American Truck Simulator vs Tourist Bus Simulator
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
American Truck Simulator wins 13 of 15 head-to-head metrics. American Truck Simulator is $6.60 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 | Tourist Bus Simulator |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Wait for Sale | 73 | 53 |
| Quality | 89 | 56 |
| Value | 69 | 68 |
| Popularity | 46 | 28 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $8.69 | $15.29 |
| Steam Review Score | 97% positive | 65.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 9.4K | 8 |
Where to buy
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | American Truck Simulator | Tourist Bus Simulator |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | February 2, 2016 | December 6, 2018 |
| Developers | SCS Software | TML-Studios, PEDEPE |
| Publishers | SCS Software | Aerosoft GmbH |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 64-bit | 7/8/8.1/10 (only 64bit) |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5-9600 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 or similar | Intel Core i7 Processor or similar with at least 3.5 GHz |
| Memory (minimum) | 12 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 or AMD Radeon RX 590 (2GB VRAM) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 or similar AMD Radeon (no support for onboard cards) |
| Storage (minimum) | 25 GB available space | 25 GB available space |
| Additional Notes (minimum) | Disk Space for American Truck Simulator base game | Installing on SSD recommended |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: American Truck Simulator or Tourist Bus Simulator?
American Truck Simulator won the comparison against Tourist Bus 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 Tourist Bus 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, 02:36 PM UTC