Choose Bomb Squad Academy
Choose Bomb Squad Academy if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Bomb Squad Academy launched in 2017.
Bomb Squad Academy vs Linkito
Bomb Squad Academy and Linkito both land in Strategy, Indie, Simulation 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, Simulation on Steam. Bomb Squad Academy (2017) is 7 years older than Linkito (2024). Bomb Squad Academy scores higher on Steam reviews (88% positive) than Linkito (85.1% 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 Linkito
Choose Linkito if it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Linkito launched in 2024.
Both Bomb Squad Academy and Linkito sit in Strategy, Indie, and Simulation 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
 Bomb Squad Academy |  Linkito | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88% positive (343 reviews) | 85.1% positive (74 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Systemic Games | Kalinarm |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Bomb Squad Academy (2017) is 7 years older than Linkito (2024).
- Bomb Squad Academy scores higher on Steam reviews (88% positive) than Linkito (85.1% positive).
- Bomb Squad Academy is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Linkito (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Linkito is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Bomb Squad Academy has no Deck rating yet.
Bomb Squad Academy vs Linkito — FAQ
- Should I play Bomb Squad Academy or Linkito first?
- If you want chronology, Bomb Squad Academy (2017) came out before Linkito (2024). 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 Bomb Squad Academy and Linkito similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, Simulation 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.