Choose PERMUTER
Choose PERMUTER if it's currently about 41% cheaper on the Steam Store. PERMUTER launched in 2024.
PERMUTER vs LINOVICTUS
PERMUTER and LINOVICTUS both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie on Steam. PERMUTER (2024) is 2 years older than LINOVICTUS (2026). PERMUTER is currently ~41% cheaper on Steam than LINOVICTUS (3.99 USD vs. 6.79 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 LINOVICTUS
Choose LINOVICTUS if you want the Steam Leaderboards, DualShock Controller Support, and Gamepad Recommended side of the pairing. LINOVICTUS launched in 2026.
Both PERMUTER and LINOVICTUS sit in Action 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
 PERMUTER |  LINOVICTUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 6.79 USD |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (18 reviews) | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Toffee | transmutrix |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- PERMUTER (2024) is 2 years older than LINOVICTUS (2026).
- PERMUTER is currently ~41% cheaper on Steam than LINOVICTUS (3.99 USD vs. 6.79 USD).
PERMUTER vs LINOVICTUS — FAQ
- Should I play PERMUTER or LINOVICTUS first?
- If you want chronology, PERMUTER (2024) came out before LINOVICTUS (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 PERMUTER and LINOVICTUS similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.