Choose Mastermine
Choose Mastermine if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Mastermine launched in 2021.
Mastermine vs Linkito
Mastermine and Linkito both land in Strategy, 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 share Strategy, Indie on Steam. Mastermine (2021) is 3 years older than Linkito (2024). Mastermine scores higher on Steam reviews (92.9% 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 Simulation experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Linkito launched in 2024.
Both Mastermine and Linkito sit in Strategy and 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
 Mastermine |  Linkito | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.9% positive (14 reviews) | 85.1% positive (74 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Adam Soutar | Kalinarm |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Mastermine (2021) is 3 years older than Linkito (2024).
- Mastermine scores higher on Steam reviews (92.9% positive) than Linkito (85.1% positive).
- Mastermine is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Linkito (2.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
- Linkito is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Mastermine has no Deck rating yet.
Mastermine vs Linkito — FAQ
- Should I play Mastermine or Linkito first?
- If you want chronology, Mastermine (2021) 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 Mastermine and Linkito similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.