American Truck Simulator vs Bus Simulator 18
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
American Truck Simulator wins 9 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Bus Simulator 18 is R$33.31 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | American Truck Simulator | Bus Simulator 18 |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 73 | 67 |
| Quality | 89 | 73 |
| Value | 58 | 37 |
| Popularity | 46 | 32 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 44.00 | R$ 10.69 |
| Steam Review Score | 97% positive | 79.5% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 9.4K | 106 |
Where to buy
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | American Truck Simulator | Bus Simulator 18 |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | February 2, 2016 | June 13, 2018 |
| Developers | SCS Software | stillalive studios |
| Publishers | SCS Software | astragon Entertainment |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 10 64-Bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5-9600 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 or similar | Intel Core i5-4670 (4th gen.) with 3.4 GHz or AMD FX-8370 with 4 GHz or equivalent |
| Memory (minimum) | 12 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 or AMD Radeon RX 590 (2GB VRAM) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 (4GB VRAM) or AMD Radeon R9 290 (4GB VRAM) or higher |
| Storage (minimum) | 25 GB available space | 6500 MB available space |
| Additional Notes (minimum) | Disk Space for American Truck Simulator base game | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: American Truck Simulator or Bus Simulator 18?
American Truck Simulator won the comparison against Bus Simulator 18 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 American Truck Simulator worth buying over Bus Simulator 18?
Based on the metrics, American 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. American Truck Simulator currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:01 PM UTC