Choose Boom
Choose Boom if it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Boom launched in 2021.
Boom vs Meta Lines
Boom and Meta Lines both land in Strategy, Indie 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 Strategy, Indie on Steam. Boom (2021) is 2 years older than Meta Lines (2023). Boom is free; Meta Lines is paid (0.99 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 Meta Lines
Choose Meta Lines if you want a Simulation and Casual experience. Meta Lines launched in 2023.
Both Boom and Meta Lines sit in Strategy and Indie 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
 Boom |  Meta Lines | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | Free to play | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 70% positive (10 reviews) | 9 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Morningstar Studios | Matrix Science |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Boom (2021) is 2 years older than Meta Lines (2023).
- Boom is free; Meta Lines is paid (0.99 USD).
- Meta Lines is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Boom has no Deck rating yet.
Boom vs Meta Lines — FAQ
- Should I play Boom or Meta Lines first?
- If you want chronology, Boom (2021) came out before Meta Lines (2023). 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 Boom and Meta Lines similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie 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.
- Is Boom free?
- Yes — Boom is a free-to-play Steam title. Meta Lines is paid (0.99 USD).