Choose Linked
Choose Linked if it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Linked launched in 2017.
Linked vs Akin Vol 2
Linked and Akin Vol 2 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. Both released in 2017. Linked scores higher on Steam reviews (91.7% positive) than Akin Vol 2 (50% 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 Akin Vol 2
Choose Akin Vol 2 if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Akin Vol 2 launched in 2017.
Both Linked and Akin Vol 2 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 |  Akin Vol 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2017 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.7% positive (157 reviews) | 50% positive (34 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | ThinkOfGames | ThinkOfGames |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Both released in 2017.
- Linked scores higher on Steam reviews (91.7% positive) than Akin Vol 2 (50% positive).
- Linked is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Akin Vol 2 (3.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Linked is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Akin Vol 2 has no Deck rating yet.
Linked vs Akin Vol 2 — FAQ
- Are Linked and Akin Vol 2 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. Akin Vol 2 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.