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OMSI 2: Steam Edition

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2013

Should you play it?

Off to the next round! Experience a new omnibus simulator with OMSI 2 and start discovering Spandau while driving the omnibus. OMSI 2 is the successor of the well-known and awarded omnibus simulator "OMSI - The Bus Simulator".

What works

  • Extremely realistic bus simulation and physics
  • Highly detailed and interactive vehicle controls
  • Large and active modding community with extensive content
  • Immersive sound design and authentic driving experience
  • Long-term engagement and deep learning curve

Things to keep in mind

  • Poor optimization and technical bugs
  • Dated graphics and user interface
  • Steep learning curve intimidating for casual players
  • Expensive dlcs and fragmented content
  • Ai traffic and passenger behavior sometimes unrealistic or frustrating

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Transport Fever 2

  • MaSzyna

  • Back in Service: a Metro Driver

  • Bus Bound

  • Train Sim World® 2

  • Train Sim World® 3

Less fellowship-oriented

Games that feels like OMSI 2: Steam Edition but with less of a community feel

  • Euro Truck Simulator

  • Construction Simulator 2 US - Pocket Edition

  • Bus Flipper: Renovator Simulator

  • Fernbus Simulator

  • City Transport Simulator 2026

  • Bus World

More social

Games that feels like OMSI 2: Steam Edition but with more teamwork and cooperation

  • SimRail - The Railway Simulator

  • Bus Simulator 18

  • Construction Simulator 2015

  • Flashing Lights - Police, Firefighting, Emergency Services (EMS) Simulator

  • Notruf 112 | Emergency Call 112

  • Truck & Logistics Simulator

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How to read the map This is a polar difference map: direction = which motivation differs, and distance = how much (same units as the sidebar deltas).

Swipe to compare nearby games with OMSI 2: Steam Edition. These titles are not in What to play next.

OMSI 2: Steam Edition: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Violence, Fantasy, Thrill, Story. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Fellowship, Story, Expression.

Last update: 21/08/2026