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Alaskan Road TruckersVSEuro Truck Simulator

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Alaskan Road Truckers

Alaskan Road Truckers

ActionCasualSimulationAdventureRacing
Quality
54Popularity
28Value
39
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 2 days
−76% $5.17
Buy Now
VS
Euro Truck Simulator

Euro Truck Simulator

Quality
69Popularity
31Value
58
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 3 days
−40% $2.97
Buy Now

Winner

Euro Truck Simulator wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

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6
Alaskan Road Truckers
6 of 14 metrics
Euro Truck Simulator
8 of 14 metrics
8

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$5.17 -
$2.97 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$5.49 -
$0.99 Wins
Best Current Discount
-76% Wins
-40% -
Sales Frequency
114 price changes Wins
98 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
62.2% positive -
84% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
2.7K -
6.4K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
1.7K -
5.4K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
1.0K Wins
1.0K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
5 -
13 Wins
Steam Recommendations
2.7K -
6.3K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
30 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
10 languages Wins
7 languages -
Release Date
Oct 2023 Wins
Mar 2013 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleAlaskan Road Truckers

Hold off for now. History suggests a better price is likely still coming.

MaybeEuro Truck Simulator

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Alaskan Road Truckers
Euro Truck Simulator

Player Count Trends

· Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

· Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Alaskan Road Truckers

Alaskan Road Truckers

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −76% $5.17Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$21.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate$21.99View
Steam
Steam$21.99View
Euro Truck Simulator

Euro Truck Simulator

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −40% $2.97Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +7% $3.18View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +68% $4.99View
Steam
Steam +68% $4.99View

Alaskan Road Truckers

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

62% positive (2,712 reviews) — mixed opinions
2,712 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Unfavorable value right now — better ways to spend your money.

$5.17 — very accessible price
76% off — massive discount
Historical low: $4.29 — room for better deals

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

Player count surging +75%
14 concurrent players — niche audience

Euro Truck Simulator

Quality

Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

84% positive (6,447 reviews) — mostly positive
6,447 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$2.97 — very accessible price
40% off — decent discount

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

Player count surging +78%
16 concurrent players — niche audience
Game DetailsAlaskan Road TruckersEuro Truck Simulator
Release Date
October 18, 2023
March 8, 2013
Developers
Road Studio S.A.
SCS Software
Publishers
Green Man Gaming Publishing, Feel Good Games
SCS Software
Platforms
Windows
Windows, MacOs
Achievements
30

Alaskan Road Truckers

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10 (64-bit) or newer
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-9700 or AMD Ryzen 5600 or better
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce Nvidia 3060 or better
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 35 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible
  • Additional Notes: For peak performance, use SSD/NVMe; HDD may compromise draw distances. Install Logitech GHub for steering wheel usage, regardless of the wheel's brand.

Euro Truck Simulator

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Additional: Gamepad or steering wheel recommended
Which is better: Alaskan Road Truckers or Euro Truck Simulator?

Euro Truck Simulator won the comparison against Alaskan Road Truckers based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.

How is the comparison calculated?

The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.

Is Alaskan Road Truckers worth buying over Euro Truck Simulator?

Based on the metrics, Euro Truck Simulator won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.

Which game has better player reviews?

Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.

Which game offers better value for money?

The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Euro Truck Simulator currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Sep 5, 2026, 07:44 PM UTC

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