Choose Block in the Lock
Choose Block in the Lock if you want a Free To Play and Casual experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Block in the Lock launched in 2019.
Block in the Lock vs Linkito
Block in the Lock and Linkito both land in Indie 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 are Indie games on Steam. Block in the Lock (2019) is 5 years older than Linkito (2024). Block in the Lock scores higher on Steam reviews (93.3% positive) than Linkito (85.1% 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 Linkito
Choose Linkito if you want a Strategy and Simulation experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Linkito launched in 2024.
Both Block in the Lock and Linkito sit in Indie 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
 Block in the Lock |  Linkito | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Free To Play, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | Free to play | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.3% positive (45 reviews) | 85.1% positive (74 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Petorio, Peter Hofbauer | Kalinarm |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Block in the Lock (2019) is 5 years older than Linkito (2024).
- Block in the Lock scores higher on Steam reviews (93.3% positive) than Linkito (85.1% positive).
- Block in the Lock is free; Linkito is paid (14.99 USD).
- Linkito is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Block in the Lock has no Deck rating yet.
Block in the Lock vs Linkito — FAQ
- Should I play Block in the Lock or Linkito first?
- If you want chronology, Block in the Lock (2019) came out before Linkito (2024). 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 Block in the Lock and Linkito similar?
- They overlap on Indie 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 Block in the Lock free?
- Yes — Block in the Lock is a free-to-play Steam title. Linkito is paid (14.99 USD).