The Bus

The Bus

AppID: 491540
TML-Studios
Aerosoft GmbH
Mar 25, 2021

Current Price

$39.99

Estimated Owners

242.6K

Total Reviews

6.9K

Net Revenue

$3,495,211

Revenue Breakdown

Gross Revenue (Est.)$9,699,575
Regional Pricing (15%)-$1,454,936
Discounts (25%)-$2,061,160
Est. Refunds (5%)-$309,174
Steam Fee (30%)-$1,762,291
VAT & Taxes (15%)-$616,802
Net Revenue (Est.)$3,495,211

Revenue estimates use the Boxleiter Method with a confidence score of 85/10. Actual revenue may vary significantly.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much revenue has The Bus generated?

Since its release, The Bus is estimated to have generated approximately $9,699,575 in gross revenue on Steam as of Oct 21, 2025. After accounting for platform fees, refunds, and regional pricing adjustments, the developer's estimated net revenue comes to around $3,495,211.

How many copies has The Bus sold?

We estimate The Bus has sold approximately 242.6K copies worldwide on Steam as of Oct 21, 2025. This translates to an estimated revenue of $9,699,575 in gross revenue.

What game engine does The Bus use?

The Bus was developed using the Unreal Engine 4 game engine.

How much did it cost to develop The Bus?

The estimated development cost for The Bus was around $5 million to develop. This budget covered everything from art and design to programming and marketing.

How many developers worked on The Bus?

The development team size for The Bus varied throughout development:

  • Small indie team (approx. 5-10 developers) - Early Development (2018)
  • 15-25 developers - Full Production (2020-2021)
  • 20-30 developers - Post-Launch Support (2022-Present)

Review Statistics

Overall Rating Mostly Positive
73% Positive 27% Negative

Positive

5.1K

Negative

1.9K

Game Information

Game Engine

Unreal Engine 4

Genres

SimulationEarly Access

Production Cost

The Bus (2023)

$5 million

Team Size

Early Development (2018)

Small indie team (approx. 5-10 developers)

Full Production (2020-2021)

15-25 developers

Post-Launch Support (2022-Present)

20-30 developers

Last updated: Oct 21, 2025