Choose Linelight
Choose Linelight if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Linelight launched in 2017.
Linelight vs Slime Quest
Linelight and Slime Quest both land in Action, 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 Action, Adventure, Casual on Steam. Linelight (2017) is 1 year older than Slime Quest (2018). Slime Quest is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Linelight (0.99 USD vs. 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 Slime Quest
Choose Slime Quest if it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. Slime Quest launched in 2018.
Both Linelight and Slime Quest sit in Action, 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 |  Slime Quest | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Adventure, 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) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | My Dog Zorro | CasGames |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- Linelight (2017) is 1 year older than Slime Quest (2018).
- Slime Quest is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Linelight (0.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Linelight is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Slime Quest has no Deck rating yet.
Linelight vs Slime Quest — FAQ
- Should I play Linelight or Slime Quest first?
- If you want chronology, Linelight (2017) came out before Slime Quest (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 Slime Quest similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Does Linelight run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Linelight is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Slime Quest doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.