I was sent a free copy of MetroLand to review for my blog. While I am very grateful for the opportunity, I won’t let it sway my opinions. This will be my honest review.

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What is MetroLand?

MetroLand is an autorunner out now on Steam.

You are a rebel running away from the oppressive forces of the ruling class. Run, jump, and parkour through the different parts of the city as you try to get away. Make sure you pick up as much gold and powerups as you can to rack up that high score. How far can you get before the cops catch up to you?

Gameplay

Players must control their characters as they run through the city, avoiding any obstacles by jumping, rolling, or moving to a different lane. The goal is to get the highest score possible before getting caught by the police. A player’s score is based on distance and the amount of coins collected. The occasional power-up and milestone. Any permanent upgrades help boost this score. Players will unlock cosmetics, powerups, and characters through regular play, or by buying them through the different shops with resources earned on a run. Scores earned during each run are uploaded to a global leaderboard that seems to be upgraded regularly.

Does it work on the Steam Deck?

MetroLand works great on the Steam Deck. This game feels like it was ported from a mobile game, and it has an excellent handheld experience. The game does support touch controls, but I felt like the Dpad gave me a bit more control, especially when rolling under obstacles. Other than that, the performance is great and the game is a solid addition to any Steam Deck collection.

Review

I enjoyed MetroLand more than I thought I would. The game does feel like it was ported from a mobile game, and it can feel kind of clunky navigating through the UI, but the game works great. It is the perfect casual game, especially for those who don’t want a game with a huge commitment. MetroLand is easy to learn and it provides enough of a challenge to keep players engaged. While it won’t become anyone’s favorite main game, Players will get $5 worth of fun out of it.

If you’re looking for a fun little game you can play anytime, or are looking for an inoffensive simple game for your kids, you can’t go wrong with MetroLand. The art is cute, the animations are great, and the music is catchy. You can pick up MetroLand on Steam for only $4.99.