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Metro Architect
Northern21 Studio · Published by Northern21 Studio
Mixed — 62% positive (13 reviews)
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
In Metro Architect, you will design, expand, and optimize metro and subway networks in a metro simulator inspired by real-world transit systems. Build stations, manage trains, reduce congestion, and keep your city moving.
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Simulation, Early Access · 2026 · More £5 - £15 games
About this game
All those cities. Endless ways to build.
Design, expand, and optimize underground transit systems inspired by real-world metro and subway networks. Each region brings a new layout and a different way to build. Expand through dense city cores, cross rivers and coastlines, manage commuter demand, and keep your network moving as each city starts to push back.
Take on different network challenges across Berlin, Hong Kong, New York, Moscow, Paris, Tokyo, London, Shanghai, Rio de Janeiro, Singapore, Toronto, and Seoul.
Design the system.
Create stations, draw routes, connect districts, and shape your metro network as the city grows. Every line you build affects passenger flow, travel time, congestion, and the long-term efficiency of your system.
Rush hour fights back.
Passenger demand keeps rising. Stations get crowded, weak routes start to fail, and delays spread across the network. Redesign lines, add capacity, and keep the city moving before the system breaks.
Features
Build, expand, optimize, redesign, panic-fix, and somehow keep your metro moving during rush hour. It gets chaotic fast, in a good way!
Multiple gameplay styles: play casually and grow your dream network, optimize every line for maximum efficiency, or push your system to the limit under constant passenger pressure.
Design your metro your way: create stations, shape routes, manage transfers, and expand your network across evolving city layouts.
Build across region-inspired cities and metro systems, each with different layouts, pacing, and infrastructure challenges.
Dynamic passenger growth and changing network demands mean every playthrough develops differently. The perfect layout in one game might collapse completely in the next.
Watch your metro evolve into a living system of colorful lines, dense interchanges, and moving trains, turning every map into its own transport diagram.
Real-world-inspired train models, infrastructure, and station designs based on underground and commuter rail systems.
Trains. A lot of them. Probably still not enough during rush hour.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 3 3300X
- Memory: 4096 MB RAM
- Graphics: Intel UHD 630 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 / AMD Radeon RX 550
- Storage: 1500 MB available space
- Sound Card: Any compatible sound card
- VR Support: N/A
Recommended
- OS: Windows 11 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i7-9700 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600
- Memory: 8192 MB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 / AMD Radeon RX 580 or better
- Storage: 2000 MB available space
- Sound Card: Any compatible sound card
- VR Support: N/A
Supported Languages
Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
v0.1.116B final stage: 6 new maps, 2 languages, Workshop & more!
v0.1.116B is now in its final stage!First of all, thank you for continuing to play Metro Architect and for sharing your feedback with us. We are currently completing the final stability testing for v0.1.116B. As soon as the build is confirmed to be stable and free of major issues, it will become v0.1.117.Ukrainian and Italian language support + 6 new maps Metro Architect is expanding with full Ukrainian and Italian language support, together with six new maps:• Krakow, Poland • Rome, Italy • Istanbul, Turkey • Copenhagen, Denmark • Lisbon, Portugal • Kyiv, UkraineMore stable progression and economy We fixed progression issues that could affect some maps and improved the economy across all maps. Normal game modes should now provide a more consistent and predictable progression, with fewer situations where the economy can become unexpectedly difficult or unbalanced.Major 3D mode performance improvements Optimization work across map rendering and texturing has produced improvements of up to 31 FPS in our testing. This helps the game maintain a stable 60 FPS across larger networks and a wider range of devices. Tunnel visibility in 3D mode has also been improved, making underground sections easier to follow.Internal Workshop framework One of the most important additions in this update is the new internal Workshop framework. It creates a modular foundation that will allow future add-ons and optional systems to be activated much more easily inside the game. This framework is designed to support map improvements, customization options, add-ons, different visual styles and other extensions without forcing them into the core experience for every player. One of the first systems built on top of it is a new depot management system for players who want more control over operations. Please keep in mind that depot management intentionally adds more complexity and is still being tested. This is not Steam Workshop support yet. However, the same foundation also makes future Steam Wor...Read full article on Community Announcements (wk)AnnouncementsOfficial
New 2D map engine is now available in Beta!
The new map engine for 2D mode is now available in Beta!First of all, thank you for playing Metro Architect. We continue to improve the game based on your feedback, even though we do not announce every smaller update here. To share your suggestions or discuss the game with us, you can join our Discord server. Important! The game will stop supporting previous 2D Engine in the following weeks. You can still access and play your saves at the moment. However, we recommend you to try out updated engine available in creative mode.About the Update This update introduces improved map behaviour, more detailed zoom levels, and a deeper simulation in which station placement, passenger demand, network coverage, and ticket prices all affect the performance of your transport network.Geographic passenger demand Passenger demand is based on areas of each city. Population density, commuting activity, landmarks, major destinations, and daily travel patterns all influence where and when demand appears. You can preview demand hour by hour directly on the map and build your network around how the city changes throughout the day.More meaningful station placement Station placement now has a much greater impact. Passengers are simulated walking from their origins, following nearby streets and buildings, accounting for obstacles such as rivers, and choosing stations they can realistically access. Before placing a station, you can now preview:• Expected passenger demand • Newly covered areas • Overlap with nearby stations • Walking distancesCatchment competition Nearby stations can compete for and share the same passengers. The map tracks potential, served, unserved, and shared demand, making station spacing and network coverage much more important.Better fare behaviour Passengers respond dynamically to ticket prices. Set fares too high and fewer passengers will be willing to travel. Price them appropriately and ridership can grow. You can track expected revenue, service reputation, and the ...Read full article on Community Announcements (wk)Patch NotesOfficial
Update v0.1.113
Update v0.1.113 Improved zooming: zoom now goes as far as the current renderer setup allows, improvement of around 30%.Clearer building outlines: 3D “Plain Geometry” mode now has sharper building edges.More accurate map loading bar: progress behavior is now smoother and more precise.Balanced Metro Pulse audio: notification sounds have been adjusted to better fit with the background music.Improved station details: interchange stations now display all connected lines.Better city starting points: initial spawn locations for Shanghai, Berlin, and Rio de Janeiro have been moved closer to city centers.Smoother menu loading: menu assets now load in the background for a more seamless experience.Improved cancel behavior: cancel buttons now undo actions step-by-step instead of removing the entire line.Smoother line building animations: improved animations in both 2D and 3D modes.Faster 3D map loading: optimized loading times, making the 3D map start around 10% faster.Better line visibility for 3D: improved visibility of the line for 3D mode.Read full article on Community Announcements (ad)Patch NotesOfficial
Join the Metro Architect Discord!
Join the Metro Architect Discord! We have updated the invite link.We’ve updated the Metro Architect Discord invite. You can now join the community through the new Discord link in the game. Share your networks, report issues, suggest features, and follow upcoming updates!Read full article on Community Announcements (ad)AnnouncementsOfficial
Metro Architect Playtest Is Now Live
Public Playtest Available NowThe first public playtest of Metro Architect is now available on Steam.Metro Architect is a metro network simulation game where you design, expand, and manage public transport systems across multiple cities. Build stations, create efficient lines, respond to growing passenger demand, and shape the future of your network.What to ExpectMultiple playable citiesMetro line constructionStation placement and expansionPassenger simulationEconomy and network management systemsFeedback Welcome Join our Discord Community!This is an early development build and some features are still in progress. Bugs, balancing issues, and unfinished content are expected. Your feedback, suggestions, and bug reports will help guide future development and improve the game.Thank you for playing and helping test Metro Architect!Read full article on Community Announcements (whiteknight)
