Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop vs Taxi Life: A City Driving Simulator
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Taxi Life: A City Driving Simulator wins 8 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop is $1.58 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 21 Next Stop | Taxi Life: A City Driving Simulator |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Wait for Sale | 52 | 42 |
| Quality | 62 | 54 |
| Value | 58 | 39 |
| Popularity | 29 | 30 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $4.70 | $6.28 |
| Steam Review Score | 74.1% positive | 62.4% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 76 | 118 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace$4.70−81%Buy 
Steam Official store$8.74−65%Buy 
Loaded Authorized reseller$8.79−65%Buy Taxi Life: A City Driving Simulator
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace$6.28−79%Buy Loaded Authorized reseller$6.29−79%Buy 
Green Man Gaming Authorized reseller$29.99Buy Side by side over time
Bus Simulator 21 Next StopTaxi Life: A City Driving Simulator
Details and requirements
| Item | Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop | Taxi Life: A City Driving Simulator |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 7, 2021 | March 7, 2024 |
| Developers | stillalive studios | Simteract |
| Publishers | astragon Entertainment | Nacon |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 64-Bit | Windows 11 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5-4440 / AMD FC-8140 or equivalent | Intel Core i7-11700K or AMD Ryzen 7 5800X |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 12 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 (8GB VRAM) / AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 (8GB VRAM) or higher | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660S, 6 GB or AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT, 6 GB |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop or Taxi Life: A City Driving Simulator?
Taxi Life: A City Driving Simulator 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 Taxi Life: A City Driving Simulator?
Based on the metrics, Taxi Life: A City Driving Simulator 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 21 Next Stop currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:36 PM UTC