Choose 1248
Choose 1248 if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 1248 launched in 2019.
1248 vs MATH EXPRESSions
1248 and MATH EXPRESSions 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. 1248 (2019) is 3 years older than MATH EXPRESSions (2022). MATH EXPRESSions is free; 1248 is paid (1.99 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 MATH EXPRESSions
Choose MATH EXPRESSions if you want a Free To Play experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. MATH EXPRESSions launched in 2022.
Both 1248 and MATH EXPRESSions sit in Strategy, Indie, and Casual on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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
 1248 |  MATH EXPRESSions | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2022 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Free To Play, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 5 reviews | 84.6% positive (130 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | taecg | Mandinga |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- 1248 (2019) is 3 years older than MATH EXPRESSions (2022).
- MATH EXPRESSions is free; 1248 is paid (1.99 USD).
1248 vs MATH EXPRESSions — FAQ
- Should I play 1248 or MATH EXPRESSions first?
- If you want chronology, 1248 (2019) came out before MATH EXPRESSions (2022). 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 1248 and MATH EXPRESSions 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.
- Is MATH EXPRESSions free?
- Yes — MATH EXPRESSions is a free-to-play Steam title. 1248 is paid (1.99 USD).