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Back in Service: a Metro Driver

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2025

Should you play it?

Join the adventure and become the master of the metro in our game, which takes you into the underground world. Overcome challenges on the tracks from the cabin of a historic train. Can you complete the route, transport all passengers, and avoid delays?

What works
  • Highly detailed and realistic prague metro recreation
  • Engaging and skillful driving mechanics
  • Immersive atmosphere with excellent sound design
  • Side quests add variety and depth
  • Active developer communication and frequent updates
Things to keep in mind
  • Limited content and routes in early access
  • Lack of tutorial and some bugs
  • Minimal social or multiplayer features
  • Some repetitive gameplay elements
  • Occasional performance issues on lower-end hardware

What to play next

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Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

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Back in Service: a Metro Driver: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fantasy, Violence, Story, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Story, Exploration. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fantasy.

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