this title.
Evidence
Episode 4, the final entry in the 9-nine- series, released on Steam. Developer thanks players for their support and announces a complete series bundle.
Episode 3 released on Steam, with Episode 4 noted as 'coming soon'.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Sekai Project
Achievements
4
Platform
Windows
Controller
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Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player
About this game
The scene: Shiromitsugawa, a run-of-the-mill college town that has launched several failed attempts to drum up tourism and revitalize itself, including sponsoring a high-budget-but-poorly-written anime based on local folklore. A storm is about to descend on this sleepy town.
We follow Kakeru Niimi, a man who can be a bit curt at times but who has a strong sense of responsibility and a kind heart. Kakeru's ordinary life is thrown into chaos after the local shrine's sacred relic shatters. In the wake of this event, several young men and women awaken to superhuman abilities.
What was once a run-of-the-mill life in a run-of-the-mill town soon turns into a quest to track down a superpowered serial killer before they can strike again.
Concept
9-nine- Episode 1 is the first volume in a series of supernatural mystery games, with Episode 1 telling a story centered around Miyako Kujo. The entries in the the 9-nine- series share the same setting and world, but each entry focuses on a different heroine. 9-nine- is a tale of the town of Shiromitsugawa, host to mysterious Artifacts and the superpowers they bestow on their Users. A tale of growing trust and budding romance between the protagonist and the heroine, and also a murder mystery where they hunt down the culprit behind a series of supernatural murders. Each game has an independent story that can be enjoyed on its own. We hope you enjoy the experience that is the 9-nine- series.
- Gorgeous art from Izumi Tsubasu (Artist of SakuSaku:Love Blooms with the Cherry Blossoms)
- Gripping story written by scenario writer, Kazuki Fumi
- Multi part series with independent stories per episode
- Two different endings
- CG gallery
- Music gallery
- Movie gallery
- FULL Japanese voice acting (Including the main character!)
- Japanese, English, and Chinese text. Dual-lang display options
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Last evaluated Jun 26, 2026
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