Choose Kolumno
Choose Kolumno if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Kolumno launched in 2018.
Kolumno vs Mini Motorways
Kolumno and Mini Motorways both land in 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 are Casual games on Steam. Kolumno (2018) is 3 years older than Mini Motorways (2021). Mini Motorways scores higher on Steam reviews (96.3% positive) than Kolumno (54.5% 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 Mini Motorways
Choose Mini Motorways if you want a Strategy and Simulation game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's the newer release (2021) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 15,615 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Kolumno and Mini Motorways sit in 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
 Kolumno |  Mini Motorways | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2021 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Strategy, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 54.5% positive (11 reviews) | 96.3% positive (15,615 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | DevilishGames | Dinosaur Polo Club |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- Kolumno (2018) is 3 years older than Mini Motorways (2021).
- Mini Motorways scores higher on Steam reviews (96.3% positive) than Kolumno (54.5% positive).
- Kolumno is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Mini Motorways (1.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Mini Motorways is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Kolumno has no Deck rating yet.
Kolumno vs Mini Motorways — FAQ
- Should I play Kolumno or Mini Motorways first?
- If you want chronology, Kolumno (2018) came out before Mini Motorways (2021). 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 Kolumno and Mini Motorways similar?
- They overlap on 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.