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Zero Escape: The Nonary Games
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?
What players say
Steam review score and the most-helpful voices, which may include critical ones. Score via Steam as of 2026-09-02 · quoted reviews as of 2026-05-12.
What reviewers agree on
79 of the 103 reviews raise this.
“999 is a brilliant game with kookie stupid reveals that make you laugh but ultimately mostly all make sense together. its characters are likeable and while its scale seems vast and convoluted, ultimately it's…”
“999 : I enjoy puzzle solving adventure games and mystery/detective games; I also am quite fond of visual novels on some occasions, especially if they involve mystery/puzzle solving/detective shenanigans (big Ace…”
“I really enjoyed both 999 and VLR (the two games included in The Nonary Games). In fact, I'd say they are some of my favourite games of all time, particularly in terms of story, though the escape rooms were fun too. I…”
30 of the 103 reviews raise this.
“999 : I enjoy puzzle solving adventure games and mystery/detective games; I also am quite fond of visual novels on some occasions, especially if they involve mystery/puzzle solving/detective shenanigans (big Ace…”
“999 hd remaster alongside va makes the experience more immersive, and the twist ppl talk about can easily be watched on youtube. vlr was as enjoyable!! excellent pair of games for anyone who wants to meet a memorable…”
“I really enjoyed both 999 and VLR (the two games included in The Nonary Games). In fact, I'd say they are some of my favourite games of all time, particularly in terms of story, though the escape rooms were fun too. I…”
10 of the 103 reviews raise this.
“999 hd remaster alongside va makes the experience more immersive, and the twist ppl talk about can easily be watched on youtube. vlr was as enjoyable!! excellent pair of games for anyone who wants to meet a memorable…”
“beautiful game. although at first it may be seem as boring but trust me it gets intertesting”
“god ♥♥♥♥ i love zero escape. Is this the ideal way to experience the original 9 Hours, 9 Persons, 9 Doors? No. But it's accessible, and it's remastered, and it's gotta deserve credit for that. Play the original on DS if…”
8 of the 103 reviews raise this.
“999 hd remaster alongside va makes the experience more immersive, and the twist ppl talk about can easily be watched on youtube. vlr was as enjoyable!! excellent pair of games for anyone who wants to meet a memorable…”
“The story, the characters, the gameplay, the ost, the voice actors, THE PLOT TWISTS, E V E R Y T H I N G is just soooooooo good 0-0. Why did it took me so long to discover these games- (fun fact : what made me want to…”
“I've only played 999 so far, but it has such an amazing story that I implore you to play it if you're even remotely interested in the concept. If possible, you really should play it on a DS, that's how I experienced 999…”
4 of the 103 reviews raise this.
“I've only played 999 so far, but it has such an amazing story that I implore you to play it if you're even remotely interested in the concept. If possible, you really should play it on a DS, that's how I experienced 999…”
“Excellent games and excellent port (mostly - there are a few puzzles that clearly were designed for the DS, but nothing too annoying). Wild ride of a story, combining psychological horror/thriller with sci-fi and…”
“This is a really good VN series with branching storylines. I LOVE how the PC port introduces a flow chart to the first game, like the 2nd and 3rd games have always had. It makes it much easier to play through all the…”
16 of the 103 reviews raise this · 12 of them still recommend the game.
“This game relies heavily on the main character being an inexhaustible font of stupidity. Characters vary wildly in competence according to the whims of the plot, and it is just so absurdly frustrating to play. I am…”
“999 is a masterpiece. Fun puzzle gameplay and a riveting, non-linear story that compels you to gather every drop of information and complete every ending. Virtue's Last Reward attempts to replicate this and falls short…”
“100%'d 999, got six hours into VLR before deciding to take a very long break TL;DR: 999 is great. VLR will irritate the ♥♥♥♥ out of you, and it's the majority of this port on Steam. 999 is great. I don't have much…”
15 of the 103 reviews raise this · 12 of them still recommend the game.
“This game relies heavily on the main character being an inexhaustible font of stupidity. Characters vary wildly in competence according to the whims of the plot, and it is just so absurdly frustrating to play. I am…”
“999 : Really fun and the game still holds up well to this day ! The ending made everything worth it and all the characters are charming ! I only wish we had more time with each of them to learn about their story and…”
“I've only played 999 so far, but it has such an amazing story that I implore you to play it if you're even remotely interested in the concept. If possible, you really should play it on a DS, that's how I experienced 999…”
9 of the 103 reviews raise this · 9 of them still recommend the game.
“999 is a masterpiece. Fun puzzle gameplay and a riveting, non-linear story that compels you to gather every drop of information and complete every ending. Virtue's Last Reward attempts to replicate this and falls short…”
“The first game? Incredible, I have no notes. Please play it. The second one? I feel like my brain has turned into a forgotten ball of yarn that had a rendezvous with three street cats. ...Still really good tho! Wished…”
“The first game is amazing in every way, the second one is kinda clunky at times and looks much different (worse) than the first one, but the story more than makes up for it! Great trilogy overall”
3 of the 103 reviews raise this · 3 of them still recommend the game.
“I love the game. Very brainstorming and mindblowing. Puzzles can be a lot stressful, but the ending is worth it! Very recommended in case you all likes to spend lots of times.”
“ive only played the first game so far (999) but HOLY MOLY this game is so insanely well written, i love each and every character (except one in particular...). The way you can start to slowly peace everything together…”
“The puzzle is challenging and sometimes stressfull, but for someone who love puzzle they would like it.”
3 of the 103 reviews raise this · 1 of them still recommend the game.
“100%'d 999, got six hours into VLR before deciding to take a very long break TL;DR: 999 is great. VLR will irritate the ♥♥♥♥ out of you, and it's the majority of this port on Steam. 999 is great. I don't have much…”
“The Nonary Games combines 2 of the greatest interactive mysteries I have ever had the pleasure of experiencing. While the first game has some compromises in the experience in losing the dual screen set up of the…”
Counted across 103 English reviews, sampled to match this game's 92.9% positive rating · as of 2026-05-12
“I think 999 alone is worth the price of admission. Probably one of the most satisfying experiences I've ever had with a video game. The story is so perfectly crafted; every detail of this game's narrative feels meticulously planned out and it ends with you feeling satisfied.…”
— a player, Steam review · 61 hrs played“Both games are amazing. I am not a fan of the 3D models in VLR but the plot is still incredible. Love Kotaro Uchikoshi.”
— a player, Steam review · 73 hrs played“Zero Escape franchise blends the style of a visual novel and an escape room in a way that never makes you feel like either of them is getting too long. Getting to play the game in different routes and unlocking more of the story whenever you decide to feels amazing. Almost none…”
— a player, Steam review · 62 hrs playedPlayer activity
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Achievement stats
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Screenshots
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Facts & details
From the Steam store record, snapshot 2026-05-12.
| Genres | Adventure |
| Player tags | Visual Novel · Story Rich · Puzzle · Mystery · Choices Matter · Multiple Endings · Psychological Horror · Anime · Adventure · Escape Room · Atmospheric · Sci-fi (SteamSpy community voting) |
| Features | Single-player · Steam Achievements · Steam Trading Cards · Partial Controller Support · Steam Cloud · Family Sharing |
| Languages | English * , Japanese * * |
| Achievements | 38 |
Minimum system requirements (PC)
Minimum: 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