Choose The Signal State
Choose The Signal State if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. The Signal State launched in 2021.
The Signal State vs Linkito
The Signal State and Linkito both land in 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 are Simulation games on Steam. The Signal State (2021) is 3 years older than Linkito (2024). Both sit near 86% positive on Steam (The Signal State: 350 reviews, Linkito: 74). 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 Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. Linkito launched in 2024.
Both The Signal State and Linkito sit in Simulation on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (86% vs 85.1% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 The Signal State |  Linkito | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Simulation | Strategy, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 86% positive (350 reviews) | 85.1% positive (74 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Reckoner Industries | Kalinarm |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- The Signal State (2021) is 3 years older than Linkito (2024).
- Both sit near 86% positive on Steam (The Signal State: 350 reviews, Linkito: 74).
- Linkito is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than The Signal State (14.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
The Signal State vs Linkito — FAQ
- Should I play The Signal State or Linkito first?
- If you want chronology, The Signal State (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 The Signal State and Linkito similar?
- They overlap on 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.