Choose Metro Simulator 2
Choose Metro Simulator 2 if you want an Indie experience. Metro Simulator 2 launched in 2023.
Metro Simulator 2 vs City Bus Simulator 2024
Metro Simulator 2 and City Bus Simulator 2024 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. Metro Simulator 2 (2023) is 1 year older than City Bus Simulator 2024 (2024). Metro Simulator 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (67.5% positive) than City Bus Simulator 2024 (64.9% 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 City Bus Simulator 2024
Choose City Bus Simulator 2024 if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. City Bus Simulator 2024 launched in 2024.
Both Metro Simulator 2 and City Bus Simulator 2024 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
 Metro Simulator 2 |  City Bus Simulator 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation | Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 67.5% positive (40 reviews) | 64.9% positive (37 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | KishMish Games | OTTO Games |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- Metro Simulator 2 (2023) is 1 year older than City Bus Simulator 2024 (2024).
- Metro Simulator 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (67.5% positive) than City Bus Simulator 2024 (64.9% positive).
- City Bus Simulator 2024 is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Metro Simulator 2 (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
Metro Simulator 2 vs City Bus Simulator 2024 — FAQ
- Should I play Metro Simulator 2 or City Bus Simulator 2024 first?
- If you want chronology, Metro Simulator 2 (2023) came out before City Bus Simulator 2024 (2024). 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 Metro Simulator 2 and City Bus Simulator 2024 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.