Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows® 10 (64-bit) Processeur : Intel® Core™ i5-750 (quad-core) / AMD® Phenom™ II X4 965 (quad-core) Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630 (2 GB) / AMD® Radeon™ HD 6670 (2 GB) DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 500 MB d'espace disque disponible
Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows® 10 (64-bit) Processeur : Intel® Core™ i5-3570 (quad-core) / AMD® FX-Series™ FX-8300 (quad-core) Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 650 (2 GB) / AMD® Radeon™ HD 7750 (2 GB) DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 500 MB d'espace disque disponible
9 Kings
A deck‑building RPG that keeps players hooked, with over 10 hours of average playtime. Steam community rates it Very Positive, 93% positive across 22,485 reviews and 89% positive since launch.
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 166 | 142 | 10 | 14 |
| Content / longevity | 35 | 24 | 2 | 9 |
| Multiplayer | 33 | 15 | 7 | 11 |
| Value for money | 14 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| Graphics / art | 11 | 9 | 0 | 2 |
| Stability / bugs | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Performance | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 |
| Story / writing | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Audio / music | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Interface / UX | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 22 h on median; those who dislike it: 20 h.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since May 23, 2025 · All-time low: €8.99 (Oct 09, 2025)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 54 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 19,9 % of players.
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Strengths
- Gameplay dominates praise: 142 positive mentions out of 166 total.
- Price is unanimously praised: 14 positive mentions out of 14.
- Content depth receives strong support: 24 positive mentions out of 35 total.
- Graphics are well received: 9 positive mentions out of 11.
Weaknesses
- Bugs are a clear pain point: 10 negative mentions out of 10 bug mentions.
- Multiplayer balance draws criticism: 11 negative and 7 mixed mentions out of 33 total.
- Performance issues appear occasionally: 2 negative mentions out of 9 performance mentions.
Who is it for?
Fans of strategic deck‑building RPGs who enjoy long play sessions and value strong content will find a lot to love. Players tolerant of occasional bugs and willing to tweak performance settings will have the best experience.
Is 9 Kings worth it in 2026?
Overall yes, the community is won over: 93% of 22,485 Steam reviews are positive (player score 89/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay dominates praise. Current price: 19,99€.
Verdict
Overall, 9 Kings delivers a compelling blend of strategy and RPG elements that resonates with its core audience. While the price and core gameplay earn universal praise, the lingering bugs and uneven multiplayer balance keep it from being flawless. Those who can overlook these flaws will likely stay engaged for the many hours the game promises.
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