Choose Mainlining
Choose Mainlining if you want an Adventure experience. Mainlining launched in 2017.
Mainlining vs EmuDevz
Mainlining and EmuDevz both land in Indie, 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 share Indie, Simulation on Steam. Mainlining (2017) is 9 years older than EmuDevz (2026). EmuDevz scores higher on Steam reviews (88.1% 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 EmuDevz
Choose EmuDevz if you want a Free To Play game with Adjustable Text Size, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. EmuDevz launched in 2026.
Both Mainlining and EmuDevz sit in Indie and 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 |  EmuDevz | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation | Indie, Simulation, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 1.29 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 76.4% positive (237 reviews) | 88.1% positive (42 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Rebelephant | [r]labs |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Mainlining (2017) is 9 years older than EmuDevz (2026).
- EmuDevz scores higher on Steam reviews (88.1% positive) than Mainlining (76.4% positive).
- EmuDevz is free; Mainlining is paid (1.29 USD).
Mainlining vs EmuDevz — FAQ
- Should I play Mainlining or EmuDevz first?
- If you want chronology, Mainlining (2017) came out before EmuDevz (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 EmuDevz similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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.
- Is EmuDevz free?
- Yes — EmuDevz is a free-to-play Steam title. Mainlining is paid (1.29 USD).