When comparing Chip's Challenge 2 vs Mini Metro, the Slant community recommends Mini Metro for most people. In the question“What are the best Puzzle games on Steam?” Mini Metro is ranked 21st while Chip's Challenge 2 is ranked 48th. The most important reason people chose Mini Metro is:
Minimalist design and relaxing music makes this a very different experience from the bustle of some others. A minimal zen like game that allows one to relax while playing. While gameplay may get hectic there are modes of play that do not allow for loosing meaning that you can relax and just play without worry.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Introduces new levels after 20 years
Due to some kind of licensing issues, Chip's Challenge 2 could not be released until now. The new game introduces new mechanics and a new character, Melinda.
Pro Nostalgic retro adventure puzzle solving
Chip's Challenge has you explore a futuristic dungeon as a nerdy boy to find chips which are required to open the door to the next level. You need to find keys, push blocks, and collect powerups to traverse the hazards of the level.
Pro Soothing gameplay
Minimalist design and relaxing music makes this a very different experience from the bustle of some others. A minimal zen like game that allows one to relax while playing. While gameplay may get hectic there are modes of play that do not allow for loosing meaning that you can relax and just play without worry.
Pro Very minimal puzzle sim aspects
Very basic and abstract in design and gameplay the user uses limited resources in order to create the most effective routes for a transportation system.
Cons
Con Has to be played windowed
There is no maximize or fullscreen view for the game, it has to be played windowed.
Con Casual gameplay
There is less depth than in many of the games listed which may not be quite what is required here
Con Takes a while to get the hang of
Learning the game may take some time, though the mechanics are not too difficult to grasp, the gameplay itself can be frustrating.