Choose 5089: The Action RPG
Choose 5089: The Action RPG if you want the Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. 5089: The Action RPG launched in 2016.
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.
Which should you pick?
Choose ROMBIE
Choose ROMBIE if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. ROMBIE launched in 2018.
Both 5089: The Action RPG and ROMBIE sit in Action, Indie, and RPG on Steam and both list Tracked Controller Support and VR Supported, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (82.8% vs 81.5% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
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.