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. Bus Driving Sim 22 launched in 2023.
Bus Driving Sim 22 vs Garbage Packer
Bus Driving Sim 22 and Garbage Packer 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. Bus Driving Sim 22 (2023) is 2 years older than Garbage Packer (2025). Garbage Packer scores higher on Steam reviews (84.1% 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 Garbage Packer
Choose Garbage Packer if it's currently about 72% cheaper on the Steam Store. Garbage Packer launched in 2025.
Both Bus Driving Sim 22 and Garbage Packer 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.
Side-by-side comparison
 Bus Driving Sim 22 |  Garbage Packer | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Simulation | Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 57.3% positive (157 reviews) | 84.1% positive (44 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Ovilex Software | Trash Games Studios |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- Bus Driving Sim 22 (2023) is 2 years older than Garbage Packer (2025).
- Garbage Packer scores higher on Steam reviews (84.1% positive) than Bus Driving Sim 22 (57.3% positive).
- Garbage Packer is currently ~72% cheaper on Steam than Bus Driving Sim 22 (6.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Bus Driving Sim 22 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Garbage Packer has no Deck rating yet.
Bus Driving Sim 22 vs Garbage Packer — FAQ
- Should I play Bus Driving Sim 22 or Garbage Packer first?
- If you want chronology, Bus Driving Sim 22 (2023) came out before Garbage Packer (2025). 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 Garbage Packer 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 Garbage Packer have multiplayer like Bus Driving Sim 22?
- No. Bus Driving Sim 22 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Garbage Packer is listed as single-player only.
- Does Bus Driving Sim 22 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Bus Driving Sim 22 is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Garbage Packer doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.