Choose Roguebook
Choose Roguebook if you want a RPG experience. 1,911 Steam reviews back the pick.
Roguebook vs Into the Restless Ruins
Roguebook and Into the Restless Ruins both land in Strategy, Indie, Adventure on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Strategy, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Roguebook (2021) is 4 years older than Into the Restless Ruins (2025). Into the Restless Ruins scores higher on Steam reviews (87.4% positive) than Roguebook (85.1% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Into the Restless Ruins
Choose Into the Restless Ruins if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. Into the Restless Ruins launched in 2025.
Both Roguebook and Into the Restless Ruins sit in Strategy, Indie, and Adventure on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Roguebook |  Into the Restless Ruins | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 7.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.1% positive (1,911 reviews) | 87.4% positive (87 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Abrakam Entertainment SA | Ant Workshop Ltd |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Roguebook (2021) is 4 years older than Into the Restless Ruins (2025).
- Into the Restless Ruins scores higher on Steam reviews (87.4% positive) than Roguebook (85.1% positive).
- Into the Restless Ruins is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than Roguebook (7.49 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Roguebook is Deck Playable, Into the Restless Ruins is Deck Verified.
Roguebook vs Into the Restless Ruins — FAQ
- Should I play Roguebook or Into the Restless Ruins first?
- If you want chronology, Roguebook (2021) came out before Into the Restless Ruins (2025). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Roguebook and Into the Restless Ruins similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, Adventure on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.