Choose Happy Lab
Choose Happy Lab if it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Happy Lab launched in 2023.
Happy Lab vs Linkito
Happy Lab and Linkito both land in Indie 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 are Indie games on Steam. Happy Lab (2023) is 1 year older than Linkito (2024). Happy Lab is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Linkito (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 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 Linkito
Choose Linkito if you want a Strategy and Simulation experience. Linkito launched in 2024.
Both Happy Lab and Linkito sit in Indie 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
 Happy Lab |  Linkito | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie | Strategy, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 9 reviews | 85.1% positive (74 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Sunset TEKO, Badim | Kalinarm |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Happy Lab (2023) is 1 year older than Linkito (2024).
- Happy Lab is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Linkito (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Happy Lab vs Linkito — FAQ
- Should I play Happy Lab or Linkito first?
- If you want chronology, Happy Lab (2023) 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 Happy Lab and Linkito similar?
- They overlap on Indie 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.