Choose Marble Run 2D
Choose Marble Run 2D if it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. Marble Run 2D launched in 2018.
Marble Run 2D vs Linkito
Marble Run 2D and Linkito both land in Indie, Simulation 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, Simulation on Steam. Marble Run 2D (2018) is 6 years older than Linkito (2024). Marble Run 2D is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than Linkito (1.79 USD vs. 5.99 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 experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Linkito launched in 2024.
Both Marble Run 2D and Linkito sit in Indie and Simulation 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
 Marble Run 2D |  Linkito | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation | Strategy, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 1.79 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 9 reviews | 85.1% positive (74 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | PS Games | Kalinarm |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Marble Run 2D (2018) is 6 years older than Linkito (2024).
- Marble Run 2D is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than Linkito (1.79 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Marble Run 2D vs Linkito — FAQ
- Should I play Marble Run 2D or Linkito first?
- If you want chronology, Marble Run 2D (2018) 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 Marble Run 2D and Linkito similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation 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.