Choose Slither Link
Choose Slither Link if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 92% cheaper on the Steam Store. Slither Link launched in 2018.
Slither Link vs Linkito
Slither Link 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. Slither Link (2018) is 6 years older than Linkito (2024). Slither Link scores higher on Steam reviews (88.9% positive) than Linkito (85.1% 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 Linkito
Choose Linkito if you want a Strategy and Simulation experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Linkito launched in 2024.
Both Slither Link 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
 Slither Link |  Linkito | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 0.49 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.9% positive (18 reviews) | 85.1% positive (74 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Vector Game | Kalinarm |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Slither Link (2018) is 6 years older than Linkito (2024).
- Slither Link scores higher on Steam reviews (88.9% positive) than Linkito (85.1% positive).
- Slither Link is currently ~92% cheaper on Steam than Linkito (0.49 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
- Linkito is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Slither Link has no Deck rating yet.
Slither Link vs Linkito — FAQ
- Should I play Slither Link or Linkito first?
- If you want chronology, Slither Link (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 Slither Link 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.