Choose Blockwick 2
Choose Blockwick 2 if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Blockwick 2 launched in 2015.
Blockwick 2 vs Linelight
Blockwick 2 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. Blockwick 2 (2015) is 2 years older than Linelight (2017). Both sit near 97% positive on Steam (Blockwick 2: 69 reviews, Linelight: 437). 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 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 Blockwick 2 and Linelight sit in Indie and Casual on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (97.1% vs 96.6% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 Blockwick 2 |  Linelight | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2017 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 97.1% positive (69 reviews) | 96.6% positive (437 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Kieffer Bros. | My Dog Zorro |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Blockwick 2 (2015) is 2 years older than Linelight (2017).
- Both sit near 97% positive on Steam (Blockwick 2: 69 reviews, Linelight: 437).
- Blockwick 2 is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Linelight (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Linelight is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Blockwick 2 has no Deck rating yet.
Blockwick 2 vs Linelight — FAQ
- Should I play Blockwick 2 or Linelight first?
- If you want chronology, Blockwick 2 (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 Blockwick 2 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.