American Truck SimulatorVSThe Bus
Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.
American Truck Simulator
Better Deal· Steam
Winner
American Truck Simulator wins 13 of 15 head-to-head metrics.
The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.
Head-to-Head Metrics
Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting
The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.
Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.
Statistics Over Time
Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale
Player Count Trends
· Concurrent players over timeReview Score Trends
· Positive review ratio over timeReview Volume Trends
— Total reviews accumulated over time
Score Breakdown
How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability
American Truck Simulator
Quality
Overwhelmingly positive reviews — the vast majority of players recommend it.
Value
Price is reasonable for what the game offers.
Popularity
Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.
The Bus
Quality
Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.
Value
Price is reasonable for what the game offers.
Popularity
Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.
Game Details
Release information and metadata
System Requirements
PC minimum and recommended specs
American Truck Simulator
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i5-9600 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 or similar
- Memory: 12 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 or AMD Radeon RX 590 (2GB VRAM)
- Storage: 25 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Disk Space for American Truck Simulator base game
The Bus
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i7-9700K
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce RTX 3060 or Radeon RX 6650 XT
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 60 GB available space
- Sound Card: -
- Additional Notes: An installation on an SSD is technically required.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better: American Truck Simulator or The Bus?
American Truck Simulator won the comparison against The Bus based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is American Truck Simulator worth buying over The Bus?
Based on the metrics, American Truck Simulator won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. American Truck Simulator currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
Analysis updated: Jul 19, 2026, 11:54 AM UTC