Choose SOMA
Choose SOMA if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 95.8% positive across 23,563 reviews.
SOMA vs ROUTINE
SOMA and ROUTINE both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. SOMA (2015) is 10 years older than ROUTINE (2025). SOMA scores higher on Steam reviews (95.8% positive) than ROUTINE (93.2% 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 ROUTINE
Choose ROUTINE if it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 4,122 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both SOMA and ROUTINE sit in Action, 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
 SOMA |  ROUTINE | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.8% positive (23,563 reviews) | 93.2% positive (4,122 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Frictional Games | Lunar Software |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- SOMA (2015) is 10 years older than ROUTINE (2025).
- SOMA scores higher on Steam reviews (95.8% positive) than ROUTINE (93.2% positive).
- ROUTINE is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than SOMA (24.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: SOMA is Deck Verified, ROUTINE is Deck Playable.
SOMA vs ROUTINE — FAQ
- Which is better, SOMA or ROUTINE?
- On Steam reviews SOMA scores higher (95.8% positive) than ROUTINE (93.2% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, SOMA is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play SOMA or ROUTINE first?
- If you want chronology, SOMA (2015) came out before ROUTINE (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 SOMA and ROUTINE similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.