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Euro Truck Simulator 2 vs Catalyst

Euro Truck Simulator 2 and Catalyst both land in Simulation on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Simulation games on Steam. Euro Truck Simulator 2 (2012) is 7 years older than Catalyst (2019). Catalyst is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Euro Truck Simulator 2 (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.

Which should you pick?

Choose Euro Truck Simulator 2

Choose Euro Truck Simulator 2 if you want an Indie game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Camera Comfort. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 140,442 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Catalyst

Choose Catalyst if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Catalyst launched in 2019.

Both Euro Truck Simulator 2 and Catalyst sit in Simulation on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.

Side-by-side comparison

Euro Truck Simulator 2 vs Catalyst — Steam metadata comparison
Euro Truck Simulator 2 — Steam game coverEuro Truck Simulator 2Catalyst — Steam game coverCatalyst
Released20122019
GenresIndie, SimulationSimulation
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price19.99 USD9.99 USD
Steam reviews97.5% positive (140,442 reviews)3 reviews
MultiplayerMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-opSingle-player only
DevelopersSCS SoftwareDoubleton Game Studio

Side by side

Euro Truck Simulator 2 vs Catalyst — FAQ

Should I play Euro Truck Simulator 2 or Catalyst first?
If you want chronology, Euro Truck Simulator 2 (2012) came out before Catalyst (2019). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
Are Euro Truck Simulator 2 and Catalyst similar?
They overlap on Simulation on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
Does Catalyst have multiplayer like Euro Truck Simulator 2?
No. Euro Truck Simulator 2 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Catalyst is listed as single-player only.
Does Euro Truck Simulator 2 run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Euro Truck Simulator 2 is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Catalyst doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Euro Truck Simulator 2 vs Catalyst — Verdict (2026) · imho.run