5 Roguelike games like Routine that you should try

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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 5 that fit the “Roguelike” category. FTL: Faster Than Light, The Flame in the Flood and Domestic Dog top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Routine.

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

The best roguelike games like Routine

5 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

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 overall match

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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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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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#3Domestic DogClosest on progression

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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.

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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.

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Steam GOG Xbox

#5Elden Ring Nightreign

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