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American Truck Simulator
Indie
Simulation
Single-player
Multi-player
Co-op
Online Co-op
Steam Achievements
Steam Trading Cards
Steam Workshop
Camera Comfort
Custom Volume Controls
Adjustable Difficulty
Keyboard Only Option
Playable without Timed Input
Save Anytime
Steam Input API Support
Stereo Sound
Surround Sound
Partial Controller Support
Steam Cloud
Includes level editor
Remote Play Together
Family Sharing

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.

Developers: SCS Software
Publishers: SCS Software
Release Date: Feb 2, 2016
Price (USD): $19.99
Current Players: 3.8k

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

Overwhelmingly Positive(97%)
relaxing experience
realistic graphics
modding community
immersive gameplay
multiplayer options
realism
truck sounds
modding
game crashes
frequent updates
AI behavior
expensive DLC
The game is consistently described as relaxing and captivating, offering a realistic and engaging driving experience. However, players express frustration with repeated updates disrupting gameplay and mixed feelings on the necessity of paid DLCs to fully enjoy the game's content. While the graphics and modding options are praised, AI traffic behavior and technical issues prevent a universally smooth experience.

Positive Points

  • Game provides a relaxing and immersive experience, capturing the sense of the open road beautifully.
  • Graphics are praised for their realism, including detailed truck interiors and landscapes mirroring real-world locations.
  • Strong modding community adds variety and depth to gameplay, enhancing the base game.
  • The game runs well even on older hardware, offering accessible simulation experience.
  • Multiplayer and modding options are well-received, allowing for additional dynamics and community engagement.

    • Negative Points

  • Frequent game crashes and technical issues, particularly with controller setups, are a source of frustration for players.
  • Multiple updates often disrupt mods and save files, forcing players to restart progress frequently.
  • AI behavior is unrealistic at times, particularly with traffic simulation, leading to immersion-breaking moments and added difficulty.
  • Expensive DLC pricing for maps and other content, especially for what is perceived as necessary to enjoy the full experience of the game.

    • Mixed Points

  • Game's realism is both praised and critiqued, with some enjoying the simulation of real-world trucking logistics, while others find it monotonous.
  • The level of detail in truck and engine sounds add to immersion but is sometimes overshadowed by technical hitches.
  • Modding community is seen as both a strength and a source of technical complication due to regular game updates.

    • Common Themes

  • The game is frequently described as relaxing and a perfect ‘chill’ experience, especially when coupled with music or podcasts.
  • It offers a nostalgic or aspirational glimpse into truck driving, often described as therapeutic.
  • AI traffic realism and the lengthy wait for new content, particularly map extensions, are recurring criticisms.
  • Players often mention the addition of physical steering wheels and pedal setups as significant to enhancing the game's experience.
    • Updated 8/20/2026, 12:01:02 AM UTC
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