Euro Truck SimulatorVSEuro Truck Simulator 2
Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.
Euro Truck Simulator
Best price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Euro Truck Simulator 2
Best price· GAMIVO · Key marketplaceWinner
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.
Head-to-head metrics
Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting
Not urgent, but worth watching: it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.
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
Player count trends
· Concurrent players over timeReview score trends
· Positive review ratio over timeReview volume trends
— Total reviews accumulated over timePrice comparison
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Euro Truck Simulator
Quality
Splits opinions: likely to click if you're already a genre fan.
Value
Acceptable value right now: fair price for the content.
Popularity
Lost much of its active player base: community is quiet.
Euro Truck Simulator 2
Quality
Overwhelmingly positive reviews: the vast majority of players recommend it.
Value
Price is reasonable for what the game offers.
Popularity
Stable community without major fluctuations: consistent player base.
Euro Truck Simulator
Recommended
- Additional: Gamepad or steering wheel recommended
Euro Truck Simulator 2
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.
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Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 06:01 AM UTC