Choose ROUTINE
Choose ROUTINE if you want an Indie and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. 4,122 Steam reviews back the pick.
ROUTINE vs Memo R.I.P.
ROUTINE and Memo R.I.P. both land in Action 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 are Action games on Steam. ROUTINE (2025) is 1 year older than Memo R.I.P. (2026). ROUTINE scores higher on Steam reviews (93.2% positive) than Memo R.I.P. (81.8% 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 Memo R.I.P.
Choose Memo R.I.P. if you want the Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Memo R.I.P. launched in 2026.
Both ROUTINE and Memo R.I.P. sit in Action 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 |  Memo R.I.P. | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 8.29 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.2% positive (4,122 reviews) | 81.8% positive (11 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Lunar Software | Divine Magic Games |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- ROUTINE (2025) is 1 year older than Memo R.I.P. (2026).
- ROUTINE scores higher on Steam reviews (93.2% positive) than Memo R.I.P. (81.8% positive).
- Memo R.I.P. is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than ROUTINE (8.29 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Memo R.I.P. has co-op; ROUTINE does not.
- ROUTINE is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Memo R.I.P. has no Deck rating yet.
ROUTINE vs Memo R.I.P. — FAQ
- Should I play ROUTINE or Memo R.I.P. first?
- If you want chronology, ROUTINE (2025) came out before Memo R.I.P. (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 Memo R.I.P. similar?
- They overlap on Action 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 have multiplayer like Memo R.I.P.?
- No. Memo R.I.P. supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while ROUTINE is listed as single-player only.
- Does ROUTINE run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — ROUTINE is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Memo R.I.P. doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.