Alaskan Road Truckers vs Heavy Cargo - The Truck Simulator
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Alaskan Road Truckers wins 12 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Alaskan Road Truckers is $19.54 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Alaskan Road Truckers | Heavy Cargo - The Truck Simulator |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Wait for Sale | 56 | 43 |
| Quality | 54 | 46 |
| Value | 80 | 54 |
| Popularity | 28 | 19 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $4.40 | $23.94 |
| Steam Review Score | 62.2% positive | 54.1% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 6 | 2 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Alaskan Road Truckers
Green Man Gaming Cheapest Authorized reseller$4.40−80%Buy 
Kinguin Key marketplace$4.87−78%Buy 
Loaded Authorized reseller$5.19−76%Buy Heavy Cargo - The Truck Simulator
Side by side over time
Alaskan Road TruckersHeavy Cargo - The Truck Simulator
Details and requirements
| Item | Alaskan Road Truckers | Heavy Cargo - The Truck Simulator |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 18, 2023 | October 9, 2024 |
| Developers | Road Studio S.A. | tox² interactive GmbH |
| Publishers | Green Man Gaming Publishing, Feel Good Games | Aerosoft GmbH |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 (64-bit) or newer | Windows 10/11 (64 bit only) |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i7-9700 or AMD Ryzen 5600 or better | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X / Intel Core i7-11700K |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Nvidia GeForce Nvidia 3060 or better | GeForce RTX 2060 / Radeon RX 6700 XT or similar |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 12 |
| Storage (minimum) | 35 GB available space | 40 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Alaskan Road Truckers or Heavy Cargo - The Truck Simulator?
Alaskan Road Truckers won the comparison against Heavy Cargo - The Truck Simulator 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 Heavy Cargo - The Truck Simulator?
Based on the metrics, Alaskan Road Truckers 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. Alaskan Road Truckers currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:08 PM UTC