Choose Links E6
Choose Links E6 if it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Links E6 launched in 2021.
Links E6 vs Golfing in Aether
Links E6 and Golfing in Aether both land in Sports, 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 Sports, Simulation on Steam. Links E6 (2021) is 1 year older than Golfing in Aether (2022). Golfing in Aether scores higher on Steam reviews (84.6% positive) than Links E6 (52.1% 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 Golfing in Aether
Choose Golfing in Aether if you want an Indie, Casual, and Racing game with Steam Leaderboards, Online Co-op, and Color Alternatives. Golfing in Aether launched in 2022.
Both Links E6 and Golfing in Aether sit in Sports and Simulation on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online PvP, 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
 Links E6 |  Golfing in Aether | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Genres | Sports, Simulation | Sports, Indie, Simulation, Casual, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 52.1% positive (117 reviews) | 84.6% positive (13 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | TruGolf, Inc. | Vetron |
Side by side
- Both share Sports, Simulation on Steam.
- Links E6 (2021) is 1 year older than Golfing in Aether (2022).
- Golfing in Aether scores higher on Steam reviews (84.6% positive) than Links E6 (52.1% positive).
- Links E6 is free; Golfing in Aether is paid (9.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
Links E6 vs Golfing in Aether — FAQ
- Should I play Links E6 or Golfing in Aether first?
- If you want chronology, Links E6 (2021) came out before Golfing in Aether (2022). 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 Links E6 and Golfing in Aether similar?
- They overlap on Sports, 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.
- Do both Links E6 and Golfing in Aether have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Links E6 ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Golfing in Aether ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op.
- Is Links E6 free?
- Yes — Links E6 is a free-to-play Steam title. Golfing in Aether is paid (9.99 USD).