Choose Pathway
Choose Pathway if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 1,178 Steam reviews back the pick.
Pathway vs The Missing Link
Pathway and The Missing Link both land in Strategy, Indie, Adventure 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 Strategy, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Pathway (2019) is 2 years older than The Missing Link (2021). The Missing Link is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Pathway (7.99 USD vs. 15.99 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 Missing Link
Choose The Missing Link if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Missing Link launched in 2021.
Both Pathway and The Missing Link sit in Strategy, Indie, and Adventure 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
 Pathway |  The Missing Link | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2021 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 15.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 75.2% positive (1,178 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Robotality | Caico Morais de Brito |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Pathway (2019) is 2 years older than The Missing Link (2021).
- The Missing Link is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Pathway (7.99 USD vs. 15.99 USD).
- Pathway is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; The Missing Link has no Deck rating yet.
Pathway vs The Missing Link — FAQ
- Should I play Pathway or The Missing Link first?
- If you want chronology, Pathway (2019) came out before The Missing Link (2021). 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 Pathway and The Missing Link similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, Adventure 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.
- Does Pathway run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Pathway is rated Deck Playable by Valve. The Missing Link doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.