Choose Mainlining
Choose Mainlining if you want an Indie and Adventure experience. Mainlining launched in 2017.
Mainlining vs Pragma Twice
Mainlining and Pragma Twice both land in Simulation 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 Simulation games on Steam. Mainlining (2017) is 9 years older than Pragma Twice (2026). Pragma Twice scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Mainlining (76.4% 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 Pragma Twice
Choose Pragma Twice if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Save Anytime side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 23% cheaper on the Steam Store. Pragma Twice launched in 2026.
Both Mainlining and Pragma Twice sit in Simulation 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
 Mainlining |  Pragma Twice | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation | Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 12.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 76.4% positive (237 reviews) | 100% positive (12 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Rebelephant | Bryan Gillespie |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- Mainlining (2017) is 9 years older than Pragma Twice (2026).
- Pragma Twice scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Mainlining (76.4% positive).
- Pragma Twice is currently ~23% cheaper on Steam than Mainlining (9.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
Mainlining vs Pragma Twice — FAQ
- Should I play Mainlining or Pragma Twice first?
- If you want chronology, Mainlining (2017) came out before Pragma Twice (2026). 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 Mainlining and Pragma Twice similar?
- They overlap on Simulation 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.