Choose Bus Driver
Choose Bus Driver if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Bus Driver launched in 2014.
Bus Driver vs Extreme Bus Driver Simulator
Bus Driver and Extreme Bus Driver Simulator both land in Indie, 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 share Indie, Simulation on Steam. Bus Driver (2014) is 9 years older than Extreme Bus Driver Simulator (2023). Extreme Bus Driver Simulator is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Bus Driver (0.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD). 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 Extreme Bus Driver Simulator
Choose Extreme Bus Driver Simulator if you want a RPG and Racing experience. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Extreme Bus Driver Simulator launched in 2023.
Both Bus Driver and Extreme Bus Driver Simulator sit in Indie and 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 Driver |  Extreme Bus Driver Simulator | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation | Indie, Simulation, RPG, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83.8% positive (702 reviews) | 7 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | SCS Software | Rokito Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Bus Driver (2014) is 9 years older than Extreme Bus Driver Simulator (2023).
- Extreme Bus Driver Simulator is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Bus Driver (0.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Bus Driver is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Extreme Bus Driver Simulator has no Deck rating yet.
Bus Driver vs Extreme Bus Driver Simulator — FAQ
- Should I play Bus Driver or Extreme Bus Driver Simulator first?
- If you want chronology, Bus Driver (2014) came out before Extreme Bus Driver Simulator (2023). 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 Driver and Extreme Bus Driver Simulator similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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 Driver run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Bus Driver is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Extreme Bus Driver Simulator doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.