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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: OS: Windows 10 64-bit Processor: Intel Core i5-6400 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200 or similar Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 or AMD Radeon RX 460 or Intel HD 630 (2GB VRAM) Hard Drive: 25 GB available space (Euro Truck Simulator 2 base game)

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)

Euro Truck Simulator 2

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Released October 12, 2012
sample: 494 reviews posted after launch (72 AI-classified)
97/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 97 % · 930,880 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)
19,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

A quarter of players have logged more than 25 hours driving through Europe’s varied terrain. This immersion reflects a 97 % positive share of all Steam reviews. The realistic physics and relaxed pacing have turned every road trip into a compelling, repeatable adventure.

What it's about: Voyagez à travers l'Europe en tant que roi de la route, un camionneur qui livre d'importantes marchandises sur des distances impressionnantes ! Avec des dizaines de villes à explorer, votre endurance, vos compétences et votre vitesse seront poussées à leurs limites.

In-game

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« 1:buy the game 2:start playing 3:fall in love with the game 4:buy all the dlc 5:get addicted so much that you buy an steering wheel »
👍 anonymous review · 202 h played5522
« Honestly, this is my favorite way to chill out. It’s surprisingly therapeutic to just throw on a podcast or some music and drive. I can sit here for hours and completely lose track of time. »
👍 anonymous review · 446 h played1
« This game saved me on lonely nights, which are pretty much all of them »
👍 anonymous review · 23 h played6331
« Ever since I've learnt I was raised on Tylenol, I've found solace in this game. It is the perfect way for relieving pressure after putting work into train sim world. I tru3ly belive that if Jessus was alive he would be aware of this game. »
👍 anonymous review · 9 h played7321
« Love it very much, I have played a pirated verison but got it on steam because it's a great game and I wanted to support the people who made this amazing game and its great for relaxing and makes me want to be a truck driver in real life. »
👍 anonymous review · 139 h played1
« ils ont retire la possibilite de supprimer le limiteur de vitesse qu'on ne peut plus modifier, ce n'est donc plus dutout fun ! »
👎 anonymous review · 327 h played
« le jeu me casse les couille tu touche a peine un trottoir ton camions vole ou se casse »
👎 anonymous review · 52 h played
« KEEPS CRASHING WITH BLACK SEA DLC »
👎 anonymous review · 60 h played
« Fantastic - and its help improve my mental health in a time of personal difficulty and has helped me face outward a bit. »
👍 anonymous review · 2199 h played4211
« The perfect game for a quiet evening, a remarkably relaxing experience. »
👍 anonymous review · 56 h played11

In players' words

« 1:buy the game 2:start playing 3:fall in love with the game 4:buy all the dlc 5:get addicted so much that you buy an steering wheel »
👍 anonymous review · 202 h played5522
« ils ont retire la possibilite de supprimer le limiteur de vitesse qu'on ne peut plus modifier, ce n'est donc plus dutout fun ! »
👎 anonymous review · 327 h played
« Honestly, this is my favorite way to chill out. It’s surprisingly therapeutic to just throw on a podcast or some music and drive. I can sit here for hours and completely lose track of time. »
👍 anonymous review · 446 h played1
« le jeu me casse les couille tu touche a peine un trottoir ton camions vole ou se casse »
👎 anonymous review · 52 h played
« This game saved me on lonely nights, which are pretty much all of them »
👍 anonymous review · 23 h played6331
« KEEPS CRASHING WITH BLACK SEA DLC »
👎 anonymous review · 60 h played
« Ever since I've learnt I was raised on Tylenol, I've found solace in this game. It is the perfect way for relieving pressure after putting work into train sim world. I tru3ly belive that if Jessus was alive he would be aware of this game. »
👍 anonymous review · 9 h played7321
« Fantastic - and its help improve my mental health in a time of personal difficulty and has helped me face outward a bit. »
👍 anonymous review · 2199 h played4211
« Love it very much, I have played a pirated verison but got it on steam because it's a great game and I wanted to support the people who made this amazing game and its great for relaxing and makes me want to be a truck driver in real life. »
👍 anonymous review · 139 h played1
« The perfect game for a quiet evening, a remarkably relaxing experience. »
👍 anonymous review · 56 h played11

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
84 % pos · n=31
Graphics / art
93 % pos · n=14
Content / longevity
45 % pos · n=11
Multiplayer
100 % pos · n=5
Value for money
50 % pos · n=4
Performance
67 % pos · n=3
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=2
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay312623
Graphics / art141301
Content / longevity11542
Multiplayer5500
Value for money4211
Performance3201
Stability / bugs2002
Interface / UX1010

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 33 h on median; those who dislike it: 32 h.

<2h
62 % (n=8)
2-10h
100 % (n=106)
10-25h
98 % (n=129)
>25h
97 % (n=251)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Nov 2025 : 100% positive100NovDec 2025 : 100% positive100DecJul 2026 : 97% positive97Jul

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

💶 Price history

€0.00€10.56€21.12€31.68€42.242014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026€1.99

Steam price tracked automatically since Jan 16, 2013 · All-time low: €1.99 (Jun 27, 2024)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

0,1 % Hardcore

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 106 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 2,8 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

No indexed video for this game yet.

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Small streamers to support

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Strengths

  • Gameplay stands as the core strength: 26 positive mentions out of 31
  • Graphics earn high praise: 13 positive mentions out of 14
  • Multiplayer receives unanimously positive feedback: 5 out of 5 mentions

Weaknesses

  • Bugs draw consistent complaints: 2 negative mentions out of 2
  • Content sparks divided opinions: 5 positive mentions out of 11 (4 mixed)
  • Performance garners minimal attention: 1 negative mention out of 3

Who is it for?

Fans of grittyTatld simulations who minhimate road‑trip adventures will relish the relaxed, realistic driving and the open‑world freedom to explore Europe at their own pace.

Is Euro Truck Simulator 2 worth it in 2026?

Overall yes, the community is won over: 97% of 930,880 Steam reviews are positive (player score 97/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay stands as the core strength. Current price: 19,99€.

Verdict

Euro Truck Simulator 2 turns routine trucking into a slow‑burn odyssey that keeps players glued to the wheel. Its deep engagement and near-unanimous praise show that meticulous realism and soft pacing can coexist with addictive gameplay. For anyone craving an endlessly relaxing, yet richly detailed driving experience, this title delivers.

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