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American Truck Simulator vs Virtual Driving School

American Truck Simulator and Virtual Driving School both land in Indie, 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 share Indie, Simulation on Steam. American Truck Simulator (2016) is 10 years older than Virtual Driving School (2026). American Truck Simulator scores higher on Steam reviews (97.3% positive) than Virtual Driving School (33.3% 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 American Truck Simulator

Choose American Truck Simulator if you want the Camera Comfort, Stereo Sound, and Surround Sound side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 91,834 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Virtual Driving School

Choose Virtual Driving School if you want a Sports and Racing game with VR Supported. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Virtual Driving School launched in 2026.

Both American Truck Simulator and Virtual Driving School sit in Indie and Simulation on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Custom Volume Controls, 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

American Truck Simulator vs Virtual Driving School — Steam metadata comparison
American Truck Simulator — Steam game coverAmerican Truck SimulatorVirtual Driving School — Steam game coverVirtual Driving School
Released20162026
GenresIndie, SimulationSports, Indie, Simulation, Racing
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows, macOS, Linux
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price19.99 USD17.99 USD
Steam reviews97.3% positive (91,834 reviews)33.3% positive (24 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-opMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-op
DevelopersSCS SoftwareCGA Simulation

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American Truck Simulator vs Virtual Driving School — FAQ

Should I play American Truck Simulator or Virtual Driving School first?
If you want chronology, American Truck Simulator (2016) came out before Virtual Driving School (2026). 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 American Truck Simulator and Virtual Driving School similar?
They overlap on Indie, 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.
Do both American Truck Simulator and Virtual Driving School have co-op?
Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: American Truck Simulator ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Virtual Driving School ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
Does American Truck Simulator run on Steam Deck?
Yes — American Truck Simulator is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Virtual Driving School doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
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