Rank 01Games like Bus Simulator 18
- 23 games
- Updated Oct 2, 2026
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The same list the imho.run recommender shows for Bus Simulator 18: games its players also own across millions of Steam libraries, weighed against shared tags and what reviewers compare it to.
- Rank 01
Rank 02Why this
Also Automobile Sim and Driving, like Bus Simulator 18.
- $24.99
- Deck Verified
- 2021
Rank 03
Rank 04 
Tram Simulator Urban Transit
Why this: Shares route planning and sandbox mode with Bus Simulator 18.
Rank 05 
Fernbus Simulator
Why this: A frequent pick in Bus Simulator 18 players' libraries, and another Simulation.
Rank 06 
Bus Bound
Why this: Shares bus customization and route planning with Bus Simulator 18.
Rank 07 
Construction Simulator 2015
Why this: A frequent pick in Bus Simulator 18 players' libraries, and another Casual.
Rank 08 
American Truck Simulator
Why this: A frequent pick in Bus Simulator 18 players' libraries, and another Indie.
- Released: 2018
- Developer: stillalive studios
- Price: $14.99
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 80% of 1,900 reviews
- Genres: Simulation
- Metacritic 67
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Dynamic world with reroutes and accidents
- Every bus drives and sounds distinct
- Mods expand buses and liveries
- Chill
- Cozy
- Nostalgic
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Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Bus Simulator 18 at current Steam store prices.
Bus Driver
Why this: Also Automobile Sim and Driving, like Bus Simulator 18.
City Car Driving
Why this: Shares mod support with Bus Simulator 18.
Jeepney Simulator 2
Why this: Shares route planning with Bus Simulator 18.
Slow Roads
Why this: Another Casual close to Bus Simulator 18.
Need for Speed™ Most Wanted
Why this: Another Action close to Bus Simulator 18.
Lawn Mowing Simulator
Why this: Another Simulation close to Bus Simulator 18.
Vending Machine Business Simulator
Why this: Also Driving, like Bus Simulator 18.
Garbage Truck Simulator
Why this: Also Automobile Sim and Driving, like Bus Simulator 18.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop
Why this: Also Automobile Sim and Driving, like Bus Simulator 18.
Tram Simulator Urban Transit
Why this: Shares route planning and sandbox mode with Bus Simulator 18.
American Truck Simulator
Why this: Another Indie close to Bus Simulator 18.
More from stillalive studios
Other recommendable Steam games by stillalive studios, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Garden Life: A Cozy Simulator
Why this: Same chill mood as Bus Simulator 18.
Rescue HQ - The Tycoon
Why this: Another Casual close to Bus Simulator 18.
Drone Swarm
Why this: Another Strategy close to Bus Simulator 18.
Son of Nor
Why this: Another Action close to Bus Simulator 18.
About Bus Simulator 18
If Bus Simulator 18 is your kind of game, the closest matches are Bus Simulator 16, Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop and Farming Simulator 19 — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as chill, cozy and nostalgic, and single out its ai traffic behavior and bus customization. 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.
Bus Simulator 18 is a 2018 simulation game developed by stillalive studios and published by astragon Entertainment. Players manage bus routes through an open urban environment, handling responsibilities spanning route planning, bus customization, and navigating AI traffic with dynamic events like reroutes and accidents. The game supports both single-player and online co-operative multiplayer modes. Players describe the experience as chill, cozy, and relaxing, with reviewers highlighting that every bus drives and sounds distinct, passenger dialogue adds life to the game, and the sandbox mode offers unrestricted freedom alongside mod support that expands available buses and liveries. The game is currently priced at $14.99 USD and is marked as playable on Steam Deck, holding an 80% positive rating from approximately 1,900 Steam reviews.
About Bus Simulator 18: Experience the job of a bus driver in a vast and freely drivable urban area. Drive original licensed city buses from the great brands: Mercedes-Benz, Setra, MAN, and IVECO BUS. Transport your passengers safely and punctually, either solo in single player mode, or in multiplayer mode.
Is Bus Simulator 18 worth buying?
Mostly recommended
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 80% of 1,900 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price when we last checked (May 2026): $14.99. Check Steam for today's price.
- People who recommend it had played a median of 30 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 17 h before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Dynamic world with reroutes and accidents
- Every bus drives and sounds distinct
- Mods expand buses and liveries
- Passenger dialogue adds life to the game
People who play it also play: Bus Simulator 16, Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop, Farming Simulator 19
Frequently asked about Bus Simulator 18
Can I run it?
Does Bus Simulator 18 run on Steam Deck?
Bus Simulator 18 is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Bus Simulator 18 cost?
Bus Simulator 18 is listed on Steam at 14.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Bus Simulator 18 have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Bus Simulator 18 supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op).
What games are most similar to Bus Simulator 18?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Bus Simulator 18 are Bus Simulator 16, Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop, Farming Simulator 19.
Who developed Bus Simulator 18?
Bus Simulator 18 was developed by stillalive studios and published by astragon Entertainment.