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Mini Metro (2015) is a sequencing strategy game where you create an ordered, efficient underground train system. It sounds like hard work, but the simple Tube-map visuals, calm music, and streamlined interactions make this relaxing, like sudoku. Dip your toe in this strategy challenge and keep the system running smoothly as the number of passengers increases.

The simple premise and uncluttered interface are a strategy game perfectly laid bare for beginners. Daily challenges and different cities gently increase the difficulty. It's a zen management that's relaxing and taxing in equal measure.

As you progress you learn to balance your resources and make knife-edged decisions about whether more track, tunnels or tube lines are what you need. It's a challenge that grows with your ambition and is particularly fun to replay with a different strategy to coping with the increasing demands of public transport.

The result is a game that encourages strategic thinking as much as puzzle solving. Try your hand at planning an underground network, and discover how this is harder than it first appears.

Our examiner, Jonah Monaghan, first checked Mini Metro 5 years ago. It was re-examined by Jo Robertson and updated 3 months ago.
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Play StylePlay Style

This is a Sequencing and Strategy game with Simulation and Traversal elements. You can play with 1 to 4 players in the same room, but you can’t play it online. On Switch, you can play locally with up to three other people, all using a single Joy-Con each to work together and construct the train lines.

 
You can play this game in the following styles:

DurationDuration

Play Time: This game will take between 10 minutes and 20 minutes to complete. Each round can last up to 20 minutes, depending on how well you progress. The better you do the longer it will last, although it's rare to survive over 30 minutes. Daily challenges set targets that are usually a little more difficult but shorter.

Age RatingsAge Ratings

Content Rating

This game has been rated PEGI 3.

Skill Level

7+ year-olds usually have the required skill to enjoy this game. You need to be able to plan ahead, manage the pressure of mounting passengers and come up with imaginative solutions when lines get clogged.

CostsCosts

Mini Metro usually costs £1.09 to £9.49.
 

Mini Metro

Switch Store Switch £7.49
Steam Store PC £6.99
Steam Store Mac £6.99
PlayStation Store PS4 £9.49
Android Store Android £1.09 Free

Google Play Pass

App Store iOS £3.99
There are no additional in-game purchases, loot boxes, adverts or subscription costs.

DetailsGame Details

Release Date: 06/01/2015, updated in 2019

Out Now: Android, Mac, PC, PS4, Switch and iOS

Skill Rating: 7+ year-olds

Players: 1-4

Genres: Sequencing, Strategy (Simulation and Traversal)

Accessibility: 27 features

Components: 2D Overhead and Grid

Developer: Dinopolo Club (@DinopoloClub)


Taming Gaming Book Written by parents for parents, the database complements the in-depth discussion about video game addiction, violence, spending and online safety in the Taming Gaming book. We are an editorially independent, free resource without adverts that is supported by partnerships.

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