Choose Linelight
Choose Linelight if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Linelight launched in 2017.
Linelight vs Trinity
Linelight and Trinity both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Linelight (2017) is 1 year older than Trinity (2018). Trinity is free; Linelight is paid (9.99 USD). 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 Trinity
Choose Trinity if it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Trinity launched in 2018.
Both Linelight and Trinity sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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 |  Trinity | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 96.6% positive (437 reviews) | 9 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | My Dog Zorro | Maelstrom Rabbit |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Linelight (2017) is 1 year older than Trinity (2018).
- Trinity is free; Linelight is paid (9.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Linelight is Deck Verified, Trinity is Deck Playable.
Linelight vs Trinity — FAQ
- Should I play Linelight or Trinity first?
- If you want chronology, Linelight (2017) came out before Trinity (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 Trinity similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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 Trinity free?
- Yes — Trinity is a free-to-play Steam title. Linelight is paid (9.99 USD).