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We filtered the 41 games similar to Routine down to the 13 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. Silent Hill 3, Dino Crisis and Parasite Eve top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Routine.

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like Routine

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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.

#1Silent Hill 3Closest overall match

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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.

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#2Dino Crisis

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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.

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#3Parasite EveClosest on tone

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloDarkHorrorSci-FiStealth

IGDB60· 1

Year 1998Dev Squaresoft · Square Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, stealth mechanics and fantasy world, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Routine: visuals.

It predates Routine by 27 years, with what that implies technically.

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#4Jurassic Park: The Game

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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.

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#5Parasite Eve II

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloDarkHorrorSci-FiNarrative

Year 1999Dev Square Product Development Division 5 · SquareOn PlayStation 3

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and visual third person, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from Routine: visuals.

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

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#6FTL: Faster Than LightClosest on world

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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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#7Metal Gear

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloSci-FiExplorationTacticalStealth

Year 1987Dev Konami

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

≠ Stands apart with shooter, combat tactical and stealth mechanics, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Routine: visuals.

It predates Routine by 38 years, with what that implies technically.

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#8ARMORED HEADClosest on visuals

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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.

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#9Deliver Us the Moon

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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.

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#10The Alters

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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.

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloDarkSci-FiExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 89%· 9.4KIGDB79· 5OC73· 85

Year 2023Dev Starward Industries · 11 bit studiosOn Xbox · PC · PS5

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

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and setting space, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Routine: world and setting.

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloSci-FiIsometric

Steam👍 51%· 215

Year 2016Dev Refactored Games OÜPlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation and visual isometric, while skipping adventure storytelling

Manage interstellar pioneers and their descendants in this detailed sci-fi colony sim. Centuries after planetfall, colonists are still struggling to gain foothold on their lush and alien planet. You settle on the frontier by carefully managing resources, production and different personalities.

Where it drifts furthest from Routine: visuals.

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

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

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloSci-FiRangedMeleeHardcore

Steam👍 96%· 6.1KRAWG👍 29%· 68

Year 2016Dev Nickervision StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with punishing difficulty, vibe casual and ranged combat, while skipping adventure storytelling

I have been learning to make games in my free time and love making small-yet-solid arcade games with simple mechanics. Please expect 'Bit Blaster XL' to be a small, re-playable, arcade score-chaser game where the only goals are to constantly beat your previous score and unlock some extra ships.

Where it drifts furthest from Routine: tone and visuals.

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

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