Choose Linelight
Choose Linelight if you want an Action and Adventure experience. Linelight launched in 2017.
Linelight vs Mathletix
Linelight and Mathletix both land in 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 Indie, Casual on Steam. Linelight (2017) is 5 years older than Mathletix (2022). Mathletix scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Linelight (96.6% 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 Mathletix
Choose Mathletix if it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. Mathletix launched in 2022.
Both Linelight and Mathletix sit in Indie and 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 |  Mathletix | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.6% positive (437 reviews) | 100% positive (11 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | My Dog Zorro | Burgee Media |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Linelight (2017) is 5 years older than Mathletix (2022).
- Mathletix scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Linelight (96.6% positive).
- Mathletix is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than Linelight (2.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Linelight vs Mathletix — FAQ
- Should I play Linelight or Mathletix first?
- If you want chronology, Linelight (2017) came out before Mathletix (2022). 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 Mathletix similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Do Linelight and Mathletix both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.