Choose STATIONflow
Choose STATIONflow if it matches what drew you to this matchup. STATIONflow launched in 2020.
STATIONflow vs Metropolis 1998
STATIONflow and Metropolis 1998 both land in Strategy, Simulation on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Strategy, Simulation on Steam. STATIONflow (2020) is 6 years older than Metropolis 1998 (2026). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Metropolis 1998
Choose Metropolis 1998 if you want an Indie, Free To Play, and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Metropolis 1998 launched in 2026.
Both STATIONflow and Metropolis 1998 sit in Strategy and Simulation on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 STATIONflow |  Metropolis 1998 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Simulation | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Free To Play, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 17.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 81.7% positive (241 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | DMM GAMES | Yesbox Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Simulation on Steam.
- STATIONflow (2020) is 6 years older than Metropolis 1998 (2026).
STATIONflow vs Metropolis 1998 — FAQ
- Should I play STATIONflow or Metropolis 1998 first?
- If you want chronology, STATIONflow (2020) came out before Metropolis 1998 (2026). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are STATIONflow and Metropolis 1998 similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Simulation on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.