Assetto Corsa vs Bus Simulator 18
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Assetto Corsa wins 8 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Bus Simulator 18 is R$9.90 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Assetto Corsa | Bus Simulator 18 |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 77 | 67 |
| Quality | 90 | 73 |
| Value | 70 | 37 |
| Popularity | 45 | 32 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 20.59 | R$ 10.69 |
| Steam Review Score | 92.7% positive | 79.5% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 9.6K | 106 |
Where to buy
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Side by side over time
Assetto CorsaBus Simulator 18
Details and requirements
| Item | Assetto Corsa | Bus Simulator 18 |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | December 19, 2014 | June 13, 2018 |
| Developers | Kunos Simulazioni | stillalive studios |
| Publishers | 505 Games | astragon Entertainment |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 Sp1 - 8 - 8.1 - 10 | Windows 10 64-Bit |
| Processor (minimum) | AMD Six-Core CPU, Intel Quad-Core CPU | Intel Core i5-4670 (4th gen.) with 3.4 GHz or AMD FX-8370 with 4 GHz or equivalent |
| Memory (minimum) | 6 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | DirectX 11 (e.g. AMD Radeon 290x, Nvidia GeForce GTX 970) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 (4GB VRAM) or AMD Radeon R9 290 (4GB VRAM) or higher |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | Broadband Internet connection |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Assetto Corsa or Bus Simulator 18?
Assetto Corsa won the comparison against Bus Simulator 18 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 Assetto Corsa worth buying over Bus Simulator 18?
Based on the metrics, Assetto Corsa 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. Assetto Corsa currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:26 PM UTC