Choose Mini Metro
Choose Mini Metro if you want a Simulation game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 6,926 Steam reviews back the pick.
Mini Metro vs Hexcells Infinite
Mini Metro and Hexcells Infinite both land in Strategy, 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 share Strategy, Indie on Steam. Hexcells Infinite (2014) is 1 year older than Mini Metro (2015). Hexcells Infinite scores higher on Steam reviews (97.6% positive) than Mini Metro (95.8% 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 Hexcells Infinite
Choose Hexcells Infinite if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 29% cheaper on the Steam Store. 2,519 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Mini Metro and Hexcells Infinite sit in Strategy and Indie on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (95.8% vs 97.6% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 Mini Metro |  Hexcells Infinite | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2014 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 6.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.8% positive (6,926 reviews) | 97.6% positive (2,519 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Dinosaur Polo Club | Matthew Brown |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Hexcells Infinite (2014) is 1 year older than Mini Metro (2015).
- Hexcells Infinite scores higher on Steam reviews (97.6% positive) than Mini Metro (95.8% positive).
- Hexcells Infinite is currently ~29% cheaper on Steam than Mini Metro (4.99 USD vs. 6.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Mini Metro is Deck Verified, Hexcells Infinite is Deck Playable.
Mini Metro vs Hexcells Infinite — FAQ
- Which is better, Mini Metro or Hexcells Infinite?
- On Steam reviews the two are nearly tied: Mini Metro sits at 95.8% positive (6,926 reviews), Hexcells Infinite at 97.6% (2,519). The choice usually comes down to genre fit and the platform features each one supports — see the comparison table above.
- Should I play Mini Metro or Hexcells Infinite first?
- If you want chronology, Hexcells Infinite (2014) came out before Mini Metro (2015). 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 Metro and Hexcells Infinite similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.