Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop

Bus driving simulator with licensed buses and route management

stillalive studios · Published by astragon Entertainment · Released Sep 7, 2021

Reviews: Mostly Positive; 70% of 6,719
Recent reviews: Mostly Positive; 70% of 24 in 30 days
Playing now: 46; right now
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update: 2 years ago; Nov 17, 2023

What is Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop?

A first- or third-person bus driving simulator set on open maps in the US and Europe. You drive passengers between stops in licensed buses, with optional route, timetable, and fleet management. You can play alone or in co-op.

For you if...

+you like unhurried driving and exploring city maps
+you want to plan routes and timetables
+you prefer driving with friends in co-op

Not for you if...

−you want fast-paced action instead of scheduled driving
−you dislike repeating routes between passenger stops

What players say

70% of 6,719 reviews are positive · 70% of 24 in the last 30 days

Players praise the bus selection and maps. Common complaints include bugs, poor performance, awkward handling, and pedestrians causing unfair penalties.

Screenshots and trailer

Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows 10 64-Bit
Processor: Intel Core i3-2120 / AMD Phenom II X4 830 or equivalent
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 (2GB VRAM) / AMD Radeon R9 280 (2GB VRAM) or higher
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 18 GB available space
DirectX: Version 12

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 37
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards

Steam Deck: Verified

All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

Multiplayer and co-op

Languages

Full audio: English, German, Simplified Chinese. Text only: French, Italian, Spanish - Spain, Portuguese - Brazil, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Spanish - Latin America.