Choose Arctic Trucker Simulator
Choose Arctic Trucker Simulator if you want an Action, Sports, and Indie game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's currently about 83% cheaper on the Steam Store. Arctic Trucker Simulator launched in 2016.
Arctic Trucker Simulator vs SnowRunner
Arctic Trucker Simulator and SnowRunner 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. Arctic Trucker Simulator (2016) is 5 years older than SnowRunner (2021). SnowRunner scores higher on Steam reviews (89.1% positive) than Arctic Trucker Simulator (47.4% 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 SnowRunner
Choose SnowRunner if you want an Adventure game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Camera Comfort. On Steam, it's the newer release (2021) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 18,051 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Arctic Trucker Simulator and SnowRunner 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
 Arctic Trucker Simulator |  SnowRunner | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Sports, Indie, Simulation, Casual | Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 47.4% positive (19 reviews) | 89.1% positive (18,051 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | United Independent Entertainment | Saber Interactive |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- Arctic Trucker Simulator (2016) is 5 years older than SnowRunner (2021).
- SnowRunner scores higher on Steam reviews (89.1% positive) than Arctic Trucker Simulator (47.4% positive).
- Arctic Trucker Simulator is currently ~83% cheaper on Steam than SnowRunner (4.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- SnowRunner has co-op; Arctic Trucker Simulator does not.
- SnowRunner is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Arctic Trucker Simulator has no Deck rating yet.
Arctic Trucker Simulator vs SnowRunner — FAQ
- Should I play Arctic Trucker Simulator or SnowRunner first?
- If you want chronology, Arctic Trucker Simulator (2016) came out before SnowRunner (2021). 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 Arctic Trucker Simulator and SnowRunner 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 Arctic Trucker Simulator have multiplayer like SnowRunner?
- No. SnowRunner supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Arctic Trucker Simulator is listed as single-player only.