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Bus Simulator 18

A Simulator game by stillalive studios, released in 2018

74/100🔴Niche / Inactive🏆Proton PlatinumPlayStation 4PC (Microsoft Windows)Xbox One

"Experience the job of a bus driver in a vast and freely drivable urban area. Drive original licensed city buses from the great brands: Mercedes-Benz, Setra, MAN, and IVECO BUS. Transport your passengers safely and punctually, either solo in single player mode, or in multiplayer mode."

Single playerMultiplayerCo-operative

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Bus Simulator 18 Download Size

The official download size for Bus Simulator 18 is 6 GB. Based on current hardware prices, this installation consumes approximately $0.36 worth of SSD storage space.

Standard Install

File Size

6GB

Est. SSD Cost

$0.36USD
100 Mbps
My Internet Speed100 Mbps
Quick Presets

Estimated Time to Install

8 mins

Is Bus Simulator 18 Dead?

Live player count and server population analysis.

🔴Niche / Inactive
25Players Online

There are currently 25 people playing Bus Simulator 18, indicating a niche or private community. Coordinate via Discord for best results.

Current Activity24h Peak: 30
Estimated Match Wait: Long Wait / Discord Required
Live Data from SteamAPI

Where is the Bus Simulator 18 save file?

Manual backup locations for PC, Mac, and Linux.

Steam Cloud Supported
Copy
%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\BusSimulator18\Saved\SaveGames

How to backup manually on Windows

  1. Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
  2. Paste the path above and press Enter.
  3. Locate the save files (usually .sav, .json, or similar).
  4. Copy the entire folder to a backup location.
Copy
~/Library/Application Support/BusSimulator18/Saves

How to backup manually on Mac

  1. Open Finder and press ⌘ + Shift + G.
  2. Paste the path above and click Go.
  3. Locate the save files in the folder.
  4. Duplicate the folder to create a backup.
Copy
~/.local/share/BusSimulator18/Saves

How to backup manually on Linux

  1. Open a terminal and use cd to navigate to the path.
  2. Or use your file manager and press Ctrl + L to enter the path.
  3. Locate the save files (.sav, .json, or game-specific format).
  4. Copy the folder with cp -r or your file manager.
Source: PCGamingWiki ↗

Is Bus Simulator 18 Steam Deck Compatible?

SteamOS and Linux Proton performance analysis.

Valve Official🚫Unsupported
Community Rating🏆 Proton Platinum

Community Verdict: Playable!

Don't let the "Unsupported" tag fool you. While Valve hasn't officially verified Bus Simulator 18, ProtonDB users report it runs perfectly (Gold/Platinum rating). You may need to force a specific Proton version.

Confidence: Moderate
See 25 user configs ↗

Can I Run Bus Simulator 18?

PC system requirements - Minimum vs Recommended specs.

To run Bus Simulator 18 smoothly, your PC needs at least 8 GB RAM RAM and a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 (4GB VRAM) or AMD Radeon R9 290 (4GB VRAM) or higher or equivalent GPU. Plan for 6 GB of storage.

Minimum1080p / 30 FPS
  • 💻
    OSWindows 7/8/10 64-Bit
  • ⚡
    CPUIntel Core i3 with 3.3 GHz or AMD Phenom II X4 with 3.2 GHz
  • 🧠
    RAM6 GB RAM
  • 🎮
    GPUNVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 (1GB VRAM) or AMD Radeon R7 360 (2GB VRAM) or higher
  • 💾
    Storage6500 MB available space
Recommended1440p / 60 FPS
  • 💻
    OSWindows 10 64-Bit
  • ⚡
    CPUIntel Core i5-4670 (4th gen.) with 3.4 GHz or AMD FX-8370 with 4 GHz or equivalent
  • 🧠
    RAM8 GB RAM
  • 🎮
    GPUNVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 (4GB VRAM) or AMD Radeon R9 290 (4GB VRAM) or higher
  • 💾
    Storage6500 MB available space
Download Size
6 GBSmall

Is Bus Simulator 18 Good?

Aggregated critic scores and player sentiment analysis.

74
Rated 74 out of 100
Mixed Reviews2 Verified Reviews

The Verdict

Based on 2 critic reviews, opinion on Bus Simulator 18 is divided. While it offers some unique simulator mechanics, the score of 74 suggests inconsistent execution. We recommend checking gameplay footage before buying.

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