Choose Ionia
Choose Ionia if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Ionia launched in 2021.
Ionia vs The Line
Ionia and The Line both land in Indie, Adventure, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. The Line (2020) is 1 year older than Ionia (2021). The Line scores higher on Steam reviews (92.3% positive) than Ionia (77.1% 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 The Line
Choose The Line if you want a Strategy and Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 44% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Line launched in 2020.
Both Ionia and The Line sit in Indie, Adventure, and Casual on Steam and both list Tracked Controller Support and VR Only, 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
 Ionia |  The Line | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2020 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 8.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 77.1% positive (48 reviews) | 92.3% positive (26 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | ROTU Entertainment & Media, Ltd. | ARVORE |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- The Line (2020) is 1 year older than Ionia (2021).
- The Line scores higher on Steam reviews (92.3% positive) than Ionia (77.1% positive).
- The Line is currently ~44% cheaper on Steam than Ionia (4.99 USD vs. 8.99 USD).
Ionia vs The Line — FAQ
- Should I play Ionia or The Line first?
- If you want chronology, The Line (2020) came out before Ionia (2021). 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 Ionia and The Line similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, Casual 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.