Games like 18 Wheels of Steel: Haulin’
Below are 22 hand-picked alternatives to 18 Wheels of Steel: Haulin’ for fans of simulation, ranked by imho.run's hybrid recommender. Each pick is scored on three signals: collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries (which players who logged hours in 18 Wheels of Steel: Haulin’ also play), content overlap on genres, categories, and storefront tags, and review-mined "vibe" embeddings that catch tonal similarity even when the genre label differs. Sections below cover closest matches, reviewer cross-mentions, cheaper alternatives, free-to-play picks, more from SCS Software. No login required — these picks work anchor-only.
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Euro Truck Simulator 2
WHY THIS
Shares a relaxing mood with 18 Wheels of Steel: Haulin’.
Reviewers of 18 Wheels of Steel: Haulin’ cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Simulation with 18 Wheels of Steel: Haulin’.
Travel across Europe as king of the road, a trucker who delivers important cargo across impressive distances! With dozens of cities to explore, your endurance, skill and speed will all be pushed to their limits.
American Truck Simulator
WHY THIS
Reviewers of 18 Wheels of Steel: Haulin’ cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Simulation with 18 Wheels of Steel: Haulin’.
Experience legendary American trucks and deliver various cargoes across sunny California, sandy Nevada, and the Grand Canyon State of Arizona. American Truck Simulator takes you on a journey through the breathtaking landscapes and widely recognized landmarks around the States.
Convoy
WHY THIS
Shares a nostalgic mood with 18 Wheels of Steel: Haulin’.
Reviewers of 18 Wheels of Steel: Haulin’ cross-mention this title as a similar play.
Convoy is a tactical roguelike-like inspired by Mad Max and FTL in which you cross a wasteland in search of parts for your broken ship. Presented in pixel art and set in a future post-apocalyptic setting, Convoy is a squad based tactical combat roguelike-like in its core.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below 18 Wheels of Steel: Haulin’ at current Steam store prices.
The Test
WHY THIS
Priced ~56% under 18 Wheels of Steel: Haulin’ on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with 18 Wheels of Steel: Haulin’.
You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?
Placid Plastic Duck Simulator
WHY THIS
Priced ~56% under 18 Wheels of Steel: Haulin’ on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with 18 Wheels of Steel: Haulin’.
The ultimate high-tech rubber duck simulation, Placid Plastic Duck brings you dangerous levels of relaxation. With chill music, dreamy 3D graphics, and many different happy ducks, your only priority is to float around. Zero Ducks given.
shapez
WHY THIS
Priced ~78% under 18 Wheels of Steel: Haulin’ on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with 18 Wheels of Steel: Haulin’.
shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!
The Test: Hypothesis Rising
WHY THIS
Priced ~56% under 18 Wheels of Steel: Haulin’ on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with 18 Wheels of Steel: Haulin’.
The second chapter in The Test trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover how your life can change drastically with just a few, slight modifications. ...But are you sure you want the answers you seek?
The Test: Final Revelation
WHY THIS
Priced ~56% under 18 Wheels of Steel: Haulin’ on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with 18 Wheels of Steel: Haulin’.
The third chapter in The Test Trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover who you really are as a person. The Final Revelation is upon us... but are you sure you TRULY want the answers you seek?
Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad
WHY THIS
Priced ~78% under 18 Wheels of Steel: Haulin’ on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with 18 Wheels of Steel: Haulin’.
"Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad?" is a fast paced shower-simulation where you shower with your 8-bit dad.It's good, clean fun!
Kill It With Fire
WHY THIS
Priced ~42% under 18 Wheels of Steel: Haulin’ on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with 18 Wheels of Steel: Haulin’.
Kill It With Fire is a first-person action game about hunting spiders and causing collateral damage.
Dictators:No Peace Countryballs
WHY THIS
Priced ~78% under 18 Wheels of Steel: Haulin’ on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with 18 Wheels of Steel: Haulin’.
Dictators : No Peace Countryballs is a war simulation and dictator game. This is a fun,simple and some say a funny countryballs game. If you like simulation games, you will love playing Dictators : No Peace. Play as a dictator of your favourite country and colonize the world.
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
Bongo Cat
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with 18 Wheels of Steel: Haulin’.
Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?
The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with 18 Wheels of Steel: Haulin’.
Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!
missed messages.
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with 18 Wheels of Steel: Haulin’.
‘goth gf’s iPhone’ airdrops you - accept or decline? A love/horror story about life, death, & memes.
More from SCS Software
Other recommendable Steam games by SCS Software, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Euro Truck Simulator 2
WHY THIS
Shares a relaxing mood with 18 Wheels of Steel: Haulin’.
Another title from SCS Software, the studio behind 18 Wheels of Steel: Haulin’. Shares Simulation with 18 Wheels of Steel: Haulin’.
Travel across Europe as king of the road, a trucker who delivers important cargo across impressive distances! With dozens of cities to explore, your endurance, skill and speed will all be pushed to their limits.
American Truck Simulator
WHY THIS
Another title from SCS Software, the studio behind 18 Wheels of Steel: Haulin’. Shares Simulation with 18 Wheels of Steel: Haulin’.
Experience legendary American trucks and deliver various cargoes across sunny California, sandy Nevada, and the Grand Canyon State of Arizona. American Truck Simulator takes you on a journey through the breathtaking landscapes and widely recognized landmarks around the States.
Euro Truck Simulator
WHY THIS
Shares a nostalgic mood with 18 Wheels of Steel: Haulin’.
Another title from SCS Software, the studio behind 18 Wheels of Steel: Haulin’. Shares Simulation with 18 Wheels of Steel: Haulin’.
The original Euro Truck Simulator - the game which has become the classic of the genre and is still relevant today. The first truck simulation game in a European setting, with European long haul trucks!
Bus Driver
WHY THIS
Shares a nostalgic mood with 18 Wheels of Steel: Haulin’.
Another title from SCS Software, the studio behind 18 Wheels of Steel: Haulin’. Shares Simulation with 18 Wheels of Steel: Haulin’.
In Bus Driver, your job is to transport passengers around an attractive and realistic city. You must drive to a timetable on a planned route, whilst obeying traffic rules, and taking care not to upset or injure your passengers.
Scania Truck Driving Simulator
WHY THIS
Shares a relaxing mood with 18 Wheels of Steel: Haulin’.
Another title from SCS Software, the studio behind 18 Wheels of Steel: Haulin’. Shares Simulation with 18 Wheels of Steel: Haulin’.
Get behind the wheel of one of the most iconic trucks on the road with this highly detailed Scania R-series truck simulation by SCS Software, developers of Euro Truck Simulator 2.
Trucks & Trailers
WHY THIS
Another title from SCS Software, the studio behind 18 Wheels of Steel: Haulin’. Shares Simulation with 18 Wheels of Steel: Haulin’.
Put your truck driving skills to the test in Trucks & Trailers! Complete basic training and set on the way to master the wide variety of challenges that lie ahead.
18 Wheels of Steel: American Long Haul
WHY THIS
Shares a retro mood with 18 Wheels of Steel: Haulin’.
Another title from SCS Software, the studio behind 18 Wheels of Steel: Haulin’.
Your American Dream Starts Behind the Wheel of Your Own Big Rig! North America's open roads await! You ain't working for the Man any more! You're the owner of your own trucking business and you call the shots. Build your empire one rig at a time to dominate the roadways and outbid the competition. Can you handle the pressure?
Hunting Unlimited 2010
WHY THIS
Shares a chill mood with 18 Wheels of Steel: Haulin’.
Another title from SCS Software, the studio behind 18 Wheels of Steel: Haulin’. Shares Simulation with 18 Wheels of Steel: Haulin’.
Get the Shot. Get the Game. Experience fast-paced hunting action in pursuit of the biggest trophy bucks throughout North America, Canada and Now the Bavarian Forest! Wilderness Madness! Free Hunt Mode drops you right in the action with game a plenty, or for exacting hunting adventures try Challenge Mode. Calling All Predators.
Frequently asked about 18 Wheels of Steel: Haulin’
- Does 18 Wheels of Steel: Haulin’ run on Steam Deck?
- 18 Wheels of Steel: Haulin’ is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
- How much does 18 Wheels of Steel: Haulin’ cost?
- 18 Wheels of Steel: Haulin’ is listed on Steam at 4.49 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- Who developed 18 Wheels of Steel: Haulin’?
- 18 Wheels of Steel: Haulin’ was developed by SCS Software and published by Cosmi Valusoft.
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