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Games like Heavy Cargo - The Truck Simulator

If Heavy Cargo - The Truck Simulator is your kind of game, the closest matches are American Truck Simulator, Truck World: Driving School and Euro Truck Simulator 2 — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, challenging and contemplative. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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About Heavy Cargo - The Truck Simulator: Transport oversized cargo in a variety of missions across a 175km² open world. Drive customisable, highly detailed trucks through dynamic weather and day and night. The official cooperation with Gruber Logistics allows you to get behind the wheel of real-life heavy cargo transports.

2024Simulation14.99 USDDeck PlayableWindowsby tox² interactive GmbH
Heavy Cargo - The Truck Simulator — Steam game cover
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Compact but focused gameplay loopGermanic industrial setting feels authenticMission grading rewards careful drivingAtmosphericChallengingContemplative

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Steam players who put hours into Heavy Cargo - The Truck Simulator also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. American Truck Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Heavy Cargo - The Truck Simulator.

    Top pick for Heavy Cargo - The Truck Simulator fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Heavy Cargo - The 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.

    2016IndieSimulation19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Truck World: Driving School

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with Heavy Cargo - The Truck Simulator.

    Second-strongest match for Heavy Cargo - The Truck Simulator fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Heavy Cargo - The Truck Simulator.

    Learn the basics of truck driving! Truck World: Driving School is a free standalone truck simulator with challenges, grades, and much more.

    2023ActionSimulationRacingFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Euro Truck Simulator 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with Heavy Cargo - The Truck Simulator.

    Third-strongest match for Heavy Cargo - The Truck Simulator fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Heavy Cargo - The Truck Simulator.

    Travel across Europe as king of the road, a trucker who delivers important cargo across impressive distances! With dozens of cities to explore, your endurance, skill and speed will all be pushed to their limits.

    2012IndieSimulation19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Alaskan Road Truckers

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Heavy Cargo - The Truck Simulator.

    Ranked #4 for Heavy Cargo - The Truck Simulator fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Heavy Cargo - The Truck Simulator.

    Brave the challenging conditions of Alaskan life in the definitive trucker simulator. Be the master of your own destiny as you take jobs, transport cargo and experience a sense of freedom on foot and in your cab.

    2023ActionAdventureSimulation21.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Truck & Logistics Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with Heavy Cargo - The Truck Simulator.

    Ranked #5 for Heavy Cargo - The Truck Simulator fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Heavy Cargo - The Truck Simulator.

    Load, drive, and deliver through a huge open world with up to 24 players in cross-platform multiplayer. Join your friends in exciting heavy transport convoys. Jump into the driver's seat of more than 30 unique vehicles and carry out complex loading tasks to deliver a variety of cargo.

    2023StrategySimulationCasual9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Train Life: A Railway Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with Heavy Cargo - The Truck Simulator.

    Ranked #6 for Heavy Cargo - The Truck Simulator fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Heavy Cargo - The Truck Simulator.

    For the first time in railroad simulation, play as both the driver and company director! Take the controls of your locomotives and grow your railway empire by negotiating deals and developing your network.

    2022Simulation19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Taxi Life: A City Driving Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with Heavy Cargo - The Truck Simulator.

    Ranked #7 for Heavy Cargo - The Truck Simulator fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Heavy Cargo - The Truck Simulator.

    Climb into the driver's seat of your car and your business, transport passengers across Barcelona and grow your company! Can you help relieve the transportation challenges of a city that never sleeps?

    2024Simulation29.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Train Sim World® 3

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Heavy Cargo - The Truck Simulator.

    Ranked #8 for Heavy Cargo - The Truck Simulator fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Heavy Cargo - The Truck Simulator.

    Conquer American mountains as you haul incredible tonnage with the workhorses of industry, get the British capital’s commuters to work in record time and race state-to-state aboard German high-speed traction. Master the machine with Train Sim World 3.

    2022Simulation24.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Heavy Cargo - The Truck Simulator at current Steam store prices.

  1. Garry's Mod

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Heavy Cargo - The Truck Simulator on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Heavy Cargo - The Truck Simulator.

    Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.

    2006IndieSimulationCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Cookie Clicker

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Heavy Cargo - The Truck Simulator on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Heavy Cargo - The Truck Simulator.

    An idle game about making cookies! Originally released in 2013 on the web, and actively developed since then. This is the official version for Steam.

    2021StrategyIndieSimulation4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Noita

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~47% under Heavy Cargo - The Truck Simulator on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Heavy Cargo - The Truck Simulator.

    Noita is a magical action roguelite set in a world where every pixel is physically simulated. Fight, explore, melt, burn, freeze and evaporate your way through the procedurally generated world using spells you've created yourself.

    2020ActionIndieAdventure7.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Buckshot Roulette

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Heavy Cargo - The Truck Simulator on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Heavy Cargo - The Truck Simulator.

    Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!

    2024ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Human Fall Flat

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Heavy Cargo - The Truck Simulator on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Heavy Cargo - The Truck Simulator.

    Human Fall Flat is a hilarious, light-hearted platformer set in floating dreamscapes that can be played solo or with up to 8 players online. Free new levels keep its vibrant community rewarded.

    2016IndieAdventureSimulation5.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Your Only Move Is HUSTLE

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Heavy Cargo - The Truck Simulator on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Heavy Cargo - The Truck Simulator.

    Master your technique, execute flashy combos, and outsmart opponents across the world, frame-by-frame. Slow down the clock to fine-tune your fighting style in this innovative, turn-based combat simulator. Pulverize your friends and choreograph spectacular fight scenes. No training mode required.

    2023ActionStrategyIndie4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~87% under Heavy Cargo - The Truck Simulator on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Heavy Cargo - The Truck Simulator.

    You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~87% under Heavy Cargo - The Truck Simulator on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Heavy Cargo - The Truck Simulator.

    The ultimate high-tech rubber duck simulation, Placid Plastic Duck brings you dangerous levels of relaxation. With chill music, dreamy 3D graphics, and many different happy ducks, your only priority is to float around. Zero Ducks given.

    2022SimulationCasual1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  2. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with Heavy Cargo - The Truck Simulator.

    Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?

    2025IndieSimulationMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. The Looker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.

    2022IndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. missed messages.

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with Heavy Cargo - The Truck Simulator.

    ‘goth gf’s iPhone’ airdrops you - accept or decline? A love/horror story about life, death, & memes.

    2019IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Travellin Cats in Paris

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Find 100 cats hidden in Paris, France in this cute hand-drawn hidden object game by Travellin Cats - the original viral hidden cat game creator!

    2023IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Virtual Cottage

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with Heavy Cargo - The Truck Simulator.

    Virtual Cottage gives you a comfy place to rest and be productive without any distractions. Open the game, set yourself a goal and enjoy the atmosphere.

    2020IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.

  1. American Truck Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Heavy Cargo - The Truck Simulator.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Simulation with Heavy Cargo - The 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.

    2016IndieSimulation19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Euro Truck Simulator 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with Heavy Cargo - The Truck Simulator.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Simulation with Heavy Cargo - The Truck Simulator.

    Travel across Europe as king of the road, a trucker who delivers important cargo across impressive distances! With dozens of cities to explore, your endurance, skill and speed will all be pushed to their limits.

    2012IndieSimulation19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Truck & Logistics Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with Heavy Cargo - The Truck Simulator.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Simulation with Heavy Cargo - The Truck Simulator.

    Load, drive, and deliver through a huge open world with up to 24 players in cross-platform multiplayer. Join your friends in exciting heavy transport convoys. Jump into the driver's seat of more than 30 unique vehicles and carry out complex loading tasks to deliver a variety of cargo.

    2023StrategySimulationCasual9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Heavy Cargo - The Truck Simulator

Does Heavy Cargo - The Truck Simulator run on Steam Deck?
Heavy Cargo - The Truck Simulator is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Heavy Cargo - The Truck Simulator cost?
Heavy Cargo - The Truck Simulator is listed on Steam at 14.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Heavy Cargo - The Truck Simulator?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Heavy Cargo - The Truck Simulator are American Truck Simulator, Truck World: Driving School, Euro Truck Simulator 2.
Who developed Heavy Cargo - The Truck Simulator?
Heavy Cargo - The Truck Simulator was developed by tox² interactive GmbH and published by Aerosoft GmbH.

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