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The Meter is Running

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2026

Should you play it?

You inherited a taxi dispatch business but it came with debt attached. Hire drivers, dispatch fares, navigate Istanbul’s chaos, deal with bad customers and worse luck. You have 15 days to pay it off or lose everything. The meter is running.

What works

  • Unique and grounded taxi dispatch management theme
  • Engaging strategic decision-making under pressure
  • Strong narrative and atmospheric design
  • Turkish cultural elements and localization
  • Promising concept with potential for expansion

Things to keep in mind

  • Short gameplay length and lack of sandbox mode
  • Performance and optimization issues
  • Limited map size and repetitive gameplay
  • Lack of deeper customization and progression
  • Some ui and usability frustrations

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The Meter is Running: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Violence, Fantasy.

Last update: 26/08/2026