Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop vs Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown wins 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown is $0.17 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 | Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 54 | 54 |
| Quality | 62 | 39 |
| Value | 63 | 87 |
| Popularity | 29 | 31 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $4.70 | $4.42 |
| Steam Review Score | 74.1% positive | 38.5% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 76 | 121 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace$4.70−81%Buy 
Eneba Key marketplace$5.52−78%Buy 
Steam Official store$8.74−65%Buy Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown
GAMIVO Cheapest Key marketplace$4.53−91%Buy Kinguin Key marketplace$5.27−89%Buy 
Loaded Authorized reseller$7.99−84%Buy Side by side over time
Bus Simulator 21 Next StopTest Drive Unlimited Solar Crown
Details and requirements
| Item | Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop | Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 7, 2021 | September 12, 2024 |
| Developers | stillalive studios | KT Racing |
| Publishers | astragon Entertainment | Nacon |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 64-Bit | Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5-4440 / AMD FC-8140 or equivalent | Intel Core i7-11700K or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X |
| 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 RTX 2080, 8GB or AMD Radeon RX 6650, 8 GB |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | — |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop or Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown?
Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown 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 Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown?
Based on the metrics, Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown 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. Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 06:01 PM UTC