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The Bus player count chart
The Bus has a small but active player base. 124 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been declining (down 14% on the month before).
History from Mar 1, 2021
The Bus monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 142 | -14.97% | 333 |
| October 2026 | 167 | -15.66% | 395 |
| September 2026 | 198 | -12.36% | 482 |
| August 2026 | n/a | +9.34% | 550 |
| July 2026 | n/a | -10.02% | 503 |
| June 2026 | n/a | -16.32% | 559 |
| May 2026 | n/a | -41.2% | 668 |
| April 2026 | n/a | -22.62% | 1,136 |
| March 2026 | n/a | +340.84% | 1,468 |
| February 2026 | n/a | -2.63% | 333 |
| January 2026 | n/a | +17.12% | 342 |
| December 2025 | n/a | +17.74% | 292 |
| November 2025 | n/a | -14.78% | 248 |
| October 2025 | n/a | +32.27% | 291 |
| September 2025 | n/a | -35.67% | 220 |
| August 2025 | n/a | +9.97% | 342 |
| July 2025 | n/a | -18.16% | 311 |
| June 2025 | n/a | +52.61% | 380 |
| May 2025 | n/a | -65.17% | 249 |
| April 2025 | n/a | +292.86% | 715 |
| March 2025 | n/a | -11.22% | 182 |
| February 2025 | n/a | -31.67% | 205 |
| January 2025 | n/a | +74.42% | 300 |
| December 2024 | n/a | -4.97% | 172 |
| November 2024 | n/a | -31.44% | 181 |
| October 2024 | n/a | +44.26% | 264 |
| September 2024 | n/a | +14.37% | 183 |
| August 2024 | n/a | -11.11% | 160 |
| July 2024 | n/a | -1.1% | 180 |
| June 2024 | n/a | +2.25% | 182 |
| May 2024 | n/a | -10.55% | 178 |
| April 2024 | n/a | -6.13% | 199 |
| March 2024 | n/a | -8.23% | 212 |
| February 2024 | n/a | -2.94% | 231 |
| January 2024 | n/a | -50.52% | 238 |
| December 2023 | n/a | +188.02% | 481 |
| November 2023 | n/a | -15.66% | 167 |
| October 2023 | n/a | -23.26% | 198 |
| September 2023 | n/a | -11.34% | 258 |
| August 2023 | n/a | +115.56% | 291 |
| July 2023 | n/a | -17.68% | 135 |
| June 2023 | n/a | -5.75% | 164 |
| May 2023 | n/a | -37.18% | 174 |
| April 2023 | n/a | +45.79% | 277 |
| March 2023 | n/a | -35.81% | 190 |
| February 2023 | n/a | +35.16% | 296 |
| January 2023 | n/a | -63.13% | 219 |
| December 2022 | n/a | +273.58% | 594 |
| November 2022 | n/a | -1.24% | 159 |
| October 2022 | n/a | -53.74% | 161 |
| September 2022 | n/a | +192.44% | 348 |
| August 2022 | n/a | +12.26% | 119 |
| July 2022 | n/a | -22.63% | 106 |
| June 2022 | n/a | -45.42% | 137 |
| May 2022 | n/a | +97.64% | 251 |
| April 2022 | n/a | -16.45% | 127 |
| March 2022 | n/a | +15.15% | 152 |
| February 2022 | n/a | +36.08% | 132 |
| January 2022 | n/a | -61.35% | 97 |
| December 2021 | n/a | +66.23% | 251 |
| November 2021 | n/a | -39.84% | 151 |
| October 2021 | n/a | +139.05% | 251 |
| September 2021 | n/a | -7.89% | 105 |
| August 2021 | n/a | -23.49% | 114 |
| July 2021 | n/a | -15.82% | 149 |
| June 2021 | n/a | -13.24% | 177 |
| May 2021 | n/a | -50.36% | 204 |
| April 2021 | n/a | -75.03% | 411 |
| March 2021 | n/a | n/a | 1,646 |
How many people play The Bus right now?
At this moment The Bus has 124 concurrent players on Steam. That makes it the #2,350 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 311 players. Today's peak is 5% above its 30-day average daily peak of 297.
The Bus player count trend
Over the last 30 days The Bus averaged a daily peak of 297 players, down 14% compared with the 30 days before (344). Its highest point this month (395) is 59% above the same period last year (248). In its first month after release (Mar 1, 2021) it peaked at 1,646 players. Today's player count is 8% of its all-time peak of 1,646, set on Mar 1, 2021.
Best time to play The Bus
Based on the last 14 days, The Bus is busiest around 18:00 UTC (1 PM in New York) and quietest around 04:00 UTC (11 PM in New York), when about 81% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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The Bus players by hour and weekday
When The Bus has the most players online, by weekday and hour, shown in your time zone. Busy hours mean faster matchmaking and fuller servers; quiet hours are best for solo play.
Average players for each hour of the week over the last 28 days, from our Steam player counts.
Compare The Bus with similar games
Player counts, peaks, reviews and prices side by side. Compare any Steam games
About 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.
- Developer
- TML-Studios
- Publisher
- Aerosoft GmbH
- Released
- Mar 1, 2021
- Genre
- Simulation
- Steam Deck
- Unsupported
- Languages
- 16 languages
Screenshots
The Bus price history
Good time to buy? No sale seen yet. The Bus costs $39.99 and we have not recorded a discount for it so far.Next Steam sale: Steam Winter Sale, Dec 17 to Jan 4. See the countdown
US price on Steam. Checked daily.
The Bus price by region
| Region | Steam price | In USD | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $39.99 | $39.99 | base |
| Euro area | 39,99€ | $44.65 | +12% |
| United Kingdom | £34.99 | $46.83 | +17% |
| Canada | C$ 51.99 | $36.96 | -8% |
| Australia | A$ 58.50 | $40.19 | +1% |
| New Zealand | NZ$ 56.99 | $31.59 | -21% |
| Brazil | R$107,99 | $19.62 | -51% |
| Mexico | Mex$ 409.99 | $21.92 | -45% |
| Argentina (LATAM USD) | $18.99 | $18.99 | -53% |
| Poland | 169,99 zł | $43.21 | +8% |
| Switzerland | CHF 44.50 | $54.34 | +36% |
| Norway | 445,00 kr | $47.20 | +18% |
| Turkey (MENA USD) | $18.99 | $18.99 | -53% |
| Azerbaijan (CIS USD) | $18.49 | $18.49 | -54% |
| South Africa | R 330.00 | $19.95 | -50% |
| India | ₹1,600.00 | $17.04 | -57% |
| Indonesia cheapest | Rp 299 999 | $16.57 | -59% |
| China | ¥136.00 | $20.39 | -49% |
| Japan | ¥4,500 | $28.42 | -29% |
| South Korea | ₩ 42,000 | $30.91 | -23% |
Converted with the European Central Bank reference rates of 6 Nov 2026. Steam sells each region's price only to accounts in that region.
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The Bus reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.
The Bus on Twitch
Twitch category "The Bus", sampled every 30 minutes since Oct 13, 2026. Most watched games on Twitch
The Bus Twitch viewers per day, last 90 days
Average viewers per day (line) and the highest count of each day (dotted line).
Best day: 3 Nov 2026, with a peak of 225 viewers and 10 on average.
The Bus streamers right now
Nobody in our samples.
The Bus achievements
The Bus has 49 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 7.6% of them; the rarest, Flexible, but Safe, is held by 0.0% of players.
Ready to GoStart the on-board computer.34.6%- Your Sound, Your StyleListen to Flashbass.FM.30.3%
- Home Sweet HomeVisit the depot.25.1%
- A roof over your head.Rent the office.20.3%
- Now we’re ready to go!Buy your first bus.19.9%
- Turned UpListen to the radio for 10 minutes at volume 100.19.8%
- House of CardsVisit the Government District.18.8%
- German Punctualn’tFinish a route with a delay.18.7%
- Easy Does ItStart in Arcade Mode.18.1%
- Change KingGive back €1,000 in change.15.5%
- Time to TransferDrive to Central Station.13.0%
- Not bad for starters.Complete your first job successfully.12.6%
- Caught!Get caught speeding.12.5%
- Full ThrottleAccelerate from 0 to 80 km/h in 30 seconds.12.2%
- Emergency BrakeBrake from 80 km/h to 0 in 5 seconds.9.9%
- Trash CollectorCollect trash in the bus.8.5%
- Just Like Real LifeSync the weather with Berlin.8.3%
- Shopping TripVisit Das Center at Potsdamer Platz.8.2%
- There’s room for improvement.Increase your reputation to 30%.7.1%
- Finally not alone.Hire your first driver.7.0%
- 26 DegreesAnd it gets even hotter. Set the temperature in the bus to 26°C.5.8%
- Ticket DealerSell 100 tickets.5.3%
- Divided and ReunitedDrive from east to west to Friedrichstraße.5.2%
- Step by stepWalk 50,000 m.5.0%
- Halfway there.Increase your reputation to 50%.4.3%
- This is Berlin, eh.Drive one route on every line.3.2%
- Versatile RideDrive one line with every bus type.3.0%
- Everything in its place.Fully upgrade your workshop.2.9%
- Cash? No thanks.Sell 100 tickets cashless.2.4%
- Fully staffedAssign a mechanic to each workshop area.2.3%
- Night ShiftDrive for 1440 minutes at night.2.1%
- SnapshotTake a photo in Photo Mode.1.9%
- Roads’ favoriteIncrease your reputation to 100%.1.1%
- Big familyHire 30 drivers.1.0%
- Can’t do it without coffeeDrink a coffee before your route starts.0.7%
- Safety InspectedRepair 50 buses.0.7%
- Full BatteryCharge an e-bus.0.6%
- Check out my fleet!Buy at least 50 busses.0.6%
- Disturbing the PeaceHonk 1,000 times.0.4%
- Feels real.Drive 5.000 km in Realistic Mode.0.3%
- Make it prettyUse 5 different filters in Photo Mode.0.3%
- Zero EmissionsDrive 20.000 km in an e-bus.0.3%
- Around the WorldDrive 40.075 km.0.2%
- Tegel TransferDrive the Tegel, landfill route.0.2%
- A true tycoonEarn €10,000,000.0.2%
- All Eyes OnFind four glasses.0.1%
- Ho Ho Ho!Visit a Christmas market.0.1%
- MatrixRewind 500 times.0.0%
- Flexible, but SafeDrive an articulated bus without crashing.0.0%
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
The Bus DLC
The Bus has 5 DLCs and soundtracks on Steam, newest first.
| DLC | Price (US) | |
|---|---|---|
 | The Bus, Ebus 2.2 ↗ | $14.95 |
 | The Bus, Hamburg City (by Halycon) ↗ | $29.99 |
 | The Bus, New York City ↗ | n/a |
 | The Bus, London South ↗ | n/a |
 | The Bus, New York US LFS Bus ↗ | n/a |
Latest The Bus news and patch notes
- Nov 5, 2026 SimDevLive #26 for The Bus is now on YouTube!
- Nov 3, 2026 The Bus DLC, Hamburg City: Your Feedback Matters!
- Oct 28, 2026 The Bus DLC, Lübeck: Developer Diary #02, Koberg
- Oct 28, 2026 A hotfix for The Bus is now available!
- Oct 27, 2026 The Bus at SimDevLive #26 on October 30 at 4:00 PM (CET)
- Oct 26, 2026 Information about the current crashes in The Bus
- Oct 19, 2026 Our New Roadmap for The Bus
- Oct 13, 2026 What’s Next for The Bus | Development Update 10/2026
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
The Bus FAQ
Is The Bus dead?
The Bus has a small but active player base. 124 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been declining (down 14% on the month before).
How many people play The Bus?
124 people are playing The Bus on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 311 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for The Bus?
The Bus reached its all-time Steam peak of 1,646 concurrent players on Mar 1, 2021.
Is The Bus growing or declining?
The Bus is declining. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 297, down 14% compared with the previous 30 days.
When is The Bus most active?
The Bus usually has the most players around 18:00 UTC (1 PM in New York) and the fewest around 04:00 UTC (11 PM in New York).
How much does The Bus cost?
The Bus costs $39.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price The Bus has been on Steam?
We have not seen The Bus discounted on Steam since October 2026, so the lowest US price we have recorded is its regular $39.99.
Is The Bus on sale right now?
No, The Bus is at its full price of $39.99 on Steam right now.
Where is The Bus cheapest on Steam?
Of the 20 Steam regions we check, The Bus is cheapest in Indonesia at Rp 299 999, about $16.57 or 59% below the US price of $39.99. Steam only sells each regional price to accounts from that region.
Is The Bus good?
Steam players rate The Bus Mostly Positive: 74% of 6,521 reviews are positive.
When did The Bus come out?
The Bus was released on Steam on Mar 1, 2021.
Who made The Bus?
The Bus was developed by TML-Studios and published by Aerosoft GmbH.
Is The Bus still worth playing?
The Bus has a smaller but active community on Steam today (124 playing right now), and players still rate it well (Mostly Positive).
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