Choose Extreme Roads USA
Choose Extreme Roads USA if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Extreme Roads USA launched in 2014.
Extreme Roads USA vs Arctic Trucker Simulator
Extreme Roads USA and Arctic Trucker 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. Extreme Roads USA (2014) is 2 years older than Arctic Trucker Simulator (2016). Arctic Trucker Simulator scores higher on Steam reviews (47.4% positive) than Extreme Roads USA (4.5% 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 Arctic Trucker Simulator
Choose Arctic Trucker Simulator if you want an Action, Sports, and Indie game with Steam Leaderboards. Arctic Trucker Simulator launched in 2016.
Both Extreme Roads USA and Arctic Trucker Simulator 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
 Extreme Roads USA |  Arctic Trucker Simulator | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2016 |
| Genres | Simulation | Action, Sports, Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 4.5% positive (22 reviews) | 47.4% positive (19 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | United Independent Entertainment | United Independent Entertainment |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- Extreme Roads USA (2014) is 2 years older than Arctic Trucker Simulator (2016).
- Arctic Trucker Simulator scores higher on Steam reviews (47.4% positive) than Extreme Roads USA (4.5% positive).
- Arctic Trucker Simulator is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Extreme Roads USA (4.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Extreme Roads USA vs Arctic Trucker Simulator — FAQ
- Should I play Extreme Roads USA or Arctic Trucker Simulator first?
- If you want chronology, Extreme Roads USA (2014) came out before Arctic Trucker Simulator (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 Extreme Roads USA and Arctic Trucker 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.