Single-player games like Bus Simulator 23
Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to Bus Simulator 23, ranked by player overlap. Every pick carries Steam's Single-player category, so multiplayer-only titles or always-online games don't sneak in. imho.run pulls the category data from Steam directly — Single-player here matches what the store labels.
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Ranked picks
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Bus Simulator 18
Single-player alternative to Bus Simulator 23 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Bus Simulator 23.
Experience the job of a bus driver in a vast and freely drivable urban area. Drive original licensed city buses from the great brands: Mercedes-Benz, Setra, MAN, and IVECO BUS. Transport your passengers safely and punctually, either solo in single player mode, or in multiplayer mode.
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Euro Truck Simulator 2
Single-player alternative to Bus Simulator 23 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Bus Simulator 23.
Travel across Europe as king of the road, a trucker who delivers important cargo across impressive distances! With dozens of cities to explore, your endurance, skill and speed will all be pushed to their limits.
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American Truck Simulator
Single-player alternative to Bus Simulator 23 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Bus Simulator 23.
Experience legendary American trucks and deliver various cargoes across sunny California, sandy Nevada, and the Grand Canyon State of Arizona. American Truck Simulator takes you on a journey through the breathtaking landscapes and widely recognized landmarks around the States.
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SEASON: A letter to the future
Single-player alternative to Bus Simulator 23 — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Leave home for the first time to collect memories before a mysterious cataclysm washes everything away. Ride, record, meet people, and unravel the strange world around you in this third-person meditative exploration game.
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Fernbus Simulator
Single-player alternative to Bus Simulator 23 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Bus Simulator 23.
The world of coach drivers awaits you! Drive along motorways and country roads to the bus stations in over 40 cities in Germany. Thanks to the cooperation with FlixBus and true-to-the-original MAN buses, you will experience the game world in a realistic way.
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Farming Simulator 19
Single-player alternative to Bus Simulator 23 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Bus Simulator 23.
The best-selling franchise takes a giant leap forward with a complete overhaul of the graphics engine, offering the most striking and immersive visuals and effects, along with the deepest and most complete farming experience ever.
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Sunlight
Single-player alternative to Bus Simulator 23 — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Traverse a harmonious hand painted forest in this first person hike. ☀️The trees guide you with gentle whispers, as you explore a philosophical story.
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Bus Driving Sim 22
Single-player alternative to Bus Simulator 23 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Bus Simulator 23.
Experience what it feels like to be a real bus driver. Simulator featuring realistic physics, a variety of bus models (city buses, electric bus, school bus), three distinct regions to explore (US, Germany, Brazil) and much more. Test your skills in career, drive in freeride or play multiplayer.
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Tear Factory
Single-player alternative to Bus Simulator 23 — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
A game about hunting rats, feeding them to your family, and going to bed.