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 Elbub
LYNE and Elbub 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 Elbub (2017). LYNE scores higher on Steam reviews (95.2% positive) than Elbub (60% 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 Elbub
Choose Elbub if it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Elbub launched in 2017.
Both LYNE and Elbub 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 |  Elbub | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2017 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.2% positive (3,536 reviews) | 60% positive (15 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Thomas Bowker | Mykhail Konokh |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- LYNE (2014) is 3 years older than Elbub (2017).
- LYNE scores higher on Steam reviews (95.2% positive) than Elbub (60% positive).
- Elbub is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than LYNE (1.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
- LYNE is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Elbub has no Deck rating yet.
LYNE vs Elbub — FAQ
- Should I play LYNE or Elbub first?
- If you want chronology, LYNE (2014) came out before Elbub (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 Elbub 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.
- Does LYNE run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — LYNE is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Elbub doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.