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Bus Simulator 21 Next StopVSBus Simulator 27

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

Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop

Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop

Quality
62Popularity
29Value
70
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 2 days
−89% $2.72
Buy Now
VS
Bus Simulator 27

Bus Simulator 27

Quality
64Popularity
Value
70
Scores are estimated for unreleased games
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$29.99
Buy Now

Winner

Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop wins 12 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

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

12
Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop
12 of 14 metrics
Bus Simulator 27
2 of 14 metrics
2

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.72 Wins
$29.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.15 Wins
N/A -
Best Current Discount
-89% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
123 price changes Wins
2 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
74.2% positive Wins
N/A -
Total Steam Reviews
3.9K Wins
0 -
Positive Steam Reviews
2.9K Wins
0 -
Negative Steam Reviews
1.0K -
0 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
77 Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
3.9K Wins
0 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
37 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
14 languages Wins
8 languages -
Release Date
Sep 2021 -
Sep 2026 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeBus Simulator 21 Next Stop

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 21 Next Stop
Bus Simulator 27

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 21 Next Stop

Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −89% $2.72Buy Now
Steam
Steam +819% $24.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +819% $24.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +819% $24.99View
Bus Simulator 27

Bus Simulator 27

2 Stores
Steam
Steam$29.99Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +0% $29.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop

Quality

Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

74% positive (3,928 reviews) — mostly positive
3,928 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$2.72 — very accessible price
89% off — massive discount

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

-51% player drop
80 concurrent players — niche audience

Bus Simulator 27

Quality

Developer Track Record

Mixed track record — check their previous games before pre-ordering.

Studio's released games on Steam averaged 63/100, weighted by review volume

Value

Preorder Price

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$29.99 — mid-range price

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsBus Simulator 21 Next StopBus Simulator 27
Release Date
September 7, 2021
September 8, 2026
Developers
stillalive studios
Simteract
Publishers
astragon Entertainment
astragon Entertainment
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
37

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64-Bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-4440 / AMD FC-8140 or equivalent
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 (8GB VRAM) / AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 (8GB VRAM) or higher
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 18 GB available space

Bus Simulator 27

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit or newer
  • Processor: i7-12700K / Ryzen 7 5800X
  • Memory: 32 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GTX 3080Ti 12GB / AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT 16GB
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 50 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop or Bus Simulator 27?

Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop won the comparison against Bus Simulator 27 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 21 Next Stop worth buying over Bus Simulator 27?

Based on the metrics, Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop 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. Too Close to Call currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 18, 2026, 06:58 AM UTC

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