Fernbus Simulator (2016)

Developer: TML-Studios
Publisher: Aerosoft GmbH
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Casual, Simulation
Rating: 3.7 of 5, 12,061 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 5.1 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A calm, methodical simulation of long-haul coach driving across Germany's highways, with a focus on realistic routes and weather.

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What players say

Players consistently report progress-ending crashes on long routes, and many say the game feels abandoned with few free buses, lots of paid DLC for maps and vehicles, performance drops even on good hardware, and lifeless cities. Wheel setup is often frustrating, and there is disagreement over whether the relaxing concept outweighs the bugs.

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