American Truck Simulator vs Train Sim World® 5
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. Train Sim World® 5 is R$11.51 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | American Truck Simulator | Train Sim World® 5 |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 73 | 54 |
| Quality | 89 | 66 |
| Value | 58 | 41 |
| Popularity | 46 | 28 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 44.00 | R$ 32.33 |
| Steam Review Score | 97% positive | 80.6% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 9.4K | 77 |
Where to buy
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Details and requirements
| Item | American Truck Simulator | Train Sim World® 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | February 2, 2016 | September 17, 2024 |
| Developers | SCS Software | Dovetail Games |
| Publishers | SCS Software | Dovetail Games - TSW |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 64-bit | 64-bit Windows 8.1, 10 or Windows 11 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5-9600 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 or similar | Intel Core i5-9600K @ 3.7 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 @ 3.6 GHz |
| Memory (minimum) | 12 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 or AMD Radeon RX 590 (2GB VRAM) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 6 GB or AMD Radeon RX 5700 with 8 GB VRAM or more |
| Storage (minimum) | 25 GB available space | 80 GB available space |
| Additional Notes (minimum) | Disk Space for American Truck Simulator base game | Requires mouse and keyboard or Xbox Controller |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: American Truck Simulator or Train Sim World® 5?
American Truck Simulator won the comparison against Train Sim World® 5 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 Train Sim World® 5?
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, 05:06 PM UTC