Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10/11 (64-bit) Processeur : Intel Core i5-4460 Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GeForce GTX 1650 or Radeon RX 5500 DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 60 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : - Notes supplémentaires : An installation on an SSD is technically required.
Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10/11 (64-bit) Processeur : Intel Core i7-9700K Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GeForce RTX 3060 or Radeon RX 6650 XT DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 60 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : - Notes supplémentaires : An installation on an SSD is technically required.
The Bus
⚔️ Compare View on Steam ↗Dedicated virtual bus drivers find their stride once they push past the ten-hour mark, where satisfaction rates climb to 80 percent. Overall, the experience holds a 69 percent approval rating among recent players, though technical hurdles frequently stall the journey.
What it's about: Transportez des passagers dans The Bus sur des lignes 1:1 à Berlin, en passant par la Colonne de la Victoire, la Porte de Brandebourg et l’Alexanderplatz. Dans le Scania Citywide LF et d’autres bus sous licence, vendez des billets, gérez le trafic et arrivez en sécurité.
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 62 | 40 | 2 | 20 |
| Performance | 35 | 7 | 1 | 27 |
| Graphics / art | 25 | 18 | 2 | 5 |
| Stability / bugs | 15 | 1 | 0 | 14 |
| Content / longevity | 14 | 10 | 0 | 4 |
| Value for money | 10 | 2 | 1 | 7 |
| Interface / UX | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Audio / music | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Multiplayer | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 27 h on median; those who dislike it: 10 h.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Mar 25, 2021 · All-time low: €20.76 (Jun 24, 2021)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 49 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 2,2 % of players.
What creators say (YouTube)
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Strengths
- Long-term engagement is high, with 151 positive mentions out of 189 from players who invested over 25 hours.
- The core driving loop resonates with the community, garnering 40 positive mentions out of 62.
- Visual fidelity impresses many, securing 18 positive mentions out of 25.
- Content depth is appreciated by users, with 10 positive mentions out of 14.
Weaknesses
- Technical instability remains a significant barrier, with 27 negative mentions out of 35 regarding performance.
- Persistent software flaws hinder the experience, reflected by 14 negative mentions out of 15 concerning bugs.
- The user interface frustrates the entire sampled cohort, receiving 9 negative mentions out of 9.
- Pricing concerns persist, with 7 negative mentions out of 10.
Who is it for?
This title is tailored for simulation enthusiasts who own a steering wheel setup and have the patience to overlook technical performance issues for the sake of a realistic driving experience.
Is The Bus worth it in 2026?
Yes for the right audience, despite some caveats: 73% of 8,259 Steam reviews are positive (player score 68/100). Most-praised strength: Long-term engagement is high. Current price: 39,99€.
Verdict
The Bus offers a deeply immersive simulation for those willing to commit significant hours to master its mechanics. While the visual presentation is strong, the developer must address the pervasive performance and interface issues to convert the remaining skeptics.
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