Choose Bus-Simulator 2012
Choose Bus-Simulator 2012 if it's currently about 77% cheaper on the Steam Store. Bus-Simulator 2012 launched in 2013.
Bus-Simulator 2012 vs Fernbus Simulator
Bus-Simulator 2012 and Fernbus Simulator 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-Simulator 2012 (2013) is 3 years older than Fernbus Simulator (2016). Fernbus Simulator scores higher on Steam reviews (64.8% positive) than Bus-Simulator 2012 (34.1% 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 Fernbus Simulator
Choose Fernbus Simulator if you want a Casual game with Steam Leaderboards, Subtitle Options, and Color Alternatives. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 64.8% positive across 1,396 reviews.
Both Bus-Simulator 2012 and Fernbus Simulator 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-Simulator 2012 |  Fernbus Simulator | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2016 |
| Genres | Simulation | Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 6.99 USD | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 34.1% positive (384 reviews) | 64.8% positive (1,396 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | TML-Studios | TML-Studios |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- Bus-Simulator 2012 (2013) is 3 years older than Fernbus Simulator (2016).
- Fernbus Simulator scores higher on Steam reviews (64.8% positive) than Bus-Simulator 2012 (34.1% positive).
- Bus-Simulator 2012 is currently ~77% cheaper on Steam than Fernbus Simulator (6.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Fernbus Simulator is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Bus-Simulator 2012 has no Deck rating yet.
Bus-Simulator 2012 vs Fernbus Simulator — FAQ
- Which is better, Bus-Simulator 2012 or Fernbus Simulator?
- On Steam reviews Fernbus Simulator scores higher (64.8% positive) than Bus-Simulator 2012 (34.1% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Fernbus Simulator 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-Simulator 2012 or Fernbus Simulator first?
- If you want chronology, Bus-Simulator 2012 (2013) came out before Fernbus Simulator (2016). 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-Simulator 2012 and Fernbus Simulator 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.