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Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

American Truck Simulator

American Truck Simulator

Quality
89Popularity
45Value
68
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−58% $8.43
Buy Now
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Treasure Hunter Simulator

Treasure Hunter Simulator

Quality
51Popularity
25Value
76
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 1 day
−96% $0.60
Buy Now

Winner

American Truck Simulator wins 10 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.

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10
American Truck Simulator
10 of 15 metrics
Treasure Hunter Simulator
5 of 15 metrics
5

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$8.43 -
$0.60 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$4.99 -
$0.85 Wins
Best Current Discount
-58% -
-96% Wins
Sales Frequency
210 price changes Wins
91 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
76/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
97% positive Wins
59.8% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
165.2K Wins
1.1K -
Positive Steam Reviews
160.2K Wins
656 -
Negative Steam Reviews
4.9K -
441 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
7.2K Wins
2 -
Steam Recommendations
167.2K Wins
1.1K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
140 Wins
22 -
Supported Languages
30 languages Wins
11 languages -
Release Date
Feb 2016 -
Dec 2018 Wins
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.

Wait for SaleTreasure Hunter Simulator

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
American Truck Simulator
Treasure Hunter Simulator

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
Kinguin
Kinguin −58% $8.43Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +4% $8.79View
Steam
Steam +137% $19.99View
Treasure Hunter Simulator

Treasure Hunter Simulator

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −96% $0.60Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +73% $1.04View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$16.99View
Steam
Steam$16.99View

American Truck Simulator

Quality

Overwhelmingly positive reviews — the vast majority of players recommend it.

97% positive (165,145 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 76/100 — generally favorable from critics
165,145 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$8.43 — very accessible price
58% off — solid discount

Popularity

Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.

-20% minor player decrease
6,862 concurrent players — solid base
138 new reviews — still being discovered
165,145 total reviews — gaming phenomenon

Treasure Hunter Simulator

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

60% positive (1,097 reviews) — mixed opinions
1,097 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$0.60 — very accessible price
96% off — massive discount
Historical low: $0.46 — room for better deals

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

1 concurrent players — niche audience
Game DetailsAmerican Truck SimulatorTreasure Hunter Simulator
Release Date
February 2, 2016
December 6, 2018
Developers
SCS Software
DRAGO entertainment
Publishers
SCS Software
DRAGO entertainment
Platforms
Linux, MacOs, Windows
Windows
Achievements
140
22

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

Treasure Hunter Simulator

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows (64-bit) 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 (recent generation)
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVidia GeForce GTX 970 4GB VRAM
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 10 GB available space
Which is better: American Truck Simulator or Treasure Hunter Simulator?

American Truck Simulator won the comparison against Treasure Hunter 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 Treasure Hunter 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. Treasure Hunter Simulator currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Sep 5, 2026, 02:52 PM UTC

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