Bus-Simulator 2012 (2013)

Developer: TML-Studios
Publisher: astragon Entertainment
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Simulation
Rating: 2.2 of 5, 1,062 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 4.1 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

You drive a realistically detailed bus through a picturesque German city, balancing schedules and technical details in a fast-paced yet methodical job simulator.

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What players say

Players say the game is a janky early bus sim with glitchy physics and frequent crashes, especially on modern systems where many can't even launch it. Those who can run it find it unintentionally funny rather than realistic.

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