And now there is Taopunk! (Nine Sols) All amazingly beautiful.
September 24, 2026 at 6:15 AM
And now there is Taopunk! (Nine Sols) All amazingly beautiful.
I haven't seen it mentioned yet so I'll shout out Nine Sols, a cross between Hollow Knight and Sekiro set in a bright cyberpunk (well, technically taopunk) world with sentient cats.
... Okay it does play the curse-and-decay card, but the stuff is bright pink!
store.steampowered.com/app/1809540/...
... Okay it does play the curse-and-decay card, but the stuff is bright pink!
store.steampowered.com/app/1809540/...
Nine Sols on Steam
Nine Sols is a lore rich, hand-drawn 2D action-platformer featuring Sekiro-inspired deflection focused combat. Embark on a journey of eastern fantasy, explore the land once home to an ancient alien ra...
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September 18, 2026 at 1:34 PM
I haven't seen it mentioned yet so I'll shout out Nine Sols, a cross between Hollow Knight and Sekiro set in a bright cyberpunk (well, technically taopunk) world with sentient cats.
... Okay it does play the curse-and-decay card, but the stuff is bright pink!
store.steampowered.com/app/1809540/...
... Okay it does play the curse-and-decay card, but the stuff is bright pink!
store.steampowered.com/app/1809540/...
September 15, 2026 at 6:02 PM
I already recommended In Stars and Time in discord, Shadow of Memories/Shadow of Destiny is an interesting (if janky) adventure puzzle game that does some cool stuff with time travel elements, Nine Sols is a really cool metroidvania/soulslike with taopunk setting and cool story.
September 9, 2026 at 6:53 PM
I already recommended In Stars and Time in discord, Shadow of Memories/Shadow of Destiny is an interesting (if janky) adventure puzzle game that does some cool stuff with time travel elements, Nine Sols is a really cool metroidvania/soulslike with taopunk setting and cool story.
Yi fanart !!
Nine Sols is a hand-drawn 2D metroidvania action-platformer developed by Red Candle Games that features a unique "Taopunk" setting, blending cyber-technology with Taoism and Asian mythology.
#NineSols #Yi #Fanart #Smallartist
Nine Sols is a hand-drawn 2D metroidvania action-platformer developed by Red Candle Games that features a unique "Taopunk" setting, blending cyber-technology with Taoism and Asian mythology.
#NineSols #Yi #Fanart #Smallartist
September 6, 2026 at 5:39 PM
Yi fanart !!
Nine Sols is a hand-drawn 2D metroidvania action-platformer developed by Red Candle Games that features a unique "Taopunk" setting, blending cyber-technology with Taoism and Asian mythology.
#NineSols #Yi #Fanart #Smallartist
Nine Sols is a hand-drawn 2D metroidvania action-platformer developed by Red Candle Games that features a unique "Taopunk" setting, blending cyber-technology with Taoism and Asian mythology.
#NineSols #Yi #Fanart #Smallartist
+ You can button-smash the guard button, and it works! It makes the games a bit easier.
+ Plenty of tools and moves you discover/learn which add to the enjoyment as a whole.
+ Animations/Music are great as well.
+ TAOPUNK!
+ Plenty of tools and moves you discover/learn which add to the enjoyment as a whole.
+ Animations/Music are great as well.
+ TAOPUNK!
September 4, 2026 at 10:46 PM
+ You can button-smash the guard button, and it works! It makes the games a bit easier.
+ Plenty of tools and moves you discover/learn which add to the enjoyment as a whole.
+ Animations/Music are great as well.
+ TAOPUNK!
+ Plenty of tools and moves you discover/learn which add to the enjoyment as a whole.
+ Animations/Music are great as well.
+ TAOPUNK!
morning slot is nine sols (combat focused metroidvania where you play as a little cat guy. the devs describe the aesthetic as 'taopunk' (taoist + cyberpunk))
afternoon slot is who's lila (horror adventure game where your main control beyond point and click is manipulating your facial expressions)
afternoon slot is who's lila (horror adventure game where your main control beyond point and click is manipulating your facial expressions)
September 1, 2026 at 11:40 AM
morning slot is nine sols (combat focused metroidvania where you play as a little cat guy. the devs describe the aesthetic as 'taopunk' (taoist + cyberpunk))
afternoon slot is who's lila (horror adventure game where your main control beyond point and click is manipulating your facial expressions)
afternoon slot is who's lila (horror adventure game where your main control beyond point and click is manipulating your facial expressions)
exigeant, qui repose exclusivement sur 1 mécanique de parade, inspirée de Sekiro. La DA "Taopunk" du studio taiwanais est plaisante, tout comme l'histoire racontée au gré de magnifiques pages dessinées façon comics, et certains combats de boss sont aussi salés et mémorables que son illustre modèle.
August 20, 2026 at 9:13 AM
exigeant, qui repose exclusivement sur 1 mécanique de parade, inspirée de Sekiro. La DA "Taopunk" du studio taiwanais est plaisante, tout comme l'histoire racontée au gré de magnifiques pages dessinées façon comics, et certains combats de boss sont aussi salés et mémorables que son illustre modèle.
For example, when Nine Sols calls its setting "Taopunk," I can kinda get behind that; the Taoist themes are clashing against cyberpunk in a way that implies a shortening of "Taoist-cyberpunk."
But when Phantom Blade 0 calls its aesthetic "Kung-fu-punk," it feels like a bit more of a stretch to me.
But when Phantom Blade 0 calls its aesthetic "Kung-fu-punk," it feels like a bit more of a stretch to me.
August 19, 2026 at 5:05 PM
For example, when Nine Sols calls its setting "Taopunk," I can kinda get behind that; the Taoist themes are clashing against cyberpunk in a way that implies a shortening of "Taoist-cyberpunk."
But when Phantom Blade 0 calls its aesthetic "Kung-fu-punk," it feels like a bit more of a stretch to me.
But when Phantom Blade 0 calls its aesthetic "Kung-fu-punk," it feels like a bit more of a stretch to me.
Sword Sage: Awakening
Esse puxa mais pra fantasia xianxia com sci-fi, um rolê meio taopunk que já apareceu no excelente Nine Sols, mas aqui em um jogo de ação 3D. Magia, personagens folclóricos chineses e máquinas. Achei legal a combinação.
store.steampowered.com/app/3846900/...
Esse puxa mais pra fantasia xianxia com sci-fi, um rolê meio taopunk que já apareceu no excelente Nine Sols, mas aqui em um jogo de ação 3D. Magia, personagens folclóricos chineses e máquinas. Achei legal a combinação.
store.steampowered.com/app/3846900/...
August 2, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Sword Sage: Awakening
Esse puxa mais pra fantasia xianxia com sci-fi, um rolê meio taopunk que já apareceu no excelente Nine Sols, mas aqui em um jogo de ação 3D. Magia, personagens folclóricos chineses e máquinas. Achei legal a combinação.
store.steampowered.com/app/3846900/...
Esse puxa mais pra fantasia xianxia com sci-fi, um rolê meio taopunk que já apareceu no excelente Nine Sols, mas aqui em um jogo de ação 3D. Magia, personagens folclóricos chineses e máquinas. Achei legal a combinação.
store.steampowered.com/app/3846900/...
Started Nine Sols on stream this past Monday.
Aside from the satisfying parry mechanics, I absolutely love the Taopunk aesthetic and soundtrack.
I love stories that are a balanced mix of technological futurism and spirituality.
Aside from the satisfying parry mechanics, I absolutely love the Taopunk aesthetic and soundtrack.
I love stories that are a balanced mix of technological futurism and spirituality.
July 16, 2026 at 6:48 AM
Started Nine Sols on stream this past Monday.
Aside from the satisfying parry mechanics, I absolutely love the Taopunk aesthetic and soundtrack.
I love stories that are a balanced mix of technological futurism and spirituality.
Aside from the satisfying parry mechanics, I absolutely love the Taopunk aesthetic and soundtrack.
I love stories that are a balanced mix of technological futurism and spirituality.
Our journey towards mastering the Taopunk parrying techniques continue.
Join me now for some late evening cozy Nine Sols.
www.twitch.tv/cynetrunner
(face cam will be on)
Join me now for some late evening cozy Nine Sols.
www.twitch.tv/cynetrunner
(face cam will be on)
July 16, 2026 at 2:22 AM
Our journey towards mastering the Taopunk parrying techniques continue.
Join me now for some late evening cozy Nine Sols.
www.twitch.tv/cynetrunner
(face cam will be on)
Join me now for some late evening cozy Nine Sols.
www.twitch.tv/cynetrunner
(face cam will be on)
Sadly the story isn't anywhere near as interesting as either past WuWa regions or Nine Sols, just "dang it's hard to be an anime soldier fighting for anime China, I miss my anime comrades who fell in the Anime Wars"
My guess is that the Taopunk robots are powered by Anime Ghosts but we'll see
My guess is that the Taopunk robots are powered by Anime Ghosts but we'll see
July 11, 2026 at 2:28 AM
Sadly the story isn't anywhere near as interesting as either past WuWa regions or Nine Sols, just "dang it's hard to be an anime soldier fighting for anime China, I miss my anime comrades who fell in the Anime Wars"
My guess is that the Taopunk robots are powered by Anime Ghosts but we'll see
My guess is that the Taopunk robots are powered by Anime Ghosts but we'll see
Feed: "Omega Metroid"
By: Andy Spiteri on Thursday, July 9, 2026
By: Andy Spiteri on Thursday, July 9, 2026
Omega Metroid Podcast Episode 327 – Nine Sols: Inspired By Metroid
It's been a minute, but Inspired By Metroid is BACK to examine one of the better Metroidvania's in the last few years - the Souls-like "Taopunk" game Nine Sols! From Red Candle Games, Nine Sols tell the story of Yi, a cat-like creature called a Solarian on a quest for revenge while the impending doom
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July 9, 2026 at 4:26 AM
Feed: "Omega Metroid"
By: Andy Spiteri on Thursday, July 9, 2026
By: Andy Spiteri on Thursday, July 9, 2026
👾👽NEW EPISODE👽👾
Inspired By Metroid has returned, and were going to discuss the "Taopunk" souls-like game Nine Sols! Andy and GameWyrm head this episode, so stay tuned for their thoughts on this unique metroidvania #videogames #podcast #ninesols #metroidvania
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Inspired By Metroid has returned, and were going to discuss the "Taopunk" souls-like game Nine Sols! Andy and GameWyrm head this episode, so stay tuned for their thoughts on this unique metroidvania #videogames #podcast #ninesols #metroidvania
omegametroid.com/omega-metroi...
July 9, 2026 at 1:02 AM
👾👽NEW EPISODE👽👾
Inspired By Metroid has returned, and were going to discuss the "Taopunk" souls-like game Nine Sols! Andy and GameWyrm head this episode, so stay tuned for their thoughts on this unique metroidvania #videogames #podcast #ninesols #metroidvania
omegametroid.com/omega-metroi...
Inspired By Metroid has returned, and were going to discuss the "Taopunk" souls-like game Nine Sols! Andy and GameWyrm head this episode, so stay tuned for their thoughts on this unique metroidvania #videogames #podcast #ninesols #metroidvania
omegametroid.com/omega-metroi...
🏆 Platinum #1179: Nine Sols
Full trophy hunt on my YouTube channel.
A brutal hand-drawn Taopunk action-platformer with Sekiro-inspired deflection combat. This Platinum was all about mastering timing, surviving brutal boss fights, and finishing Yi’s path to slay the 9 Sols.
#NineSols #Soulslike
Full trophy hunt on my YouTube channel.
A brutal hand-drawn Taopunk action-platformer with Sekiro-inspired deflection combat. This Platinum was all about mastering timing, surviving brutal boss fights, and finishing Yi’s path to slay the 9 Sols.
#NineSols #Soulslike
July 7, 2026 at 6:58 AM
🏆 Platinum #1179: Nine Sols
Full trophy hunt on my YouTube channel.
A brutal hand-drawn Taopunk action-platformer with Sekiro-inspired deflection combat. This Platinum was all about mastering timing, surviving brutal boss fights, and finishing Yi’s path to slay the 9 Sols.
#NineSols #Soulslike
Full trophy hunt on my YouTube channel.
A brutal hand-drawn Taopunk action-platformer with Sekiro-inspired deflection combat. This Platinum was all about mastering timing, surviving brutal boss fights, and finishing Yi’s path to slay the 9 Sols.
#NineSols #Soulslike
Platinum #1179 – Nine Sols 🏆☯️⚔️
Brutal but brilliant. A Taopunk action-platformer built around deflects, boss fights, exploration, and finally overcoming the Sols.
One hell of a Platinum.
#NineSols #IndieGame #RedCandleGames #TrophyHunting #Gaming
Brutal but brilliant. A Taopunk action-platformer built around deflects, boss fights, exploration, and finally overcoming the Sols.
One hell of a Platinum.
#NineSols #IndieGame #RedCandleGames #TrophyHunting #Gaming
July 7, 2026 at 5:46 AM
Platinum #1179 – Nine Sols 🏆☯️⚔️
Brutal but brilliant. A Taopunk action-platformer built around deflects, boss fights, exploration, and finally overcoming the Sols.
One hell of a Platinum.
#NineSols #IndieGame #RedCandleGames #TrophyHunting #Gaming
Brutal but brilliant. A Taopunk action-platformer built around deflects, boss fights, exploration, and finally overcoming the Sols.
One hell of a Platinum.
#NineSols #IndieGame #RedCandleGames #TrophyHunting #Gaming
apparently taopunk is a new fashion thing that kinda just appeared of recent?
Thanks this is gonna be my whole personality now.
Thanks this is gonna be my whole personality now.
July 1, 2026 at 8:28 PM
apparently taopunk is a new fashion thing that kinda just appeared of recent?
Thanks this is gonna be my whole personality now.
Thanks this is gonna be my whole personality now.
Llegiu la nostra ressenya de Nine Sols: un Metroidvania basat en un món 'Taopunk' i una edició física d'alta qualitat.
➡️ noujoc.com/2026/06/ress... ㅤ
➡️ noujoc.com/2026/06/ress... ㅤ
Ressenya – Nine Sols - Nou Joc
Llegiu la nostra ressenya de Nine Sols: un Metroidvania basat en un món 'Taopunk' i una edició física d'alta qualitat.
noujoc.com
June 17, 2026 at 10:42 AM
Llegiu la nostra ressenya de Nine Sols: un Metroidvania basat en un món 'Taopunk' i una edició física d'alta qualitat.
➡️ noujoc.com/2026/06/ress... ㅤ
➡️ noujoc.com/2026/06/ress... ㅤ
Back in the world of Taopunk.
Ready to crash out once more.
NINE SOLS.
Come say hi. o/
www.twitch.tv/v0idhed
#ninesols #goinglive
Ready to crash out once more.
NINE SOLS.
Come say hi. o/
www.twitch.tv/v0idhed
#ninesols #goinglive
V0IDHED - Twitch
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June 16, 2026 at 6:26 PM
Back in the world of Taopunk.
Ready to crash out once more.
NINE SOLS.
Come say hi. o/
www.twitch.tv/v0idhed
#ninesols #goinglive
Ready to crash out once more.
NINE SOLS.
Come say hi. o/
www.twitch.tv/v0idhed
#ninesols #goinglive
Other thoughts:
- I would like to see a version of this game that's more linear and less "Metroidvania".
- I didn't expect this level of furry nudity, this better not awaken anything in me.
- The final boss has the sauce, single-handedly improved my opinion of the game.
- Parry improves everything!
- I would like to see a version of this game that's more linear and less "Metroidvania".
- I didn't expect this level of furry nudity, this better not awaken anything in me.
- The final boss has the sauce, single-handedly improved my opinion of the game.
- Parry improves everything!
June 11, 2026 at 2:17 PM
Other thoughts:
- I would like to see a version of this game that's more linear and less "Metroidvania".
- I didn't expect this level of furry nudity, this better not awaken anything in me.
- The final boss has the sauce, single-handedly improved my opinion of the game.
- Parry improves everything!
- I would like to see a version of this game that's more linear and less "Metroidvania".
- I didn't expect this level of furry nudity, this better not awaken anything in me.
- The final boss has the sauce, single-handedly improved my opinion of the game.
- Parry improves everything!
A few games I wanna add to this thread that have fantastic art direction! Sword of the Sea was already mentioned but it's truly beautiful and deserves to be talked about more.
All four of these games are excellent imo and I largely loved my experience with them (especially Exocolonist) ❤️
All four of these games are excellent imo and I largely loved my experience with them (especially Exocolonist) ❤️
June 11, 2026 at 5:36 AM
A few games I wanna add to this thread that have fantastic art direction! Sword of the Sea was already mentioned but it's truly beautiful and deserves to be talked about more.
All four of these games are excellent imo and I largely loved my experience with them (especially Exocolonist) ❤️
All four of these games are excellent imo and I largely loved my experience with them (especially Exocolonist) ❤️
1 Sol...recruited. 8 more to go.
Going live on Nine Sols! Let's continue surviving in this Taopunk world.
#000arise #vtuber #pngtuber #ENVtubers
www.twitch.tv/hirusaki000vt
Going live on Nine Sols! Let's continue surviving in this Taopunk world.
#000arise #vtuber #pngtuber #ENVtubers
www.twitch.tv/hirusaki000vt
Hirusaki000VT - Twitch
A self-proclaimed 'Dimensional Driver' that was sent to Earth's star sector as its guardian. Because of how peaceful this galaxy is, he currently relieves his boredom by becoming a live streamer.
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June 11, 2026 at 3:15 AM
1 Sol...recruited. 8 more to go.
Going live on Nine Sols! Let's continue surviving in this Taopunk world.
#000arise #vtuber #pngtuber #ENVtubers
www.twitch.tv/hirusaki000vt
Going live on Nine Sols! Let's continue surviving in this Taopunk world.
#000arise #vtuber #pngtuber #ENVtubers
www.twitch.tv/hirusaki000vt
Is it safe to assume Kowloon's Gate did Taopunk long before Nine Sols came up with the definition?
June 10, 2026 at 12:11 AM
Is it safe to assume Kowloon's Gate did Taopunk long before Nine Sols came up with the definition?