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 Slither Link
Linelight and Slither Link 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 Slither Link (2018). Linelight scores higher on Steam reviews (96.6% positive) than Slither Link (88.9% 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 Slither Link
Choose Slither Link if it's currently about 95% cheaper on the Steam Store. Slither Link launched in 2018.
Both Linelight and Slither Link 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 |  Slither Link | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 0.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.6% positive (437 reviews) | 88.9% positive (18 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | My Dog Zorro | Vector Game |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Linelight (2017) is 1 year older than Slither Link (2018).
- Linelight scores higher on Steam reviews (96.6% positive) than Slither Link (88.9% positive).
- Slither Link is currently ~95% cheaper on Steam than Linelight (0.49 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Linelight is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Slither Link has no Deck rating yet.
Linelight vs Slither Link — FAQ
- Should I play Linelight or Slither Link first?
- If you want chronology, Linelight (2017) came out before Slither Link (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 Slither Link 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. Slither Link doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.