Choose Inline
Choose Inline if it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Inline launched in 2018.
Inline vs Lines X
Inline and Lines X both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam. Lines X (2017) is 1 year older than Inline (2018). Inline scores higher on Steam reviews (96.4% positive) than Lines X (71.3% 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 Lines X
Choose Lines X if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Lines X launched in 2017.
Both Inline and Lines X sit in Strategy, 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
 Inline |  Lines X | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2017 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.4% positive (83 reviews) | 71.3% positive (345 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Light Bringer Games inc. | Konstructors |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Lines X (2017) is 1 year older than Inline (2018).
- Inline scores higher on Steam reviews (96.4% positive) than Lines X (71.3% positive).
- Inline is free; Lines X is paid (1.99 USD).
- Inline is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Lines X has no Deck rating yet.
Inline vs Lines X — FAQ
- Should I play Inline or Lines X first?
- If you want chronology, Lines X (2017) came out before Inline (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 Inline and Lines X similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.
- Is Inline free?
- Yes — Inline is a free-to-play Steam title. Lines X is paid (1.99 USD).
- Does Inline run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Inline is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Lines X doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.