Tourist Bus Simulator

Tourist Bus Simulator is a vehicle simulation game developed by TML-Studios and published by Aerosoft GmbH. It was released on Steam for Microsoft Windows on December 6, 2018, and was later ported to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S in May 2022. The game uses Unreal Engine 4 to deliver realistic graphics, physics, and environments, offering an immersive experience for players interested in bus driving and management.

Set on the island of Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands, Tourist Bus Simulator allows players to establish and manage their own bus company. Players operate a variety of licensed vehicles, including the MAN Lion's Coach, and are tasked with running scheduled routes, hotel shuttles, and sightseeing tours. Beyond driving, players must handle fleet management, vehicle maintenance, and employee planning. The game’s expansive 1:5 scale map features cities, villages, beaches, and unpaved tracks, all fully explorable.

Promotion for Tourist Bus Simulator focused on its realistic driving mechanics, detailed environment, and management systems. Trailers and gameplay videos showcased the licensed vehicles, scenic routes, and operational depth of the game. It was made available for purchase on Steam and through other digital platforms, emphasizing the immersive experience of operating a tourist bus company in a realistic setting.

Following its release, multiple downloadable content packs were released, adding additional vehicles, routes, and gameplay features to expand the player experience. Reception to Tourist Bus Simulator was mixed, with praise for the detailed recreation of Fuerteventura and the depth of the management systems, while some console ports received criticism for technical issues and lack of updates. Despite these challenges, the game retained a dedicated niche audience among fans of bus and tourist transport simulations.