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American Truck Simulator vs Zoo Protocol

American Truck Simulator and Zoo Protocol 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 Zoo Protocol (2026). American Truck Simulator scores higher on Steam reviews (97.3% positive) than Zoo Protocol (93.8% 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 Surround Sound, Keyboard Only Option, and Save Anytime 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 Zoo Protocol

Choose Zoo Protocol if you want an Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. Zoo Protocol launched in 2026.

Both American Truck Simulator and Zoo Protocol sit in Indie and Simulation on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Camera Comfort, 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 Zoo Protocol — Steam metadata comparison
American Truck Simulator — Steam game coverAmerican Truck SimulatorZoo Protocol — Steam game coverZoo Protocol
Released20162026
GenresIndie, SimulationIndie, Adventure, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, Early Access
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price19.99 USD5.09 USD
Steam reviews97.3% positive (91,834 reviews)93.8% positive (48 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-opMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-op
DevelopersSCS SoftwareWaveMood

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American Truck Simulator vs Zoo Protocol — FAQ

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