Desert Bus VR
Developed by Dinosaur Games · Published by Gearbox Software, LLC
At a glance
Overview
A casual, free to play, simulation game by Dinosaur Games, published by Gearbox Software, LLC — single-player, multi-player, pvp, online pvp.
Steam’s own one-line description: “Desert Bus is back and better than ever! The 1998 Penn and Teller cult hit mini-game is coming to virtual reality, so you can fully immerse yourself in the thrilling eight-hour trip from Arizona to Nevada. It’s almost like you’re driving the “wheel” thing!” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Reception & community
Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Desert Bus VR.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | Yes |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | Yes |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | Yes |
| Steam Cloud saves | No |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, or Windows 10
- Processor: Intel® i5-4590 / AMD FX 8350 equivalent or greater
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 970 / AMD Radeon™ R9 290 equivalent or greater
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 700 MB available space
- VR Support: SteamVR
Recommended
- OS *: Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, or Windows 10
- Processor: Intel® i5-4590 / AMD FX 8350 equivalent or greater
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 970 / AMD Radeon™ R9 290 equivalent or greater
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 700 MB available space
Supported languages (1)
Desert Bus VR FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is Desert Bus VR?
Steam classifies Desert Bus VR as a Casual, Free To Play, Simulation game, developed by Dinosaur Games. Desert Bus is back and better than ever! The 1998 Penn and Teller cult hit mini-game is coming to virtual reality, so you can fully immerse yourself in the thrilling eight-hour trip from Arizona to Nevada. It’s almost like you’re driving the “wheel” thing!
Is Desert Bus VR free to play?
Yes — Steam lists Desert Bus VR as Free to Play.
Is Desert Bus VR single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Desert Bus VR: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP. It supports both solo and multiplayer.
Is Desert Bus VR on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Desert Bus VR for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Desert Bus VR out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Nov 27, 2017.
What platforms is Desert Bus VR on?
Desert Bus VR is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is Desert Bus VR single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP.
How much does Desert Bus VR cost?
It's free to play, per Steam.
Does Desert Bus VR have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 15 achievements for Desert Bus VR.
Who made Desert Bus VR?
Desert Bus VR is developed by Dinosaur Games and published by Gearbox Software, LLC.
Where to get Desert Bus VR
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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