Underplayed Gems

Bustories (2018)

Bustories cover
Developer
Nikita P.
Publisher
SA Industry
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie, Simulation
Rating
3.3 of 5, 87 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 55 minutes
Where to get it
Steam
The 3D catalog: game boxes on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

A short, atmospheric bus ride where you reflect and chat with fleeting companions, with a melancholic and quiet feel.

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What players say

Players are split on this visual novel about bus conversations. Some appreciate its unique concept and the stories from strangers, while many find it boring with no dialogue choices and just clicking through text. It is short, around 40 minutes, and includes a minor survival minigame for food and bathroom breaks.

Screenshots

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More games like this

This page is from Underplayed Gems, a catalog of older and overlooked games. Not quite it? You can browse by platform and genre, or take this one into the 3D catalog and ask the Catbot for something closer.