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Bus-Simulator 2012VSMudRunner

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Bus-Simulator 2012

Bus-Simulator 2012

Quality
40Popularity
48Value
64
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
in 2 days
−59% $2.86
Buy Now
VS
MudRunner

MudRunner

Quality
74Popularity
37Value
70
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 4 hours
−85% $3.08
Buy Now

Winner

MudRunner wins 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

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Bus-Simulator 2012
3 of 14 metrics
MudRunner
11 of 14 metrics
11

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.86 Wins
$3.08 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.04 Wins
$3.03 -
Best Current Discount
-59% -
-85% Wins
Sales Frequency
19 price changes -
154 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
43.6% positive -
91.5% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
986 -
37.5K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
430 -
34.3K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
556 Wins
3.2K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
294 Wins
Steam Recommendations
981 -
37.0K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
62 Wins
Supported Languages
2 languages -
9 languages Wins
Release Date
Nov 2013 -
Oct 2017 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleBus-Simulator 2012

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

MaybeMudRunner

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Bus-Simulator 2012
MudRunner

Player Count Trends

· Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

· Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Bus-Simulator 2012

Bus-Simulator 2012

3 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −59% $2.86Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +10% $3.16View
Steam
Steam +144% $6.99View
MudRunner

MudRunner

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −85% $3.08Buy Now
Steam
Steam +30% $3.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$19.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate$19.99View

Bus-Simulator 2012

Quality

Significant issues reported — proceed with caution and research.

44% positive (986 reviews) — mostly negative
986 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$2.86 — very accessible price
59% off — solid discount

MudRunner

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

92% positive (37,509 reviews) — very positive reception
37,509 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$3.08 — very accessible price
85% off — massive discount

Popularity

Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.

452 concurrent players — smaller but active
37,509 total reviews — proven game with large community
Game DetailsBus-Simulator 2012MudRunner
Release Date
November 22, 2013
October 30, 2017
Developers
TML-Studios
Saber Interactive
Publishers
astragon Entertainment
Focus Entertainment
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
62

Bus-Simulator 2012

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7 (64Bit)
  • Processor: Quad-Core Prozessor mit 3GHz
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVidia GeForce GTX 560 Ti
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 5 GB available space

MudRunner

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows Vista/7/8/10 (64-bit)
  • Processor: Intel® Core 2 Duo 2.5GHz or equivalent
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 470 or equivalent
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: INTERNET CONNECTION REQUIRED FOR GAME ACTIVATION AND ONLINE GAME. Gamepad Microsoft Xbox Controller for Windows. Confirmed Steering Wheel support for Logitech G25/G27 - Other models have not been tested.
Which is better: Bus-Simulator 2012 or MudRunner?

MudRunner won the comparison against Bus-Simulator 2012 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 2012 worth buying over MudRunner?

Based on the metrics, MudRunner 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. MudRunner currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Sep 5, 2026, 05:55 AM UTC

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