Choose Linelight
Choose Linelight if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Linelight launched in 2017.
Linelight vs Mind Trap
Linelight and Mind Trap both land in Indie, Adventure, 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, Adventure, Casual on Steam. Linelight (2017) is 1 year older than Mind Trap (2018). Linelight scores higher on Steam reviews (96.6% positive) than Mind Trap (36.4% 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 Mind Trap
Choose Mind Trap if you want a Free To Play experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Mind Trap launched in 2018.
Both Linelight and Mind Trap sit in Indie, Adventure, 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 |  Mind Trap | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Free To Play, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 96.6% positive (437 reviews) | 36.4% positive (11 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | My Dog Zorro | SaintHeiser |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- Linelight (2017) is 1 year older than Mind Trap (2018).
- Linelight scores higher on Steam reviews (96.6% positive) than Mind Trap (36.4% positive).
- Mind Trap is free; Linelight is paid (9.99 USD).
- Linelight is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Mind Trap has no Deck rating yet.
Linelight vs Mind Trap — FAQ
- Should I play Linelight or Mind Trap first?
- If you want chronology, Linelight (2017) came out before Mind Trap (2018). 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 Mind Trap similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, 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.
- Is Mind Trap free?
- Yes — Mind Trap is a free-to-play Steam title. Linelight is paid (9.99 USD).
- Does Linelight run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Linelight is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Mind Trap doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.