UPDATE: Clone no longer available.
The game was a knock-off of Dinosaur Polo Club’s travel puzzle game, which remains on the store.
The developer previously responded, noting “if required, we will take legal action”.
It’s unclear if this was done but the game no longer exists on the store nonetheless.
UPDATE 19/07/22:Mini Metro developer Dinosaur Polo Club has responded to the release of copycat game Mini Subway.
“It’s a joy to see our games inspire others to make their own.
Mini Subway is available for 3.59 and has been developed by Red Fables, published by Cooking and Publishing.
“Trace different lines between stations and put all your trains in motion, but be careful!
All passengers have to reach their destination.
Make your routes efficient and modify them as new stations are opened.
Eurogamer has contacted Dinosaur Polo Club for comment.
Some company released a clone of Mini Metro on the#NintendoSwitcheShop today.
A search for Mini Metro brings up the original game first, followed by Mini Subway.
The studio’s follow-up game, Mini Motorways, is also available on Switch for 11.99.
Both games are also available on mobile and PC.
This is far from the first time developers have copied success stories.
Aclone of Unpacking was widely criticisedand eventually removed from the Google Play store.
And just this week, aFall Guysclone calledStumble Guys has topped the iPhone app chart.
