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AMID THE LINES vs ThanksTaking

AMID THE LINES and ThanksTaking both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie on Steam. AMID THE LINES (2021) is 1 year older than ThanksTaking (2022). ThanksTaking is free; AMID THE LINES is paid (6.99 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 AMID THE LINES

Choose AMID THE LINES if you want an Adventure experience. AMID THE LINES launched in 2021.

Choose ThanksTaking

Choose ThanksTaking if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. ThanksTaking launched in 2022.

Both AMID THE LINES and ThanksTaking sit in Action 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

AMID THE LINES vs ThanksTaking — Steam metadata comparison
AMID THE LINES — Steam game coverAMID THE LINESThanksTaking — Steam game coverThanksTaking
Released20212022
GenresAction, Indie, AdventureAction, Indie, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows, macOS
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price6.99 USDFree to play
Steam reviews5 reviews8 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersIBRAHIM SAWFANWishbone Games

Side by side

AMID THE LINES vs ThanksTaking — FAQ

Should I play AMID THE LINES or ThanksTaking first?
If you want chronology, AMID THE LINES (2021) came out before ThanksTaking (2022). 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 AMID THE LINES and ThanksTaking similar?
They overlap on Action, 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 ThanksTaking free?
Yes — ThanksTaking is a free-to-play Steam title. AMID THE LINES is paid (6.99 USD).
AMID THE LINES vs ThanksTaking — Verdict (2026) · imho.run