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Drive city bus routes, keep passengers satisfied, and upgrade stops to reshape a fictional town around public transit.
Released 30 Apr 2026
Build Bus Routes
Upgrade City Districts
Keep Passengers Happy
Step into the driver’s seat in Bus Bound, the latest title from the creators of Bus Simulator 21. Explore a vibrant city behind the wheel of officially licensed buses, and help transform it into a pedestrian-friendly paradise—one stop at a time.
Developed by stillalive studios · Published by Saber Interactive Inc.
You drive buses through Emberville, a fictional town, carrying passengers along routes that you create or edit. The city has traffic, pedestrians, changing weather, a day-and-night cycle, and occasional road events to navigate.
Each trip challenges you to follow traffic rules, stop correctly, signal, and drive smoothly. Passenger responses to your driving affect your progress, while route and bus options let you choose how to serve the town.
Upgrade bus stops and districts to unlock more routes, buses, visual styles, and perks, and to change parts of the city, including its transit infrastructure. You can also join up to three other players to run routes together and contribute to the host’s city goals.
Players who enjoy Bus Bound often describe it as a relaxed, accessible bus-driving game, praising the feel of the buses, the detailed city, and the visible changes as stops and districts are upgraded. Route creation and the steady unlocks also appeal to some. Others find the experience short and repetitive, with too little simulation or management depth; recurring complaints include the lack of AI buses and reports of traffic, collision, or wheel-support problems.
Step into the driver’s seat in Bus Bound, the latest title from the creators of Bus Simulator 21. Explore a vibrant city behind the wheel of officially licensed buses, and help transform it into a pedestrian-friendly paradise—one stop at a time.
Explore a fully simulated, densely inhabited fictional town alive with traffic systems, a dynamic day/night cycle, and multiple weather conditions. From bustling intersections to quiet neighborhoods, every area has its own rhythm, and your route helps shape its future.
Get behind the wheel of true-to-life buses from top American manufacturers, including the New Flyer Xcelsior 40ft CNG and the Blue Bird Sigma. With a growing lineup of over a dozen vehicles at launch, you’ll always have the right bus for the job.
You’re not just driving, you’re improving public life. Upgrade stops, unlock new routes, earn passive perks, and see each district evolve into a more vibrant, pedestrian-friendly space.
Band together with up to 3 other players! Split off to tackle multiple simultaneous routes and cooperate to contribute to your host’s goal to improve and elevate your transit network.
Run by run, generate good-will with your riders to unlock new buses, visual styles and upgrades. Whether you prefer a relaxing driving experience or want to master and optimize every detail of your runs–sit behind the wheel and make your trip your own.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 26 |
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| Controller support | PlayStation, Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 4 listed on Steam |
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