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Arko vs One Line

Arko and One Line 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. Arko (2020) is 1 year older than One Line (2021). One Line is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Arko (1.99 USD vs. 2.99 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 Arko

Choose Arko if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Arko launched in 2020.

Choose One Line

Choose One Line if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Mouse Only Option side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. One Line launched in 2021.

Both Arko and One Line sit in Indie and Casual 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

Arko vs One Line — Steam metadata comparison
Arko — Steam game coverArkoOne Line — Steam game coverOne Line
Released20202021
GenresIndie, CasualIndie, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price2.99 USD1.99 USD
Steam reviews3 reviews94.1% positive (34 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersRawEggClimbing Goat Games

Side by side

Arko vs One Line — FAQ

Should I play Arko or One Line first?
If you want chronology, Arko (2020) came out before One Line (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 Arko and One Line 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.