Choose The Line
Choose The Line if you want a Strategy, Adventure, and Simulation experience. The Line launched in 2020.
The Line vs Hikeshi-Fireman-
The Line and Hikeshi-Fireman- both land in Indie, 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, Casual on Steam. The Line (2020) is 1 year older than Hikeshi-Fireman- (2021). Hikeshi-Fireman- is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than The Line (3.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD). 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 Hikeshi-Fireman-
Choose Hikeshi-Fireman- if it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Hikeshi-Fireman- launched in 2021.
Both The Line and Hikeshi-Fireman- sit in Indie 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
 The Line |  Hikeshi-Fireman- | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2021 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.3% positive (26 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | ARVORE | Studio Seven |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- The Line (2020) is 1 year older than Hikeshi-Fireman- (2021).
- Hikeshi-Fireman- is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than The Line (3.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
The Line vs Hikeshi-Fireman- — FAQ
- Should I play The Line or Hikeshi-Fireman- first?
- If you want chronology, The Line (2020) came out before Hikeshi-Fireman- (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 The Line and Hikeshi-Fireman- similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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.