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simulation video game
Bus Bound
By stillalive studios, released 1 Jan 2026
- Microsoft Windows
- Xbox Series X and Series S
What it is
Bus Bound is a city bus simulation from stillalive studios, centered on driving routes and improving the town those routes serve. Its fictional city has traffic systems, a day-and-night cycle, and changing weather, with districts ranging from busy intersections to quieter neighborhoods. Players drive officially licensed buses from American manufacturers, including the New Flyer Xcelsior 40ft CNG and Blue Bird Sigma. The launch lineup is described as having over a dozen vehicles. Completing runs builds goodwill with riders and can unlock buses, visual styles, and upgrades. You can improve stops, open routes, and earn passive perks as districts change. The game also supports co-op with up to three other players, who can divide up simultaneous routes and contribute toward the host’s transit goal. Steam lists single-player, multiplayer, online co-op, achievements, full controller support, Steam Cloud, and Family Sharing. Steam’s platform listing is Windows; the broader platform list also includes Xbox Series X and Series S.
What players like, and what they don't
- City includes traffic, day-night changes, and weather.
- Route progress can improve stops and districts.
- Co-op supports up to four players.
- Steam lists full controller support.
- Steam platform listing is Windows only.
- Co-op progress contributes toward the host’s goal.
Who it suits
It suits players looking for route-based bus driving with town improvements and changing conditions. Its online co-op is for groups of up to four players working on routes together.
Bus Bound combines bus routes with upgrades to stops, routes, and districts. Players can take a more relaxed driving approach or focus on optimizing runs, with co-op available for shared transit goals.