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Bus Driving Sim 22 vs Train Sim World® 2

Bus Driving Sim 22 and Train Sim World® 2 both land in 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 are Simulation games on Steam. Train Sim World® 2 (2020) is 3 years older than Bus Driving Sim 22 (2023). Train Sim World® 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (77.8% positive) than Bus Driving Sim 22 (57.3% positive). 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 Bus Driving Sim 22

Choose Bus Driving Sim 22 if you want the Multi-player, Steam Leaderboards, and Online PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2023) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Bus Driving Sim 22 launched in 2023.

Choose Train Sim World® 2

Choose Train Sim World® 2 if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 77.8% positive across 2,865 reviews.

Both Bus Driving Sim 22 and Train Sim World® 2 sit in 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.

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Bus Driving Sim 22 vs Train Sim World® 2 — Steam metadata comparison
Bus Driving Sim 22 — Steam game coverBus Driving Sim 22Train Sim World® 2 — Steam game coverTrain Sim World® 2
Released20232020
GenresSimulationSimulation
PlatformsWindows, macOSWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableDeck Playable
Price24.99 USD19.99 USD
Steam reviews57.3% positive (157 reviews)77.8% positive (2,865 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-playerSingle-player only
DevelopersOvilex SoftwareDovetail Games

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Bus Driving Sim 22 vs Train Sim World® 2 — FAQ

Which is better, Bus Driving Sim 22 or Train Sim World® 2?
On Steam reviews Train Sim World® 2 scores higher (77.8% positive) than Bus Driving Sim 22 (57.3% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Train Sim World® 2 is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
Should I play Bus Driving Sim 22 or Train Sim World® 2 first?
If you want chronology, Train Sim World® 2 (2020) came out before Bus Driving Sim 22 (2023). 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 Bus Driving Sim 22 and Train Sim World® 2 similar?
They overlap on 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.
Does Train Sim World® 2 have multiplayer like Bus Driving Sim 22?
No. Bus Driving Sim 22 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Train Sim World® 2 is listed as single-player only.
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