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
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.
In-game
In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 93 | 83 | 5 | 5 |
| Graphics / art | 28 | 25 | 0 | 3 |
| Content / longevity | 23 | 16 | 2 | 5 |
| Performance | 11 | 5 | 1 | 5 |
| Value for money | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 |
| Stability / bugs | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 |
| Multiplayer | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Audio / music | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Interface / UX | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Story / writing | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 37 h on median; those who dislike it: 12 h.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Feb 02, 2016 · All-time low: €1.99 (Jun 27, 2024)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
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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