# Games like 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.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Fernbus Simulator](https://imho.run/games/427100/fernbus-simulator) — Also Automobile Sim and Driving, like The Bus. 1,396 Steam reviews, 65% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/427100/)
2. [Bus Simulator 18](https://imho.run/games/515180/bus-simulator-18) — A frequent pick in The Bus players' libraries, and another Simulation. 1,900 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/515180/)
3. [Tourist Bus Simulator](https://imho.run/games/953580/tourist-bus-simulator) — Also Automobile Sim and Driving, like The Bus. 592 Steam reviews, 64% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/953580/)
4. [OMSI 2: Steam Edition](https://imho.run/games/252530/omsi-2-steam-edition) — Also Automobile Sim and Driving, like The Bus. 2,392 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/252530/)
5. [American Truck Simulator](https://imho.run/games/270880/american-truck-simulator) — A frequent pick in The Bus players' libraries, and another Indie. 91,834 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/270880/)
6. [Euro Truck Simulator 2](https://imho.run/games/227300/euro-truck-simulator-2) — Also Automobile Sim and Driving, like The Bus. 140,442 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/227300/)
7. [Motor Town: Behind The Wheel](https://imho.run/games/1369670/motor-town-behind-the-wheel) — Also Automobile Sim and Driving, like The Bus. 5,065 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1369670/)
8. [Construction Simulator](https://imho.run/games/1273400/construction-simulator) — Also Automobile Sim and Driving, like The Bus. 3,318 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1273400/)
9. [Farming Simulator 19](https://imho.run/games/787860/farming-simulator-19) — Also Automobile Sim and Driving, like The Bus. 23,968 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/787860/)
10. [Train Sim World® 3](https://imho.run/games/1944790/train-sim-world-3) — Also Automobile Sim and Driving, like The Bus. 1,563 Steam reviews, 75% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1944790/)
11. [Taxi Life: A City Driving Simulator](https://imho.run/games/1351240/taxi-life-a-city-driving-simulator) — Also Automobile Sim and Driving, like The Bus. 1,366 Steam reviews, 65% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1351240/)
12. [City Bus Manager](https://imho.run/games/1364210/city-bus-manager) — Also Automobile Sim and Economy, like The Bus. 905 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1364210/)
13. [City Car Driving](https://imho.run/games/493490/city-car-driving) — Also Automobile Sim and Driving, like The Bus. 6,391 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/493490/)
14. [SimRail - The Railway Simulator](https://imho.run/games/1422130/simrail-the-railway-simulator) — Also Automobile Sim and Driving, like The Bus. 902 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1422130/)
15. [Bus World](https://imho.run/games/1193090/bus-world) — Also Automobile Sim and Driving, like The Bus. 198 Steam reviews, 71% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1193090/)
16. [City Transport Simulator®](https://imho.run/games/2604480/city-transport-simulator) — Shares line management with The Bus. 204 Steam reviews, 62% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2604480/)
17. [Bus Driving Sim 22](https://imho.run/games/1032700/bus-driving-sim-22) — Also Automobile Sim and Driving, like The Bus. 157 Steam reviews, 57% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1032700/)
18. [Truck & Logistics Simulator](https://imho.run/games/873840/truck-logistics-simulator) — A frequent pick in The Bus players' libraries, and another Strategy. 518 Steam reviews, 67% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/873840/)
19. [AirportSim](https://imho.run/games/1715280/airportsim) — Also Driving, like The Bus. 711 Steam reviews, 69% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1715280/)
20. [Derail Valley](https://imho.run/games/588030/derail-valley) — Also Driving and Economy, like The Bus. 5,882 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/588030/)
21. [Gas Station Simulator](https://imho.run/games/1149620/gas-station-simulator) — Also Economy, like The Bus. 10,401 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1149620/)
22. [Assetto Corsa Competizione](https://imho.run/games/805550/assetto-corsa-competizione) — A frequent pick in The Bus players' libraries, and another Sports. 13,836 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/805550/)
23. [Project CARS](https://imho.run/games/234630/project-cars) — Also Automobile Sim and Driving, like The Bus. 3,968 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/234630/)
24. [Jalopy](https://imho.run/games/446020/jalopy) — Also Automobile Sim and Driving, like The Bus. 4,035 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/446020/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=491540&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=491540&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=491540&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=491540
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/491540
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About The Bus

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.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 491540
- **Developer:** TML-Studios
- **Publisher:** Aerosoft GmbH
- **Genres:** Simulation
- **Categories:** Multi-player, Includes level editor, Single-player, Steam Cloud, Full controller support, Steam Workshop, Online Co-op, Family Sharing, Subtitle Options, Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, Surround Sound, Playable without Timed Input, Keyboard Only Option, Mouse Only Option, Adjustable Difficulty, Save Anytime, Co-op
- **Released:** Mar 26, 2026
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/491540/the-bus)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=491540&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/491540/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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