Bus Simulator 18 vs Farming Simulator 19
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Farming Simulator 19 wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Bus Simulator 18 is $4.65 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 18 | Farming Simulator 19 |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 67 | 62 |
| Quality | 73 | 86 |
| Value | 78 | 44 |
| Popularity | 32 | 39 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $2.99 | $7.64 |
| Steam Review Score | 79.5% positive | 94.5% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 106 | 1.1K |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Bus Simulator 18 | Farming Simulator 19 |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | June 13, 2018 | November 19, 2018 |
| Developers | stillalive studios | Giants Software |
| Publishers | astragon Entertainment | Giants Software |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 64-Bit | — |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5-4670 (4th gen.) with 3.4 GHz or AMD FX-8370 with 4 GHz or equivalent | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 (4GB VRAM) or AMD Radeon R9 290 (4GB VRAM) or higher | — |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Bus Simulator 18 or Farming Simulator 19?
Farming Simulator 19 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 Bus Simulator 18 worth buying over Farming Simulator 19?
Based on the metrics, Farming Simulator 19 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. Bus Simulator 18 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:31 PM UTC