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Ludoku vs Linelight

Ludoku and Linelight 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. Ludoku (2015) is 2 years older than Linelight (2017). Ludoku is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Linelight (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 Ludoku

Choose Ludoku if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Ludoku launched in 2015.

Choose Linelight

Choose Linelight if you want an Action and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Linelight launched in 2017.

Both Ludoku and Linelight 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

Ludoku vs Linelight — Steam metadata comparison
Ludoku — Steam game coverLudokuLinelight — Steam game coverLinelight
Released20152017
GenresIndie, CasualAction, Indie, Adventure, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows, macOS, Linux
Steam DeckUnratedDeck Verified
Price4.99 USD9.99 USD
Steam reviews5 reviews96.6% positive (437 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersLudomo GamestudioMy Dog Zorro

Side by side

Ludoku vs Linelight — FAQ

Should I play Ludoku or Linelight first?
If you want chronology, Ludoku (2015) came out before Linelight (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 Ludoku and Linelight 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.