Choose American Truck Simulator
Choose American Truck Simulator if you want an Indie game with Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 97.3% positive across 91,834 reviews.
American Truck Simulator vs Truck & Logistics Simulator
American Truck Simulator and Truck & Logistics Simulator 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 7 years older than Truck & Logistics Simulator (2023). American Truck Simulator scores higher on Steam reviews (97.3% positive) than Truck & Logistics Simulator (66.6% 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 Truck & Logistics Simulator
Choose Truck & Logistics Simulator if you want a Strategy and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Truck & Logistics Simulator launched in 2023.
Both American Truck Simulator and Truck & Logistics Simulator sit in Simulation on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op, 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 |  Truck & Logistics Simulator | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation | Strategy, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 97.3% positive (91,834 reviews) | 66.6% positive (518 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | SCS Software | Simula Games |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- American Truck Simulator (2016) is 7 years older than Truck & Logistics Simulator (2023).
- American Truck Simulator scores higher on Steam reviews (97.3% positive) than Truck & Logistics Simulator (66.6% positive).
- Truck & Logistics Simulator is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than American Truck Simulator (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Verified.
American Truck Simulator vs Truck & Logistics Simulator — FAQ
- Which is better, American Truck Simulator or Truck & Logistics Simulator?
- On Steam reviews American Truck Simulator scores higher (97.3% positive) than Truck & Logistics Simulator (66.6% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, American Truck Simulator is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play American Truck Simulator or Truck & Logistics Simulator first?
- If you want chronology, American Truck Simulator (2016) came out before Truck & Logistics Simulator (2023). 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 Truck & Logistics Simulator 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.
- Do both American Truck Simulator and Truck & Logistics Simulator have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: American Truck Simulator ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Truck & Logistics Simulator ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Do American Truck Simulator and Truck & Logistics Simulator both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.