Choose LYNE
Choose LYNE if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 3,536 Steam reviews back the pick.
LYNE vs Lines
LYNE and Lines 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. LYNE (2014) is 3 years older than Lines (2017). LYNE scores higher on Steam reviews (95.2% positive) than Lines (83.9% positive). 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 Lines
Choose Lines if it's currently about 59% cheaper on the Steam Store. Lines launched in 2017.
Both LYNE and Lines 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
 LYNE |  Lines | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2017 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 1.24 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.2% positive (3,536 reviews) | 83.9% positive (31 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Thomas Bowker | Gamious |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- LYNE (2014) is 3 years older than Lines (2017).
- LYNE scores higher on Steam reviews (95.2% positive) than Lines (83.9% positive).
- Lines is currently ~59% cheaper on Steam than LYNE (1.24 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: LYNE is Deck Verified, Lines is Deck Playable.
LYNE vs Lines — FAQ
- Should I play LYNE or Lines first?
- If you want chronology, LYNE (2014) came out before Lines (2017). 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 LYNE and Lines 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.