Choose Lowglow
Choose Lowglow if it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Lowglow launched in 2015.
Lowglow vs Linelight
Lowglow and Linelight both land in Indie, Adventure, 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, Adventure, Casual on Steam. Lowglow (2015) is 2 years older than Linelight (2017). Linelight scores higher on Steam reviews (96.6% positive) than Lowglow (90.5% 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 Linelight
Choose Linelight if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Linelight launched in 2017.
Both Lowglow and Linelight sit in Indie, Adventure, 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
 Lowglow |  Linelight | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2017 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.5% positive (63 reviews) | 96.6% positive (437 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Rockodile | My Dog Zorro |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- Lowglow (2015) is 2 years older than Linelight (2017).
- Linelight scores higher on Steam reviews (96.6% positive) than Lowglow (90.5% positive).
- Lowglow is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Linelight (3.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Linelight is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Lowglow has no Deck rating yet.
Lowglow vs Linelight — FAQ
- Should I play Lowglow or Linelight first?
- If you want chronology, Lowglow (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 Lowglow and Linelight similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, 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.