ROUTINE

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ROUTINE

Lunar Software

PC (Windows); Xbox One; Xbox Series X/SPaid (one-time purchase); Day-one on Xbox Game Pass

Health Score

MIXED

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About This Game

ROUTINE is a single-player, first-person sci-fi survival‑horror that places players in an abandoned lunar base to explore, solve environmental puzzles, and survive tense encounters by running, hiding, or using a diagnostic Cosmonaut Assistance Tool. The title emphasizes atmosphere and diegetic design with a minimal HUD; it contains frequent violence and gore and is built for a mature, atmospheric horror experience. Released Dec 4, 2025 on PC and Xbox. citeturn10view0turn2view0turn3search1

Score Breakdown

Positive Aspects

Educational Value

0/5

Creativity

4/5

Pro-Social

1/5

Risk Factors

Addictive Monetization

0/5

Time Pressure / FOMO

2/5

Social Risk

0/5

Content Intensity

4/5

Negatives

•Frequent violent/gory imagery and tense
•frightening encounters that may upset younger players
•some reviewers note repetitive stealth/hide sequences and occasional combat frustration
•no online/social features. citeturn2view0turn0search6

Positives

•Exceptional atmosphere and sound design
•strong environmental storytelling and puzzle-driven exploration
•minimal UI/design encourages immersion. citeturn2view0turn0search6

Gameplay Videos

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Official Ratings

T (Teen)

ESRB

ViolenceBlood and GoreHorror themes. (Developer/Store note: frequent violence/gore). citeturn2view0turn6search4

Single-player experience; no reported online multiplayer or in-game purchases on storefront pages. citeturn2view0

PEGI 16

PEGI

ViolenceHorror / Fear. citeturn3search3

Age Recommendations

ℹ️Ages 3-5

Not appropriate. Contains frequent violence, gore and sustained frightening scenes — skip for ages 3–5.

ℹ️Ages 6-8

Not recommended. Content is frightening and violent; not suitable for most children 6–8 without strong parental removal of content.

ℹ️Ages 9-12

Generally not recommended. Older preteens may be curious about the puzzles and exploration, but the horror, gore and tense stealth encounters mean parental guidance is advised. citeturn2view0

ℹ️Ages 13-15

Cautious recommendation. Teens 13–15 may play with parental guidance; expect frightening imagery, blood/gore, and tense stealth situations — consider maturity of the teen. citeturn3search3turn2view0

ℹ️Ages 16-18

Suitable for older teens and adults. PEGI labels the title 16+ and ESRB listings indicate Teen; content includes violence and gore and is intended for mature audiences. Parental discretion advised for younger teens. citeturn3search3turn6search4