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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 64-bit Processeur : Intel Core i5-6400 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200 or similar Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 or AMD Radeon RX 460 or Intel HD 630 (2GB VRAM) Espace disque : 25 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : Disk Space for American Truck Simulator base game

Recommended: Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 64-bit Processeur : Intel Core i5-9600 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 or similar Mémoire vive : 12 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 or AMD Radeon RX 590 (2GB VRAM) Espace disque : 25 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : Disk Space for American Truck Simulator base game

American Truck Simulator

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Released February 2, 2016
sample: 493 reviews posted after launch (139 AI-classified)
96/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 97 % · 193,891 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)
19,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Long-haul journeys across the asphalt keep drivers glued to the wheel, with 283 players out of 283 in the highest playtime bracket logging over 25 hours. Recent highway excursions hold steady at a 96 percent positive rating out of 493 sampled post-release reviews, matching a stellar 97 percent global Steam history.

What it's about: Découvrez les légendaires camions américains et livrez diverses cargaisons à travers la Californie ensoleillée, le Nevada sablonneux et l'Arizona, l'État du Grand Canyon. American Truck Simulator vous emmène dans un voyage à travers des paysages à couper le souffle et des monuments emblématiques des États-Unis.

In-game

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« My brother bought me this game as a sort of joke since I happen too drive trucks in real life to. Because who would wanna do their job in their free time right? …. It’s me. I want too do my job in my free time, this game rocks 10/10 »
👍 anonymous review · 39 h played5211
« its good but its same as ets just american trucks and map »
👍 anonymous review · 27 h played4211
« Great game makes me feel like a true american. ive been waiting a year now for the lot lizard DLC cant wait to get my hog cranked by Barb gobbless »
👍 anonymous review · 9 h played21522
« -Ran red lights -Drove on the wrong side of the road -Cut people off -Expect everyone else to yield to me no matter what -Still get pissed off when I have to pass someone on the right 10/10 for realism »
👍 anonymous review · 20 h played81
« literally bought a pc just to play this and its amazing. »
👍 anonymous review · 85 h played11
« This game makes me sleepy, like, A LOT. So much that i use it when i have insomnia and can't sleep at night. The cars are also very realistic in America, drivers being very dumb and cutting you off on the highway just for existing too. »
👍 anonymous review · 157 h played1
« I still recommend it, but only if you are a console player. However, as this is a PC review, I can't recommend it anymore as the latest UI changes objectively made this game less intuitive while making usability worse for PC gamers. »
👎 anonymous review · 1452 h played1
« updates stop my game everytime cause of mods and i cannot keep playing it is stupid and frustrating »
👎 anonymous review · 61 h played
« Très bon jeu dans le fond malheureusement très mal suivi au fil du temps avec des mise à jour toujours plus foireuse qui fait crasher le jeu très souvent pour ma part . Je déconseille le jeu aujourd'hui . »
👎 anonymous review · 227 h played
« Depuis leurs mises à jour à la con, le jeu déconne. À fuir. »
👎 anonymous review · 36 h played
« do not buy. spent money on dlc and contant and have been denied with no help, dont waste time or money on this game unless you have it to burn »
👎 anonymous review · 98 h played
« Honestly if you feel like you [b]have[/b] to drunk drive just play this instead, it’s just as fun and you don’t actually have to pay the fines »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played1111

In players' words

« My brother bought me this game as a sort of joke since I happen too drive trucks in real life to. Because who would wanna do their job in their free time right? …. It’s me. I want too do my job in my free time, this game rocks 10/10 »
👍 anonymous review · 39 h played5211
« I still recommend it, but only if you are a console player. However, as this is a PC review, I can't recommend it anymore as the latest UI changes objectively made this game less intuitive while making usability worse for PC gamers. »
👎 anonymous review · 1452 h played1
« its good but its same as ets just american trucks and map »
👍 anonymous review · 27 h played4211
« updates stop my game everytime cause of mods and i cannot keep playing it is stupid and frustrating »
👎 anonymous review · 61 h played
« Great game makes me feel like a true american. ive been waiting a year now for the lot lizard DLC cant wait to get my hog cranked by Barb gobbless »
👍 anonymous review · 9 h played21522
« Très bon jeu dans le fond malheureusement très mal suivi au fil du temps avec des mise à jour toujours plus foireuse qui fait crasher le jeu très souvent pour ma part . Je déconseille le jeu aujourd'hui . »
👎 anonymous review · 227 h played
« -Ran red lights -Drove on the wrong side of the road -Cut people off -Expect everyone else to yield to me no matter what -Still get pissed off when I have to pass someone on the right 10/10 for realism »
👍 anonymous review · 20 h played81
« Depuis leurs mises à jour à la con, le jeu déconne. À fuir. »
👎 anonymous review · 36 h played
« literally bought a pc just to play this and its amazing. »
👍 anonymous review · 85 h played11
« do not buy. spent money on dlc and contant and have been denied with no help, dont waste time or money on this game unless you have it to burn »
👎 anonymous review · 98 h played
« This game makes me sleepy, like, A LOT. So much that i use it when i have insomnia and can't sleep at night. The cars are also very realistic in America, drivers being very dumb and cutting you off on the highway just for existing too. »
👍 anonymous review · 157 h played1
« Honestly if you feel like you [b]have[/b] to drunk drive just play this instead, it’s just as fun and you don’t actually have to pay the fines »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played1111

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

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
89 % pos · n=93
Graphics / art
89 % pos · n=28
Content / longevity
70 % pos · n=23
Performance
45 % pos · n=11
Value for money
33 % pos · n=9
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=8
Multiplayer
100 % pos · n=7
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=4
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=2
Story / writing
100 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay938355
Graphics / art282503
Content / longevity231625
Performance11515
Value for money9315
Stability / bugs8017
Multiplayer7700
Audio / music4400
Interface / UX2002
Story / writing1100

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 43 h on median; those who dislike it: 30 h.

<2h
67 % (n=12)
2-10h
94 % (n=84)
10-25h
98 % (n=114)
>25h
97 % (n=283)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

📈 Up since launch (+8 pts) — updates have won players over
Nov 2025 : 93% positive93NovFeb 2026 : 84% positive84FebApr 2026 : 98% positive98AprMay 2026 : 94% positive94MayJun 2026 : 97% positive97JunJul 2026 : 96% positive96Jul

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

💶 Price history

€0.00€5.67€11.34€17.01€22.692017201820192020202120222023202420252026€1.99

Steam price tracked automatically since Feb 02, 2016 · All-time low: €1.99 (Jun 27, 2024)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

0 % Hardcore

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 130 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 1,5 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Core mechanics drive the enjoyment, securing 83 positive mentions out of 93 total game feedback entries.
  • Visual fidelity earns widespread acclaim, with 25 positive mentions out of 28 dedicated to the scenery and graphics.
  • Multiplayer outings hit the mark cleanly, gathering 7 positive mentions out of 7 without a single complaint.
  • Expansive territory and maps deliver solid value, reflected in 16 positive mentions out of 23 for overall content.

Weaknesses

  • Technical hiccups plague some routes, showing 7 negative mentions out of 8 concerning bugs.
  • Expansion pricing strategies frustrate parts of the community, yielding 5 negative mentions out of 9 regarding cost.
  • Engine optimization stutters occasionally, captured in a split 5 positive and 5 negative mentions out of 11 for performance.

Who is it for?

Virtual truckers seeking a deeply immersive, relaxing cross-country drive will find an endlessly addictive escape on the open road.

Is American Truck Simulator worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 97% of 193,891 Steam reviews are positive (player score 96/100). Most-praised strength: Core mechanics drive the enjoyment, securing. Current price: 19,99€.

Verdict

American Truck Simulator successfully anchors the simulation genre through solid core driving mechanics and breathtaking landscapes. Despite minor pricing debates on downloadable content and occasional technical glitches, the overwhelming majority of long-haul drivers give it a permanent spot in their rig.

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