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The Bus

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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.

Simulation Driving Automobile Sim Multiplayer Realistic
Last tracked players
339
All-time peak
1,113
24-hour change
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Steam reviews
74.2% positive
6,521 reviews · via SteamSpy

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Transport passengers in the city bus simulation The Bus across multiple lines and in different buses through Berlin. The routes of Germany’s capital have been recreated realistically at a true 1:1 scale and offer plenty of famous landmarks to discover, including the Victory Column, the Brandenburg Gate, and Alexanderplatz. In the Scania Citywide LF and other officially licensed buses, you sell tickets to boarding passengers, handle heavy traffic, and bring everyone safely to their destination while the city around you stays in motion. With changing weather and different seasons, every trip is exciting and challenging. Whether you prefer a relaxed run on schedule or the hustle and bustle of a big city, The Bus brings you as close as possible to the feeling of driving a bus in Berlin.

Play alone or together in multiplayer and expand your experience with Workshop content you can download directly via Steam, such as community made maps or repaints, as well as other content that extends the game. You also have modding features that let you create your own Workshop content, either just for yourself or to share with others.

Your route is set. Let’s go!

  • Singleplayer Economy mode: Build your own bus company, invest in new vehicles, hire staff, take care of maintenance and repairs, and increase your income through contracts and ticket sales

  • Boarding and alighting passengers including ticket sales

  • Officially licensed buses from Scania, MAN, and VDL

  • Different bus types with a total of 20 variants: MAN Lion’s City DD, Scania Citywide LF solo and articulated, VDL Citea LLE, MB eCitybus solo and articulated, Galaxis Urban solo and articulated

  • Officially licensed onboard computer from ATRON

  • Day and night cycle with weather and seasons

  • Weather and time synchronization: Dynamically match weather and time of day to the current values in Berlin

  • Authentic Berlin routes at a true 1:1 scale

  • Large, detailed map of Berlin with more than 200 stops

  • Berlin bus lines TXL, 100, N100, 123, 142, 147, 200, 245, and 300 with different routes

  • Many varied and interesting Berlin landmarks to discover

  • Integrated radio stations: Flashbass.FM and DoubleBass.FM

  • Singleplayer Freeplay mode: Transport passengers with the vehicle of your choice on any line and route

  • Multiplayer: Team up with others, drive through Berlin together, and experience the city as a group, whether on a line or on a discovery tour

  • Freedom of movement: Move freely inside vehicles and throughout the game world

  • In-game events: Random events make the game world feel more alive and varied

  • AI traffic with different vehicle types, pedestrians, and complex traffic light logic

  • Line, route, timetable, and tour editors

  • Workshop content: Expand your experience with Workshop content you can download directly via Steam, such as community made maps or repaints, as well as other content that extends the game

  • Modding features: Create your own Workshop content, either just for yourself or to share with others

  • Photo mode for creating your own high quality screenshots

  • Multiple control modes: Realistic, Arcade, and Custom

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System requirements Windows

Windows

Minimum

Minimum:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-4460
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 1650 or Radeon RX 5500
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 60 GB available space
  • Sound Card: -
  • Additional Notes: An installation on an SSD is technically required.

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-9700K
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce RTX 3060 or Radeon RX 6650 XT
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 60 GB available space
  • Sound Card: -
  • Additional Notes: An installation on an SSD is technically required.
Game details Languages, features & support
Publisher
Aerosoft GmbH
Brazilian rating
l
Steam Germany rating
12
Achievements
49
Controller support
full
Features
Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, Online Co-op, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Steam Workshop, Camera Comfort, Color Alternatives, Custom Volume Controls, Adjustable Difficulty, Keyboard Only Option, Mouse Only Option, Playable without Timed Input, DualShock Controller Support, DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, Save Anytime, Subtitle Options, Surround Sound, Steam Cloud, Includes level editor, Family Sharing
Languages
English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Portuguese - Brazil, Finnish, Japanese, Polish, Russian, Turkish, Hungarian, Simplified Chinese, Arabic, Dutch, Portuguese - Portugal
Support
https://helpdesk.aerosoft.com/portal/de/newticket?departmentId=353346000000006907&layoutId=353346000061741378 Support site ↗
Compatibility & accessibility Steam Deck, controllers & access features

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unsupported
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Input
Controller support: unknown

Developer-declared accessibility on Steam

Features not declared by the developer are not labeled unsupported.

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
Structured language support (16)
LanguageInterfaceFull audioSubtitles
EnglishYesNoYes
FrenchYesNoYes
ItalianYesNoYes
GermanYesNoYes
Spanish - SpainYesNoYes
Portuguese - BrazilYesNoYes
FinnishYesNoYes
JapaneseYesNoYes
PolishYesNoYes
RussianYesNoYes
TurkishYesNoYes
HungarianYesNoYes
Simplified ChineseYesNoYes
ArabicYesNoYes
DutchYesNoYes
Portuguese - PortugalYesNoYes

Third-party requirements shown by Steam

Requires agreement to a 3rd-party EULA The Bus EULA
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Buy Verdict

Watch — $35.99.

Decent deal at 10% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.

▬ ~45 days until next sale

Value Score

Fair Value — 50th percentile.

Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 50th percentile. Priced as Premium at $35.99.

▬ Premium pricing tier

Genre Benchmarks

Player Count Top 82%
Value Ratio Top 50%

Early Access Active

Time in EA
235 days
Current Players
85

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Bus worth buying right now?
Watch — $35.99. Decent deal at 10% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.
When does The Bus go on sale?
Decent deal at 10% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.
Is The Bus free to play?
The Bus costs $35.99 on Steam.
What genre is The Bus?
The Bus is a Simulation game.
Who developed The Bus?
The Bus was developed by TML-Studios and published by Aerosoft GmbH.
What platforms does The Bus support?
Available on Steam for Windows.

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