Choose Linelight
Choose Linelight if you want an Action, Indie, and Adventure experience. Linelight launched in 2017.
Linelight vs Hook 2
Linelight and Hook 2 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 5 years older than Hook 2 (2022). Both sit near 97% positive on Steam (Linelight: 437 reviews, Hook 2: 404). 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 Hook 2
Choose Hook 2 if it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. Hook 2 launched in 2022.
Both Linelight and Hook 2 sit in Casual on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (96.6% vs 96.5% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 Linelight |  Hook 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.6% positive (437 reviews) | 96.5% positive (404 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | My Dog Zorro | Maciej Targoni |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- Linelight (2017) is 5 years older than Hook 2 (2022).
- Both sit near 97% positive on Steam (Linelight: 437 reviews, Hook 2: 404).
- Hook 2 is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than Linelight (2.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Linelight vs Hook 2 — FAQ
- Which is better, Linelight or Hook 2?
- On Steam reviews the two are nearly tied: Linelight sits at 96.6% positive (437 reviews), Hook 2 at 96.5% (404). The choice usually comes down to genre fit and the platform features each one supports — see the comparison table above.
- Should I play Linelight or Hook 2 first?
- If you want chronology, Linelight (2017) came out before Hook 2 (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 Hook 2 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.
- Do Linelight and Hook 2 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.