Back in Service: a Metro Driver

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Back in Service: a Metro Driver is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Dominik Vojta and was released on January 27, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Back in Service: a Metro Driver lets you experience the underground metro system of Prague by driving historic trains like the EČS or 81-71. Complete routes on time, transport passengers, and explore tunnels while taking on various tasks to improve your skills. Earn money by meeting schedules and customize your gameplay with future content updates.

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99%

Audience ScoreBased on 95 reviews

graphics11 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

The game features great mechanics, decent physics, and an immersive atmosphere that captures the essence of the Prague metro system.
The graphics and sound design are impressive, creating a visually beautiful and engaging experience for players.
The developers are communicative and actively working on updates, which builds trust and excitement for future content.

There are significant bugs, such as issues with saving progress, which can ruin the overall experience.
The game currently has limited content, with only a short route and few missions, leading to repetitive gameplay.
The lack of a comprehensive tutorial makes it challenging for new players to understand the mechanics and controls.

graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
61%
22%
17%
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their high quality and immersive detail, creating a beautiful and authentic atmosphere. Players appreciate the realistic visuals, including well-designed trains, stations, and lighting, which enhance the overall experience. While some mention minor issues with passenger graphics, the overall consensus is that the graphics contribute significantly to the game's enjoyment and realism.
- “The graphics are genuinely beautiful — the trains, stations, and lighting all create an immersive atmosphere that makes every ride enjoyable.”
- “I love how realistic the graphics are along with the quality of the lighting.”
- “Fantastic experience, beautiful and very well done, the graphics and the details are awesome and the gameplay is definitely fun.”
- “Graphics are okay until you look at a passenger.”
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gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
43%
19%
The gameplay is generally praised for its engaging mechanics, immersive experience, and attention to detail, particularly in train control and timetable management. While some users note a lack of content, the core gameplay loop is enjoyable and rewarding, with excellent sound design and graphics enhancing the overall experience. As an early access title, it shows promise for future development.
- “I also really like the way gameplay is handled: you can drive around freely (this earns XP), but you can also pick up a timetable that you have to follow (this is how you earn in-game currency and more XP).”
- “The core gameplay revolves around the trains themselves.”
- “There isn't a lot yet in terms of gameplay, but this is an early access after all.”
- “The gameplay loop is solid: you take control of a train, generate a timetable, and get paid based on performance.”
- “Perhaps the introduction of optional survival mechanics?”
story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
58%
21%
The game's story aspect is primarily driven by side quests that enhance the driving experience, offering players engaging tasks and entertaining dialogue. While some users express a desire for more missions and improved quest mechanics, the overall narrative structure is considered better than many other simulators, blending RPG elements with economic gameplay. However, there are occasional frustrations with quest progression, such as character spawns.
- “Apart from driving, the game has several side quests you can do between driving jobs, which are quite fun and have some entertaining dialogue.”
- “This game is already far ahead of many completed simulators in terms of story, gameplay experience, and attention to detail.”
- “The game also introduces quests (e.g., finding a lost mug or activating a device), which reminds me of my favorite game in this genre, Trans-Siberian Railway Simulator.”
- “☐ no story”
- “☐ no story”
- “In comparison with Japanese sims like Densha de Go, we do not have g-force reactions or 'satisfaction' points from passengers. However, I don't know if we really need it since the project can be more like an RPG with quests combined with an economic model.”
atmosphere
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
15%
14%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive and detailed environments, particularly in its recreation of 1980s communist-era Prague and the authentic sounds and visuals of a metro system. Players appreciate the beautiful graphics and the overall vibe, which effectively captures the essence of the setting, enhancing the enjoyment of the experience.
- “The graphics are genuinely beautiful — the trains, stations, and lighting all create an immersive atmosphere that makes every ride enjoyable.”
- “Firstly, there is a really nice atmosphere to the entire game - the setting is 1980's communist era Prague, and the game really feels like it.”
- “Atmospheric, detailed and very pretty.”
- “Sure, the grim realities of living in a totalitarian regime are limited to the fact that you can give and receive bribes, fun snippets of dialogue, as well as the shop having nothing in it, but the atmosphere is still there.”
optimization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
43%
The game is impressively well optimized for an early access title, offering smooth performance at 60 fps with minimal bugs. Players appreciate the solid gameplay loop and high-quality graphics, noting that it outperforms many other metro games, even those beyond their initial release. Overall, it demonstrates exemplary optimization and playability.
- “For an early access title, it is surprisingly well optimized.”
- “Compared to other metro games, this one is very well optimized and it runs pretty smoothly at 60 fps for me, while it's also rather bug-free, which can't be said about other metro games that are very much past their 1.0 versions and mostly unoptimized buggy messes.”
- “Exemplary optimization and performance.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
Players express that grinding in the game can be excessively time-consuming, with some humorously suggesting it requires a "second life." However, they also appreciate the rewarding customization options that are unlocked through experience points, indicating that the grind is not universally viewed as tedious.
- “Awesome customization options unlocked through XP (not grindy at all).”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, stability reviews highlight a mixed experience; while some users report significant bugs and frustrations with big studios, others praise the game for its smooth performance and optimization, particularly in comparison to previous titles in the series. The game is noted for running well at 60 fps and being relatively free of bugs, contrasting with the more problematic releases from other developers.
- “Needs an unstuck button; it's buggy.”
- “I'll never understand why people still let the big studios get away with releasing bug-ridden messes and blaming it on everything but themselves.”
- “Compared to other Metro games, this one is very well optimized and runs pretty smoothly at 60 fps for me, while it's also rather bug-free, which can't be said about other Metro games that are mostly unoptimized and buggy.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
The music in games from independent developers is often praised for its quality and creativity, standing in stark contrast to the perceived shortcomings of big studios, which are criticized for their monetization practices and technical issues. Players appreciate the unique soundtracks that enhance the overall gaming experience in indie titles.
- “The music in this game is absolutely captivating, enhancing the overall experience and immersing you in its world.”
- “Each track is perfectly crafted, making every moment feel alive and engaging.”
- “The soundtrack is a masterpiece, blending seamlessly with the gameplay and elevating the emotional impact of the story.”
- “The music in this game is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel monotonous after a short while.”
- “I found the soundtrack to be uninspired and forgettable, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
- “The audio quality of the music is subpar, and it feels like it was an afterthought rather than a key component of the game.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players note that with proper attention and strategy, the game has the potential for high replayability, encouraging multiple playthroughs.
- “With good care, this can become a very replayable game.”

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Back in Service: a Metro Driver is a casual simulation game.

Back in Service: a Metro Driver is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

Back in Service: a Metro Driver was released on January 27, 2025.

Back in Service: a Metro Driver was developed by Dominik Vojta.

Back in Service: a Metro Driver has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its story.

Back in Service: a Metro Driver is a single player game.

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