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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

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We filtered the 41 games similar to Routine down to the 20 that fit the “PC” category. FTL: Faster Than Light, The Flame in the Flood and Slender: The Eight Pages top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Routine.

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

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Year 2025Dev Lunar Software

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Within the “PC” category, the closest game to Routine is FTL: Faster Than Light — scoring 66/100 on our similarity scale. The Flame in the Flood and Slender: The Eight Pages follow close behind.

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The best games like Routine on PC

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Routine. Each one has been evaluated across 10 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1FTL: Faster Than LightClosest on genre

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FTL: Faster Than Light

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloProceduralSci-FiTacticalHardcore

Steam👍 95%· 78KRAWG👍 88%· 964MC84IGDB91· 2

Year 2012Dev Subset GamesPlaytime ~6hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the PvE survival games cluster, with survival mechanics, roguelike runs and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, punishing difficulty and combat tactical, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

FTL: Faster Than Light is a roguelike strategy game set in space civil war in the Galactic Federation. You control a spaceship that has to deliver an essential package of data to the Federation headquarters. This data can help defeat the rebel’s army and finish the war.

Where it drifts furthest from Routine: tone and visuals.

It predates Routine by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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#2The Flame in the Flood

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The Flame in the Flood

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloProceduralExplorationMeleeNarrative

Steam👍 76%· 7.3KIGDB77· 17OC75· 91

Year 2016Dev The Molasses FloodOn PS4 · PC · Mac

✓ Fits the PvE survival games cluster, with survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and roguelike runs

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, melee combat and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from Routine: tone and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Routine.

It predates Routine by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#3Slender: The Eight PagesClosest overall match

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Slender: The Eight Pages

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloDarkHorrorExplorationFirst Person

Year 2012Dev Parsec ProductionsOn PC · Mac

✓ Nearly identical: survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere.

≠ Missing: roguelike runs.

It predates Routine by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Progression100Visuals100Setting69

#4Silent Hill 3Closest on setting

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Silent Hill 3

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloDarkHorrorSci-FiExploration

IGDB88· 3

Year 2003Dev Team Silent · KonamiOn PC

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, strong narrative focus and stealth mechanics, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Routine: visuals.

It predates Routine by 22 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Progression100Tone71Visuals0

65

Dino Crisis

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloDarkHorrorSci-FiNarrative

IGDB60· 1

Year 1999Dev Capcom Planning Room 2 · CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, shooter and strong narrative focus, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Routine: visuals.

It predates Routine by 26 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Tone79Visuals0

#6Jurassic Park: The Game

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Jurassic Park: The Game

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloDarkSci-FiHorrorMelee

Steam👍 69%· 2.1KRAWG👍 31%· 96MC54IGDB61· 4

Year 2011Dev Telltale GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox · iOS

✓ Fits the PvE survival games cluster, with survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, strong narrative focus and melee combat, while skipping roguelike runs

Security systems have failed and the creatures of the park roam free. Now, a rogue corporation will stop at nothing to acquire the dinosaur embryos stolen and lost by Dennis Nedry.

Where it drifts furthest from Routine: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Routine.

It predates Routine by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Tone76Visuals0

#7Silent Hill 4: The Room

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Silent Hill 4: The Room

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloDarkHorrorFirst PersonThird Person

IGDB72· 2

Year 2004Dev Team Silent · KonamiOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings visual third person, while skipping roguelike runs

It predates Routine by 21 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals71Setting69

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ARMORED HEAD

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloSci-FiExplorationFirst PersonRanged

Steam👍 98%· 1.3K

Year 2020Dev Egor RezenovPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with punishing difficulty, strong narrative focus and ranged combat, while skipping roguelike runs

ARMORED HEAD is a miniature shooter, where all the action takes place in one arena. The main character is a gladiator who fights against his opponents in pursuit of the grand prize. His task is to defeat 30 waves of opponents, unravel all the secrets of the arena, and win the gold cup.

Where it drifts furthest from Routine: tone.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Setting59Tone0

#9Influent Language Learning Game

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Influent Language Learning Game

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloExplorationFirst PersonMeleeTactical

Year 2024Dev Murat Doğançay · Butik Game StudiosOn PC

✓ Fits the PvE survival games cluster, with survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, melee combat and combat tactical, while skipping roguelike runs

Feature List6 different characters you can play with 8 Interface Languages 6 different Alphabets (ABC) 3 difficulties suitable for all ages (Easy 7-12, Normal 9-15, Hard 15+) Intra-word usage and pronunciation for each letter About the GameLanguage Learning Simulator - Alphabet is an educational…

Where it drifts furthest from Routine: setting and visuals.

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#10Deliver Us the Moon

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Deliver Us the Moon

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloSci-FiExplorationFirst PersonMelee

Steam👍 88%· 9.2KIGDB78· 5OC74· 67

Year 2019Dev KeokeN Interactive · Wired ProductionsOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, deep simulation and strong narrative focus, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Routine: tone and setting.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals71Setting41Tone0

#11Minecraft: Story Mode

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Minecraft: Story Mode

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloDarkHorrorNarrativeCasual

Steam👍 77%· 8.3KIGDB66· 7

Year 2015Dev Mojang StudiosOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Android

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, strong narrative focus and vibe casual, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Routine: progression and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Routine.

It predates Routine by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone52Setting43Progression0Visuals0

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#12Dying Light: The Beast

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Dying Light: The Beast

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloDarkHorrorFirst PersonMultiplayer

Steam👍 87%· 68KIGDB82· 7OC81· 126

Year 2025Dev TechlandOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the PvE survival games cluster, with survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, post-apocalyptic world and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Routine: game mode.

Genre100Tone100Visuals100Setting52Game mode34

Steam Epic Xbox

#13Domestic Dog

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Domestic Dog

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloProceduralExplorationCasualCozy

Steam👍 81%· 491

Year 2015Dev Sean DavyPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Fits the PvE survival games cluster, with survival mechanics, roguelike runs and procedural generation

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, vibe casual and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping adventure storytelling

Warning: Content Below may not be suitable for Cats, any similarities to real dogs is purely coincidental. In Domestic Dog, you take control of a randomized dog in a randomized house and survive the harsh domestic life! Explore the city and interact with the world for discover items and secrets.

Where it drifts furthest from Routine: tone and visuals.

It predates Routine by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100World63Tone0Visuals0

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The Alters

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloSci-FiNarrativeIsometricThird Person

Steam👍 90%· 17KIGDB87· 5OC86· 115

Year 2025Dev 11 bit studiosOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, strong narrative focus and visual isometric, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Routine: tone and visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Setting64Tone0Visuals0

#15Race The Sun

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Race The Sun

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloDarkProceduralFirst PersonMultiplayer

Steam👍 93%· 6.3KRAWG👍 45%· 406MC79IGDB86· 2OC79· 24

Year 2013Dev FlippFly · FlippflyPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the PvE survival games cluster, with survival mechanics, roguelike runs and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings racing gameplay, punishing difficulty and strong narrative focus, while skipping adventure storytelling

In Race the Sun you control a spaceship powered by solar energy. You have to dodge objects on your way, for example, from laser beams, other ships and various obstacles, while collecting blue pyramids that will boost the player.

Where it drifts furthest from Routine: setting and tone.

It predates Routine by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100World100Visuals42Game mode34Tone29Setting0

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