Choose ROUTINE
Choose ROUTINE if you want an Action experience. 4,122 Steam reviews back the pick.
ROUTINE vs SCP-093
ROUTINE and SCP-093 both land in 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. ROUTINE (2025) is 1 year older than SCP-093 (2026). SCP-093 is free; ROUTINE is paid (24.99 USD). 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 SCP-093
Choose SCP-093 if you want a Simulation and Free To Play experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. SCP-093 launched in 2026.
Both ROUTINE and SCP-093 sit in 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
 ROUTINE |  SCP-093 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 93.2% positive (4,122 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Lunar Software | blackcloud3772 |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- ROUTINE (2025) is 1 year older than SCP-093 (2026).
- SCP-093 is free; ROUTINE is paid (24.99 USD).
- ROUTINE is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; SCP-093 has no Deck rating yet.
ROUTINE vs SCP-093 — FAQ
- Should I play ROUTINE or SCP-093 first?
- If you want chronology, ROUTINE (2025) came out before SCP-093 (2026). 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 ROUTINE and SCP-093 similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Is SCP-093 free?
- Yes — SCP-093 is a free-to-play Steam title. ROUTINE is paid (24.99 USD).
- Does ROUTINE run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — ROUTINE is rated Deck Playable by Valve. SCP-093 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.