Bus World

Bus World

Released Sep 2023

Bus World is a game about passenger transportations in various conditions, starting from standard days of a bus driver and ending with rescuing people who suffered from disasters.

72% positive · 2,058 reviews
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All announced content has been released
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Evaluation

Bus World launched out of Early Access on September 14, 2023, with the addition of the Iceland map — described by the developer as "the largest update for Bus World yet" after four years of active development. Prior to that full release, the game received a steady stream of meaningful updates during its Early Access period, including the Chornobyl map expansion (May 31, 2023) and a new towing scenario (June 30, 2023). The Iceland map announcement in March 2023 was fulfilled by the September 2023 release, so that teaser was not pointing to any additional future content. Since the 1.0 launch, the developer's post-launch activity has been limited to bug-fix patches — most recently Patch 2.4 on June 19, 2024. There have been no announcements of new maps, scenarios, or other major content since launch. The most recent developer communication of note (November 7, 2025) was about a console release on Xbox and PlayStation — a straightforward port announcement, not an indication of new PC content. No DLC has been listed on the store, no roadmap has been published post-launch, and the developer has made no statements promising future content updates. The game has a clear, self-contained content structure (three maps: Chernobyl, Southern China, Iceland) with no outstanding commitments. The post-launch pattern consists solely of maintenance patches, not new content. Based on all available information, the game shipped as a complete product on September 14, 2023.
Evidence
Bus World officially exits Early Access with the Iceland map, described as the largest update yet after four years of development. Developer invites player feedback, indicating the game is now in its released state.
news post · Sep 14, 2023 source content shipped
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Patch 2.4 released with bug fixes only — no new content. This is the most recent gameplay-related post on Steam as of the assessment date, indicating the developer has shifted to maintenance mode post-launch.
news post · Jun 19, 2024 source development ending
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Details

Developer
Publisher
KishMish Games
Achievements
14
Platform
Windows
Controller
partial support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player

About this game

Bus World is a game about passenger transportation in various conditions, starting from the standard days of a bus driver and ending with rescuing people who have suffered from disasters. Enjoy amazing stories in various scenarios or experience the free mode where you can create your own routes and travel across the game maps the way you want!

The time and place of the action are very diverse! Each map has its own atmosphere and scenarios.

Chornobyl Exclusion Zone, Ukrainian SSR, 1986

This game features the unique possibility to take a look at Pripyat, Chornobyl and the surroundings of the infamous Nuclear Power Plant just before the disaster and to dive into the atmosphere of Soviet communism. We have tried to make the Chornobyl Zone look as realistic as possible by using maps, photos and videos, so that houses, key locations and roads are in the same place as in reality. You are going to work as a standard bus driver before the explosion. Your goal is to deliver staff to the Power Plant, get tourists to their destination points, and so on. Also, you’ll have to deal with difficulties such as breakdowns.

Everything changes when disaster strikes. You’ll see the destroyed 4th power unit, Red Forest and other famous places of Exclusion Zone. Help the clean-up personnel address the impact of the catastrophe, take part in the evacuation and do your best not to get a large dose of radiation.

Southern China, our days

Welcome to sunny jungles and narrow roads on hair-pin bends! But don’t lose your focus because the weather might be cruel here. You are going to experience tsunami and floods, an earthquake with rockfall, and even a deadly tornado! It’s really hard to drive as there are lots of sharp corners, cliffs and impassable roads.

Iceland, our days

Iceland is a unique place, the land of ice and fire. You will need to face local natural phenomena, like volcanic eruption and geysers. The country is not densely populated, so the routes won’t be too crowded.

Some routes pass through dirt roads, one of which runs right through the geyser field, and the other one leads up to a crater of an active volcano.

Maximal Scenarios variety

There are three types of scenarios:

1. Standard scenarios about driving people to their destination.

2. Scenarios with breakdowns.
It's hard to keep up with the schedule when the engine is overheating and you constantly have to cool it down by turning it off. Sometimes the terrain may be of use as in the scenario where the bus has to reach the fueling station with a limited amount of fuel. Turn the engine off while driving down the cliff to save the precious gas.

3. Disasters, from the explosion at the Chornobyl Power Plant to wildfires, earthquakes and tornadoes.

You’ll always have to keep an eye on the tornado in order not to end up going straight into it. And the tough roads don't make it easier! After the Chornobyl Power Plant disaster, help the clean-up personnel find the most radioactively contaminated spots in the Red Forest. But never forget that large radiation dose can be deadly for you.

Off-roading and rough roads

There are a lot of rough roads in the game, so expect a lot of off-roading and always keep an eye on the road! Driving into a pit or other obstacle at high speed will cause damage to the bus, and in peaceful scenarios, driving too fast on bad roads will lead to angry passengers.

Gain experience, unlock new scenarios, buses and upgrades

The more you play the more experience you gain, which allows you to level up. With new levels you will unlock new scenarios, vehicles and various modifications.

Last evaluated Jun 25, 2026
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