Mini Metro

Mini Metro

Dinosaur Polo Club, Radial Games · 2015

Strategy that rewards real thought

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The WhatsNext verdict

If you enjoy compact strategy built around constantly reworking systems under pressure, Mini Metro delivers a focused subway-planning loop with a distinctive minimalist presentation. It suits players who find rising tension satisfying, but not those seeking a broad campaign or consistently relaxing play.

What it does best

  • Strategy that rewards real thought

  • One more turn, one more run

  • Meditative flow

  • A look you cannot mistake

What might put you off

  • Calm on the surface, stressful underneath

  • Sparse onboarding and repetition

The setup

What you are walking into

Mini Metro is a strategy simulation game about designing a subway map for a growing city. Draw lines between stations and start your trains running. As new stations open, redraw your lines to keep them efficient. Decide where to use your limited resources. How long can you keep the city moving?

Where it lives

PlayStation 4LinuxAndroidPC (Microsoft Windows)iOSMacNintendo Switch

Genre

PuzzleSimulatorStrategyIndieArcade

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