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American Truck Simulator
Developer SCS Software
American Truck Simulator is a truck simulator game developed and published by SCS Software. It was first announced as being in development in September 2013 and unveiled at the E3 2015. It was released on February 2, 2016 for Microsoft Windows, Linux, and macOS. The game is the parallel to Euro Truck Simulator 2, the spiritual successor of 18 Wheels of Steel, and the fifth installment in the Truck Simulator series.… From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
671 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Lemmy, Mastodon) · newest Nov 5, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
92
LovedLoved
509 positive · 44 negative
95% range 89–94%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 509 | 44 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 35 | 3 | 54 |
| Lemmy * | 6 | 0 | 16 |
| Mastodon * | 0 | 0 | 4 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Overwhelmingly Positive
108,251 of 111,478 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
90% recommend · 273 yes, 29 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 302 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Overwhelmingly Positive (191,598 of 197,687 positive).
Players find American Truck Simulator a relaxing and immersive driving experience. [1][2][3] Some reviewers praise the game's realistic truck physics and beautiful scenery. [4][5][6] A few players criticize recent UI changes and the world feeling empty. [7][8][9]
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Representative posts
- [7]
I don't usually write reviews, but I have to for this game given the recent update. Before update 1.58, the route advisor gave you all the information you would need. It showed damage, money, time to destination, arrival time, and message pop-ups. Sure you needed to press a button to change the pages, but that was easy to do even with a controller. Now with update 1.58, they completely ruined the UI. Instead of …
- [11]
I first discovered American Truck Simulator in January 2017, playing on a simple G29 wheel mounted to a desk. Later that same year, in September 2017, I earned my real-life CDL Class A license. This game played a meaningful role in my journey, teaching me the fundamentals of driving semi trucks and fueling my passion for the industry. Now, eight years later, I’m still playing on a full sim rig while working as a …
- [2]
I work in the trucking industry, not as a driver, but in the logistics and chaos behind the scenes and despite sometimes hating my job, ATS turns all that stress and those deadlines into the most relaxing experience imaginable. No phone blowing up, no last minute changes, just you and the road. Throw on a podcast or your favorite music and suddenly you have been driving for three or four hours and don't regret it. …
- [5]
I figured after 600 hours, I should finally give my opinion. This game is the best semi truck driving simulator out there. They have taken time to make the details as realistic as possible for the ratio used. The scenery is gorgeous. It's fun to see what the pedestrians are doing. And the npc drivers will definitely give you road rage! lol You have to watch out for them as if they hit you, YOU still get a ticket! My …
- [1]
A very nice, relaxing time. I like to have a few drinks and take in the sights and sounds while enjoying the comforting feel behind the wheel. Then I get home and I turn this game on. It's a pleasant way to spend an evening without violating parole again. Highly recommended.
Summarised from 34 of the 409 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 11, 2026. How summaries are made
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American Truck Simulator sits at 92% positive across 553 opinionated reactions from 4 sources. Fresh or rotten — where do you land?
Critics, per Wikipedia
American Truck Simulator has received mostly positive reviews from critics, scoring 76/100 on Metacritic. James Cunningham of Hardcore Gamer gave the game a 4 out of 5 saying, "While a little more realism would make American Truck Simulator more fun, paradoxical as that may sound, there's no escaping how fantastically playable it is." Laura Dale from Polygon rated the game a 8/10 saying, "As someone who sunk countless hours into Euro Truck Simulator 2, a fresh coat of paint, an unfamiliar set of sights and the challenge of driving on the wrong opposite side of the road left me confident that I'll be sinking just as many hours into American Truck Simulator." Andy Kelly of PC Gamer commended…
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Reactions
60 of 671 · most liked firstI first discovered American Truck Simulator in January 2017, playing on a simple G29 wheel mounted to a desk. Later that same year, in September 2017, I earned my real-life CDL Class A license. This game played a meaningful role in my journey, teaching me the fundamentals of driving semi trucks and fueling my passion for the industry. Now, eight years later, I’m still playing on a full sim rig while working as a professional driver in real life. I own all the DLCs and cargo packs, and the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A very nice, relaxing time. I like to have a few drinks and take in the sights and sounds while enjoying the comforting feel behind the wheel. Then I get home and I turn this game on. It's a pleasant way to spend an evening without violating parole again. Highly recommended.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Great game however I would encourage SCS to also focus on simple things that would make gameplay more fun; for example decoupling and coupling of trailers manually, refueling, seeing your company trucks on the road, carwash, pedestrians crossing roads in towns; would make the game feel more alive
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Honestly, I don’t get it, and that's fine. I am still leaving this as Recommended because I can see why people enjoy it even if I do not. American Truck Simulator is a solid game for anyone who genuinely loves driving. The trucks feel heavy, the world looks great, and the whole experience is built around long, quiet stretches of road. That is exactly where it loses me. I do not like long distance driving in real life, so doing it in a game does not magically make it fun. I thought it would be…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I been playing since the game came out. Got all the dlc,s ,love driving the US.My only gripe about the game is, it needs seasonal weather :)
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →My brother bought me this game as a sort of joke since I happen too drive trucks in real life to. Because who would wanna do their job in their free time right? …. It’s me. I want too do my job in my free time, this game rocks 10/10
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →its good but its same as ets just american trucks and map
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Great game makes me feel like a true american. ive been waiting a year now for the lot lizard DLC cant wait to get my hog cranked by Barb gobbless
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I work in the trucking industry, not as a driver, but in the logistics and chaos behind the scenes and despite sometimes hating my job, ATS turns all that stress and those deadlines into the most relaxing experience imaginable. No phone blowing up, no last minute changes, just you and the road. Throw on a podcast or your favorite music and suddenly you have been driving for three or four hours and don't regret it. Just vibes, wheels and miles. 10/10
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →heard we have to make an algorithm post to find new friends so here is ours truck trucks trucking truckers truck drivers truck sim truck simulator Euro Truck Simulator Euro Truck Simulator 2 American truck American Truck Simulator convoy driving drivers game gamers gaming are we doing it right?
neutral · AI labelView post →American Truck Simulator is one of those games that lets you slow down, relax, and simply enjoy the journey. The driving feels satisfying, the trucks are beautifully detailed, and the huge American landscapes make every trip feel different. From long highways to small towns, mountains, deserts, and busy cities, there is always something new to see. What I especially love is the atmosphere. Put on your favorite music, get comfortable, and just drive for a few hours. There is something…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The legend rolls on 🇺🇸 We're thrilled to announce a special addition to American Truck Simulator, the Kenworth W900 Legacy Edition, honoring a true icon of the open road. 🚛 Now available in-game. Read more: blog.scssoft.com/2025/04/kenw...
neutral · AI labelView post →literally bought a pc just to play this and its amazing.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is the most relaxing game i ever played on steam. This game is realistic and open world your a truck driver delivery cargo across the USA and going through the states like in real life 10/10 game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →chilling. by nanana (nanana iz) ,[sauce](https://xcancel.com/nanana_iz/status/1426440992379465730) after playing American Truck Simulator, I can confidently say that America is a city built on barren land.
positive · AI labelView post →The 1.60 Update for American Truck Simulator is out now & features: 🎨 Players' Company Paint Jobs 🚛 Improved Material System 💡 Light Tweaks 📻 Game Radio 🔧 Job Details Widget 💤 Expanded Rest Mechanic 🚛 Kenworth TourAmerica Paint Jobs Find out more here 👇 blog.scssoft.com/2026/06/amer...
neutral · AI labelView post →I would in fact not recommend doing 100MPH on a sharp bend with a 40T combine harvester on the back, it does not end well and now im in generational debt
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I figured after 600 hours, I should finally give my opinion. This game is the best semi truck driving simulator out there. They have taken time to make the details as realistic as possible for the ratio used. The scenery is gorgeous. It's fun to see what the pedestrians are doing. And the npc drivers will definitely give you road rage! lol You have to watch out for them as if they hit you, YOU still get a ticket! My son is a semi truck driver irl and he says this game is as close to real…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I played the new Star Trucker demo on Steam. And it's fun! It's basically "American Truck Simulator in Cowboy Bebop". This game has potential. If you take the job seriously, you'd think you were there. Out there. Star Trucker should be available in 2024.
positive · AI labelView post →---{ Graphics }--- ☐ You forget what reality is ☑ Beautiful ☐ Good ☐ Decent ☐ Bad ☐ Don‘t look too long at it ☐ MS-DOS ---{ Gameplay }--- ☑ Very good ☐ Good ☐ It's just gameplay ☐ Mehh ☐ Watch paint dry instead ☐ Just don't ---{ Audio }--- ☐ Eargasm ☑ Very good ☐ Good ☐ Not too bad ☐ Bad ☐ I'm now deaf ---{ Audience }--- ☐ Kids ☑ Teens ☑ Adults ☑ Grandma ---{ PC Requirements }--- ☐ Check if you can run paint ☐ Potato ☑ Decent ☐ Fast ☐ Rich boi ☐ Ask NASA…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →They could have made another game, but they keep updating and improving this one and ETS2. It's come a really long way from the first time I played it, and I'm glad I didn't have to buy it 2 or 3 times to see that improvement
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Cortisol destroyer. Most relaxing game. Can't wait for the Indiana lot lizard DLC
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The 1.60 Open Beta for American Truck Simulator is now available & features: 🎨 Players' Company Paint Jobs 🚛 Improved Material System 💡 Light Tweaks 📻 Game Radio 🔧 Job Details Widget 💤 Expanded Rest Mechanic Find out more here 👇 blog.scssoft.com/2026/06/amer...
neutral · AI labelView post →ATS is a relaxing game and offers an escape from the work day. In my youth i always wanted to be a long haul trucker, and see this beautiful country. The 3 things i would like to see in the game are: 1. Demographic weather and seasonal changes eg: fall and winter in the Northern states... 2. More AI pedestrian activity, Bicycles, motorcycles, people crossing the street at lights. 3. Actual damage, dents, scratches etc.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's a pretty relaxing driving game. I've been playing since 2018 and I feel its only gotten better. It's my favorite game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A game so good that my truck driving husband comes home from work after byitching about truck driving just to play ATS.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It is easy to recommend ATS and it's cousin ETS2 to anyone who is looking for a calm game to destress with. When comparing ATS and ETS2, I believe ATS has more detailed locations, denser urban areas, and a wider variety of "biomes" to visit. While using a wheel and pedal is best, a controller with a throttle trigger will get you most of the way there. With all the DLC available the cost owning all of ATS quickly adds up, but wait for sales and bundles, and know that the developers are good…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Due to my reckless driving I would not have survived more than an hour if this game was real life as I keep tipping my truck over and somehow it flips back upright before tipping over again. My friend wouldn't survive either, I once bumped into her (on purpose) and ended up sending her flying in the sky before falling into a ravine, she got 100% damage everywhere and went in debt cuz she broke and all I got was a scratch. Would Recommend.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →nothing like get done driving short haul grain trucks in my state and then doing it in a video game
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →We’re celebrating #10YearsofATS 🥳🇺🇸 We’ve got another 10x American Truck Simulator base game keys to give away! 🚛 Tag someone who’d love trucking, or someone you’d love to convoy with, and we’ll randomly select winners to receive a key. Good luck, everyone! 🙏
neutral · AI labelView post →I don't usually write reviews, but I have to for this game given the recent update. Before update 1.58, the route advisor gave you all the information you would need. It showed damage, money, time to destination, arrival time, and message pop-ups. Sure you needed to press a button to change the pages, but that was easy to do even with a controller. Now with update 1.58, they completely ruined the UI. Instead of everything in one convenient location for you to see, they spread the UI…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Very little stress in this game, Great graphics, realistic as you want it to be.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'll be fair, this is not a graphical powerhouse, the gameplay isn't super deep, and the final boss takes forever to get to. But with that said, if you just want to sit down in a truck and drive across the country listening to your music, and you think you'd get a little thrill about seeing something familiar in digital form and saying "I've been there!", then this game is for you. Let's be honest, if this game is for you, you probably already know it. If it's not for you, you probably…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →American Truck Simulator/ Euro Truck Sim coming to consoles. Finally a reason to dust off my PS5. I wonder if we are going have to buy DLC for all the states are they going be included?
positive · AI labelView post →This game is going to have to be tagged with fantasy soon for the availability of gas. The game is quite fun and a relaxing time though
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I recommend the game, but I have some complaints about the new Illinois DLC. As a man that has driven many roads in this abhorrent state I have complaints. I personally hate Illinois, but I live here and don't like the injustice this DLC has done to it. For a starter I have not hit a single pot hole, or construction zone. The state police are also way to timid. In real Illinois they will pull you over for even thinking about making an infraction. All in all I give 10/10 and I give the DLC a…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The best game to play on the weekend, fully addictive if you're into trucks!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →essentially a highway driving simulator with some logistical parking problems thrown in at either end of the trip. is a fun experience and doesn't require too many brain cells at the end of a long hard day of work.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Insert Credit Gaiden #5 - Highway Game: A Review of American Truck Simulator by Topher Florence @topherflorence.bsky.social reviews American Truck Simulator, meditating on the experience of driving around someone’s life’s work and theme park versions of America listen: insertcredit.com/gaiden/icg5
neutral · AI labelView post →**American Truck Simulator is relaxing, but it is starting to feel old, empty, and way too limited.** I like the idea of this game. Driving across America in a semi truck should feel immersive, heavy, realistic, and alive. But after playing for a while, the game starts to feel more like a pretty road map with trucks than a real trucking simulator. The biggest problem is that the world feels dead. Cities, truck stops, warehouses, rest areas, and gas stations barely feel alive. There are no…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I still recommend it, but only if you are a console player. However, as this is a PC review, I can't recommend it anymore as the latest UI changes objectively made this game less intuitive while making usability worse for PC gamers.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →ATS just turned 10 years old and it deserves to be celebrated. Its such a relaxing blast to play. Its the ultimate podcast game and i use my wheel and pedals almost exclusively for this nowadays. It has a great mod workshop and i have it pretty juiced up. Really looking forward to the road trip add on thats coming soon, as well as finally joining a multiplayer convoy
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →IT'S TRUCK DAY BABY!!!! If 40K raised for Malala Fund, me and my beloved country loving twin @lazlotus.bsky.social will race each other in American Truck Simulator as the first Bonus Game of #FlameFatales !!!!
neutral · AI labelView post →Steam not working properly/crashing. I have a few issues with steam and steam games. I'll start with my laptop's specs: Acer-Aspire-E5-722G - Operating system : Kubuntu 26.04 - Kernel: 7.0.0-29 generic - CPU: AMD A8-7410 APU with 4 cores - Memory : 6.72GB DDR3 (supposed to be 8) - Storage: WD HDD with 931.51GB - Graphics device 1 : AMD Radeon(TM) R5 M335 - Graphics device 2 : AMD Radeon(TM) R5 Graphics (iGPU) Issue 1: I have installed steam and it ran once but…
neutral · AI labelView post →Game is great and amazing but with update 1.58 the developers have royal screwed up the game with new UI that ruins the experience by removing vital information that you used to be able to see while driving to now requiring you to pause to see it additionally if you choose to play online you are locked out of this information since you cant pause. All of this was done to prioritize console players, GOOD JOB SCS Software for refusing to listen to community feedback during the beta when the…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Look - I have basically paid a quarter an hour (USD) for this game. That is a steal at any possible level. An old school arcade, the cheapest legal entertainment you've ever enjoyed - or any modern entertainment available (I'm in the US, fwiw) ~600 hours, $180 bucks over a decade recorded. Every DLC that's not a paint job or wheels. This game is worth it if you dig the idea of trucking. I grew up with a pops that drove for 50 years before he passed - this game, is my way of connecting with…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Due to the developer's trying to make the game more console friendly they have absolutely butchered the UI. The GPS has barely any information on it now. If you've owned ATS for awhile you can simply revert the game back to an older update. If you're about to buy it for the first time be careful, because I don't think you'll have the same option. Hopefully SCS will realize that this UI update would have worked out much better if they kept it to consoles and consoles only.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If you're not able to get out on a road trip but you crave it this is about as close as you can get! Very chill & relaxing.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →American Truck Simulator is a fun and relaxing trucking game stationed in the United States where the player has the opportunity to visit multiple different states right from their own home. Art Work: This games attention to detail is astonishing, there are many cities to explore within the states and multiple different interesting land marks to visit. Best of yet, each state keeps getting upgraded to include more and more things to see. The game also incorporates the random construction…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →American Truck Simulator to receive BC expansion DLC.
neutral · AI labelView post →Recommended? Yeah, but... ATS is a very zen gameplay experience that I recommend heartily, with the admission that it is also not a very well made game. Rather, it is very lovingly made and over a span of a decade which, as you can imagine, accumulates issues. If you're a casual player, it's entirely likely that you may never encounter some of the more frustrating aspects of the game. But, if you're someone who buys all the DLC and participates in World of Trucks Events, certain aspects of the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I played for a long time with just my keyboard. I love this game. I ended up buying the logitech wheel and pedals. I still like using automatic. It's a great game! I buy every new DLC map. This is a fun game!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →the dorkiest thing ever: I had a super easy time reversing with the trailer today (despite very little irl experience pulling a trailer) because I've played American Truck Simulator for 91 hours lmao. i was just thinking of what i'd do in the game and it worked irl
positive · AI labelView post →great game for indians who are into trucking, i got my cdl on here!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Fun Fact: In Euro/American Truck Simulator 2, if you can get your whole truck and trailer into the shoulder on the highway and keep it there, the game doesn't recognize there being a speed limit on the shoulder! Food for thought! :D
positive · AI labelView post →If you just want to make a sick ass truck and drive across the beautiful american west, do yourself a favor and buy this game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →play it when you are bored, play it when you are not bored, play it when you doing nothing, play it while you are doing something, play it if you don't know what to do next, once you play it there is no turning back 👀 and a request to the devs for expanding the map!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Perfect game for listening to other media and relaxing. the joys of highway driving but with way less traffic
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The Game is so realistic. The Map, Licensed Trucks, Traffic AI, etc. All good. I will recommend this game to every gamer who wants to play truck simulator games.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →On a whim, me and some friends bought American Truck Simulator on sale and drove trucks co-op around the PNW while listening to KEXP on the in game radio. Got me feeling a particular sort of way.
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