Bus Simulator 27 Review Summary
Last updated: 2026-09-18
- Improvements over Bus Simulator 21
- Fun and enjoyable gameplay
- Beautiful and detailed graphics
- Wide selection of buses
- Erratic AI Traffic Behavior
- Frequent Bugs and Glitches
Emotions
Archetypes
Hardware
Windows 12-15GB VRAMmixedWindows 8-11GB VRAMmixed
Snapshot History
Positive
Negative
210
39%
61%
452
45%
55%
- Sample precision
- Helpful reviews
- 90%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 9%
- Protest reviews
- 0%
- 45%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 55%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 1014
- Negative points
- 1904
- Gameplay points
- 993
- Perf. points
- 257
- Rec. points
- 296
- Misc points
- 538
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
Improvements over Bus Simulator 21
| Players consistently highlight better driving physics, AI, graphics, and management systems compared to Bus Simulator 21. It is seen as a worthy successor and the most complete bus simulator on the market. | 20% |
Fun and enjoyable gameplay
| Many players find the game genuinely fun, enjoyable, and varied, with a strong core gameplay loop. The overall experience is frequently described as good and entertaining. | 19% |
Beautiful and detailed graphics
| Graphics are widely praised as beautiful, detailed, and a clear improvement over previous titles. Even on lower settings, the game looks visually impressive. | 18% |
Wide selection of buses
| A large variety of licensed bus models and brands is available, adding substantial variety. The base game offers a broad selection without requiring DLC. | 16% |
Pleasant driving and bus handling
| Driving the buses is often described as pleasant, smooth, and realistic, with good physics that don't feel stiff. City buses handle particularly well. | 15% |
Good game despite bugs
| Many players acknowledge bugs but still find the game fun and playable, with no game-breaking issues ruining the experience. The underlying game is considered genuinely good. | 15% |
Good variety of gameplay options
| The game offers diverse gameplay, including singleplayer and long-distance routes, providing a complete and modern bus simulation experience. | 14% |
Large, realistic and detailed map
| The map is frequently described as large, realistic, spacious, and richly detailed. Its scale and variety make exploration and driving enjoyable. | 13% |
Detailed and good-looking bus models
| Bus models are convincing, well-detailed, and visually appealing, with neat designs and unique sounds. The buses look good and drive well. | 9% |
Excellent controller and wheel support
| The game offers smooth and enjoyable support for various controllers, including DualSense, keyboard, steering wheels like G29 and G920, and VR. Driving with these setups feels fantastic. | 7% |
Enjoyable for franchise fans
| Fans of the Bus Simulator series appreciate this entry as a faithful and fun continuation. It is considered the best among recent bus simulators by many. | 6% |
Licensed buses enhance realism
| The inclusion of licensed buses adds to the realism and authenticity of the driving experience. This is a notable positive aspect of the simulation. | 4% |