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Bus Bound

Bus Bound

Released: 4/30/2026

From the creators of Bus Simulator 21 and Bus Simulator 18 comes Bus Bound, an all-new driving-focused experience set in an evolving city. Take the wheel of licensed American buses and turn everyday routes into a journey of urban transformation.

From the creators of Bus Simulator 21 and Bus Simulator 18 comes Bus Bound, an all-new driving-focused experience set in an evolving city. Take the wheel of licensed American buses and turn everyday routes into a journey of urban transformation.

From the creators of Bus Simulator 21 and Bus Simulator 18 comes Bus Bound, an all-new driving-focused experience set in an evolving city. Take the wheel of licensed American buses and turn everyday routes into a journey of urban transformation.

Critics
74
Steam
72

Score Breakdown

73.8

Critic Average

16 reviews

72

Steam User Score

970 reviews

N/A

Metacritic User Score

Less than 20 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity
+1.6
Metacritic Disparity
N/A
Combined Disparity
+1.6

Average of both sources

Review Timing

16 launch window (100%)0 late (0%)

Review summary

Updated Oct 19, 2026

Based on 16 scored critic reviews, critics give this game an average score of 73.8/100. Critics score this game 1.6 points higher than Steam users.

How these comparisons are calculated
Sources behind this summary(5 recent of 16)+
  1. Erik HodgesviaTry Hard Guides
    May 11, 2026·Launch window
    60/100View review
    Steam 72.2/100 · -12.2 pts
  2. SECTOR.sk StaffviaSECTOR.sk
    May 4, 2026·Launch window
    75/100View review
    Steam 72.2/100 · +2.8 pts
  3. Вадим СъединviaGameMAG
    May 1, 2026·Launch window
    70/100View review
    Steam 72.2/100 · -2.2 pts
  4. Umair KhalidviaGamesHedge
    Apr 30, 2026·Launch window
    80/100View review
    Steam 72.2/100 · +7.8 pts
  5. Franziska BehnerviaDigitec Magazine
    Apr 30, 2026·Launch window
    60/100View review
    Steam 72.2/100 · -12.2 pts