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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : Intel Core i3-3225 / AMD Phenom II X6 1100T Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 / AMD Radeon RX 560, VRAM: 2 GB DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 1 GB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 11 Processeur : Intel Core i7-7700K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600 Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 / AMD Radeon RX 580, VRAM: 4 GB DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 1 GB d'espace disque disponible

Thank You Bus Driver

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Released October 14, 2026
sample: 241 reviews posted after launch (160 AI-classified)
92/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 95 % · 241 reviews (« Very Positive »)
➡️ Stable reception — recent reviews (30d): 93% positive vs 93% overall (177 recent reviews)
4,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Navigating routes behind the wheel sparks pure arcade joy, with 20 positive mentions highlighting the fun factor despite a notably brief runtime. Out of 241 total reviews, 95 percent are positive, backed by a stellar 98 percent approval rate among players with 2 to 10 hours on the road.

What it's about: Take on the role of a town’s rules-driven (and reckless) bus driver in Thank You Bus Driver! Drive fast, slap faster, and toss any rulebreakers out of your bus to reach true victory: being appreciated.

In-game

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« If you're wondering what that beeping is, it's the damn microwave talking on the phone again. »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 4 h played
« - I got a job as a bus driver - I got flashed on my first day - I accidentally threw a kid out of the moving bus - I flipped a car upside down while reading a map - A passenger showed me their foot 20/10 Double Fine VIVA LA DOUBLE FINE »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 0 h played
« It's Crazy Taxi plus Bus Simulator with a little bit of Balatro thrown into the mix as well. It's absolutely freaking bonkers and I love it so much. »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 6 h played
« Thank You Bus Driver is chaotic and fun. While it's not very long, I think it's worth playing! »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 3 h played
« The least I can do to support your independence from Microsoft, please survive Double Fine <3 PS: The game is smackingly fun! »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 3 h played
« A fun bite sized game. Great for filling the odd 10-20 minutes I find I have free A perfect inaugural game for the Double Fine Action Labs label »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 1 h played
« Just didn't do it for me. Played it once, seemed decent enough but have no desire to start it up again. It's a fun premise but maybe as part of some minigame collection or something, not as a standalone game. »
👎 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 0 h played
« game is way too short, it can be finished in 3 hours and the game doesn't have much replayability. It needs an unlimited mode that cycles through the days rather than forcing the round to end after 15 stops. »
👎 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 3 h played
« Game gets boring really fast :c It's sad because art and idea is great, would prefer pay double/triple price for more content and polished game that isn't for 30 min, I had a lot of fun tho. »
👎 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 1 h played
« Really cluncky and a really bad knock off of crazy taxi. Just much, much slower »
👎 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 0 h played
« man this game is just not it i absolutely adore double fine though, so i wont be refunding »
👎 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 0 h played
« Fun, silly and short game. Controls are a bit finicky sometimes, especially on controller: slapping a passenger that's behind a bigger one is real difficult. It's fun to learn the shortcuts over time and zoom through the map! »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 4 h played

In players' words

« If you're wondering what that beeping is, it's the damn microwave talking on the phone again. »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 4 h played
« Just didn't do it for me. Played it once, seemed decent enough but have no desire to start it up again. It's a fun premise but maybe as part of some minigame collection or something, not as a standalone game. »
👎 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 0 h played
« - I got a job as a bus driver - I got flashed on my first day - I accidentally threw a kid out of the moving bus - I flipped a car upside down while reading a map - A passenger showed me their foot 20/10 Double Fine VIVA LA DOUBLE FINE »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 0 h played
« game is way too short, it can be finished in 3 hours and the game doesn't have much replayability. It needs an unlimited mode that cycles through the days rather than forcing the round to end after 15 stops. »
👎 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 3 h played
« It's Crazy Taxi plus Bus Simulator with a little bit of Balatro thrown into the mix as well. It's absolutely freaking bonkers and I love it so much. »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 6 h played
« Game gets boring really fast :c It's sad because art and idea is great, would prefer pay double/triple price for more content and polished game that isn't for 30 min, I had a lot of fun tho. »
👎 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 1 h played
« Thank You Bus Driver is chaotic and fun. While it's not very long, I think it's worth playing! »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 3 h played
« Really cluncky and a really bad knock off of crazy taxi. Just much, much slower »
👎 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 0 h played
« The least I can do to support your independence from Microsoft, please survive Double Fine <3 PS: The game is smackingly fun! »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 3 h played
« man this game is just not it i absolutely adore double fine though, so i wont be refunding »
👎 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 0 h played
« A fun bite sized game. Great for filling the odd 10-20 minutes I find I have free A perfect inaugural game for the Double Fine Action Labs label »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 1 h played
« Fun, silly and short game. Controls are a bit finicky sometimes, especially on controller: slapping a passenger that's behind a bigger one is real difficult. It's fun to learn the shortcuts over time and zoom through the map! »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 4 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
90 % pos · n=133
Value for money
97 % pos · n=33
Graphics / art
96 % pos · n=23
Audio / music
73 % pos · n=22
Interface / UX
13 % pos · n=15
Content / longevity
64 % pos · n=14
Story / writing
89 % pos · n=9
Performance
83 % pos · n=6
Multiplayer
40 % pos · n=5
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=3
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay13312067
Value for money333201
Graphics / art232201
Audio / music221633
Interface / UX152013
Content / longevity14905
Story / writing9801
Performance6501
Multiplayer5203
Stability / bugs3003

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 1.9 h on median; those who dislike it: 33 min.

🪤 83 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.

<2h
92 % (n=126)
2-10h
98 % (n=113)
10-25h
100 % (n=2)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

2 % Demanding

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 15 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 13,6 % of players.

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Strengths

  • Core driving mechanics anchor the experience, pulling in 120 positive mentions out of 133 total.
  • Visual presentation delights players, gathering 22 positive mentions out of 23.
  • Exceptional pricing value resonates strongly, with 32 positive mentions out of 33.
  • Charming narrative touches add flavor, noted positively 8 times out of 9.

Weaknesses

  • Interface navigation frustrates drivers, generating 13 negative mentions out of 15.
  • Limited overall content leaves some wanting more, with 5 negative mentions out of 14.
  • Audio design divides the cabin, logging 3 negative mentions and 3 mixed responses out of 22.

Who is it for?

Players seeking a lighthearted, quick arcade driving romp with plenty of laughs and a breezy runtime will find their lane here.

Is Thank You Bus Driver worth it in 2026?

Yes, without reservation for most players: 95% of 241 Steam reviews are positive (player score 92/100). Most-praised strength: Core driving mechanics anchor the experience, pulling in. Current price: 4,99€.

Verdict

Thank You Bus Driver delivers an overwhelmingly well-received joyride anchored by strong core mechanics and high spirits. While minor interface hurdles and a short journey length exist, the overall trip earns a robust 95 percent positive reception across 241 reviews.

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