Choose Crazy Brain
Choose Crazy Brain if you want the Steam Input API Support side of the pairing. Crazy Brain launched in 2023.
Crazy Brain vs Linkshift
Crazy Brain and Linkshift both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. Crazy Brain (2023) is 3 years older than Linkshift (2026). Crazy Brain is currently ~11% cheaper on Steam than Linkshift (3.99 USD vs. 4.49 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 Linkshift
Choose Linkshift if you want a Strategy, Indie, and Casual game with Custom Volume Controls, Mouse Only Option, and Touch Only Option. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Linkshift launched in 2026.
Both Crazy Brain and Linkshift sit in Action on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, DualShock Controller Support, and Playable without Timed Input, 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
 Crazy Brain |  Linkshift | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 4.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 1 reviews | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | James H. Van der Meulen | Tim Overvliet |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Crazy Brain (2023) is 3 years older than Linkshift (2026).
- Crazy Brain is currently ~11% cheaper on Steam than Linkshift (3.99 USD vs. 4.49 USD).
Crazy Brain vs Linkshift — FAQ
- Should I play Crazy Brain or Linkshift first?
- If you want chronology, Crazy Brain (2023) came out before Linkshift (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.
- Are Crazy Brain and Linkshift similar?
- They overlap on Action 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.