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American Truck SimulatorVSHeavy Cargo - The Truck Simulator

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

American Truck Simulator

American Truck Simulator

Quality
89Popularity
43Value
68
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
in 21 hours
−55% $9.01
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Heavy Cargo - The Truck Simulator

Heavy Cargo - The Truck Simulator

Quality
44Popularity
19Value
66
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 18 days
−35% $16.33
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Winner

American Truck Simulator wins 13 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.

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American Truck Simulator
13 of 15 metrics
Heavy Cargo - The Truck Simulator
2 of 15 metrics
2

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$9.01 Wins
$16.33 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$4.99 Wins
$12.76 -
Best Current Discount
-55% Wins
-35% -
Sales Frequency
189 price changes Wins
46 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
76/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
97% positive Wins
53.2% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
164.2K Wins
216 -
Positive Steam Reviews
159.3K Wins
115 -
Negative Steam Reviews
4.9K -
101 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
5.3K Wins
10 -
Steam Recommendations
166.2K Wins
0 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
130 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
30 languages Wins
0 languages -
Release Date
Feb 2016 -
Oct 2024 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.

Wait for SaleHeavy Cargo - The Truck Simulator

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics Over Time

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

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American Truck Simulator
Heavy Cargo - The 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

American Truck Simulator

American Truck Simulator

3 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −55% $9.01Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +21% $10.88View
Steam
Steam +122% $19.99View
Heavy Cargo - The Truck Simulator

Heavy Cargo - The Truck Simulator

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −35% $16.33Buy Now
GamersGate
GamersGate +53% $24.99View
Steam
Steam +53% $24.99View

American Truck Simulator

Quality

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

97% positive (164,204 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 76/100 — generally favorable from critics
164,204 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$9.01 — very accessible price
55% off — solid discount

Popularity

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

Player count surging +65%
6,806 concurrent players — solid base
129 new reviews — still being discovered
164,204 total reviews — gaming phenomenon

Heavy Cargo - The Truck Simulator

Quality

Significant issues reported — proceed with caution and research.

53% positive (216 reviews) — mixed opinions
216 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$16.33 — reasonable price
35% off — decent discount
Historical low: $12.76 — room for better deals

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

-68% player drop
6 concurrent players — niche audience
Game DetailsAmerican Truck SimulatorHeavy Cargo - The Truck Simulator
Release Date
February 2, 2016
October 9, 2024
Developers
SCS Software
tox² interactive GmbH
Publishers
SCS Software
Aerosoft GmbH
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
130

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

Heavy Cargo - The Truck Simulator

No PC requirements data available
Which is better: American Truck Simulator or Heavy Cargo - The Truck Simulator?

American Truck Simulator 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 American Truck Simulator worth buying over Heavy Cargo - The Truck 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. American Truck Simulator currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Aug 9, 2026, 10:50 PM UTC

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