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Pentomino vs Lines Go

Pentomino and Lines Go both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam. Pentomino (2022) is 5 years older than Lines Go (2027). 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 Pentomino

Choose Pentomino if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Pentomino launched in 2022.

Choose Lines Go

Choose Lines Go if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2027) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Lines Go launched in 2027.

Both Pentomino and Lines Go sit in Strategy, 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

Pentomino vs Lines Go — Steam metadata comparison
Pentomino — Steam game coverPentominoLines Go — Steam game coverLines Go
Released20222027
GenresStrategy, Indie, CasualStrategy, Indie, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price3.99 USDPrice unknown
Steam reviews1 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DeveloperszeroSpaceLicensed Repose Studio

Side by side

Pentomino vs Lines Go — FAQ

Should I play Pentomino or Lines Go first?
If you want chronology, Pentomino (2022) came out before Lines Go (2027). 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 Pentomino and Lines Go similar?
They overlap on Strategy, 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.