Choose Linked
Choose Linked if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Linked launched in 2017.
Linked vs GO
Linked and GO 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. Linked (2017) is 5 years older than GO (2022). GO is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Linked (0.99 USD vs. 3.99 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 GO
Choose GO if you want a Strategy experience. On Steam, it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. GO launched in 2022.
Both Linked and GO 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
 Linked |  GO | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2022 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.7% positive (157 reviews) | 9 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | ThinkOfGames | Wellington |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Linked (2017) is 5 years older than GO (2022).
- GO is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Linked (0.99 USD vs. 3.99 USD).
- Linked is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; GO has no Deck rating yet.
Linked vs GO — FAQ
- Should I play Linked or GO first?
- If you want chronology, Linked (2017) came out before GO (2022). 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 Linked and GO 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.
- Does Linked run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Linked is rated Deck Playable by Valve. GO doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.