City Transport Simulator 2026

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City Transport Simulator 2026 is a single player open world city builder game. It was developed by ViewApp and was released on April 14, 2026. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Step into the next generation of urban public transport with City Transport Simulator 2026! Experience the most immersive bus and tram simulation yet, with a dynamic city that reacts to your every decision.

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67%

Audience ScoreBased on 39 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game offers highly authentic and immersive bus and tram physics, with realistic vehicle handling and detailed sounds praised as some of the best in the genre.
Dynamic weather effects and functional ticketing systems add depth to gameplay, enhancing the overall simulation experience.
The inclusion of both buses and trams, along with detailed vehicle models and well-designed city architecture, sets it apart from other transport simulators.

Performance issues persist, including inconsistent frame rates and poor optimization even on capable hardware.
Core gameplay systems, especially tram switching and routing, are unreliable and frustrating, leading to broken runs and limited player control.
The game world often feels empty and lifeless due to sparse AI traffic, lack of pedestrians, and buggy NPC behavior, detracting significantly from immersion.

optimization
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Optimization in the game is inconsistent, with some users experiencing decent frame rates around 55–60 FPS on high settings, while others report stability issues, performance drops, and overheating. Overall, there is little improvement compared to previous versions, and bug fixing and optimization progress remain disappointing.
- “Performance is decent: I get around 55–60 fps on mostly ultra settings.”
- “I don't see an improvement in optimization compared to the original CTS Tram + Bus, but I see an improvement in content with the addition of weather and seasons.”
- “I recently played the demo of Bus Bound and that one doesn't heat up my PC as much as this one, and I use this for comparison of optimization.”
- “Performance drops: frame rate stability is inconsistent.”
- “Zero progress in bug fixing and optimization.”
- “Some of the issues from the predecessor are still there, and the performance is really lacking despite promised improvements.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features high-quality, realistic graphics that are generally praised for their aesthetic and performance, often running better than competitors. However, some users find the performance mediocre given its graphical demands and express a desire for a more photorealistic style in future updates.
- “Graphics-wise, the game looks very good and, compared to competitor titles, runs better.”
- “The graphics and gameplay are very good.”
- “It looks quite high-quality in terms of realism and graphics.”
- “The performance is still quite mediocre for not being that graphically intensive.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay receives mixed feedback, with some praising its quality and comparing it favorably to other simulators, while others criticize persistent issues like tram switching, routing mechanics, and passenger positioning that disrupt immersion and flow.
- “Gameplay > Bus Bound or Bus Simulator 21.”
- “The biggest issue is still the core gameplay, especially the tram switching and routing system.”
- “Passengers often stand in incorrect positions on platforms, which breaks immersion and basic gameplay flow.”
- “And still not fixed broken gameplay.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is praised for its dynamic weather system, which significantly enhances immersion compared to previous versions. However, some users note that technical issues detract from the overall atmospheric experience.
- “The new dynamic weather systems are a massive step forward, adding a layer of atmosphere that was missing in previous iterations.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is hindered by buggy AI pedestrians and traffic lights, causing occasional issues like traffic signals failing to change properly and forcing players to run red lights. These glitches indicate a need for improvement in AI behavior and traffic system reliability.
- “AI pedestrians can be buggy and need improvement.”
- “Traffic lights are buggy; sometimes you have to run a red light because it just won’t turn green.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story is interrupted by frequent, intrusive prompts, starting from the tutorial and persisting throughout gameplay, which disrupts the narrative flow.

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