Choose Mini Motorways
Choose Mini Motorways if you want a Simulation game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 15,615 Steam reviews back the pick.
Mini Motorways vs Connections
Mini Motorways and Connections both land in Strategy, 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, Casual on Steam. Mini Motorways (2021) is 5 years older than Connections (2026). Connections is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Mini Motorways (5.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 Connections
Choose Connections if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Connections launched in 2026.
Both Mini Motorways and Connections sit in Strategy 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
 Mini Motorways |  Connections | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Simulation, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.3% positive (15,615 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Dinosaur Polo Club | Drective Interactive |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Casual on Steam.
- Mini Motorways (2021) is 5 years older than Connections (2026).
- Connections is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Mini Motorways (5.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Mini Motorways is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Connections has no Deck rating yet.
Mini Motorways vs Connections — FAQ
- Should I play Mini Motorways or Connections first?
- If you want chronology, Mini Motorways (2021) came out before Connections (2026). 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 Mini Motorways and Connections similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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 Mini Motorways run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Mini Motorways is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Connections doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.