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American Truck Simulator vs Slow Roads

American Truck Simulator and Slow Roads 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. American Truck Simulator (2016) is 10 years older than Slow Roads (2026). American Truck Simulator scores higher on Steam reviews (97.3% positive) than Slow Roads (95.6% 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 American Truck Simulator

Choose American Truck Simulator if you want an Indie game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Surround Sound. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 91,834 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Slow Roads

Choose Slow Roads if you want a Casual game with DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, and Mouse Only Option. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Slow Roads launched in 2026.

Both American Truck Simulator and Slow Roads sit in Simulation on Steam and both list Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (97.3% vs 95.6% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.

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American Truck Simulator vs Slow Roads — Steam metadata comparison
American Truck Simulator — Steam game coverAmerican Truck SimulatorSlow Roads — Steam game coverSlow Roads
Released20162026
GenresIndie, SimulationSimulation, Casual
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows, Linux
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price19.99 USD7.99 USD
Steam reviews97.3% positive (91,834 reviews)95.6% positive (999 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-opSingle-player only
DevelopersSCS SoftwareTopograph Interactive

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American Truck Simulator vs Slow Roads — FAQ

Which is better, American Truck Simulator or Slow Roads?
On Steam reviews the two are nearly tied: American Truck Simulator sits at 97.3% positive (91,834 reviews), Slow Roads at 95.6% (999). The choice usually comes down to genre fit and the platform features each one supports — see the comparison table above.
Should I play American Truck Simulator or Slow Roads first?
If you want chronology, American Truck Simulator (2016) came out before Slow Roads (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 Slow Roads 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 Slow Roads have multiplayer like American Truck Simulator?
No. American Truck Simulator supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Slow Roads is listed as single-player only.
Does American Truck Simulator run on Steam Deck?
Yes — American Truck Simulator is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Slow Roads doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
American Truck Simulator vs Slow Roads — Verdict (2026) · imho.run