Choose Fernbus Simulator
Choose Fernbus Simulator if you want the Steam Leaderboards, Subtitle Options, and Color Alternatives side of the pairing. 1,396 Steam reviews back the pick.
Fernbus Simulator vs Bus Mechanic Simulator
Fernbus Simulator and Bus Mechanic Simulator both land in Simulation, Casual 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 Simulation, Casual on Steam. Fernbus Simulator (2016) is 4 years older than Bus Mechanic Simulator (2020). Bus Mechanic Simulator scores higher on Steam reviews (67.6% positive) than Fernbus Simulator (64.8% 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 Mechanic Simulator
Choose Bus Mechanic Simulator if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 78% cheaper on the Steam Store. Bus Mechanic Simulator launched in 2020.
Both Fernbus Simulator and Bus Mechanic Simulator sit in Simulation and Casual 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
 Fernbus Simulator |  Bus Mechanic Simulator | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2020 |
| Genres | Simulation, Casual | Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 17.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 64.8% positive (1,396 reviews) | 67.6% positive (34 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | TML-Studios | VIS-Games, Darius Bode |
Side by side
- Both share Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- Fernbus Simulator (2016) is 4 years older than Bus Mechanic Simulator (2020).
- Bus Mechanic Simulator scores higher on Steam reviews (67.6% positive) than Fernbus Simulator (64.8% positive).
- Bus Mechanic Simulator is currently ~78% cheaper on Steam than Fernbus Simulator (3.99 USD vs. 17.99 USD).
- Fernbus Simulator is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Bus Mechanic Simulator has no Deck rating yet.
Fernbus Simulator vs Bus Mechanic Simulator — FAQ
- Should I play Fernbus Simulator or Bus Mechanic Simulator first?
- If you want chronology, Fernbus Simulator (2016) came out before Bus Mechanic Simulator (2020). 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 Fernbus Simulator and Bus Mechanic Simulator similar?
- They overlap on Simulation, Casual 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 Fernbus Simulator run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Fernbus Simulator is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Bus Mechanic Simulator doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.