Choose Fantastic Contraption Classic 1 & 2
Choose Fantastic Contraption Classic 1 & 2 if it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Fantastic Contraption Classic 1 & 2 launched in 2020.
Fantastic Contraption Classic 1 & 2 vs Linkito
Fantastic Contraption Classic 1 & 2 and Linkito both land in Strategy, Simulation 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, Simulation on Steam. Fantastic Contraption Classic 1 & 2 (2020) is 4 years older than Linkito (2024). Fantastic Contraption Classic 1 & 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (97.2% 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 an Indie experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Linkito launched in 2024.
Both Fantastic Contraption Classic 1 & 2 and Linkito sit in Strategy and Simulation 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
 Fantastic Contraption Classic 1 & 2 |  Linkito | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Simulation | Strategy, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 97.2% positive (71 reviews) | 85.1% positive (74 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Northway Games | Kalinarm |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Simulation on Steam.
- Fantastic Contraption Classic 1 & 2 (2020) is 4 years older than Linkito (2024).
- Fantastic Contraption Classic 1 & 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (97.2% positive) than Linkito (85.1% positive).
- Fantastic Contraption Classic 1 & 2 is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Linkito (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Linkito is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Fantastic Contraption Classic 1 & 2 has no Deck rating yet.
Fantastic Contraption Classic 1 & 2 vs Linkito — FAQ
- Should I play Fantastic Contraption Classic 1 & 2 or Linkito first?
- If you want chronology, Fantastic Contraption Classic 1 & 2 (2020) 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 Fantastic Contraption Classic 1 & 2 and Linkito similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Simulation 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.