Choose Mazement
Choose Mazement if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Mazement launched in 2016.
Mazement vs Linelight
Mazement and Linelight both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie, Casual on Steam. Mazement (2016) is 1 year older than Linelight (2017). Mazement 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 Linelight
Choose Linelight if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Linelight launched in 2017.
Both Mazement and Linelight sit in Action, 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
 Mazement |  Linelight | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2017 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 6 reviews | 96.6% positive (437 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Wronghut | My Dog Zorro |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Mazement (2016) is 1 year older than Linelight (2017).
- Mazement is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Linelight (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Linelight is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Mazement has no Deck rating yet.
Mazement vs Linelight — FAQ
- Should I play Mazement or Linelight first?
- If you want chronology, Mazement (2016) 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 Mazement and Linelight similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.