Choose Linkshift
Choose Linkshift if you want a Strategy game with Playable without Timed Input. Linkshift launched in 2026.
Linkshift vs THE KULKA
Linkshift and THE KULKA both land in Action, Indie, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. THE KULKA (2025) is 1 year older than Linkshift (2026). THE KULKA is currently ~89% cheaper on Steam than Linkshift (0.49 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 THE KULKA
Choose THE KULKA if you want the Adjustable Difficulty side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 89% cheaper on the Steam Store. THE KULKA launched in 2025.
Both Linkshift and THE KULKA sit in Action, Indie, and Casual on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, DualShock Controller Support, and Custom Volume Controls, 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
 Linkshift |  THE KULKA | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.49 USD | 0.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 5 reviews | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Tim Overvliet | Airem |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- THE KULKA (2025) is 1 year older than Linkshift (2026).
- THE KULKA is currently ~89% cheaper on Steam than Linkshift (0.49 USD vs. 4.49 USD).
Linkshift vs THE KULKA — FAQ
- Should I play Linkshift or THE KULKA first?
- If you want chronology, THE KULKA (2025) 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 Linkshift and THE KULKA similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Casual 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.