City Bus Manager vs Master of Chess
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
City Bus Manager wins 8 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Master of Chess is R$29.00 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | City Bus Manager | Master of Chess |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Wait for Sale | 56 | 48 |
| Quality | 73 | 66 |
| Value | 46 | 50 |
| Popularity | 28 | 20 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 88.99 | R$ 59.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 90.2% positive | 83.1% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 140 | 5 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Master of Chess
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | City Bus Manager | Master of Chess |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | June 25, 2024 | September 9, 2025 |
| Developers | PeDePe GbR | BRANE |
| Publishers | Aerosoft GmbH | BRANE |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Win 10 / 11 (64Bit) | — |
| Processor (minimum) | AMD / Intel quad-core processor running at 3.5 GHz (AMD Athlon X4 950 series or Intel Core i5 3000 series or newer architectures are recommended) | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | AMD/NVIDIA dedicated graphic card, with at least 2048 / 4096MB of dedicated VRAM (or more) and Shader Model 5.1 support. ATI/AMD Radeon HD 7870 and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or newer architectures are recommended. | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 15 GB available space | — |
| Sound Card (minimum) | Integrated or dedicated DirectX 9 compatible soundcard | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: City Bus Manager or Master of Chess?
City Bus Manager won the comparison against Master of Chess 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 City Bus Manager worth buying over Master of Chess?
Based on the metrics, City Bus Manager 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. Master of Chess currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:45 PM UTC