Choose Lines Must Cross
Choose Lines Must Cross if you want the Custom Volume Controls side of the pairing. Lines Must Cross launched in 2027.
Lines Must Cross vs Random Horse Derby
Lines Must Cross and Random Horse Derby both land in Indie, Simulation, 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, Simulation, Casual on Steam. Random Horse Derby (2026) is 1 year older than Lines Must Cross (2027). 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 Random Horse Derby
Choose Random Horse Derby if you want a Sports game with Steam Leaderboards and Save Anytime. Random Horse Derby launched in 2026.
Both Lines Must Cross and Random Horse Derby sit in Indie, Simulation, and Casual on Steam and both list Playable without Timed Input, Mouse Only Option, and Touch Only Option, 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
 Lines Must Cross |  Random Horse Derby | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2027 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Casual | Sports, Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | 0.89 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Kami | Kornux Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- Random Horse Derby (2026) is 1 year older than Lines Must Cross (2027).
Lines Must Cross vs Random Horse Derby — FAQ
- Should I play Lines Must Cross or Random Horse Derby first?
- If you want chronology, Random Horse Derby (2026) came out before Lines Must Cross (2027). 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 Lines Must Cross and Random Horse Derby similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation, 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.