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 KNIGHTS
LYNE and KNIGHTS 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 2 years older than KNIGHTS (2016). Both sit near 95% positive on Steam (LYNE: 3,536 reviews, KNIGHTS: 388). 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 KNIGHTS
Choose KNIGHTS if you want a Strategy experience. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. KNIGHTS launched in 2016.
Both LYNE and KNIGHTS sit in Indie and Casual on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (95.2% vs 95.4% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 LYNE |  KNIGHTS | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2016 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.2% positive (3,536 reviews) | 95.4% positive (388 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Thomas Bowker | Arzola's |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- LYNE (2014) is 2 years older than KNIGHTS (2016).
- Both sit near 95% positive on Steam (LYNE: 3,536 reviews, KNIGHTS: 388).
- KNIGHTS is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than LYNE (0.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: LYNE is Deck Verified, KNIGHTS is Deck Playable.
LYNE vs KNIGHTS — FAQ
- Which is better, LYNE or KNIGHTS?
- On Steam reviews the two are nearly tied: LYNE sits at 95.2% positive (3,536 reviews), KNIGHTS at 95.4% (388). The choice usually comes down to genre fit and the platform features each one supports — see the comparison table above.
- Should I play LYNE or KNIGHTS first?
- If you want chronology, LYNE (2014) came out before KNIGHTS (2016). 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 KNIGHTS 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.