Choose Linelight
Choose Linelight if you want an Action and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Linelight launched in 2017.
Linelight vs PUZZLE: CATS & DOGS
Linelight and PUZZLE: CATS & DOGS both land in 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 Indie, Casual on Steam. Linelight (2017) is 1 year older than PUZZLE: CATS & DOGS (2018). Linelight scores higher on Steam reviews (96.6% positive) than PUZZLE: CATS & DOGS (61.5% 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 PUZZLE: CATS & DOGS
Choose PUZZLE: CATS & DOGS if it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. PUZZLE: CATS & DOGS launched in 2018.
Both Linelight and PUZZLE: CATS & DOGS sit in 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 |  PUZZLE: CATS & DOGS | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.6% positive (437 reviews) | 61.5% positive (13 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | My Dog Zorro | AFBIK Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Linelight (2017) is 1 year older than PUZZLE: CATS & DOGS (2018).
- Linelight scores higher on Steam reviews (96.6% positive) than PUZZLE: CATS & DOGS (61.5% positive).
- PUZZLE: CATS & DOGS is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Linelight (0.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Linelight is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; PUZZLE: CATS & DOGS has no Deck rating yet.
Linelight vs PUZZLE: CATS & DOGS — FAQ
- Should I play Linelight or PUZZLE: CATS & DOGS first?
- If you want chronology, Linelight (2017) came out before PUZZLE: CATS & DOGS (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 PUZZLE: CATS & DOGS similar?
- They overlap on 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. PUZZLE: CATS & DOGS doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.