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American Truck SimulatorVSOMSI 2: Steam Edition

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
OMSI 2: Steam Edition

OMSI 2: Steam Edition

Quality
69Popularity
32Value
64
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 2 days
−37% $19.01
Buy Now

Winner

American Truck Simulator wins 14 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.

14
American Truck Simulator
14 of 15 metrics
OMSI 2: Steam Edition
1 of 15 metrics
1

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$4.99 Wins
$19.01 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$4.99 Wins
$11.14 -
Best Current Discount
-75% Wins
-37% -
Sales Frequency
159 price changes Wins
80 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
76/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
97% positive Wins
84.8% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
163.5K Wins
8.5K -
Positive Steam Reviews
158.7K Wins
7.2K -
Negative Steam Reviews
4.9K -
1.3K Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
6.4K Wins
609 -
Steam Recommendations
165.5K Wins
8.5K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
130 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
30 languages Wins
3 languages -
Release Date
Feb 2016 Wins
Dec 2013 -
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.

MaybeOMSI 2: Steam Edition

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
American Truck Simulator
OMSI 2: Steam Edition

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
OMSI 2: Steam Edition

OMSI 2: Steam Edition

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −37% $19.01Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +0% $19.07View
Steam
Steam +58% $29.99View

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

OMSI 2: Steam Edition

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

85% positive (8,479 reviews) — mostly positive
8,479 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$19.01 — reasonable price
37% off — decent discount

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

Player count surging +80%
481 concurrent players — smaller but active

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsAmerican Truck SimulatorOMSI 2: Steam Edition
Release Date
February 2, 2016
December 11, 2013
Developers
SCS Software
MR-Software GbR
Publishers
SCS Software
Aerosoft GmbH
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
130

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

OMSI 2: Steam Edition

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7/8
  • Processor: Dual core processor with 2.8 GHz
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce or comparable AMD with 1024 MB
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: American Truck Simulator or OMSI 2: Steam Edition?

American Truck Simulator won the comparison against OMSI 2: Steam Edition 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 OMSI 2: Steam Edition?

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: Jul 19, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC

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