Choose Linerunner
Choose Linerunner if you want the Color Alternatives, Playable without Timed Input, and Save Anytime side of the pairing. Linerunner launched in 2026.
Linerunner vs Play Faster
Linerunner and Play Faster both land in Racing 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 are Racing games on Steam. Both released in 2026. Play Faster is currently ~28% cheaper on Steam than Linerunner (4.50 USD vs. 6.29 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 Play Faster
Choose Play Faster if you want an Action and Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 28% cheaper on the Steam Store. Play Faster launched in 2026.
Both Linerunner and Play Faster sit in Racing on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, DualShock Controller Support, and DualSense Controller Support, 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
 Linerunner |  Play Faster | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2026 |
| Genres | Racing | Action, Indie, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 6.29 USD | 4.50 USD |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (12 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Fungal Studios | Goblimp Games |
Side by side
- Both are Racing games on Steam.
- Both released in 2026.
- Play Faster is currently ~28% cheaper on Steam than Linerunner (4.50 USD vs. 6.29 USD).
Linerunner vs Play Faster — FAQ
- Are Linerunner and Play Faster similar?
- They overlap on Racing 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.