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Kidnapped and taken to an unfamiliar location, nine people find themselves forced to participate in a diabolical Nonary Game by an enigmatic mastermind called Zero. Why were they there? Why were they chosen to put their lives on the line? And more importantly, who can be trusted?

Zero Escape: The Nonary Games is a visual novel, story rich and puzzle game developed and published by Spike Chunsoft Co. and Ltd..
Released on March 24th 2017 is available only on Windows in 2 languages: English and Japanese.

It has received 6,206 reviews of which 5,798 were positive and 408 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. 😍

The game is currently priced at 7.49€ on Steam with a 70% discount.

The Steam community has classified Zero Escape: The Nonary Games into these genres:

Visual Novel Story Rich Puzzle Mystery Choices Matter Multiple Endings Psychological Horror Anime Adventure Escape Room Atmospheric Sci-fi Great Soundtrack Singleplayer Point & Click Horror Gore Violent Detective Time Travel

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System requirements

These are the minimum specifications needed to play the game. For the best experience, we recommend that you verify them.

Windows
  • OS *: Windows 7
  • Processor: Intel Core i3-530 CPU 2.93 GHz or better
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: DirectX 9.0 compatible GPU with at least 1GB of VRAM
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Storage: 4 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card

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Jan. 2025
This collection includes the first and second installments of the Zero Escape series, known for its intense suspense and unique escape room puzzles. It features Nine Hours, Nine Persons, Nine Doors (999) and Virtue’s Last Reward (VLR). As a fan of story-driven games that blend mystery, puzzles, and compelling narratives, I found it incredibly captivating—an experience that will stay with me for a long time.
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Jan. 2025
This collection contains two games, but you will only need one: 999: The Nonary Games (Remastered Version) Do Not Play This Version Grab a ROM and play the original on the Nintendo DS. The remastered version lacks the dual-screen functionality of the DS, which fundamentally alters the entire game. To compensate, the script has been rewritten in a hamfisted way to attempt to convey the same information through dialogue rather than narration. This affects every single scene in the entire game and completely ruins any sense of pacing or atmosphere. Other reviews are understating how great of a difference exists between this title and the original. It is simply not the same game. You have been warned. That said, the real version of 999 on the Nintendo DS is nothing short of a masterpiece. It’s one of the greatest games I’ve ever played, and I highly recommend it. Virtue’s Last Reward (VLR) If you’ve already played 999 on the Nintendo DS, then VLR is a worthy sequel. Being a dual release on both the 3DS and Vita, VLR was not designed to make integral use of a second screen—thankfully, none of the caveats from 999 apply here. It’s a more surreal take on the series compared to its predecessor, and you’re sure to craft many theories about what the heck is going on. While it cannot compare to the divinely inspired 999 , it nevertheless remains a very solid title! Final Recommendation [*] 999: Play the original Nintendo DS version. Avoid the remastered edition in this collection. [*] VLR: A fantastic follow-up for fans of 999 . Definitely worth playing.
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Jan. 2025
I have no words on how to describe this game but this game is fantastic enough with a deep lore (you will see it when you play the game). You get to play the first game (999: 9 hours, 9 persons and 9 doors) and second game (Virtue's Last Reward). Definitely worth the purchase so this game gets a solid 10/10 for me.
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Nov. 2024
Danganronpa but every character loves to read obscure Wikipedia pages in their free time
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Aug. 2024
If you don't play these games it's a tragedy honestly, nothing else to say. Except that maybe it's the only Spike Chunsoft game you can say you like in public without being labeled numerous things.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Zero Escape: The Nonary Games is currently priced at 7.49€ on Steam.

Zero Escape: The Nonary Games is currently available at a 70% discount. You can purchase it for 7.49€ on Steam.

Zero Escape: The Nonary Games received 5,798 positive votes out of a total of 6,206 achieving an impressive rating of 9.03.
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Zero Escape: The Nonary Games was developed and published by Spike Chunsoft Co. and Ltd..

Zero Escape: The Nonary Games is playable and fully supported on Windows.

Zero Escape: The Nonary Games is not playable on MacOS.

Zero Escape: The Nonary Games is not playable on Linux.

Zero Escape: The Nonary Games is a single-player game.

Zero Escape: The Nonary Games does not currently offer any DLC.

Zero Escape: The Nonary Games does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

Zero Escape: The Nonary Games does not support Steam Remote Play.

Zero Escape: The Nonary Games is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.

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Zero Escape: The Nonary Games
-70% 24.99€ 7.49€
9.0
5,798
408
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Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
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Release 24 Mar 2017
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