Choose SiNKR
Choose SiNKR if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. SiNKR launched in 2017.
SiNKR vs Isotiles 2
SiNKR and Isotiles 2 both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam. SiNKR (2017) is 2 years older than Isotiles 2 (2019). SiNKR scores higher on Steam reviews (92% positive) than Isotiles 2 (80% 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 Isotiles 2
Choose Isotiles 2 if it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. Isotiles 2 launched in 2019.
Both SiNKR and Isotiles 2 sit in Strategy, 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
 SiNKR |  Isotiles 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2019 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92% positive (287 reviews) | 80% positive (10 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Robert Wahler | Robert Alvarez |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- SiNKR (2017) is 2 years older than Isotiles 2 (2019).
- SiNKR scores higher on Steam reviews (92% positive) than Isotiles 2 (80% positive).
- Isotiles 2 is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than SiNKR (2.99 USD vs. 3.99 USD).
- SiNKR is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Isotiles 2 has no Deck rating yet.
SiNKR vs Isotiles 2 — FAQ
- Should I play SiNKR or Isotiles 2 first?
- If you want chronology, SiNKR (2017) came out before Isotiles 2 (2019). 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 SiNKR and Isotiles 2 similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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 SiNKR run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — SiNKR is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Isotiles 2 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.