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Essential Skills Software Inc · Published by Essential Skills Software Inc
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
A mashup of Crazy Taxi–style arcade chaos and bus-driving simulation, wrapped in a pixel-art Saturday morning cartoon vibe.
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Action, Indie, Simulation, Casual, Racing · 2026 · More under £5 games
Navigate chaotic city streets as you race against time to get your school bus on schedule, all while dodging obstacles in this unique blend of arcade action and simulation from Essential Skills Software.
About this game
Late for School is a cozy, kid-friendly driving game where you play as a brand-new school bus driver trying to get every student to class on time. Each day presents a new challenges, collectibles, and surprises.
Your goal is to pick up kids, avoid obstacles, collect lost items, and make it to school before the bell rings. But the suburbs, farms, downtown streets and special event days all introduce new twists.
Core Gameplay
Drive the Bus
Arcade-style driving designed for all ages.
Pick up students at marked stops and get them to school safely.
Avoid road hazards such as puddles, construction, farm animals, and more.
Earn a “Bus Badge” for completing each day's route.
Collect Lost Items
Each level hides a set of lost student items like books, backpacks and homework.
Finding everything earns the “Finder Badge”.
At the end of the game, these can be returned to students in a special finale round.
Master Special Challenges
Rain level with slippery roads.
Windy level where you fight push-back forces.
Night level with limited visibility.
UFO, Ghost and Robot encounters where strange events happen on the road and you still need to bring the kids to school safely
Some levels have a “Master Badge” by completing bonus objectives or finishing levels quickly.
Progression and Goals
Play through a 4-week school calendar containing 20 handcrafted levels.
Unlock new environments: suburbs, farms, downtown and special event days.
Earn badges for completion, collecting items, and bonus achievements.
Finish the journey to receive your Bus Driver Certificate
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 (64-bit) or later
- Processor: Intel Core i3 (4th Gen or newer) or AMD equivalent
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Integrated GPU with WebGL 2.0 support (Intel HD 4000 or newer)
- Storage: 500 MB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX-compatible / CoreAudio / ALSA
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 11
- Processor: Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 3 (or better)
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Dedicated GPU (NVIDIA GTX 960 / AMD RX 460 or better)
- Storage: 500 MB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX-compatible / CoreAudio / ALSA
Supported Languages
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
Update Notes for June 19th
Different difficulty levels now have different bonus time limits.Read full article on Community Announcements (jbot)Patch NotesOfficial
Early Access Update – Visual Refinements
As part of our ongoing Early Access development, we’ve updated the game’s visual assets to better align with the final art direction.Replaced previous placeholder artwork with fully human-created assetsUpdated title screen, menus, cutscenes, and UI elementsImproved visual consistency and polish throughout the gameAs mentioned during Early Access, visuals are subject to change as the project evolves. Thank you for supporting development!Read full article on Community Announcements (jbot)Patch NotesOfficial
Early Access Update – Visual Refinements
As part of our ongoing Early Access development, we’ve updated the game’s visual assets to better align with the final art direction. Replaced previous placeholder artwork with fully human-created assets Updated title screen, menus, cutscenes, and UI elements Improved visual consistency and polish throughout the game As mentioned during Early Access, visuals are subject to change as the project evolves. Thank you for supporting development!Read full article on Community Announcements (jbot)






