Mini Metro

 PC
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Gamer.nl
    Dec 20, 2015
    85
    Mini Metro is a minimalistic transport simulator that gets difficult pretty quickly. It is insane how a simple game like this has a hold on us like that, but we are sure the stylish presentation plays a part in that.
  2. Kill Screen
    Nov 24, 2015
    83
    Like a city that leaves its streets to pedestrians, pushing highways underground and elevating trains overhead, the game seeks to avoid the anxious hustle of a traditional simulation by reducing clutter and keeping things at a more intimate, human level.
  3. Games.cz
    Dec 3, 2015
    80
    Mini Metro shows that all the brilliant ideas are actually very simple. The game looks like a map for tourists, but no other map offers so much fun and education.
  5. Digitally Downloaded
    Nov 23, 2015
    80
    It's really quite simple in execution. But it is tightly balanced, elegant, and nearly perfect in execution. I would rather have this on iPad, 3DS or Vita, as I do believe it's the perfect way to get through a real train trip, but regardless, it is a brilliant example of minimalist design.
  6. Everyeye.it
    Nov 23, 2015
    80
    It's a fun and intelligent managing game, bestowed with well balanced controls and very elegant, albeit minimal, graphics.
  7. 4P.de
    Nov 13, 2015
    77
    The longer you play, the more mechanical limitations become evident. But as a short snack here and then Mini Metro eats away more of your time than you’d like to admit.
  8. games(TM)
    Feb 15, 2016
    70
    If you’re after a light and engaging time sink, look no further.
  9. CD-Action
    Feb 4, 2016
    70
    A minimalistic strategy/puzzle game, simple but inventive. [01/2016, p.71]
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Awards & Rankings

98
#98 Best PC Game of 2014

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 101 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 61 out of 101
  2. Mixed: 33 out of 101
  3. Negative: 7 out of 101
  1. Chlodwig
    Aug 1, 2016
    9
    One of the few games that you can simply pick up, get no explanation or tutorial for, and you immediately understand how it works. You connectOne of the few games that you can simply pick up, get no explanation or tutorial for, and you immediately understand how it works. You connect different geometric shapes (the "stations") with colored lines (the, well, "lines") and small shapes appearing next to to big shapes (the "passengers") want to be taken to the big shapes by the rectangles on your lines (the "subway trains").

    I just fully explained the game. And the "graphics" it employs. Just another proof that graphics do not make a good game, and bad graphics do not sink it. Because the graphics of this game could've been done on a C64 with little to no loss in fidelity.

    It is one of those "easy to learn, hard to master" games. Because you are ever presented with new decisions and challenges. Do I need more lines or more tunnels? Should I put another train on my route or attach a cart to one of the ones I have? Because if the passengers are waiting too long, the game's over.

    My only complain would be that the different towns (i.e. "levels") don't really differ that much. With some you have more rivers (which is a problem because crossing a river costs you a bridge), others spawn passengers faster, in the end, though, they all play really similar with little strategic variety.    … Full Review »
  2. gabriellecomte
    Jun 19, 2015
    9
    Mini Metro is a very minimalistic and intelligent game that has the potential to bring you fun in those boring days. It is a very challengingMini Metro is a very minimalistic and intelligent game that has the potential to bring you fun in those boring days. It is a very challenging experience, brought by an innovative way of making puzzles.… Full Review »
  3. Kassdhal
    Feb 13, 2015
    10
    This game is really well executed, fun and intelligent. If you re into big graphics forget but if you like seemless realization and designThis game is really well executed, fun and intelligent. If you re into big graphics forget but if you like seemless realization and design intelligence, that's your pick… Full Review »
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