American Truck Simulator similar games & best alternatives

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American Truck Simulator

Xbox Series X|S, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Mac • 2016

Should you play it?

Experience legendary American trucks and deliver various cargoes across sunny California, sandy Nevada, and the Grand Canyon State of Arizona. American Truck Simulator takes you on a journey through the breathtaking landscapes and widely recognized landmarks around the States.

What works

  • Realistic and immersive driving experience
  • Detailed and expansive american map with landmarks
  • Extensive truck customization and mod support
  • Relaxing and therapeutic gameplay
  • Active developer support and frequent updates

Things to keep in mind

  • Limited number of trucks and states at launch
  • Slow paced progression and grind at early stages
  • Some ai traffic behavior unrealistic or frustrating
  • High dlc cost and fragmented content
  • Lack of narrative or deeper gameplay variety

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Bus Simulator 16

  • Truck & Logistics Simulator

  • SnowRunner

  • Farming Simulator 17

  • MudRunner

  • Drive Beyond Horizons

Less leadership-focused

Games that feels like American Truck Simulator but with less leadership over others

  • Mon Bazou

  • Derail Valley

  • TWA - First Haul

  • City Car Driving

  • Star Trucker

  • My Summer Car

More intimate

Games that feels like American Truck Simulator but with more focus on close relationships

  • RoadCraft

  • Flashing Lights - Police, Firefighting, Emergency Services (EMS) Simulator

  • Homebrew - Patent Unknown

  • Euro Truck Simulator 2

  • Motor Town: Behind The Wheel

  • Farming Simulator 15

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From the same developer

From the same developer, ranked by motivational fit.

  • Euro Truck Simulator 2

  • 18 Wheels of Steel: American Long Haul

  • Euro Truck Simulator

  • Bus Driver

  • Scania Truck Driving Simulator

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American Truck Simulator: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fantasy, Violence, Story.

Last update: 21/08/2026