American Truck Simulator vs Taxi Life: A City Driving Simulator
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. Taxi Life: A City Driving Simulator is $2.41 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 | Taxi Life: A City Driving Simulator |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Wait for Sale | 73 | 42 |
| Quality | 89 | 54 |
| Value | 69 | 39 |
| Popularity | 46 | 30 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $8.69 | $6.28 |
| Steam Review Score | 97% positive | 62.4% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 9.4K | 118 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
American Truck Simulator
Loaded Cheapest Authorized reseller$8.69−57%Buy 
GAMIVO Key marketplace$9.09−55%Buy 
Kinguin Key marketplace$10.69−47%Buy Taxi Life: A City Driving Simulator
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace$6.28−79%Buy Loaded Authorized reseller$6.29−79%Buy 
Green Man Gaming Authorized reseller$29.99Buy Side by side over time
American Truck SimulatorTaxi Life: A City Driving Simulator
Details and requirements
| Item | American Truck Simulator | Taxi Life: A City Driving Simulator |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | February 2, 2016 | March 7, 2024 |
| Developers | SCS Software | Simteract |
| Publishers | SCS Software | Nacon |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 11 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5-9600 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 or similar | Intel Core i7-11700K or AMD Ryzen 7 5800X |
| Memory (minimum) | 12 GB RAM | 12 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 or AMD Radeon RX 590 (2GB VRAM) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660S, 6 GB or AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT, 6 GB |
| Storage (minimum) | 25 GB available space | 6 GB available space |
| Additional Notes (minimum) | Disk Space for American Truck Simulator base game | High 1080p @ 60 FPS |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: American Truck Simulator or Taxi Life: A City Driving Simulator?
American Truck Simulator won the comparison against Taxi Life: A City Driving 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 Taxi Life: A City Driving 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.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:04 PM UTC