American Truck Simulator vs Star Trucker
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
American Truck Simulator wins 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Star Trucker is $1.20 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 | Star Trucker |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 73 | 64 |
| Quality | 89 | 65 |
| Value | 69 | 90 |
| Popularity | 46 | 30 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $8.69 | $7.49 |
| Steam Review Score | 97% positive | 77.9% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 9.4K | 54 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | American Truck Simulator | Star Trucker |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | February 2, 2016 | September 3, 2024 |
| Developers | SCS Software | Monster and Monster |
| Publishers | SCS Software | Raw Fury |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5-9600 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 or similar | i7 / Ryzen 7 |
| Memory (minimum) | 12 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 or AMD Radeon RX 590 (2GB VRAM) | Nvidia RTX 3060 / RX 6600 XT |
| Storage (minimum) | 25 GB available space | 5 GB available space |
| Additional Notes (minimum) | Disk Space for American Truck Simulator base game | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: American Truck Simulator or Star Trucker?
American Truck Simulator won the comparison against Star Trucker 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 Star Trucker?
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. Star Trucker currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:11 PM UTC