Subway Simulator

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Subway Simulator is a realistic train simulation game that allows players to operate and manage a subway system. Control trains, maintain tracks, and ensure passenger safety in various scenarios and links across a detailed 3D city. The game features realistic train physics, detailed environments, and various customization options to create a truly immersive subway simulation experience.

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

47%

Audience ScoreBased on 140 reviews

humor2 positive mentions

graphics6 negative mentions

The game has some cool ideas, such as a career mode and passenger mode, which show potential.
It's easy to play and can be fun for casual gamers or train enthusiasts.
The graphics are decent for an early access game, and the controls are easy to learn.

The game is plagued with bugs, including issues with passenger AI and performance, making it frustrating to play.
Train physics are unrealistic, with slow acceleration and poor handling, detracting from the simulation experience.
There is a lack of content and depth, leading to repetitive gameplay and a feeling of being unfinished.

graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
45%
33%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players noting that while they are decent and run smoothly, they lack aesthetic appeal and feel outdated, reminiscent of games from the late 1990s. Many users report issues such as low textures, glitches, and a lack of detail, leading to a repetitive and boring experience. Despite some updates improving the visuals, the overall consensus is that the graphics do not meet modern standards and detract from the gameplay.
- “After an hour of play, the game has nice graphics for what it is.”
- “A lot of bugs have been ironed out from previous versions and there was an update that added gorgeous graphics!”
- “Graphics are decent and the stop and go challenge is rough at first but better after some practice.”
- “Yeah, it runs smooth but that's because it looks like it was released in 1999. The graphics are horrible and it's just not worth it.”
- “It's a mess graphics-wise; it's just shaders. Even in high quality, there are multiple glitches, low textures, and more. It's boring too, with no detail, repetitive stations, and broken announcements. I literally can't tell what the announcement is even saying. If you want a metro game, I recommend just getting Metro Simulator 2020.”
- “Terrible graphics, not many options, just one line to run.”
stability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous bugs, graphical glitches, and low-quality textures that detract from the overall experience. Players report that these problems make the game unenjoyable and recommend seeking alternatives, such as Metro Simulator 2020, instead. Overall, the game's instability is a major drawback that overshadows any potential enjoyment.
- “It's too buggy to be enjoyable at all, save your time and money.”
- “Its a mess, graphics wise, it's just shaders; even in high quality, there are multiple glitches, low textures, and more. It's boring too, it repeats, with no detail, boring stations, and broken announcements. I literally can't tell what the announcement even is saying. If you want a metro game, I recommend just getting Metro Simulator 2020.”
- “Very buggy, don't bother setting your speed to mph as the limits are always at kph anyway, so you constantly speed.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
62%
38%
The story aspect of the game is criticized for being repetitive and lacking depth, with players facing the same missions and environments repeatedly. Additionally, technical bugs hinder progression, such as the inability to exit the train properly, which prevents players from earning points and unlocking new content. Overall, the narrative experience is deemed boring and frustrating due to these issues.
- “At the end of the mission, once you leave the cabin, the driver drops down beyond the map and there is no way to get the points and finish the mission.”
- “More than anything, not being able to exit onto a walkway at the end of the mission (dropping down beyond the map) does not allow me to progress in the game as I cannot earn points and unlock new trains.”
- “Easy to play, but it is also a boring game with the same mission and the same subway road. You can encounter bugs where customers stay outside the subway, and when you drive, you can see them still outside and following your movement.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, with complaints about poor image quality and a lack of clear instructions for keyboard controls, which further complicates the experience.
- “The game itself is tedious and the image quality is poor.”
- “The controls are confusing; there needs to be a simple explanation of the keyboard controls for the game. Learning this was a bit tedious.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization of the game is widely criticized, with multiple users reporting consistently poor performance.
- “Performance is terrible.”
- “Performance is terrible.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players criticize the gameplay for requiring lengthy sessions of 15 to 45 minutes before allowing saves, which detracts from the overall experience and enjoyment of the simulation game.
- “The problem with games like this is that you have to play for a certain amount of time, between 15 to 45 minutes, before you are allowed to save. The gameplay of this simulation game is not good.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express frustration with the monetization model, particularly regarding refund policies, as they feel trapped after purchasing the game based on its advertisement and being unable to get their money back after a few hours of play.
- “I bought this game based on their advertisement, and now I cannot get my money back because they claim I have played it for 4 hours.”
- “I purchased this game after seeing their ads, but now I'm stuck because they won't refund me, citing that I've played it for 4 hours.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its humorous elements, including quirky achievements like crashing into walls, which adds a lighthearted and entertaining touch to the gameplay experience.
- “If you're looking for a game where there are some really funny moments, and crashing into a wall at the end of the route earns you an achievement, then this is the game for you!”

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*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs

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