Choose Linelight
Choose Linelight if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Linelight launched in 2017.
Linelight vs Monster Puzzle
Linelight and Monster Puzzle 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. Monster Puzzle (2016) is 1 year older than Linelight (2017). Monster Puzzle 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 Monster Puzzle
Choose Monster Puzzle if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Monster Puzzle launched in 2016.
Both Linelight and Monster Puzzle sit in Action, 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 |  Monster Puzzle | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2016 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.6% positive (437 reviews) | 100% positive (10 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | My Dog Zorro | Flynn's Arcade |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Monster Puzzle (2016) is 1 year older than Linelight (2017).
- Monster Puzzle scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Linelight (96.6% positive).
- Monster Puzzle is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Linelight (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Linelight is Deck Verified, Monster Puzzle is Deck Playable.
Linelight vs Monster Puzzle — FAQ
- Should I play Linelight or Monster Puzzle first?
- If you want chronology, Monster Puzzle (2016) came out before Linelight (2017). 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 Monster Puzzle 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.