Choose Bus-Simulator 2012
Choose Bus-Simulator 2012 if it's currently about 53% cheaper on the Steam Store. Bus-Simulator 2012 launched in 2013.
Bus-Simulator 2012 vs Bus Simulator 18
Bus-Simulator 2012 and Bus Simulator 18 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 5 years older than Bus Simulator 18 (2018). Bus Simulator 18 scores higher on Steam reviews (79.6% 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 Bus Simulator 18
Choose Bus Simulator 18 if you want the Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 79.6% positive across 1,900 reviews.
Both Bus-Simulator 2012 and Bus Simulator 18 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 |  Bus Simulator 18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2018 |
| Genres | Simulation | Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 6.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 34.1% positive (384 reviews) | 79.6% positive (1,900 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | TML-Studios | stillalive studios |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- Bus-Simulator 2012 (2013) is 5 years older than Bus Simulator 18 (2018).
- Bus Simulator 18 scores higher on Steam reviews (79.6% positive) than Bus-Simulator 2012 (34.1% positive).
- Bus-Simulator 2012 is currently ~53% cheaper on Steam than Bus Simulator 18 (6.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Bus Simulator 18 has co-op; Bus-Simulator 2012 does not.
- Bus Simulator 18 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Bus-Simulator 2012 has no Deck rating yet.
Bus-Simulator 2012 vs Bus Simulator 18 — FAQ
- Which is better, Bus-Simulator 2012 or Bus Simulator 18?
- On Steam reviews Bus Simulator 18 scores higher (79.6% positive) than Bus-Simulator 2012 (34.1% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Bus Simulator 18 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 Bus Simulator 18 first?
- If you want chronology, Bus-Simulator 2012 (2013) came out before Bus Simulator 18 (2018). 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 Bus Simulator 18 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 Bus-Simulator 2012 have multiplayer like Bus Simulator 18?
- No. Bus Simulator 18 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Bus-Simulator 2012 is listed as single-player only.