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LinelightVSZup! 2

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Linelight

Linelight

ActionCasualIndieAdventureGreat SoundtrackRelaxingPuzzle +1
Quality
94Popularity
24Value
39
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 11 hours
−73% $2.73
Buy
VS
Zup! 2

Zup! 2

Quality
77Popularity
31Value
42
SteamBest price· Steam
$1.99
Buy

Winner

Zup! 2 wins 7 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Zup! 2 is currently cheaper ($1.99 vs $2.73 for Linelight) in USD: the more budget-friendly option right now.

Buy on Steam
7
Linelight
7 of 14 metrics
Zup! 2
7 of 14 metrics
7

Head-to-head metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.73 -
$1.99 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.73 -
$0.59 Wins
Best Current Discount
-73% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
88 price changes Wins
7 price changes -
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
90/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
96.6% positive Wins
95.6% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
949 -
6.5K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
917 -
6.2K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
32 Wins
284 -
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
1
1
Steam Recommendations
931 -
6.5K Wins
Features
Features & content
Achievements
25 -
229 Wins
Supported Languages
6 languages -
103 languages Wins
Release Date
Jan 2017 Wins
Dec 2016 -
GameValio recommendation
MaybeLinelight

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Wait for SaleZup! 2

Hold off for now. History suggests a better price is likely still coming.

Statistics over time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time range:
Linelight
Zup! 2

Player count trends

· Concurrent players over time

Review score trends

· Positive review ratio over time

Review volume trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Linelight

Linelight

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −73% $2.73Buy
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +12% $3.05View
Steam
Steam +266% $9.99View
Zup! 2

Zup! 2

2 Stores
Steam
Steam$1.99Buy
Kinguin
Kinguin$49.02View

Linelight

Quality

Overwhelmingly positive reviews: the vast majority of players recommend it.

97% positive (949 reviews): overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 90/100: critics unanimous, one of the best
949 reviews: decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price too high for what's offered: better options available.

$2.73: very accessible price
73% off: solid discount
Historical low: $1.99: room for better deals

Popularity

Declining player base: could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

2 concurrent players: niche audience

Zup! 2

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

96% positive (6,492 reviews): overwhelmingly positive
6,492 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

Value isn't great at this price: better opportunities expected.

$1.99: very accessible price

Popularity

Low popularity: few active players and little community discussion.

Players down 67% in recent days
1 concurrent players: niche audience
Game detailsLinelightZup! 2
Release date
January 30, 2017
December 5, 2016
Developers
My Dog Zorro
Quiet River
Publishers
My Dog Zorro
Quiet River
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
25
229

Linelight

No PC requirements data available

Zup! 2

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows XP, 7, Vista, 8, 8.1, 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i3
  • Memory: 512 MB RAM
  • Graphics: Intel HD Graphics
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Storage: 20 MB available space
Which is better: Linelight or Zup! 2?

Zup! 2 won the comparison against Linelight based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.

How is the comparison calculated?

The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.

Is Linelight worth buying over Zup! 2?

Based on the metrics, Zup! 2 won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.

Which game has better player reviews?

Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.

Which game offers better value for money?

The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Zup! 2 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 04:03 PM UTC

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