$29.99Is Tourist Bus Simulator worth it?
Tourist Bus Simulator is worth it if…
- you want a driving sim where the routes matter and the company behind them grows
- you enjoy slow, calm games with no timers, playing at your own pace
- you like tycoon and management sims and want to run the business yourself, not just watch numbers
- you would rather explore a real island's towns, beaches and backroads than race on a circuit
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Driving the island
The heart of the game is the drive itself. You take the wheel of the MAN Lion's Coach, in two sizes, built as they are used on the Canary Islands, and carry passengers across Fuerteventura: scheduled routes linking towns, hotel shuttles between the airport and the resorts, and custom sightseeing tours for hotel guests.
The island is recreated at a high level of detail, with 20 cities and beaches, pass roads, serpentines, three harbours and plenty of points of interest. At 1:5 scale, even a long tour fits into an enjoyable stretch of driving. The roads are narrow and twisty, traffic is lively, and the bus is long, so every tight village corner asks for a bit of patience. Rain leaves droplets on the windscreen and puddles on the tarmac, and the day and night cycle keeps the light changing on your routes.
Building the company
Beyond the wheel, this is a business to run. You found your own bus company and manage it from the ground up: buy coaches, keep them fuelled, washed and serviced in your own or an external workshop, and stock the spare parts store. There are insurances, catering and even WIFI to sort out for the fleet.
People matter too. You recruit drivers, guides and mechanics, plan who works which route, and even help your employees find flats, gyms, beaches and bars on the island. Do the job well and the money comes in: expand the depot for more vehicles, and grow from one bus to a proper fleet. Completing orders and gaining experience unlocks new levels, so the company grows at your own pace.
A business you build your way
If you like tycoon games, this is one where the factory floor is a holiday island. Every decision runs through you: which routes to serve, which bus design fits which task, when to hire and when to buy. Profit and satisfied passengers are the score, and the budget has to balance against the quality of your service.
The management side is genuinely deep for a driving game. Maintenance schedules, staff planning, workshop costs and depot space all feed into whether the company thrives. And when the spreadsheets are done, you can step into the boss's own life: buy an apartment or an estate on the island and improve your personal accommodation. You can also take a friend along, since the game supports multiplayer.
