5089: The Action RPG vs ROMBIE
5089: The Action RPG and ROMBIE both land in Action, Indie, RPG 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, RPG on Steam. 5089: The Action RPG (2016) is 2 years older than ROMBIE (2018). 5089: The Action RPG scores higher on Steam reviews (82.8% positive) than ROMBIE (81.5% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 5089: The Action RPG |  ROMBIE | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, RPG | Action, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 8.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 82.8% positive (273 reviews) | 81.5% positive (27 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Phr00t's Software | Phr00t's Software |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- 5089: The Action RPG (2016) is 2 years older than ROMBIE (2018).
- 5089: The Action RPG scores higher on Steam reviews (82.8% positive) than ROMBIE (81.5% positive).
- 5089: The Action RPG is currently ~11% cheaper on Steam than ROMBIE (7.99 USD vs. 8.99 USD).
- 5089: The Action RPG has co-op; ROMBIE does not.
5089: The Action RPG vs ROMBIE — FAQ
- Should I play 5089: The Action RPG or ROMBIE first?
- If you want chronology, 5089: The Action RPG (2016) came out before ROMBIE (2018). 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 5089: The Action RPG and ROMBIE similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, RPG 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.
- Does ROMBIE have multiplayer like 5089: The Action RPG?
- No. 5089: The Action RPG supports multiplayer on Steam (Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Co-op), while ROMBIE is listed as single-player only.