Choose The Missing Link
Choose The Missing Link if you want a RPG experience. The Missing Link launched in 2021.
The Missing Link vs SpellWheel
The Missing Link and SpellWheel both land in Strategy, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. The Missing Link (2021) is 3 years older than SpellWheel (2024). SpellWheel is free; The Missing Link is paid (7.99 USD). 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 SpellWheel
Choose SpellWheel if you want a Free To Play experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. SpellWheel launched in 2024.
Both The Missing Link and SpellWheel sit in Strategy, Indie, and Adventure 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
 The Missing Link |  SpellWheel | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 7.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | — | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Caico Morais de Brito | Maxim Tsai |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- The Missing Link (2021) is 3 years older than SpellWheel (2024).
- SpellWheel is free; The Missing Link is paid (7.99 USD).
The Missing Link vs SpellWheel — FAQ
- Should I play The Missing Link or SpellWheel first?
- If you want chronology, The Missing Link (2021) came out before SpellWheel (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 The Missing Link and SpellWheel similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, Adventure 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 SpellWheel free?
- Yes — SpellWheel is a free-to-play Steam title. The Missing Link is paid (7.99 USD).