Choose Linelight
Choose Linelight if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Linelight launched in 2017.
Linelight vs Boulder Dash - 30th Anniversary
Linelight and Boulder Dash - 30th Anniversary 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. Boulder Dash - 30th Anniversary (2016) is 1 year older than Linelight (2017). Linelight scores higher on Steam reviews (96.6% positive) than Boulder Dash - 30th Anniversary (70.8% 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 Boulder Dash - 30th Anniversary
Choose Boulder Dash - 30th Anniversary if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Boulder Dash - 30th Anniversary launched in 2016.
Both Linelight and Boulder Dash - 30th Anniversary 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 |  Boulder Dash - 30th Anniversary | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2016 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.6% positive (437 reviews) | 70.8% positive (48 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | My Dog Zorro | BBG Entertainment GmbH |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Boulder Dash - 30th Anniversary (2016) is 1 year older than Linelight (2017).
- Linelight scores higher on Steam reviews (96.6% positive) than Boulder Dash - 30th Anniversary (70.8% positive).
- Linelight is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Boulder Dash - 30th Anniversary (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Linelight is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Boulder Dash - 30th Anniversary has no Deck rating yet.
Linelight vs Boulder Dash - 30th Anniversary — FAQ
- Should I play Linelight or Boulder Dash - 30th Anniversary first?
- If you want chronology, Boulder Dash - 30th Anniversary (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 Boulder Dash - 30th Anniversary 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.
- Does Linelight run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Linelight is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Boulder Dash - 30th Anniversary doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.