Choose Abstractanks
Choose Abstractanks if you want a Strategy experience. Abstractanks launched in 2020.
Abstractanks vs CLINK
Abstractanks and CLINK sit side-by-side in player discussions even though their catalogue tags only partly overlap. 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: Abstractanks (2020) is 6 years older than CLINK (2026). Both support cooperative play. 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 CLINK
Choose CLINK if you want an Action game with Steam Input API Support, Custom Volume Controls, and Keyboard Only Option. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. CLINK launched in 2026.
Both Abstractanks and CLINK ship Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online PvP on Steam, so either pick lands close enough that the choice is taste, not category. 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
 Abstractanks |  CLINK | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy | Action |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 6.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 3 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op |
| Developers | Return First Games | WireMonkeyGames |
Side by side
- Abstractanks (2020) is 6 years older than CLINK (2026).
- Both support cooperative play.
Abstractanks vs CLINK — FAQ
- Should I play Abstractanks or CLINK first?
- If you want chronology, Abstractanks (2020) came out before CLINK (2026). 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.
- Do both Abstractanks and CLINK have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Abstractanks ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op; CLINK ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op.