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American Truck Simulator

American Truck Simulator

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.

97%
Overwhelmingly Positive
DeveloperSCS Software
PublisherSCS Software
Release DateFeb 2, 2016
$19.99
Peak Players19.1K
Metacritic76
PlatformsWindows · macOS · Linux
Indie
Simulation
AI Review Summary

American Truck Simulator is a highly immersive and relaxing driving simulation that allows players to explore detailed US landscapes at their own pace. While it is widely praised for its therapeutic gameplay and long-term support, recent updates to the user interface and physics have sparked significant community backlash.

Pros

  • Provides an extremely relaxing and therapeutic 'zen' driving experience that serves as a great stress reliever.95%
  • Features immersive graphics and diverse, non-repetitive landscapes across various US states.90%
  • Highly rewarding progression system that keeps players engaged for hundreds of hours.85%
  • Perfect 'second screen' game for listening to podcasts or music while driving.80%
  • Excellent compatibility with peripherals like steering wheels, H-shifters, and VR setups.75%

Cons

  • The 1.58 update introduced a controversial UI redesign that many feel is unintuitive and tailored for consoles rather than PC.95%
  • Significant new content is almost exclusively locked behind paid DLC, making the full experience expensive.85%
  • Recent changes to the physics engine in the latest update have frustrated long-time players.70%
  • New UI pop-up messages are described as intrusive and immersion-breaking.65%

Notable Mentions

  • The game recently celebrated its 10th anniversary, showcasing impressive long-term developer support.
  • Players frequently highlight it as a more polished and visually diverse alternative to Euro Truck Simulator 2.
Confidence: 62%
Based on the 196 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Jul 13, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
8.4K
Peak · last 90 days
11.6K
All-time peak
19.1K

Price

Current price
$19.99
Lowest tracked
$4.99since Dec 7, 2025

Review Sentiment

Launch week
—
Last 30 days
96%
All-time positive
97%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews195.6K
Positive: 189.6K (97%)Negative: 6.0K (3%)

2%

Reviews from Steam Deck

0%

Dev Response Rate

231h

Avg Playtime at Review

87%

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