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American Truck SimulatorVSConstruction Simulator

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

American Truck Simulator

American Truck Simulator

Quality
89Popularity
46Value
67
GAMIVOBest price· GAMIVO · Key marketplace
−55% $9.08
Buy
VS
Construction Simulator

Construction Simulator

Quality
67Popularity
34Value
77
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 19 hours
−89% $2.80
Buy

Winner

American Truck Simulator wins 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Buy on GAMIVO
10
American Truck Simulator
10 of 15 metrics
Construction Simulator
5 of 15 metrics
5

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$9.08 -
$2.80 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$4.99 -
$1.59 Wins
Best Current Discount
-55% -
-89% Wins
Sales Frequency
231 price changes Wins
167 price changes -
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
76/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
97% positive Wins
81.7% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
167.0K Wins
11.1K -
Positive Steam Reviews
162.0K Wins
9.1K -
Negative Steam Reviews
5.0K -
2.0K Wins
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
9.8K Wins
3.9K -
Steam Recommendations
168.7K Wins
10.3K -
Features
Features & content
Achievements
140 Wins
33 -
Supported Languages
30 languages Wins
16 languages -
Release Date
Feb 2016 -
Sep 2022 Wins
GameValio recommendation
Worth ItAmerican Truck Simulator

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

MaybeConstruction Simulator

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Statistics over time

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

Time range:
American Truck Simulator
Construction 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

American Truck Simulator

American Truck Simulator

3 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −55% $9.08Buy
Kinguin
Kinguin +1% $9.20View
Steam
Steam +120% $19.99View
Construction Simulator

Construction Simulator

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −89% $2.80Buy
GamersGate
GamersGate$24.99View
Steam
Steam$24.99View

American Truck Simulator

Quality

Overwhelmingly positive reviews: the vast majority of players recommend it.

97% positive (166,981 reviews): overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 76/100: generally favorable from critics
166,981 reviews: very large sample

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$9.08: very accessible price
55% off: solid discount

Popularity

Activity a bit low: loyal community but no instant queues.

Players down 20% in recent days
6,236 concurrent players: solid base
283 new reviews: still being discovered
166,981 total reviews: among the most reviewed on Steam

Construction Simulator

Quality

Divided opinions: worth researching more before deciding.

82% positive (11,136 reviews): mostly positive
11,136 reviews: large sample

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$2.80: very accessible price
89% off: deep discount

Popularity

Activity a bit low: loyal community but no instant queues.

Players up 63% in recent days
3,058 concurrent players: solid base
155 new reviews: still being discovered
11,136 total reviews: proven game with large community
Game detailsAmerican Truck SimulatorConstruction Simulator
Release date
February 2, 2016
September 20, 2022
Developers
SCS Software
weltenbauer. Software Entwicklung GmbH
Publishers
SCS Software
astragon Entertainment
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
140
33

American Truck Simulator

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-9600 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 or similar
  • Memory: 12 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 or AMD Radeon RX 590 (2GB VRAM)
  • Storage: 25 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Disk Space for American Truck Simulator base game

Construction Simulator

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel i5-10400F or AMD Ryzen 5 2600 or comparable
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 (6GB) or AMD Radeon RX5700 (8GB) or comparable
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 10 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: SSD Hard Drive Recommended
Which is better: American Truck Simulator or Construction Simulator?

American Truck Simulator won the comparison against Construction 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 American Truck Simulator worth buying over Construction Simulator?

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. Construction Simulator currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 07:23 AM UTC

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