Choose Linked
Choose Linked if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Linked launched in 2017.
Linked vs Sweet Rock Paper Scissors
Linked and Sweet Rock Paper Scissors 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 8 years older than Sweet Rock Paper Scissors (2025). Sweet Rock Paper Scissors is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Linked (1.99 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 Sweet Rock Paper Scissors
Choose Sweet Rock Paper Scissors if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Sweet Rock Paper Scissors launched in 2025.
Both Linked and Sweet Rock Paper Scissors 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 |  Sweet Rock Paper Scissors | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.7% positive (157 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | ThinkOfGames | King Kong |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Linked (2017) is 8 years older than Sweet Rock Paper Scissors (2025).
- Sweet Rock Paper Scissors is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Linked (1.99 USD vs. 3.99 USD).
- Linked is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Sweet Rock Paper Scissors has no Deck rating yet.
Linked vs Sweet Rock Paper Scissors — FAQ
- Should I play Linked or Sweet Rock Paper Scissors first?
- If you want chronology, Linked (2017) came out before Sweet Rock Paper Scissors (2025). 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 Sweet Rock Paper Scissors 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. Sweet Rock Paper Scissors doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.