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Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop: PC requirements and the PC you need

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Will my computer play it?

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About Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop

Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop is a simulation game, made by stillalive studios and published by astragon Entertainment. It came out on 7 Sep 2021. You can play it single player, multiplayer, co-op or online co-op. It works fully with a controller. It is rated PEGI 3.

What Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop needs

In plain words: to play at all it needs basic graphics: built-in graphics on a modern processor, or an old entry-level card, and to play it well the makers suggest a mid-range graphics card from a few years ago, with 8GB of memory.

PartMinimumRecommended
Graphics cardNVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 (2GB VRAM) / AMD Radeon R9 280 (2GB VRAM) or higherNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 (8GB VRAM) / AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 (8GB VRAM) or higher
ProcessorIntel Core i3-2120 / AMD Phenom II X4 830 or equivalentIntel Core i5-4440 / AMD FC-8140 or equivalent
Memory (RAM)8 GB RAM8 GB RAM
Storage18 GB available space18 GB available space

From the Steam store page, checked 16 October 2026. The makers sometimes change these; their page is always right.

Will my computer play Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop?

On most computers we find the graphics card for you. Add your processor and memory, and we will tell you if it plays, and what to upgrade if not.

Where do I find these on my computer?
  1. Processor and memory: on Windows 10 or 11, right-click the Start button and choose System. Look for Processor (type the part like "i5-4460" or "Ryzen 5 3600") and Installed RAM.
  2. Graphics card: press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager, click Performance, then GPU. The name is at the top right. If there are two, use the one that is not "Intel UHD" or "Radeon Graphics".

On most computers this page finds the graphics card for you. What you type is used to work out the answer and then forgotten: we keep nothing.

A low-spec PC or a high-spec PC?

The gap between the minimum and recommended spec is modest, so a mid-range gaming PC gives a good experience.

On a PC that only just meets the minimum, the game will start and play, but on low settings: simpler shadows and textures, shorter view distances and fewer frames each second, so fast moments can feel less smooth. A 1080p screen is the sensible match.

On a PC that meets or beats the recommended spec, you can turn the settings up: sharper textures, proper shadows and lighting, more detail in the distance, and a smoother picture. A stronger PC also lets you use a sharper 1440p or high-refresh screen.

Our PCs that meet the recommended spec

These should play Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop well. Cheapest first.

Sandbox Jingle 3400G 1660S refurbished gaming PC

Refurbished1080p gaming

Sandbox Jingle 3400G 1660S refurbished gaming PC

Ryzen 5 3400G + GTX 1660 Super

Made for 1080p screens: Fortnite, Valorant, Minecraft and Rocket League play well. The newest big games may need lower settings.

Processor
AMD Ryzen 5 3400G (4 cores, 8 threads, built-in Radeon graphics) (tested)
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super 6GB
Memory
16GB DDR4 memory
Storage
500GB WD Blue 2.5-inch SSD (tested)
Windows
Windows 11 Home not included (optional extra, installed by us)

£649

Built to order

Games this PC plays

Comes with an RGB case - you can swap it for a non-RGB case if you prefer.

Sold by Sandbox Computers, Worcester

Sandbox Holly 1660S refurbished gaming PC

Refurbished1080p gaming

Sandbox Holly 1660S refurbished gaming PC

Ryzen 5 4500 + GTX 1660 Super

Made for 1080p screens: Fortnite, Valorant, Minecraft and Rocket League play well. The newest big games may need lower settings.

Processor
AMD Ryzen 5 4500 (6 cores, 12 threads)
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super 6GB
Memory
16GB DDR4 memory
Storage
500GB WD Blue 2.5-inch SSD (tested)
Windows
Windows 11 Home not included (optional extra, installed by us)

£689

Built to order

Games this PC plays

Comes with an RGB case - you can swap it for a non-RGB case if you prefer.

Sold by Sandbox Computers, Worcester

Sandbox Sleigh 1660S refurbished gaming PC

Refurbished1080p gaming

Sandbox Sleigh 1660S refurbished gaming PC

Ryzen 5 3600X + GTX 1660 Super

Made for 1080p screens: Fortnite, Valorant, Minecraft and Rocket League play well. The newest big games may need lower settings.

Processor
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X (6 cores, 12 threads)
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super 6GB
Memory
16GB DDR4 memory
Storage
500GB WD Blue 2.5-inch SSD (tested)
Windows
Windows 11 Home not included (optional extra, installed by us)

£699

Built to order

Games this PC plays

Comes with an RGB case - you can swap it for a non-RGB case if you prefer.

Sold by Sandbox Computers, Worcester

Sandbox Dasher 3400G 1080 refurbished gaming PC

Refurbished1080p gaming

Sandbox Dasher 3400G 1080 refurbished gaming PC

Ryzen 5 3400G + GTX 1080 8GB

Made for 1080p screens: Fortnite, Valorant, Minecraft and Rocket League play well. The newest big games may need lower settings.

Processor
AMD Ryzen 5 3400G (4 cores, 8 threads, built-in Radeon graphics) (tested)
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 8GB
Memory
16GB DDR4 memory
Storage
500GB WD Blue 2.5-inch SSD (tested) + 1TB 3.5-inch hard drive (tested) + 1TB hard drive
Windows
Windows 11 Home not included (optional extra, installed by us)

£699

Built to order

Games this PC plays

Comes with an RGB case - you can swap it for a non-RGB case if you prefer.

Sold by Sandbox Computers, Worcester

Sandbox Typhoon 1080X Pro refurbished gaming PC

Refurbished1080p gaming

Sandbox Typhoon 1080X Pro refurbished gaming PC

Ryzen 5 3400G + GTX 1080

Made for 1080p screens: Fortnite, Valorant, Minecraft and Rocket League play well. The newest big games may need lower settings.

Processor
AMD Ryzen 5 3400G (4 cores, 8 threads, built-in Radeon graphics) (tested)
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 8GB
Memory
16GB DDR4 memory
Storage
256GB SSD + 4TB 3.5-inch hard drive + 4TB hard drive
Windows
Windows 11 Home not included (optional extra, installed by us)

£759

Built to order

Games this PC plays

Comes with an RGB case - you can swap it for a non-RGB case if you prefer.

Sold by Sandbox Computers, Worcester

Sandbox Refurb 1 refurbished gaming PC

Refurbished1080p gaming

Sandbox Refurb 1 refurbished gaming PC

Ryzen 5 5500 + GTX 1660 Super

Made for 1080p screens: Fortnite, Valorant, Minecraft and Rocket League play well. The newest big games may need lower settings.

Processor
AMD Ryzen 5 5500 (6 cores, 12 threads)
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super 6GB
Memory
16GB DDR4 memory
Storage
1TB SSD
Windows
Windows 11 Home not included (optional extra, installed by us)

£779

Built to order

Games this PC plays

Comes with an RGB case - you can swap it for a non-RGB case if you prefer.

Sold by Sandbox Computers, Worcester

Cheaper PCs that meet the minimum

Sandbox Robin 3400G 1060 refurbished gaming PC

Refurbished1080p gaming

Sandbox Robin 3400G 1060 refurbished gaming PC

Ryzen 5 3400G + GTX 1060

Made for 1080p screens: Fortnite, Valorant, Minecraft and Rocket League play well. The newest big games may need lower settings.

Processor
AMD Ryzen 5 3400G (4 cores, 8 threads, built-in Radeon graphics) (tested)
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB
Memory
16GB DDR4 memory
Storage
500GB WD Blue 2.5-inch SSD (tested) + 1TB 3.5-inch hard drive (tested) + 1TB hard drive
Windows
Windows 11 Home not included (optional extra, installed by us)

£599

Built to order

Games this PC plays

Comes with an RGB case - you can swap it for a non-RGB case if you prefer.

Sold by Sandbox Computers, Worcester

Sandbox Typhoon 1060X refurbished gaming PC

Refurbished1080p gaming

Sandbox Typhoon 1060X refurbished gaming PC

Ryzen 5 4500 + GTX 1060

Made for 1080p screens: Fortnite, Valorant, Minecraft and Rocket League play well. The newest big games may need lower settings.

Processor
AMD Ryzen 5 4500 (6 cores, 12 threads)
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB
Memory
16GB DDR4 memory
Storage
256GB SSD + 1TB 3.5-inch hard drive (tested) + 1TB hard drive
Windows
Windows 11 Home not included (optional extra, installed by us)

£609

Built to order

Games this PC plays

Comes with an RGB case - you can swap it for a non-RGB case if you prefer.

Sold by Sandbox Computers, Worcester

Sandbox Typhoon 1060X Pro refurbished gaming PC

Refurbished1080p gaming

Sandbox Typhoon 1060X Pro refurbished gaming PC

Ryzen 5 4500 + GTX 1060

Made for 1080p screens: Fortnite, Valorant, Minecraft and Rocket League play well. The newest big games may need lower settings.

Processor
AMD Ryzen 5 4500 (6 cores, 12 threads)
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB
Memory
16GB DDR4 memory
Storage
256GB SSD + 4TB 3.5-inch hard drive + 4TB hard drive
Windows
Windows 11 Home not included (optional extra, installed by us)

£709

Built to order

Games this PC plays

Comes with an RGB case - you can swap it for a non-RGB case if you prefer.

Sold by Sandbox Computers, Worcester

Questions about Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop on PC

What graphics card do I need for Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop?

The makers say the minimum is NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 (2GB VRAM) / AMD Radeon R9 280 (2GB VRAM) or higher, and they recommend NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 (8GB VRAM) / AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 (8GB VRAM) or higher. In plain words: a mid-range graphics card from a few years ago for a good experience.

How much memory (RAM) does Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop need?

At least 8GB, and 8GB is recommended. 16GB is the sensible amount for a gaming PC today.

Is Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop multiplayer?

Yes. You can play it single player, multiplayer, co-op or online co-op.

Can a gaming PC from Sandbox Computers run Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop?

Yes. 110 of our PCs meet the recommended spec, from £649. They are built and tested in Worcester.

How we match: we compare the graphics card and the memory in each PC with the makers' spec, because those decide most of how a game runs. For very new or demanding games, ask us and we will check the processor too. More help: graphics cards explained, how much RAM, which screen.