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

American Truck Simulator

American Truck Simulator

Quality
89Popularity
43Value
80
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Historical Low!
in 47 days
−75% $4.99
Buy Now
VS
Euro Truck Simulator 2

Euro Truck Simulator 2

Quality
91Popularity
51Value
77
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Historical Low!
in 46 days
−75% $4.99
Buy Now

Winner

Euro Truck Simulator 2 wins 7 of 10 head-to-head metrics.

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

3
American Truck Simulator
3 of 10 metrics
Euro Truck Simulator 2
7 of 10 metrics
7

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$4.99
$4.99
Historical Low Price (USD)
$4.99
$4.99
Best Current Discount
-75%
-75%
Sales Frequency
159 price changes -
177 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
76/100 -
79/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
97% positive -
97.4% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
163.5K -
746.4K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
158.7K -
727.0K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
4.9K Wins
19.4K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
6.4K -
26.5K Wins
Steam Recommendations
165.5K -
774.6K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
130 Wins
106 -
Supported Languages
30 languages
30 languages
Release Date
Feb 2016 Wins
Oct 2012 -
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.

Worth ItEuro Truck Simulator 2

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

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
American Truck Simulator
Euro Truck Simulator 2

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
Steam
Steam −75% $4.99Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +54% $7.69View
Kinguin
Kinguin +108% $10.36View
Euro Truck Simulator 2

Euro Truck Simulator 2

4 Stores
Steam
Steam −75% $4.99Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +132% $11.59View
Kinguin
Kinguin +134% $11.66View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +301% $19.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

American Truck Simulator

Quality

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

97% positive (163,474 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 76/100 — generally favorable from critics
163,474 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$4.99 — very accessible price
75% off — massive discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

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

-37% player decline
5,082 concurrent players — solid base
187 new reviews — still being discovered
163,474 total reviews — gaming phenomenon

Euro Truck Simulator 2

Quality

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

97% positive (746,089 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 79/100 — generally favorable from critics
746,089 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$4.99 — very accessible price
75% off — massive discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Stable community without major fluctuations — consistent player base.

Player count surging +59%
38,477 concurrent players — very healthy
908 new reviews — community buzzing
746,089 total reviews — gaming phenomenon

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsAmerican Truck SimulatorEuro Truck Simulator 2
Release Date
February 2, 2016
October 12, 2012
Developers
SCS Software
SCS Software
Publishers
SCS Software
SCS Software
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
130
106

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

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

Euro Truck Simulator 2

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)
  • Hard Drive: 25 GB available space (Euro Truck Simulator 2 base game)

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: American Truck Simulator or Euro Truck Simulator 2?

Euro Truck Simulator 2 won the comparison against American 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 American Truck Simulator worth buying over Euro Truck Simulator 2?

Based on the metrics, Euro Truck Simulator 2 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.

Analysis updated: Jul 19, 2026, 11:18 AM UTC

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