The platform story for 9 Kings is wider than most coverage suggests, and narrower in exactly one place people keep asking about. Wide: the game is on four PC stores and in PC Game Pass. Narrow: there is no console version, so the Game Pass listing does not mean you can play it on an Xbox.
Where you can buy and play it
| Store | Listing | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Steam | 9 Kings | App ID 2784470, Windows and macOS |
| GOG | 9 Kings | DRM-free build |
| Epic Games Store | 9 Kings | Windows and macOS |
| Microsoft Store | 9 Kings | Windows PC; this listing is also how Game Pass players install it |
| PC Game Pass | Included | A PC subscription benefit, not a console one |
That last row is the one worth repeating. People search "9 Kings Xbox" because the game appears inside Microsoft's ecosystem, but the Microsoft Store and PC Game Pass are PC channels. You cannot play 9 Kings on an Xbox console, and the same goes for PlayStation 5 and Switch: no console version of any kind has been announced. If that changes, the release date page and this one will carry it with a date and a source.
Steam Deck and controllers
Steam Deck support is the highest tier Valve offers: Verified. That means the default controller configuration works, the on-screen button icons match, the interface text is readable at Deck resolution, and the game performs well on default settings. Full Xbox controller support is confirmed on the store page, and controller support also extends to the mobile version through M-Fi controllers on iOS.
System requirements
The game is unusually light, which fits a kingdom of nine plots and a few hundred pixel units.
| Tier | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 10 64-bit |
| CPU | Intel i5-750 or AMD Phenom II X4 965 | Intel i5-3570 or AMD FX-8300 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| GPU | GeForce GT 630 2GB or Radeon HD 6670 2GB | GeForce GTX 650 2GB or Radeon HD 7750 2GB |
| DirectX | 11 | 12 |
| Storage | 500 MB | 500 MB |
macOS is supported on Steam and Epic. The game also ships text localization in 32 languages on Epic's listing, including Simplified and Traditional Chinese.
What about phones?
The iOS and Android version lands on October 8, 2026, ported by Playdigious. It runs as a free trial with one in-app purchase that unlocks the complete game. Details, including what syncs and what does not, are on the mobile page. If you would rather try before buying on PC, the Steam demo is still live.
FAQ
Is 9 Kings on Game Pass?
Yes, on PC Game Pass. That means Windows PC. It does not mean Xbox: there is no console version of the game.
Is 9 Kings on Xbox?
Not on Xbox consoles. The confusion is understandable, because the game is sold on the Microsoft Store and included with PC Game Pass, but both of those are PC channels.
Is 9 Kings Steam Deck compatible?
Yes, and not just compatible: Steam Deck Verified, Valve's top rating.