Rank 01Why this
Also Automobile Sim and Driving, like The Bus.
- $29.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Playable
- 2016
Games like The Bus
- 25 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked The Bus also play
The closest matches to The Bus: Fernbus Simulator, Bus Simulator 18, Tourist Bus Simulator, OMSI 2: Steam Edition, and American Truck Simulator. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02- $14.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Playable
- 2018
Rank 03- $29.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- 2018
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- Released: 2026
- Developer: TML-Studios
- Price: $39.99checked Nov 4
- 68% of 1,685 reviews
- Genres: Simulation
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- 11 scale berlin replication
- Consistent updates and active developer response
- Easy to manage routes in game and via files
- Atmospheric
- Chill
- Immersive
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Cheaper alternatives
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Gas Station Simulator
Why this: Same chill mood as The Bus.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
American Truck Simulator
Why this: Also Automobile Sim and Driving, like The Bus.
More from TML-Studios
Other recommendable Steam games by TML-Studios, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
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Why this: Also Automobile Sim and Driving, like The Bus.
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Why this: Same atmospheric mood as The Bus.
About The Bus
The closest matches to The Bus: Fernbus Simulator, Bus Simulator 18, Tourist Bus Simulator, OMSI 2: Steam Edition, and American Truck Simulator. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If The Bus is your kind of game, the closest matches are Fernbus Simulator, Bus Simulator 18 and Tourist Bus Simulator — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, chill and immersive, and single out its economy mode and line management. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
The Bus is a simulation game developed by TML-Studios and published by Aerosoft GmbH, set in a detailed 1:1 scale recreation of Berlin featuring landmarks such as the Brandenburg Gate, Victory Column, and Alexanderplatz. The game emphasizes economy-mode and line-management mechanics alongside passenger AI, vehicle physics, and a weather system, with additional features including a route editor and workshop mod support. Reviewers highlight the atmospheric recreation of Berlin and the relaxing, immersive quality players describe, while noting consistent updates and active developer response as key appeals. Priced at $39.99 USD and planned for a 2026 release, the title holds 68% positive reviews from over 1,600 Steam users and is not currently supported on Steam Deck.
About The Bus: Transport passengers in the city bus simulation The Bus along 1:1 scale routes in Berlin, passing landmarks like the Victory Column, Brandenburg Gate, and Alexanderplatz. In the Scania Citywide LF and other licensed buses, sell tickets, handle traffic, and get everyone to their destination safely.
Is The Bus worth buying?
Recent reviews are much worse
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 68% of 1,685 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 58% positive across 85 new reviews, 10 points below its all-time score.
- Price: $39.99 (checked Nov 9).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 20 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 8 h before their negative review.
- Not supported on Steam Deck.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- 11 scale berlin replication
- Consistent updates and active developer response
- Easy to manage routes in game and via files
- Line editor is amazing
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Huge dissapointment. The buses feel very-very fast, the graphics are ok, but the optimization, and the driving controls are very off. They also released a DLC for almost the same price as the main game while in early access. Not…”
“I cannot recommend the game at this time. The game was released in 2021 and has been in early access ever since. One would therefore expect to be offered significantly more content. Even now, in August 2025, there is no economic system, no…”
People who play it also play: Fernbus Simulator, Bus Simulator 18, Tourist Bus Simulator
Frequently asked about The Bus
Can I run it?
Does The Bus work on Steam Deck?
The Bus is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.
How much does The Bus cost?
The Bus is listed on Steam at 39.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does The Bus have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — The Bus supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op).
What games are most similar to The Bus?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside The Bus are Fernbus Simulator, Bus Simulator 18, Tourist Bus Simulator.
Who developed The Bus?
The Bus was developed by TML-Studios and published by Aerosoft GmbH.