Choose YANKAI'S TRIANGLE
Choose YANKAI'S TRIANGLE if it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. YANKAI'S TRIANGLE launched in 2016.
YANKAI'S TRIANGLE vs Linklight
YANKAI'S TRIANGLE and Linklight both land in 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 Indie, Casual on Steam. YANKAI'S TRIANGLE (2016) is 4 years older than Linklight (2020). Linklight scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than YANKAI'S TRIANGLE (79.1% 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 Linklight
Choose Linklight if you want a Strategy and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2020) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Linklight launched in 2020.
Both YANKAI'S TRIANGLE and Linklight sit in Indie and Casual 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
 YANKAI'S TRIANGLE |  Linklight | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2020 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 79.1% positive (43 reviews) | 100% positive (20 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Kenny Sun | Highrise Software |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- YANKAI'S TRIANGLE (2016) is 4 years older than Linklight (2020).
- Linklight scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than YANKAI'S TRIANGLE (79.1% positive).
- YANKAI'S TRIANGLE is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Linklight (5.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
YANKAI'S TRIANGLE vs Linklight — FAQ
- Should I play YANKAI'S TRIANGLE or Linklight first?
- If you want chronology, YANKAI'S TRIANGLE (2016) came out before Linklight (2020). 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 YANKAI'S TRIANGLE and Linklight similar?
- They overlap on 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.