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Euro Truck Simulator 2
Developer SCS Software
Euro Truck Simulator 2 is a truck simulator game developed and published by SCS Software for Microsoft Windows, Linux, and macOS and was initially released as open development on 18 October 2012. The game is a direct sequel to the 2008 game Euro Truck Simulator and it is the fourth video game in the Truck Simulator series. The game is non-linear and, like its predecessor, is set in Europe. Featuring articulated… From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
1,004 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Lemmy, Mastodon) · newest Nov 5, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
95
LovedLoved
621 positive · 31 negative
95% range 93–97%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 621 | 31 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 54 | 5 | 247 |
| Lemmy * | 9 | 0 | 20 |
| Mastodon * | 4 | 2 | 11 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Overwhelmingly Positive
183,976 of 188,742 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
95% recommend · 277 yes, 14 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 291 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Overwhelmingly Positive (923,632 of 947,877 positive).
Many players find Euro Truck Simulator 2 surprisingly relaxing and therapeutic, often losing track of time while driving. [1][2][3] Several reviewers note the game has helped them through difficult personal times, including homelessness and mental health struggles. [4][5][6] Some players criticize recent UI changes, particularly the Route Advisor update, as a downgrade that breaks immersion. [7][8]
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Representative posts
- [4]
Many years ago this game in a weird way helped me escape homelessness. Because it was a crucial tool for me to get my cdl. I was really struggling to understand how the truck moved in an alley dock maneuver and on a long shot I bought this and practiced the alley dock over and over on my laptop in the dorms of the truck driving school I went to (the dorms were ♥♥♥♥ but felt like luxury after living in a run down car …
- [3]
Spent $60 on fast-paced action games during the sale. Ignored all of them. Instead, I sat in a digital Scania truck for three straight hours, delivering 22 tons of frozen peas to Frankfurt in the middle of a heavy thunderstorm while listening to late-night radio. No shooting, no rush, no sweat. Just high beams and open highway. Genuinely the best anti-stress purchase in my library.
- [9]
I fired up Euro Truck Simulator 2 through Steam Family Sharing with my friend, mostly because he wouldn’t shut up about "bro just try it for a while" I expected some slow, boring truck driving chore. Instead? The game grabbed me by the throat and after 100+ hours I haven't been able to stop playing it. When I booted the game up, I realised this game isn't about driving the trucks. It's about the vibe of it all. The …
- [12]
Euro Truck Simulator 2 is basically Google Maps with consequences. Bought this game to relax. 5 minutes later: Missed my exit Took the wrong road GPS told me to turn around I ignored it Accidentally entered a country I didn't plan to visit Truck is completely destroyed Still refused to cancel the delivery Nothing beats driving 600 km across Europe at 3 AM while listening to music and questioning every life decision …
- [1]
Come home tired af Sit down in my chair Open this game Grab the longest delivery route they got Commit various traffic violations and flip my truck Sleep late at night, happy as a clam.
Summarised from 34 of the 552 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 9, 2026. How summaries are made
RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account
95% of the 291 Steam reviewers we collected recommend Euro Truck Simulator 2. The complaint that keeps coming up: recent UI update removed useful in-game info. Deal-breaker or nitpick?
Critics, per Wikipedia
The game was generally well received by critics, holding a score of 79/100 on Metacritic, indicating "generally favorable reviews". In a review for Destructoid, James Stephanie Sterling praised the game's accessibility, noting how easy the GPS and map features were to use, as well as the option to stream European internet radio, and the multitude of control options available. They also praised the graphics, stating that "[f]rom the shape of the traffic lights to the atmosphere of the backdrops, there's a sense of individuality to each new territory you uncover, and the trucks themselves are lovingly recreated with an intricate level of detail", although they did criticise the AI of the…
From the “Reception” section of Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Critic context only — not part of the audience score.
Reactions
60 of 1,004 · most liked firstMany years ago this game in a weird way helped me escape homelessness. Because it was a crucial tool for me to get my cdl. I was really struggling to understand how the truck moved in an alley dock maneuver and on a long shot I bought this and practiced the alley dock over and over on my laptop in the dorms of the truck driving school I went to (the dorms were ♥♥♥♥ but felt like luxury after living in a run down car for awhile). I suddenly was able to do it perfectly in a real truck and…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView 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 if they have a spare computer ---{…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Euro Truck Simulator 2 is the most dangerous game ever made — not because it’s intense, but because it slowly convinces you that this is your calling. You start off laughing. “Haha, I’m driving a truck.” Cute. Innocent. Then suddenly you’re researching torque, axle configurations, and why this specific gearbox just feels right. The next thing you know, you’ve dropped $1000 on steering wheels, pedals, shifters, and other extremely serious truck-driving equipment — not to race, not to drift, but…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Forklift Load ($2.39) - for fans of Nier: Automata, Shenmue, and Euro Truck Simulator 2. you're an AI forklift in a world where all humans have disappeared. plumb the mysteries of these strangely serene landscapes while helping other sentient machines. store.steampowered.com/app/1392490/...
neutral · AI labelView post →Come home tired af Sit down in my chair Open this game Grab the longest delivery route they got Commit various traffic violations and flip my truck Sleep late at night, happy as a clam.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Bro this game is literally **German logistics simulator turned existential lifestyle** 🚛💨 Euro Truck Simulator is what happens when you think “yeah I’ll just drive a truck for 10 minutes” and suddenly it’s 3AM and you’re emotionally attached to delivering IKEA shelves to Poland. You’re not playing a game. You’re **becoming a truck driver.** Gameplay? * Drive ✔️ * Blinkers ✔️ * Existential thoughts on the Autobahn at night ✔️ No shooting. No chaos. Just you, your truck, and 1200 km of…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Truck sim experience: Accept quick job. Friends join. All laughs and giggles. Pit stops for gas. Half way through. Someone breaks the speed limit. Everyone breaks the speed limit. Someone somehow rolled their truck. Friends starts thinking its bumper cars. 2 Hours later. Job not finished and everyone in 100k debt. Fun
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Inspired by McMansionHell, here is my review of this random building I found in Lithuania while driving around in Euro Truck Simulator 2; A game where you're not meant to look very closely at anything
positive · AI labelView post →I started playing this game 7 years ago. Since then, my wife left me, I was fired from my job. I have no money, no girlfriend, I live with my friend's 67-year-old sister. And all because of a 74-hour trip to Nizhny Novgorod with tomatoes. I recommend it to everyone.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Click ❤️ if you're excited for Coaches to arrive in Euro Truck Simulator 2
neutral · AI labelView post →For me, ETS2 during Ramadan is the perfect combo. Long peaceful drives help the time pass before iftar. It’s a cozy, mindful experience that lets you unwind, think, and enjoy the road.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Honestly, this is my favorite way to chill out. It’s surprisingly therapeutic to just throw on a podcast or some music and drive. I can sit here for hours and completely lose track of time.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →On a warm and sunny day in 2008, my uncle bought a CD for the game called Euro Truck Simulator. I was 8 years old and I spent many weeks sitting beside him while he drove trucks like Valiant(Volvo), Swift(Scania), Majestic(Mercedes-Benz) and Runner(Renault). I had no idea trucking was huge in European countries and I learnt a lot. Whenever I used to visit my grandmother's house, I used to run upstairs and spend hours buying and trying out different trucks throughout 2009 and 2010. My uncle soon…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Introducing The Isle of Ireland for Euro Truck Simulator 2 🇮🇪 Shaped by rugged coastlines, rolling green pastures, and a history stretching back thousands of years, we’re thrilled to reveal this upcoming map expansion for ETS2 🚛 Read more at our blog: blog.scssoft.com/2025/10/intr...
neutral · AI labelView post →I played the game a little but I would appreciate it if you could rate it as good =)
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →We are excited to announce that the Nordic Horizons DLC for Euro Truck Simulator 2 will be released on November 27! 😍 Breathtaking fjords & mountains, vibrant cities, and charming coastal towns await you! 🏞️🏙️ Watch the official video trailer here 👇 blog.scssoft.com/2025/11/nord...
neutral · AI labelView post →Passengers, please take your seats, your journey is almost ready to begin! 🚌 We're excited to announce that the Coaches DLC for Euro Truck Simulator 2 will be releasing on November 12th 2026 🙌 Watch the official video trailer + more at: blog.scssoft.com/2026/11/coac...
neutral · AI labelView post →This game saved me on lonely nights, which are pretty much all of them
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →We are excited to introduce the Soul of Anatolia DLC! This upcoming map expansion for Euro Truck Simulator 2 will take you to the heart of Türkiye, from the bustling streets of Istanbul all the way to Aksaray! 🚛 Read more & wishlist on Steam here 👇 blog.scssoft.com/2026/04/intr...
neutral · AI labelView post →Welcome to the Next Stop 🚌💨 We’re excited to confirm that Project Coaches is officially in development, marking the start of a brand-new driving experience for Euro Truck Simulator 2 🙌 We'd love to share more about this upcoming addition: Read more: blog.scssoft.com/2025/06/proj...
neutral · AI labelView post →Spent $60 on fast-paced action games during the sale. Ignored all of them. Instead, I sat in a digital Scania truck for three straight hours, delivering 22 tons of frozen peas to Frankfurt in the middle of a heavy thunderstorm while listening to late-night radio. No shooting, no rush, no sweat. Just high beams and open highway. Genuinely the best anti-stress purchase in my library.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Doesn't the Isle of Ireland look stunning? 😍 We're so excited to bring this beautiful part of the world to Euro Truck Simulator 2 🇮🇪🚛 Be sure to add it to your Steam Wishlist today: store.steampowered.com/app/3851260/...
neutral · AI labelView post →Congratulations on the new all time peak number of players! You know your company/game/staff are doing something right when you hit a new 24 hr peak of 72k+ players...on your 13+ year old product. SCS continue to impress year in year out, constantly raising the bar adding more quality content. As for the game, give it a try, you'd be surprised by how many hours can pass from simply driving, I can't add more on to what others have already said, SCS if you read these 1. I'd love to see a…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →We are excited to announce that Greece for Euro Truck Simulator 2 will be released on December 4th 🙌 Watch the official video trailer & more at our blog: blog.scssoft.com/2024/11/gree...
neutral · AI labelView post →Euro Truck Simulator 2 and American Truck Simulator coming to PS5/Xbox Series store.playstation.com/en-gb/concep... www.xbox.com/en-GB/games/... store.playstation.com/en-gb/concep... www.xbox.com/en-GB/games/...
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neutral · AI labelView post →Say hello to the Volvo 9700 Double Decker 😍 A modern touring coach built for passenger comfort, smart flexibility, and effortless highway cruising, coming to our upcoming Coaches DLC for Euro Truck Simulator 2 🚌 Read more at: blog.scssoft.com/2026/02/coac...
neutral · AI labelView post →Fantastic - and its help improve my mental health in a time of personal difficulty and has helped me face outward a bit.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →We trust you have your proper cup of tea ready, for it is with the greatest pleasure that we announce the Project UK Rework for Euro Truck Simulator 2 🇬🇧 We’re ever so pleased to share a little more about our forthcoming plans ☕️ Read more at our blog: blog.scssoft.com/2025/10/proj...
neutral · AI labelView post →Big news ahead! ⚠️ A free update is coming to Special Transport DLC owners in the 1.57 update for Euro Truck Simulator 2! We hope your driving skills are up to scratch, because these new cargoes are going to be quite the challenge! 🚛💨 See more at: blog.scssoft.com/2025/11/157-...
neutral · AI labelView post →Big news from our Coaches project for Euro Truck Simulator 2! Today, we’re shining the spotlight on one of the first vehicles in development for this DLC - the Scania Touring. 🚍✨ Read more at 👉 blog.scssoft.com/2025/09/coac...
neutral · AI labelView post →Next stop, Rotterdam! 🚌💨 We're excited to share our first gameplay video from the upcoming Coaches DLC for Euro Truck Simulator 2. Join us we take the MAN Lion’s Coach on a bus route from Duisburg 🙌 Watch the video at:: blog.scssoft.com/2026/07/coac...
neutral · AI labelView post →The 1.60 Update for Euro Truck Simulator 2 is out & features: 📻 Game Radio 🖌️ Improved Material System 💡 Light Tweaks 🚛 Volvo FH Series 6 Update 🔧 Job Details Widget 💤 Expanded Rest Mechanic See more 👇 blog.scssoft.com/2026/06/euro...
neutral · AI labelView post →Did you catch our exclusive teaser at @futuregamesshow.bsky.social ? ✨🚛 Euro Truck Simulator 2 & American Truck Simulator will be coming to @playstation.com 5 & @xbox.com Series X|S 🎮 We can't wait to welcome you on the road. Wishlist now & stay tuned for more info 👉 scssoft.com/consoles
neutral · AI labelView post →I fired up Euro Truck Simulator 2 through Steam Family Sharing with my friend, mostly because he wouldn’t shut up about "bro just try it for a while" I expected some slow, boring truck driving chore. Instead? The game grabbed me by the throat and after 100+ hours I haven't been able to stop playing it. When I booted the game up, I realised this game isn't about driving the trucks. It's about the vibe of it all. The engine rumble, the stupidly satisfying click of turning the indicators on, the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →As a long-haul trucker who’s racked up more miles than my logbook can handle, Euro Truck Simulator 2 feels like slipping back into the cab of my old life. The game captures the rhythm of the road perfectly, from navigating Lisbon’s cramped streets to cruising Norway’s endless highways. Running a virtual trucking company, upgrading rigs, and meeting tight delivery deadlines mirror the real-world grind I’ve lived, where every load keeps the bank from calling. It’s an odd kind of comfort, letting…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The Improved Material System will arrive in the 1.60 update! 🙌 This feature will significantly improve the lighting and visual quality of interiors in selected trucks for both Euro Truck Simulator 2 and American Truck Simulator 🚛🖌️ Read more at: blog.scssoft.com/2026/05/160-...
neutral · AI labelView post →fubuki. By kaiwa,[sauce](https://pixiv.perennialte.ch/artworks/98357446) my naked pc still work fine, except there is dust sticking everywhere. the downside of having of not having a pc case is obvious, but if you think in another angle: you can clean your pc easily without opening the case. and the extra buck saved go into Euro Truck Simulator 2. big truck go pssssss...... (air brake release sound)
neutral · AI labelView post →We're proud to reveal that Thermo King is coming to Euro Truck Simulator 2! With the upcoming 1.59 update, Thermo King, a global leader in transport temperature control, will be joining ETS2 with their trailer refrigeration units 🚛❄️ See more 👇 blog.scssoft.com/2026/04/1-59...
neutral · AI labelView post →Passenger Satisfaction will play a key part in your role as a driver in the upcoming Coaches DLC for Euro Truck Simulator 2 🚌 To dive deeper into how it will work, we sat down with one of our Game Designers 🎮 Read the full article on our blog: blog.scssoft.com/2025/11/coac...
neutral · AI labelView post →There’s only ONE week to go until the Nordic Horizons DLC releases for Euro Truck Simulator 2! 😍 Are you ready? Add it to your Steam Wishlist today: store.steampowered.com/app/2780810/... 🏔️
neutral · AI labelView post →Love it very much, I have played a pirated verison but got it on steam because it's a great game and I wanted to support the people who made this amazing game and its great for relaxing and makes me want to be a truck driver in real life.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The Nordic Horizons DLC for Euro Truck Simulator 2 releases on November 27th 😍 Where do you think you will travel first? 🚛💨
neutral · AI labelView post →Euro Truck Simulator 2 is somewhat outside my usual milieu. A truck driving simulator rather than a cRPG or grand strategy game. At a glance, this isn't quite for me. Yet, by a twist of fate, trucking happens to be part of my heritage. I grew up spending much of my childhood travelling from one location to the next, seeing the world from inside one of those cabins. Scania, Volvo and of course MAN aplenty. They fill many of my childhood memories. If this game isn't made for me, I don't know who…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The 1.60 Open Beta for Euro Truck Simulator 2 is now available & features: 📻 Game Radio 🖌️ Improved Material System 💡 Light Tweaks 🚛 Volvo FH Series 6 Update 🔧 Job Details Widget 💤 Expanded Rest Mechanic See more here 👇 blog.scssoft.com/2026/06/euro...
neutral · AI labelView post →As a real HGV class 1 driver speaking from first hand experience this game is about the closest you're going to get to the real thing, I've been playing ETS2 for well over 10 years with nearly 1000 hours gameplay logged and I still come back to this game especially after new major updates are released. That brings me on to my next point, this game is now just over 13 years old and SCS still continue to keep this game updated with new gameplay mechanics, features, DLC and free of bugs; something…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Say hello to the team reshaping Scotland in the UK Rework for Euro Truck Simulator 2. 🇬🇧 🏴 Read more at 👉 blog.scssoft.com/2026/02/uk-r...
neutral · AI labelView post →restore old UI please, cause after today patch, as a driver i cant see my money and some info while driving (without stop driving)
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →euro truck simulator's approximation of (the dramatic part of) our neighborhood after the Amsterdam update this is where Odin gets on the train to become Public Transport Odin #ets2 #eurotruckSimulator2 #amsterdam #trains
positive · AI labelView post →Welcome to Groningen 🇳🇱 As part of the Benelux Rework Project for Euro Truck Simulator 2, this city has been completely rebuilt from the ground up to better reflect its real-world counterpart 🙌 See more at our latest blogpost: blog.scssoft.com/2026/02/bene...
neutral · AI labelView post →We're excited to announce our next rework project for Euro Truck Simulator 2, Project Benelux! 🙌 This project includes the rework of Belgium, Netherland & Luxembourg, each of which will be reworked from scratch 🇧🇪🇳🇱🇱🇺 Read & see more at: blog.scssoft.com/2025/02/proj...
neutral · AI labelView post →Nordic Horizon Landmarks await! ✨ From beautifully engineered bridges to the northernmost point of Europe, our team has faithfully recreated these real-world landmarks in our upcoming DLC for Euro Truck Simulator 2 🚛💨 See more at: blog.scssoft.com/2025/11/nord...
neutral · AI labelView post →The IVECO S-Way has officially arrived to Euro Truck Simulator 2! 🚛 This truck sets new standards for fuel efficiency and driver-focused design. Huge shoutout to our friends at IVECO for helping us bring this amazing truck into our game! 🤩 See more 👇 blog.scssoft.com/2024/12/ivec...
neutral · AI labelView post →Good game for killing time. (which i have alot of) Most of Europe is locked behind a pay-wall, so that kind of sucks.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Next Stop, Bus Stations! 🚏 With the upcoming arrival of our Coaches DLC for Euro Truck Simulator 2, our team has been reworking, refreshing and creating new Bus Stations across the map! 🗺️ Read more about their work at our latest blog: blog.scssoft.com/2025/09/coac...
neutral · AI labelView post →Beside the calm/chaotic driving simulator, this experience has taught me a lot about life in general. Generally, to deal with my finances. It teaches you the direct co-relation between money and apathy. When you are a low level, you care about staying within the rules, following the order. When you have money, it's much easy to get away with serious offences, too far to the point of apathy. So, in hindsight, I will say this game has humbled me. Kudos to SCS for the constant updates and feedback…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →We're excited to reveal new cargo from CZ LOKO arriving in Euro Truck Simulator 2 in the upcoming 1.56 update! 😍 You'll be able to haul two locomotives in the base game, plus one more with the Special Transport DLC 🚂 See more 👇 blog.scssoft.com/2025/08/156-...
neutral · AI labelView post →We're not saying you should book some time off work in November... 👀 But with Iceland arriving on the 10th and Coaches on the 12th for Euro Truck Simulator 2, you may want to! 😅 Will you be hauling cargo or carrying passengers first?
neutral · AI labelView post →We are excited to introduce the DAF XF Electric to our truck line-up! 🚛⚡️ This amazing vehicle is now available in Euro Truck Simulator 2, thanks to a great collaboration with @daftrucksnv.bsky.social 🤝 Read more here: blog.scssoft.com/2025/10/daf-...
neutral · AI labelView post →You can download a Braudel book PDF, upload it to Speechify, hop on Euro Truck Simulator 2, and live better than 99% of historical people could have ever dreamed
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