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Euro Truck Simulator 2 vs Garbage Packer

Euro Truck Simulator 2 and Garbage Packer 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 13 years older than Garbage Packer (2025). Euro Truck Simulator 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (97.5% positive) than Garbage Packer (84.1% positive). 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 Garbage Packer

Choose Garbage Packer if it's currently about 65% cheaper on the Steam Store. Garbage Packer launched in 2025.

Both Euro Truck Simulator 2 and Garbage Packer 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 Garbage Packer — Steam metadata comparison
Euro Truck Simulator 2 — Steam game coverEuro Truck Simulator 2Garbage Packer — Steam game coverGarbage Packer
Released20122025
GenresIndie, SimulationSimulation
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price19.99 USD6.99 USD
Steam reviews97.5% positive (140,442 reviews)84.1% positive (44 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-opSingle-player only
DevelopersSCS SoftwareTrash Games Studios

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Euro Truck Simulator 2 vs Garbage Packer — FAQ

Should I play Euro Truck Simulator 2 or Garbage Packer first?
If you want chronology, Euro Truck Simulator 2 (2012) came out before Garbage Packer (2025). 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 Garbage Packer 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 Garbage Packer have multiplayer like Euro Truck Simulator 2?
No. Euro Truck Simulator 2 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Garbage Packer 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. Garbage Packer doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
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