You are Haroona, a Quaestor born with the ability to venture into a mysterious dimension: the Fold. On her quest for powerful hidden knowledge, she must learn to master the powers of the Fold to fight a secret society with a hostile agenda.
7 Players in Game
107 All-Time Peak
35,91 Rating
Steam Charts
7 Players in Game
107 All-Time Peak
35,91 Rating
At the moment, Unknown 9: Awakening has 7 players actively in-game. This is 0% lower than its all-time peak of 107.
Unknown 9: Awakening Player Count
Unknown 9: Awakening monthly active players. This table represents the average number of players engaging with the game each month, providing insights into its ongoing popularity and player activity trends.
Month |
Average Players |
Change |
2025-03 |
6 |
-29.32% |
2025-02 |
9 |
-11.9% |
2025-01 |
10 |
-55.65% |
2024-12 |
24 |
-16.3% |
2024-11 |
29 |
-37.87% |
2024-10 |
47 |
0% |
754 Total Reviews
254 Positive Reviews
500 Negative Reviews
Mostly Negative Score
Unknown 9: Awakening has garnered a total of 754 reviews, with 254 positive reviews and 500 negative reviews, resulting in a ‘Mostly Negative’ overall score.
Reviews Chart
Chart above illustrates the trend of feedback for Unknown 9: Awakening over time, showcasing the dynamic changes in player opinions as new updates and features have been introduced. This visual representation helps to understand the game's reception and how it has evolved.
Recent Steam Reviews
This section displays the 10 most recent Steam reviews for the game, showcasing a mix of player experiences and sentiments. Each review summary includes the total playtime along with the number of thumbs-up and thumbs-down reactions, clearly indicating the community's feedback
Playtime:
653 minutes
great
👍 : 1 |
😃 : 1
Positive
Playtime:
181 minutes
Nice game to play...:)
👍 : 1 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
866 minutes
Sad that sequels were cancelled
👍 : 0 |
😃 : 2
Positive
Playtime:
122 minutes
Good game good story and game play
👍 : 1 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
1335 minutes
PROS
- stunning visuals
- good story
- a new universe
- diesel-punk aesthetics
- combat/stealth is enjoyable
- runs smoothly on my 4yo 3060 laptop
- good music/sounds
- characters are good
- chapters replay
- not too long
CONS
- if any, they couldn't be a reason to not recommend the game
Something is wrong with this world if games like this get mixed reviews.
👍 : 3 |
😃 : 1
Positive
Playtime:
119 minutes
I picked this up for $16 CAD; not because I expected much, but because we were genuinely curious. Could this be an overlooked gem? A misunderstood release? Turns out… it’s a case study in how a project can go completely sideways despite access to top-tier tools, budget, and IP backing.
[h1]🛠️ The Problems (And There Are Many)[/h1]
[h3]Visuals That Time Forgot[/h3]
This game looks like it was targeting Xbox 360, then got bumped mid-dev to Xbox One, and now it's trying to pass as current-gen. No ORM usage. No interactive foliage. No dynamic anything. Just flat, outdated visuals on Ultra settings. In 2025, this level of material work and shading is unacceptable — especially for a $70 title.
[h3]Cutscenes from the Bargain Bin[/h3]
The intro cutscene is long, wooden, and lacks any cinematic value. Worse, the in-game visuals that follow are so different from the pre-rendered trailers, it feels borderline deceptive. You only get one chance to make a first impression. They blew it.
[h3]Camera & Controls — Default and Detached[/h3]
The camera setup? Unreal Engine default third-person project. The controls? Floaty, disconnected, and reminiscent of BloodRayne on PS2 — not in a nostalgic way, but in a "why are we still doing this?" way. The root motion is jarring and often hitches right before montages, suggesting poor async loading or no async at all.
[h3]Performance Is Not Forgivable[/h3]
Hitching on a 3080 Ti, 64GB RAM, and i9-9900K. That's not just bad optimization — it's flat-out incompetence. If it hitches on my machine, it's going to choke on anything average.
[h3]Price Tag Delusion[/h3]
The game is being sold like a modern AAA title. It’s not. At $16 I'm dissecting it. At $70 I'd be uninstalling it out of spite. This should be in the $25–$35 range [b]if polished[/b].
[h3]Cinematic Bait-and-Switch[/h3]
The trailers use high-end Sequencer cinematics — which look nothing like gameplay. That’s a major expectation mismatch. You cannot build hype off visuals you never deliver.
[h1]🧯 How They Could Salvaged This [/h1]
[list]
[*]Lower the Price — Align expectations with what’s actually delivered.
[*]Cut the Intro Fat — Trim the first 15 minutes. Get the player into gameplay within 90 seconds.
[*]Modernize Materials — Add ORMs. Use proper PBR workflows. [b]Anything.[/b]
[*]Fix the Controls — Play [b]any[/b] modern action game and [i]learn[/i] from it.
[*]Async Load Montages — It's 2025
[/list]
[h2]💬 Final Thoughts[/h2]
I wanted to like it. Supposedly story-driven. But no amount of goodwill can save a game that feels like it’s from a decade ago and priced for a future it never earned.
It’s not even the worst game we’ve played — it’s just disappointing in all the ways that matter.
👍 : 7 |
😃 : 2
Negative
Playtime:
2004 minutes
The overall game isn't bad the combat is complete crap. I'm dodging people who have armor on and using machine guns while I try to punch them in the face. Use the story level difficulty unless you like jumping around like a bunny rabbit in a fight,
👍 : 2 |
😃 : 0
Negative
Playtime:
52 minutes
Great story, very interesting meta physic concepts and pleasing visuals. Nice game.
👍 : 3 |
😃 : 2
Positive
Playtime:
849 minutes
Having fun with the game. I will say it feels like it would've been a decent PS3 era game, the graphics and gameplay feel a bit outdated, but it's still fun. I'm enjoying the combat, especially stepping during fights. It's short and sweet. The linear game design is a breath of fresh air after so many other games the last few years are so bloated with slop. Grab it while it's on sale.
👍 : 4 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
80 minutes
I picked this up for $13USD and the first hour and half (tutorial-ish) walks you through the setting and motif the game is aiming for. It's set in the early 1900s with hints to secret societies that have risen and fallen and new ones that took their place.
I've had fun with it so far as long as your not walking in with the hopes that every game has to be a 10/10. This is a SOLID 6/10 that is trying to punch up but unfortunately seems to be marred by a few technical issues like shuddering in cinematics and sudden camera movement (ie combat) and while not broken gets annoying.
It looks decent enough with graphics from mid-late Xbox One X/PS4 Pro era so most PC's shouldn't have to many issues pushing for high settings with good performance (minus studders). Voice overs are great and the music is pleasant to the ear and the controls are simple and easy to learn and master.
Overall, for the price I think I may have found a small gem of a game and can't wait to continue to play it.
👍 : 11 |
😃 : 1
Positive
Unknown 9: Awakening Steam Achievements
Unknown 9: Awakening offers players a rich tapestry of challenges, with a total of 38 achievements to unlock. These achievements span a variety of in-game activities, encouraging exploration, skill development, and strategic mastery. Unlocking these achievements provides not only a rewarding experience but also a deeper engagement with the game's content.
Weaving The Pattern
Unlock all 3 levels of Stepping.
State of Mind
Complete the Umbric Abilities Branch of the skill tree.
Skilled Collector
Find 50% of items in the Collection menu, excluding the Extractors.
Master Collector
Complete the Collection Menu, excluding the Extractors.
Fall Out
Push or Pull 5 enemies off a cliff.
True Quaestor
Unlock all the achievements.
Chess Moves
Defeat 3 enemies simultaneously with a single Stepped-in enemy.
Untouchable
In the same encounter, defeat 3 enemies in melee combat without taking damage and without Stepping.
Enemy Within
Cause 30 enemies to defeat their own allies with the Stepping Ability.
Heavy Metal
Defeat a Gearhead.
Pulling Your Punches
Perform a Perfect Pull Strike on 10 enemies.
Out of Body
Faze 5 enemies using Umbric attacks.
Fury Unleashed
Execute 20 Burst Attacks.
Silent Assassin
Execute 10 Elite takedowns.
Puppeteer
Step into 15 enemies without being detected.
Killer Instinct
Step into an enemy then perform a takedown on them right away.
Pyrotechnics
Push an enemy into a fuel canister while Shrouded.
Instill Fear
Defeat 10 enemies while Shrouded with Tenacious Shroud.
Better Part of Valor
Retreat from 5 different combat events while Shrouded.
Shutdown
Deactivate 10 machines.
Wisdom of the Ages
Find all Scribings: Tree of Life and The Three Bodies.
Eagle Eyes
Destroy all Extractors.
Tracing The Path
Find all Sahin Tiles.
Self-Inflicted
Take damage from enemy environmental objects.
Unknown 9: Awakening Minimum PC System Requirements
Minimum:- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: 4 or 6 cores / 8 threads / 3.6 Ghz Base clock speed
- Memory: 12 GB RAM
- Graphics: 8 GB VRAM / AMD RX 580
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 55 GB available space
Unknown 9: Awakening Recommended PC System Requirements
Recommended:- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: 6 cores / 12 threads / 3.4 Ghz Base clock speed
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: 8 GB VRAM / AMD RX 5700 XT
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 55 GB available space
Unknown 9: Awakening has specific system requirements to ensure smooth gameplay. The minimum settings provide basic performance, while the recommended settings are designed to deliver the best gaming experience. Check the detailed requirements to ensure your system is compatible before making a purchase.
Unknown 9: Awakening Latest News & Patches
This game has received a total of 1 updates to date, ensuring continuous improvements and added features to enhance player experience. These updates address a range of issues from bug fixes and gameplay enhancements to new content additions, demonstrating the developer's commitment to the game's longevity and player satisfaction.
Patch 01.03
Date: 2024-12-19 13:53:12
👍 : 57 |
👎 : 9