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

Euro Truck Simulator

Euro Truck Simulator

Quality
69Popularity
31Value
57
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 2 days
−38% $3.10
Buy Now
VS
Euro Truck Simulator 2

Euro Truck Simulator 2

Quality
91Popularity
50Value
62
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
−43% $11.33
Buy Now

Winner

Euro Truck Simulator 2 wins 11 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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Euro Truck Simulator
4 of 15 metrics
Euro Truck Simulator 2
11 of 15 metrics
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Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$3.10 Wins
$11.33 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.99 Wins
$4.99 -
Best Current Discount
-38% -
-43% Wins
Sales Frequency
84 price changes -
209 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
79/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
84% positive -
97.4% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
6.4K -
750.0K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
5.4K -
730.4K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
1.0K Wins
19.5K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
13 -
21.4K Wins
Steam Recommendations
6.3K -
778.3K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
106 Wins
Supported Languages
7 languages -
30 languages Wins
Release Date
Mar 2013 Wins
Oct 2012 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeEuro Truck Simulator

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

Worth ItEuro Truck Simulator 2

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Euro Truck Simulator
Euro Truck Simulator 2

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

Euro Truck Simulator

Euro Truck Simulator

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −38% $3.10Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +7% $3.31View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +61% $4.99View
Steam
Steam +61% $4.99View
Euro Truck Simulator 2

Euro Truck Simulator 2

4 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −43% $11.33Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +2% $11.52View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +76% $19.99View
Steam
Steam +76% $19.99View

Euro Truck Simulator

Quality

Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

84% positive (6,434 reviews) — mostly positive
6,434 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$3.10 — very accessible price
38% off — decent discount

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

Strong +25% player growth
25 concurrent players — niche audience

Euro Truck Simulator 2

Quality

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

97% positive (749,969 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 79/100 — generally favorable from critics
749,969 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$11.33 — reasonable price
43% off — decent discount

Popularity

Stable community without major fluctuations — consistent player base.

Player count surging +169%
40,036 concurrent players — very healthy
544 new reviews — community buzzing
749,969 total reviews — gaming phenomenon
Game DetailsEuro Truck SimulatorEuro Truck Simulator 2
Release Date
March 8, 2013
October 12, 2012
Developers
SCS Software
SCS Software
Publishers
SCS Software
SCS Software
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
106

Euro Truck Simulator

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Additional: Gamepad or steering wheel recommended

Euro Truck Simulator 2

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)
  • Hard Drive: 25 GB available space (Euro Truck Simulator 2 base game)
Which is better: Euro Truck Simulator or Euro Truck Simulator 2?

Euro Truck Simulator 2 won the comparison against Euro Truck 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 Euro Truck Simulator worth buying over Euro Truck Simulator 2?

Based on the metrics, Euro Truck Simulator 2 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. Euro Truck Simulator 2 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Aug 9, 2026, 11:08 PM UTC

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