Linelight vs Shmup Moments
Linelight and Shmup Moments 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. Linelight (2017) is 2 years older than Shmup Moments (2019). Shmup Moments is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than Linelight (2.99 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.
Side-by-side comparison
 Linelight |  Shmup Moments | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.6% positive (437 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | My Dog Zorro | Mankind |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Linelight (2017) is 2 years older than Shmup Moments (2019).
- Shmup Moments is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than Linelight (2.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Linelight is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Shmup Moments has no Deck rating yet.
Linelight vs Shmup Moments — FAQ
- Should I play Linelight or Shmup Moments first?
- If you want chronology, Linelight (2017) came out before Shmup Moments (2019). 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 Linelight and Shmup Moments 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.
- Does Linelight run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Linelight is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Shmup Moments doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.