''Stationflow'' (stylised as ''STATIONflow'') is a casual-

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video game developed and published by

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. It was released for

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on 15 April 2020.

Gameplay

Unlike '' Mini Metro'', which focus on the design of metro lines, ''Stationflow'' is a video game that simulates the flow of metro passengers, which requires players to build a

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. Players have to provide the facilities, signage, and connections between entry points and train tracks in a station map up to nine floors.

Development and release

''Stationflow'' was developed and published by Japanese

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. It was available worldwide on 15 April 2020 on

Reception

''Stationflow'' received "mixed or average" reviews, according to

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. Jamie Latour of ''The Gamer'' rated the game 4 stars out of five. He praised the game is "addictive", but not pleased with the finicky UI. Daniel Weissenberger said the concept of the game along with its simplicity led to success, but also mentioned that "the onstructionsystem doesn’t allow for overlapping shapes, demanding the player be exact and precise with each new area to be excavated."

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