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Euro Truck Simulator 2 vs 18 Wheels of Steel: Across America

Euro Truck Simulator 2 and 18 Wheels of Steel: Across America 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 4 years older than 18 Wheels of Steel: Across America (2016). Euro Truck Simulator 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (97.5% positive) than 18 Wheels of Steel: Across America (89.6% 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 18 Wheels of Steel: Across America

Choose 18 Wheels of Steel: Across America if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. 18 Wheels of Steel: Across America launched in 2016.

Both Euro Truck Simulator 2 and 18 Wheels of Steel: Across America 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 18 Wheels of Steel: Across America — Steam metadata comparison
Euro Truck Simulator 2 — Steam game coverEuro Truck Simulator 218 Wheels of Steel: Across America — Steam game cover18 Wheels of Steel: Across America
Released20122016
GenresIndie, SimulationSimulation
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price19.99 USD9.99 USD
Steam reviews97.5% positive (140,442 reviews)89.6% positive (77 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-opSingle-player only
DevelopersSCS SoftwareSCS Software, Sunstorm Interactive

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Euro Truck Simulator 2 vs 18 Wheels of Steel: Across America — FAQ

Should I play Euro Truck Simulator 2 or 18 Wheels of Steel: Across America first?
If you want chronology, Euro Truck Simulator 2 (2012) came out before 18 Wheels of Steel: Across America (2016). 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 18 Wheels of Steel: Across America 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 18 Wheels of Steel: Across America have multiplayer like Euro Truck Simulator 2?
No. Euro Truck Simulator 2 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while 18 Wheels of Steel: Across America 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. 18 Wheels of Steel: Across America doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.