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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
65
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 2 days
−80% $4.88
Buy
VS
Farming Simulator 17

Farming Simulator 17

Quality
84Popularity
35Value
76
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 1 day
−66% $5.05
Buy

Winner

Farming Simulator 17 wins 9 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

Buy on Kinguin
6
Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop
6 of 15 metrics
Farming Simulator 17
9 of 15 metrics
9

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$4.88 Wins
$5.05 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.15 Wins
$4.74 -
Best Current Discount
-80% Wins
-66% -
Sales Frequency
120 price changes -
231 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
N/A -
69/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
74.1% positive -
93.6% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
4.0K -
23.1K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
3.0K -
21.6K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
1.0K Wins
1.5K -
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
75 -
286 Wins
Steam Recommendations
4.0K -
22.8K Wins
Features
Features & content
Achievements
37 Wins
17 -
Supported Languages
14 languages -
18 languages Wins
Release Date
Sep 2021 Wins
Oct 2016 -
GameValio recommendation
MaybeBus Simulator 21 Next Stop

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

Worth ItFarming Simulator 17

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

Statistics over time

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

Time range:
Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop
Farming Simulator 17

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

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Kinguin
Kinguin −80% $4.88Buy
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +118% $10.63View
GamersGate
GamersGate$24.99View
Steam
Steam$24.99View
Farming Simulator 17

Farming Simulator 17

5 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −66% $5.05Buy
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +2% $5.13View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +49% $7.50View
GamersGate
GamersGate +49% $7.50View
Steam
Steam +197% $14.99View

Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop

Quality

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

74% positive (3,995 reviews): mostly positive
3,995 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now: fair price for the content.

$4.88: very accessible price
80% off: deep discount

Popularity

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

Players down 57% in recent days
39 concurrent players: niche audience

Farming Simulator 17

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

94% positive (23,072 reviews): very positive reception
Metacritic 69/100: mixed reception from critics
23,072 reviews: large sample

Value

Average price: a good time if there's an active discount.

$5.05: very accessible price
66% off: solid discount
Near historical low ($4.74)

Popularity

Past its peak but still active: niche experience.

Players up 76% in recent days
416 concurrent players: smaller but active
23,072 total reviews: proven game with large community
Game detailsBus Simulator 21 Next StopFarming Simulator 17
Release date
September 7, 2021
October 24, 2016
Developers
stillalive studios
GIANTS Software
Publishers
astragon Entertainment
GIANTS Software
Platforms
Windows
Windows, MacOs
Achievements
37
17

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

Farming Simulator 17

No PC requirements data available
Which is better: Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop or Farming Simulator 17?

Farming Simulator 17 won the comparison against Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop 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 Farming Simulator 17?

Based on the metrics, Farming Simulator 17 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. Farming Simulator 17 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 07:16 AM UTC

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