Overview

Routine Soul is an independently developed fantasy adventure game that blends multiple genres, including Exploration, Choose Your Own Adventure, Souls-like, Puzzle, Turn-Based Strategy, and Action RPG elements. Developed over thousands of hours by 逸闻学院的Blaosh, this title serves as both a prequel and a sequel to the 2019 text adventure game "Routine Soul (套路之魂)". Players are thrust into a world where they are summoned to another realm only to discover the summoner's corpse. The continent is plagued by filth, ancient legends of divine rings resurface, and elves issue commissions. All these threads converge at the notorious Lonely Mountain, where various factions gather for an unknown purpose. Players must rely on their own burgeoning power to fight their way to the summit and uncover the truth.

Highlights

  • This unique title combines elements of Exploration, Choose Your Own Adventure, Souls-like combat, Puzzle-solving, Turn-Based Strategy, and Action RPG mechanics.
  • Developed over thousands of hours by a solo indie developer, 逸闻学院的Blaosh, and published by 逸闻学院的Blaosh and Mucuang Yodang.
  • Features a compelling narrative that acts as both a prequel and sequel to the original "Routine Soul" text adventure, set on a continent corrupted by filth and centered around events at the Lonely Mountain.

Who It's For

Routine Soul is designed for players who enjoy deep narratives, challenging gameplay, and a blend of strategic and action-oriented combat. Fans of Souls-like games looking for a fresh take, those who appreciate intricate plotlines that span across different timelines, and players who enjoy exploration and puzzle-solving will find much to love here. The game's turn-based strategy elements also appeal to tactical thinkers.

Game Info

Routine Soul is available for free on Steam and supports multiplayer. It includes Steam Achievements and Steam Cloud functionality, with Family Sharing also enabled. The game is primarily in Simplified Chinese. Its release date was January 10, 2025. The game is rated 0+ and has received a 'Positive' user reception on Steam.