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The Bus
AppID: 491540Current Price
$39.99
Estimated Owners
242.6K
Total Reviews
6.9K
Est. lifetime net (USD)
$3,495,211
Overview
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 |
This is the stored import snapshot. Its model version, input observation dates and confidence score were not recorded. Actual revenue may vary significantly.
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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
Positive
5.1K
Negative
1.9K
Game Information
Game Engine
Unreal Engine 4
Genres
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
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Game Details
Full Name
The Bus
Steam App ID
491540
Type
Game
Developers
TML-Studios
Publishers
Aerosoft GmbH
Release Date
Mar 25, 2021