Choose Linelight
Choose Linelight if you want an Action, Indie, and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Linelight launched in 2017.
Linelight vs Mahjong Carnaval
Linelight and Mahjong Carnaval both land in 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 are Casual games on Steam. Linelight (2017) is 3 years older than Mahjong Carnaval (2020). Mahjong Carnaval is currently ~85% cheaper on Steam than Linelight (1.49 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 Mahjong Carnaval
Choose Mahjong Carnaval if it's currently about 85% cheaper on the Steam Store. Mahjong Carnaval launched in 2020.
Both Linelight and Mahjong Carnaval sit in Casual 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 |  Mahjong Carnaval | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 1.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.6% positive (437 reviews) | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | My Dog Zorro | New Bridge Games |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- Linelight (2017) is 3 years older than Mahjong Carnaval (2020).
- Mahjong Carnaval is currently ~85% cheaper on Steam than Linelight (1.49 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Linelight is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Mahjong Carnaval has no Deck rating yet.
Linelight vs Mahjong Carnaval — FAQ
- Should I play Linelight or Mahjong Carnaval first?
- If you want chronology, Linelight (2017) came out before Mahjong Carnaval (2020). 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 Mahjong Carnaval similar?
- They overlap on 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. Mahjong Carnaval doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.