Choose Linelight
Choose Linelight if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Linelight launched in 2017.
Linelight vs 8bit Pigeon Hunter
Linelight and 8bit Pigeon Hunter both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Linelight (2017) is 2 years older than 8bit Pigeon Hunter (2019). 8bit Pigeon Hunter is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Linelight (1.99 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.
Which should you pick?
Choose 8bit Pigeon Hunter
Choose 8bit Pigeon Hunter if it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. 8bit Pigeon Hunter launched in 2019.
Both Linelight and 8bit Pigeon Hunter sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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
 Linelight |  8bit Pigeon Hunter | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.6% positive (437 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | My Dog Zorro | Mismatch Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Linelight (2017) is 2 years older than 8bit Pigeon Hunter (2019).
- 8bit Pigeon Hunter is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Linelight (1.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Linelight is Deck Verified, 8bit Pigeon Hunter is Deck Playable.
Linelight vs 8bit Pigeon Hunter — FAQ
- Should I play Linelight or 8bit Pigeon Hunter first?
- If you want chronology, Linelight (2017) came out before 8bit Pigeon Hunter (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 8bit Pigeon Hunter similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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.