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

Fernbus Simulator

Fernbus Simulator

Quality
60Popularity
32Value
65
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−53% $14.05
Buy Now
VS
Tourist Bus Simulator

Tourist Bus Simulator

Quality
56Popularity
28Value
74
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 39 days
$29.99
Buy Now

Winner

Fernbus Simulator wins 8 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

8
Fernbus Simulator
8 of 13 metrics
Tourist Bus Simulator
5 of 13 metrics
5

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$14.05 -
$13.92 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$17.99 -
$14.99 Wins
Best Current Discount
-53% -
-54% Wins
Sales Frequency
152 price changes Wins
98 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
71.3% positive Wins
65.8% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
8.0K Wins
2.5K -
Positive Steam Reviews
5.7K Wins
1.6K -
Negative Steam Reviews
2.3K -
846 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
52 Wins
11 -
Steam Recommendations
8.0K Wins
2.5K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
78 Wins
6 -
Supported Languages
17 languages
17 languages
Release Date
Aug 2016 -
Dec 2018 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeFernbus Simulator

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Wait for SaleTourist Bus Simulator

Hold off for now. History suggests a better price is likely still coming.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Fernbus Simulator
Tourist Bus Simulator

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

Fernbus Simulator

Fernbus Simulator

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −53% $14.05Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +34% $18.83View
GamersGate
GamersGate +113% $29.99View
Steam
Steam +113% $29.99View
Tourist Bus Simulator

Tourist Bus Simulator

2 Stores
Steam
Steam$29.99Buy Now
GamersGate
GamersGate +0% $29.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Fernbus Simulator

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

71% positive (7,989 reviews) — mostly positive
7,989 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$14.05 — reasonable price
53% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($12.60)

Popularity

Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.

-84% player drop
19 concurrent players — niche audience

Tourist Bus Simulator

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

66% positive (2,474 reviews) — mixed opinions
2,474 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$13.92 — reasonable price
54% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($13.88)

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-58% player drop
5 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsFernbus SimulatorTourist Bus Simulator
Release Date
August 25, 2016
December 6, 2018
Developers
TML-Studios
TML-Studios, PEDEPE
Publishers
Aerosoft GmbH
Aerosoft GmbH
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
78
6

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Fernbus Simulator

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10, 11
  • Processor: Intel Core i7 Processor or similar with at least 3.5 GHz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia Geforce GTX 780 or AMD Radeon RX 480
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 45 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Yes
  • Additional Notes: Installing on SSD recommended

Tourist Bus Simulator

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: 7/8/8.1/10 (only 64bit)
  • Processor: Intel Core i7 Processor or similar with at least 3.5 GHz
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 or similar AMD Radeon (no support for onboard cards)
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 25 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Yes
  • Additional Notes: Installing on SSD recommended

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Fernbus Simulator or Tourist Bus Simulator?

Fernbus Simulator won the comparison against Tourist Bus Simulator 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 Fernbus Simulator worth buying over Tourist Bus Simulator?

Based on the metrics, Fernbus 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. Tourist Bus Simulator currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 21, 2026, 09:26 PM UTC

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