Choose ROUTINE
Choose ROUTINE if you want an Action experience. 4,122 Steam reviews back the pick.
ROUTINE vs D-Extinction
ROUTINE and D-Extinction 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 D-Extinction (2026). ROUTINE is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; D-Extinction has no Deck rating yet. 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 D-Extinction
Choose D-Extinction if you want the DualShock Controller Support, Stereo Sound, and Surround Sound side of the pairing. D-Extinction launched in 2026.
Both ROUTINE and D-Extinction 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 |  D-Extinction | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 93.2% positive (4,122 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Lunar Software | Event Horizon Labs |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- ROUTINE (2025) is 1 year older than D-Extinction (2026).
- ROUTINE is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; D-Extinction has no Deck rating yet.
ROUTINE vs D-Extinction — FAQ
- Should I play ROUTINE or D-Extinction first?
- If you want chronology, ROUTINE (2025) came out before D-Extinction (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 D-Extinction 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.
- Does ROUTINE run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — ROUTINE is rated Deck Playable by Valve. D-Extinction doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.