Choose ROUTINE
Choose ROUTINE if you want an Action experience. 4,122 Steam reviews back the pick.
ROUTINE vs Underfang
ROUTINE and Underfang 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 Underfang (2026). ROUTINE is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Underfang 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 Underfang
Choose Underfang if you want the Stereo Sound, Playable without Timed Input, and Keyboard Only Option side of the pairing. Underfang launched in 2026.
Both ROUTINE and Underfang 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 |  Underfang | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Zetsukae |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- ROUTINE (2025) is 1 year older than Underfang (2026).
- ROUTINE is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Underfang has no Deck rating yet.
ROUTINE vs Underfang — FAQ
- Should I play ROUTINE or Underfang first?
- If you want chronology, ROUTINE (2025) came out before Underfang (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 Underfang 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. Underfang doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.