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Night Bus

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2024

Should you play it?

Night Bus is a thrilling public transit simulator that costs less than a bus ticket! It's your first night on the job: Pick up passengers, take their fares, enjoy the beautiful countryside, and please ignore That Which Has No Eyes.

What works

  • Strong atmospheric and psychological horror
  • Multiple endings encouraging replay
  • Accessible and simple gameplay
  • Unique setting and narrative concept
  • Charming retro ps1-style graphics

Things to keep in mind

  • Very short playtime
  • Some achievements are buggy
  • Limited gameplay depth and variety
  • Low replayability beyond endings
  • Price considered high by some players

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Night Bus: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Relaxation. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Violence, Value.

Last update: 26/08/2026