Bus Simulator 16 vs Firefighting Simulator - The Squad
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Firefighting Simulator - The Squad wins 11 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Bus Simulator 16 is $1.44 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Bus Simulator 16 | Firefighting Simulator - The Squad |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 53 | 62 |
| Quality | 57 | 67 |
| Value | 69 | 81 |
| Popularity | 27 | 29 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.58 | $3.02 |
| Steam Review Score | 67.2% positive | 82.1% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 6 | 12 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Bus Simulator 16
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace$1.58−84%Buy 
Eneba Key marketplace$1.60−84%Buy 
GAMIVO Key marketplace$1.69−83%Buy Firefighting Simulator - The Squad
Eneba Cheapest Key marketplace$3.02−88%Buy GAMIVO Key marketplace$3.28−87%Buy Kinguin Key marketplace$3.44−86%Buy Side by side over time
Bus Simulator 16Firefighting Simulator - The Squad
Details and requirements
| Item | Bus Simulator 16 | Firefighting Simulator - The Squad |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | March 2, 2016 | November 17, 2020 |
| Developers | stillalive studios | Chronos Unterhaltungssoftware |
| Publishers | astragon Entertainment | astragon Entertainment |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7/8/10 64 bit | Windows 10 64-Bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5 with 3.40 GHz / AMD FX-8320E with 3.2 GHz or comparable processor | Intel Core i7-3820 with 3,6 GHz or AMD FX-8350 with 4,0 GHz or higher |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | GeForce GTX 660 (2 GB VRAM) or comparable graphics card | GeForce GTX 1070 (8 GB VRAM) or AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT (8 GB VRAM) or higher |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 9.0 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 5 GB available space | 12 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Bus Simulator 16 or Firefighting Simulator - The Squad?
Firefighting Simulator - The Squad won the comparison against Bus Simulator 16 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 Bus Simulator 16 worth buying over Firefighting Simulator - The Squad?
Based on the metrics, Firefighting Simulator - The Squad 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. Firefighting Simulator - The Squad currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 06:07 PM UTC