SubwaySim 2

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SubwaySim 2 is a single player simulation game with a kids theme. It was developed by Simuverse Interactive and was released on April 29, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

SubwaySim 2 lets you operate iconic subway lines in Berlin and Hamburg, navigating realistic routes filled with famous landmarks. Manage daily challenges like disruptions and signals while ensuring passengers reach their destinations safely and on time. Enhanced graphics and a new career mode deepen the immersive public transport experience.

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Audience ScoreBased on 124 reviews

graphics11 positive mentions

optimization8 negative mentions

The game offers a highly immersive experience with detailed train models and realistic controls, making it enjoyable for both newcomers and simulation veterans.
The graphics and atmosphere are visually appealing, with well-designed routes that replicate the Berlin and Hamburg subway systems effectively.
The developers are actively working on updates and improvements, showing a commitment to enhancing the game based on community feedback.

Performance issues are prevalent, with many players experiencing significant frame rate drops and stuttering, even on high-end PCs.
The game suffers from various bugs, including problems with AI behavior, signal changes, and door functionality, which can disrupt gameplay.
Limited content in terms of routes and vehicles can lead to repetitive gameplay, and many players feel the game was released before it was fully polished.

optimization
47 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game has received largely negative feedback, with many users reporting severe performance issues, including low frame rates and stuttering, even on high-end systems. While some players have noted improvements in recent updates, the consensus is that the game remains unoptimized and requires significant work to enhance the overall experience. Despite its potential as a railway simulator, the current performance problems detract from enjoyment and immersion.
- “I'm getting a solid 40fps on a modern laptop, so it seems the reported performance issues are solved.”
- “Performance-wise, it runs smoothly with minimal bugs, and the visuals are top-notch for a sim title.”
- “Update: it's been 2 months and the game has seen significant improvements, especially in performance.”
- “The game has potential as a rail sim game, but performance issues just ruin the experience.”
- “I really want to enjoy this game, but I can't because the performance is so terrible that it keeps on crashing, and if it's not crashing, it runs with like 1-5 fps on the overground sections in both Berlin and Hamburg.”
- “Unoptimized, unfinished mess.”
graphics
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are visually impressive, showcasing detailed environments and trains, but they suffer from significant optimization issues, leading to low frame rates and performance problems even on high-end systems. While some players appreciate the attention to detail and improvements made in recent updates, many express disappointment with the overall graphical fidelity, describing it as average or below expectations for modern standards. Overall, the game shows potential but requires further optimization and graphical enhancements to fully realize its capabilities.
- “The graphics are visually impressive, with a lot of attention to detail in the environment, trains, and lighting.”
- “Performance-wise, it runs smoothly with minimal bugs, and the visuals are top-notch for a sim title.”
- “The graphics are very good too; I can only imagine what it looks like on epic settings.”
- “Especially after the last update, the Berlin part of the game became almost unplayable. Graphics settings do not change much, I see that utilization of CPU and GPU is low, and the game runs horribly. The average FPS is low, arriving at the stations is like 20 FPS on medium settings, and every time the AI train appears, the game freezes for a fraction of a second. I just cannot recommend it at this stage (specs: 10700K + 3070).”
- “The graphics for this day and age are very average, if not infantile.”
- “Unfortunately, in this day and age, the middling to poor graphical aspects don't salvage the other laudable aspects.”
gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally well-received, with players enjoying the fun of driving the Berlin U1 and U3 lines, as well as the variety of missions that keep the experience fresh and engaging. While some criticize the repetitive nature of passenger models and the core gameplay loop, many appreciate the improvements in graphics and mechanics, which enhance the overall experience and introduce new services and scenarios. Overall, the gameplay offers a satisfying blend of realism and diversity, making it a notable upgrade from previous versions.
- “The missions are varied and keep the gameplay fresh, whether you're managing tight schedules during rush hour or dealing with unexpected service interruptions.”
- “This adds a nice layer of realism and variety that keeps the gameplay fresh and engaging.”
- “They built on that and the gameplay mechanics (XP for good driving, stopping, etc.) is great fun!”
- “However, the overall gameplay, that of being a train driver, is practically the same.”
- “My only cons are identical passengers and the gameplay loop.”
- “They could salvage the game mechanics by completely re-doing the game engine and graphics.”
stability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting significant bugs, stutters, and freezes, particularly in scenario mode and during specific locations like Berlin and Hamburg. Despite having hardware that exceeds recommended specifications, players experience low frame rates, graphical glitches, and frequent crashes, making the game nearly unplayable for many. Overall, the current state of stability is deemed unacceptable by reviewers.
- “Especially after the last update, the Berlin part of the game became almost unplayable. Graphics settings do not change much, and I see that utilization of CPU and GPU is low. The game runs horribly, with an average FPS that drops to around 20 when arriving at the stations on medium settings. Every time the AI train appears, the game freezes for a fraction of a second. I just cannot recommend it at this stage (specs: 10700k + 3070).”
- “That doesn't prevent the drive from being a festival of stutters, freezes, and out-of-memory crashes.”
- “Even though my rig exceeds the recommended specs, the game has very low frame rates in places and has many graphical glitches.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its realistic day/night cycle and weather effects, which enhance immersion, particularly in settings like the Berlin U-Bahn and the train routes through Hamburg. However, technical issues such as glitching shadows and poor exterior models detract from the overall experience.
- “I especially loved the day/night cycle and the weather effects, which really add to the atmosphere.”
- “What sets this game apart is its attention to realism and atmosphere.”
- “I really love the game's atmosphere, especially the Berlin U-Bahn – I work in Berlin, and I use it every day to get to work!”
- “Glitching shadows, bad exterior models, and bad and too early loading LOD models still destroy some of that atmosphere.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game lacks a traditional narrative, but the varied missions provide engaging scenarios that add some depth to the gameplay. While the situations are interesting and help maintain freshness, they only hint at a story rather than fully develop one.
- “The missions are varied and keep the gameplay fresh, whether you're managing tight schedules during rush hour or dealing with unexpected service interruptions.”
- “☑ no story”
- “However, the situations on offer are good, giving some variety to the standard action and almost incorporating a story.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is characterized as a humorous simulator, suggesting that it effectively incorporates comedic elements into its gameplay, providing players with an entertaining and lighthearted experience.
- “This game is a hilarious simulator that keeps me laughing throughout!”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch, with clever jokes and witty dialogue.”
- “I love how the game incorporates humor into every aspect, making even the simplest tasks entertaining.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be significant, noting that it can feel tedious due to the limited routes available. This reflects a realistic portrayal of commuter rail driving, which some players appreciate, while others feel it requires excessive time investment.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “It's a little bit grindy because you've only got the three routes, but that is commuter rail.”
- “Driving that in real life is grindy; that's why they pay you.”