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Steam app 1127500 · updated 12 Sep 2026, 18:16 UTC

Mini Motorways

Mini Motorways is a strategy simulation game about designing the road map for a growing city. Build a traffic network, one road at a time, to create a bustling metropolis. Redesign your roads and place your motorways to get everyone where they need to go. How long can you keep the city moving?

Mini Motorways Steam header artwork
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371playing now
39524-hour peak
9,914all-time peak
341average, last 30 days

The last 30 days

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63 months, July 2021 to September 2026. The highest number of people in the game at once, each month, on a time axis -- a gap in the record stays a gap.

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July 2026

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September 2026

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October 2026

Mini Motorways was released on 20 Jul, 2021.

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Game information

Updated 12 Sep 2026, 18:16 UTC
App ID
1127500
Last updated
09 Jun 2026 build 23210049
Developer
Dinosaur Polo Club
Publisher
Dinosaur Polo Club
Release date
20 Jul, 2021
Platforms
WindowsmacOS
Download size
171 MB182 MB
Install size
242 MB283 MB
Genres
Casual, Simulation, Strategy
Game modes
Single-player
Controller support
Full
Achievements
165
Metacritic
87

Features & support

Steam features

Steam AchievementsSteam CloudSteam LeaderboardsFamily Sharing

Controllers & input

Full controller supportDualShock Controller Support

Accessibility

Popular tags

StrategySimulationCasualManagementMinimalistPuzzleIndieRelaxingTransportationSingleplayerBuildingStylizedCity BuilderTop-DownBeautifulResource ManagementFamily FriendlyGreat SoundtrackTouch-FriendlyRoguelike
About this gameFull description from Steam
Have you ever been stuck in traffic and wished you could do something to fix it? In Mini Motorways, the city’s traffic problems are in your hands. From the makers of Mini Metro, Mini Motorways is a game about drawing the roads that drive a growing city. Build a road network, one road at a time, to create a bustling metropolis. Redesign your city to keep the traffic flowing, and carefully manage upgrades to meet the changing demands. How long can you keep the cities of the world moving? Key Features Draw roads in dynamic cities that grow and change—every game is unique! Explore stunning maps inspired by cities all around the world. Choose from a variety of upgrades to meet the demands of your ever-expanding road network: highways, roundabouts, and more! Build without limits in Creative Mode—design your dream city exactly how you want it with unlimited upgrades and editing tools. Stress-free Endless Mode offers you a relaxing gameplay experience, plus you can continue building your city after Game Over. Tackle our Expert Mode, which features twists such as permanent roads and limited upgrades for the ultimate challenge. Select different colour palettes on every map, including Colourblind and Night Modes. Relax to a responsive soundtrack from Disasterpeace that grows along with your city. Unlock new maps and achievements as you achieve mastery. Export GIFs of your city layouts to share with your friends. Compete against other players in Daily and Weekly Challenges.
Content & age ratings2 regional ratings

Regional ratings

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System requirementsMinimum and recommended hardware

Minimum

Minimum: OS *: Windows 7 SP1+ Processor: 2 GHz or faster processor Graphics: Shader Model 4.0 DirectX: Version 10 Storage: 350 MB available space

Recommended

macOS

Minimum: OS: OS X 10.14 Mojave or later Processor: 2 GHz or faster processor Graphics: Shader Model 4.0 Storage: 350 MB available space
Supported languages14 languages
LanguageFull audio
English
French
Italian
German
Spanish - Spain
Arabic
Dutch
Japanese
Korean
Portuguese - Brazil
Russian
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
Turkish

A blank audio cell means full audio was not marked in the returned language list.

Screenshots & trailersScreenshots and trailers

Trailers

AchievementsTotal count and selected achievements

165 achievements in total.

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50 developer announcements, Dec 2021 to Jul 2026 · times in UTC

July

  1. Te Reo Māori is coming to Mini Motorways!

    Kia ora koutou and hello commuters. Mānawatia a Matariki e te whānau ✨🎇 This Matariki, we're celebrating the winter holiday with our friends and family and also celebrating that te reo Māori is coming to Mini Motorways! To our international…

    aditia

June

  1. Our next stop - Istanbul, Türkiye! 📍

    Hello, commuters! Drive around Istanbul, Türkiye on our next stop in our journey around the world! Istanbul is a bustling metropolis full of historical significance, iconic architecture, and renowned as the world’s only city that bridges…

    aditia
  2. New update coming next week!

    Thank you to everyone who voted in our player-voted map competition! Over 7500 votes later, Singapore was the clear winner, and we’re already hard at work building the coastline so we can share it with you all later this year. Next week…

    aditia
  3. Trains or Automobiles? Why not both? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

    Beep beep! If you’ve been conflicted about whether to design a system of subways or draw up roads that connect a growing metropolis, then worry no more! Both Mini Metro and Mini Motorways are respectively 60% and 30% off, so the only choice…

    aditia

May

  1. You choose what city comes in 2026!

    We’re always excited when we get to invite our players to the table to collaborate. As a part of our busy 2026, we’d love to hear from you which of these cities would serve as a worthy addition to Mini Motorways, both beautiful enough for…

    DPC Casey

April

  1. Mini Motorways Patch 1.19.2

    Version 1.19.2: Fix for a minor issue that occurs when the game is running for over 24 hours.

    Patch notes
  2. Mini Motorways Patch 1.19.1

    Minor improvements to analytics. For more information see our privacy policy: https://dinopoloclub.com/games/mini-motorways/privacy-policy/

    Patch notes

February

  1. Cruise down south to Cape Town!

    Happy New Year, commuters!From the rugged peaks of Lion’s Head and Table Mountain to the southern Atlantic, Cape Town is a city where nature is never anything short of panoramic. Take control of traffic in South Africa’s second-largest…

    DPC Casey

December

  1. Get in, pal, we’re going to Hong Kong!

    Take a road trip with us as we cruise along the Golden Mile, arriving at our destination, Hong Kong. Our Harbor Lights & Neon Nights Update explores the famous fragrant harbor of this iconic port city, renowned for its rich cultural…

    ruby

November

  1. What’s in store for Mini Motorways in 2026? Check out our roadmap!

    Hi, everyone!As promised, we’re hot off the tails of the reveal of our beautiful Hong Kong map at Cozy Quest–coming this December!–and now seems like a great time to share everything that’s coming around the bend in the future, too.Next…

    DPC Casey

October

  1. 1.17.3 Patch

    Addressed a security issue identified by Unity.

    Patch notes

September

  1. 1.17.1 Patch

    Small change to fix an issue with an achievement.

    Patch notes

August

  1. Buckle up – Creative Mode is here!

    It’s a long-awaited day at Dino HQ, Commuters. We’re so excited to finally bring you our Creative Mode, inspired by the one you know and love from Mini Metro. Palette-swap your buildings, rotate those pesky driveways, delete buildings…

    DPC Casey

June

  1. Coming this August: Creative Mode!

    The cities of the world are your playground with our upcoming Creative Mode, landing on August 26th! Get to know your favourite Mini Motorways maps all over again: swap colours, delete buildings, and design a city where everything is just…

    ruby

April

  1. Mini Motorways patch 1.16.1.

    This is a small update to increment the Unity version of Mini Motorways. There is a chance that some players may encounter issues with the engine upgrade, in this case the previous version of the game is available under Properties --> Betas…

    Patch notes

March

  1. Mini Motorways comes to Denmark!

    Hello, commuters! Our journey around the world now takes us to a country where our Mini games have never been before: Europe’s green capital, famous for its spire-filled skyline and sustainable design. This brand-new map is renowned for its…

    ruby
  2. Our 2025 roadmap has landed - find out what’s in store!

    Since launching Mini Motorways on Steam in 2021, we’ve been so fortunate to have your support and enthusiasm. The last four years have been a blur, but we’ve never run out of ideas for how to make the game even bigger and better, so we’re…

    ruby

January

  1. Mini Motorways patch 1.15.1

    A small patch fixing an issue with the colour of the Great Barrier Reef on the Cairns map while using colourblind mode.

    Patch notes

December

  1. Come on down under to Cairns, Australia, and get your beach on!

    G’day, city planners! Travel with us to the land down under as we visit the stunning town of Cairns, Australia, in the latest update to Mini Motorways! Known as the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, Cairns is a nature lover’s paradise fit…

    ruby

June

  1. Mini Motorways - Patch

    This patch contains a fix to version 1.14 which was causing some elements to display incorrectly.

    Patch notes
  2. Hit the rocky roads with our first Canadian map!

    We are thrilled to introduce our first Canadian map to Mini Motorways! Vancouver is a long-requested city, and we know you’re going to love the unique geographical challenges it poses. This coastal city in British Columbia is home to narrow…

    Dinosaur Polo Club

April

  1. Mini Motorways - Patch

    This update brings Unity to the latest version. UPDATE: We've had reports of this build causing crashes on some devices, so we have uploaded the previous version of the game to Steam for those encountering issues. We're working on a…

    Patch notes

December

  1. Recent macOS 14.2 update causing buttons in Mini Motorways to not be clickable

    This patch includes a bug fix for an issue that causes users on macOS 14.2 to lose game functionality in windowed mode. The game will launch in fullscreen mode so that it remains playable as usual. We’re working on a fix to make sure…

    Patch notes
  2. Mini Motorways goes north to Iceland in our Aurora Borealis Update!

    Traverse the narrow peninsulas and rugged coves of Reykjavík’s coastline as Mini Motorways arrives in Iceland! This holiday season, cosy up around the fireplace while you tackle the world’s northernmost capital, building a bustling city…

    DPC Casey

November

  1. Nominate Mini Motorways for the Labour of Love award at this year’s Steam Awards

    {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35843064/945fcdf52ac61c586fd814842ca873d7af37bd97.png Can you believe it’s that time of year already?! The end of the year brings the annual Steam Awards, and we need your help!

    ruby

October

  1. Miniversary Update - Patch

    The latest patch to Mini Motorways removes the bug report button that was only meant for beta builds.

    Patch notes

September

  1. Miniversary Update - Patch

    The latest patch to Mini Motorways addresses a recent bug causing save game issues with the Busan map challenge titled ‘All Gas No Brakes’. With this fix, you should be able to resume your saved game.

    Patch notes

July

  1. Celebrate 10 Years of Mini with the Miniversary Update!

    Happy Birthday, Mini mates! We’re thrilled to commemorate 10 Years of Mini at Dinosaur Polo Club with a massive Miniversary Update across both Mini Metro and Mini Motorways! New to Mini Motorways, we’ve brought over three of your favourite…

    DPC Casey
  2. Three new maps coming soon to Mini Motorways!

    On July 24th PT, we’re kicking off our Miniversary and celebrating the tenth birthday of Mini Metro with a double update to both Mini Metro and Mini Motorways! Three new fan-favourite cities are yours to manage in Mini Motorways! Wind your…

    ben

May

  1. Winning Map Revealed, Plus A Massive Mini Announcement!

    Hello, Mini Mates! The time has come to reveal the winner of our epic player-voted map competition! You all cast your nominations from a selection of 30 Mini Metro maps and after an astonishing amount of nominations were placed, it all came…

    DPC Clelia
  2. Introducing the Extra for Experts Update!

    We’re excited to share an exciting bonus update! Introducing the Extra for Experts update, featuring brand new Daily Challenges that offer advanced difficulty for players who want to put their city planning skills to the test. This update…

    Dinosaur Polo Club

April

  1. And then there were four!

    Our team of busy datasaurs has been crunching the numbers all weekend, and the dust has settled. Congratulations to the following four finalist cities! Introducing London, New York City, Paris and Hong Kong…

    DPC Clelia
  2. Vote Now! Which Mini Metro Map Should Come to Mini Motorways?

    Hello, city planners! We are so excited to invite you to take a seat at the developers’ table and give you a peek under the hood – in fact, we’ll hand you some tools so you can help. We’re selecting one map to bring from Mini Metro to Mini…

    DPC Clelia

March

  1. 1.9.1 Patch Notes

    This is a quick patch to address a couple of important issues: 1. We have fixed a bug that was causing crashes on some devices. 2. We have made some visual adjustments to the Busan map.

    Patch notes
  2. Introducing the latest update to Mini Motorways: Bridge to Busan!

    Greetings, city planners! Come along with us as we tour the newest addition to Mini Motorways: the iconic city of Busan. Explore the vibrant port city where the Nakdong River meets the Port of Busan and see if you can keep traffic moving…

    Dinosaur Polo Club

February

  1. 1.8.3 Patch notes

    We're excited to share that we're working on improving the Daily and Weekly Challenges to create a smoother player experience! This involves adjusting how we share and change Daily and Weekly Challenges so we can resolve any unplayable…

    Patch notes

November

  1. Update Notes for Nov 30 - 1.8.2 Update Patch

    This update includes some tweaks to accessibility and text visibility, as well as a number of small bug fixes. Desktop versions of the game can now use the 'tab' key as a shortcut to toggle between draw mode and delete mode if the "Draw…

    Patch notes
  2. Nominate Mini Motorways for the Labour of Love award, 2022 Steam Awards!

    Another amazing year is in the books for Mini Motorways! As the end of the year draws closer, so do the upcoming Steam Awards. If you’ve enjoyed all of the updates, new features, maps, game modes, and more since Mini Motorways was first…

    ben
  3. Update Notes for Nov 8 - Endless & Expert Update Patch

    This patch includes some important fixes to address some issues that cropped up in the Endless & Expert Update: We've fixed an issue where the new touch screen auto-zoom feature was defaulting to disabled on some devices. This has been…

    Patch notes
  4. Explore All-New Endless Mode & Expert Mode!

    Greetings, commuters! You asked, and we listened! We’re so excited to share that you can now enjoy Mini Motorways at your own speed with two exciting new modes - Endless Mode and Expert Mode. Whether you want to take the pressure off in…

    Dinosaur Polo Club

October

  1. One week until Endless and Expert Mode Arrive!

    Hello, city planners! We are so thrilled to finally announce that our upcoming Endless & Expert Update, featuring two highly-requested game modes, will be available from November 3rd PST. Endless Mode offers you a chance to transform our 15…

    Dinosaur Polo Club

September

  1. Come take a walk on the Caminho Português! Mini Motorways arrives in Lisbon.

    Greetings, Commuters! We’re happy to share the newest update to Mini Motorways, featuring the vibrant city of Lisbon, Portugal. Get ready to explore the brilliant blues and tricky geography of the Iberian Peninsula’s famous City of Light.…

    Butler

August

  1. Made in New Zealand Steam Event!

    Greetings, Commuters! We are so thrilled to share that we’re a part of the Made In New Zealand Steam event 🥝 This event highlights a variety of games made in our home country of Aotearoa New Zealand and we’re so proud to share what our game…

    ruby

July

  1. The Night Lights Update - Patch

    We're excited to share the latest update to Mini Motorways, which includes some quality of life improvements and bug fixes. These include: Motorways will now be transparent when the game is paused, so you can better see your city. Scores of…

    Patch notes

May

  1. Updated Notes for the Night Lights Update

    Hi, commuters! It's been two weeks since the launch of the Night Lights update and we're here with a micro update to fix some of the issues that folks have found, including: Resolving the issue where you could get stuck in the tutorial on…

    Patch notes
  2. The Night Lights Update

    Mini Motorways turns on its high beams to shine the light on the Night Lights update, packed with two new iconic maps and highly-requested features. The Night Lights update features: Two brand new maps! Explore Poland’s largest city of…

    DPC Clelia

March

  1. Mini Motorways wins the Audience Award at the Independent Games Festival 2022!

    G'day, Commuters! We wanted to share with you all some very exciting news about Mini Motorways :heart: The Independent Games Festival awards were held last Friday at GDC in San Francisco, and while our team couldn't be there in person due…

    Dinosaur Polo Club

February

  1. We're finalists at the Independent Games Festival Awards + game modes survey!

    Wow, what a wild year it’s been for Mini Motorways. Or half a year? Most of a year? Something. We’ve been blown away by the response to Mini Motorways on Steam and the support we’ve received from the Steam community. We’re already busy…

    Dinosaur Polo Club

December

  1. UPDATED 14TH DEC - QUICK POLISH UPDATE

    Hi, commuters! We've kept an eye on player feedback and tinkered with a few bugs, so we're releasing another small patch tonight NZT. You'll find the following changes have been implemented. Leaderboards will now show the top 5% of scores…

    Patch notes
  2. Quick fix patch that sorts out some graphical bugs!

    Hi everyone! We're releasing a quick patch that fixes some issues that cropped up in the Challenge City update. If you have an older computer that uses OpenGL or you have been running the game in -force-glcore mode and experiencing a black…

    Patch notes

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