Thank You Bus Driver: A Chaotic First-Person Bus Driving Roguelite

10/14/2026, 1:10:45 PM

Release date: 10/14/2026

Tags: #transportation #job-simulator #arcade #surreal #driving #first-person #time-management #roguelite

User Reviews

Steam rating: Steam positive 83% (29 reviews)
Fetched At: 10/14/2026, 1:10:45 PM

Reference prices

Japan

¥ 695 (JPY)

Steam JP

$4.99 (USD)

Steam Global

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Japan Price: ¥ 695
Global Price: $4.99
Price in Your Region: ¥695Prices as Steam lists them per country. What you are actually charged depends on your Steam account settings.Regional prices checked: 21 Oct 2026
Sale Status: Regular pricing
Price Checked At: 10/14/2026, 1:10:45 PM

Key highlight

Thank You Bus Driver is a chaotic first-person bus driving roguelite where rules change daily and you enforce them with slaps.

Who this is for

If you enjoy quirky time-management games with a roguelite twist, this chaotic bus driving sim is a fun pick.

Hardware Guide for Comfortable Play

Based on the game's recommended specs, showing a comfortable performance target and example parts (PassMark reference)

CPU

Game's recommended spec

Intel Core i7-7700K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600

Comfortable play target

17,107 pts(~130% above spec of 13,159 pts)

Parts near this range

AMD Ryzen 5 15017,078 pts Intel Core i5-11500B @ 3.30GHz17,075 pts AMD Ryzen 7 5800HS Creator Edition17,069 pts

GPU

Game's recommended spec

Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 / AMD Radeon RX 580, VRAM: 4 GB

Comfortable play target

13,021 pts(~130% above spec of 10,016 pts)

Parts near this range

Radeon RX Vega 5612,911 pts Intel Arc Pro B5012,716 pts Intel Arc A77013,374 pts

* Scores are reference values. Actual performance varies by in-game settings, resolution, and system environment.

Details

Overview

Thank You Bus Driver is a chaotic, first-person bus driving game developed by Double Fine Productions and published by Double Fine Action Labs. Released on October 14, 2026, this indie title puts you behind the wheel of a town bus, where your goal is to survive the day with minimal rule breaking and maximum gratitude—literally in the form of "Thank Yous." The game blends arcade driving with job simulator elements, wrapped in a surreal, roguelite package.

Highlights

Dynamic Rule System: Your bus, your rules—and they change every single day. You keep adding rules, some of which are just begging to be broken. This creates a constantly shifting challenge that keeps you on your toes.
Rule Enforcement Mechanics: Slap rulebreakers to remind them who's in charge. Repeat offenders? Revoke their bus privileges. It's a hands-on approach to maintaining order on your route.
Stay on Track: The core objective is getting to your next stop. That might mean pulling up to the curb, navigating traffic, or dealing with unruly passengers—all while managing your time and keeping your cool.

Who It's For

If you enjoy quirky, time-management games with a sense of humor, or if you're a fan of roguelite mechanics that keep each run fresh, Thank You Bus Driver is worth a look. It's also a great pick for players who like first-person driving games with a twist—this isn't a realistic simulator, but a playful, chaotic take on the daily commute.

The full controller support makes it comfortable to play on a big screen, and Steam Trading Cards add a little extra for collectors.

Game Info

Developer: Double Fine Productions
Publisher: Double Fine Action Labs
Genre: Indie (with tags like Transportation, Job Simulator, Arcade, Surreal, Driving, First-Person, Time Management, Roguelite)
Release Date: October 14, 2026
Platform: PC via Steam
Features: Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards
Language: English