American Truck Simulator

About

About the Game Get behind the wheel of iconic American trucks and haul a wide range of freight through the sun-drenched highways of California, the vast desert terrain of Nevada, and the stunning vistas of Arizona, the Grand Canyon State. American Truck Simulator invites you to traverse awe-inspiring scenery and visit some of the most recognizable landmarks the United States has to offer.

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Developer:
SCS Software
Engine:
Prism3D
Release date:
02 February 2016
Recent Steam reviews:
Overwhelmingly Positive (1570)
All Steam reviews:
Overwhelmingly Positive (93751)

Game features

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Description

About the Game

Get behind the wheel of iconic American trucks and haul a wide range of freight through the sun-drenched highways of California, the vast desert terrain of Nevada, and the stunning vistas of Arizona, the Grand Canyon State. American Truck Simulator invites you to traverse awe-inspiring scenery and visit some of the most recognizable landmarks the United States has to offer.

Built upon the acclaimed foundation of Euro Truck Simulator 2, the gameplay mechanics have been further refined and enriched with exciting new additions, resulting in the most immersive trucking experience ever crafted by SCS Software.

American Truck Simulator places you in the boots of a hired driver just breaking into the local freight industry. From humble beginnings, you'll climb the ranks to become an independent owner-operator, and ultimately build one of the most powerful transportation empires across the United States.

Features

  • Pilot meticulously crafted truck models carrying official licenses from legendary truck manufacturers.

  • Transform your truck into a personal statement by swapping cabins, chassis, paint schemes, and tuning parts, or upgrading to more powerful engines.

  • Choose from a wide selection of cargo types spanning food products, heavy machinery, and hazardous materials.

  • Handle a diverse range of trailer types — including reefers, flatbeds, dumpers, lowboys, and goosenecks.

  • Push your driving skills to the limit maneuvering and parking the longest trailers, reaching up to 53 feet in length.

  • Deliver goods to an extensive array of destinations, including refineries, oil storage facilities, gas stations, automotive factories, and roadwork sites.

  • Dive deep into simulation with options tailored for trucking enthusiasts: air brake systems, retarder brakes, Jake brakes, trailer brakes, multiple real-world transmission types, adjustable brake intensity, and much more.

  • Feel truly immersed in the cab — fine-tune your seat position, adjust mirrors, and angle your head for the clearest view of the road ahead.

  • Obey traffic laws and respect speed limits — law enforcement is watching, and violations will cost you.

  • Stay mindful of cargo weight limits, as weigh stations may pull you over for an inspection at any time.

  • Rely on your route adviser as an indispensable travel companion throughout every haul.

  • Start as a driver for hire and, through safe deliveries and skill development, grow into a thriving business owner!

  • Expand your operations by assembling a truck fleet, purchasing garages, recruiting drivers, and managing your enterprise for maximum financial gain.

  • Enhance your time on the road by tuning into your personal music library through the built-in media player or streaming your go-to radio stations.

  • Preserve your most memorable road moments using the photo mode, complete with a comprehensive suite of editing tools.

  • Enjoy broad compatibility with steering wheels, gamepads, and a variety of other input peripherals.

  • Benefit from ongoing game support, continually bringing new content and features over time.

  • Tackle a roster of demanding Steam achievements and collect a full set of uniquely hand-painted Steam trading cards.

World of Trucks

Unlock even more from your American Truck Simulator experience by becoming part of our thriving online community at World of Trucks — the dedicated hub for virtual trucking fans worldwide who share a passion for Euro Truck Simulator 2, American Truck Simulator, and upcoming SCS Software titles.

  • Use the in-game Photo Mode to capture standout moments from your journeys and share them with a global community of truck enthusiasts.

  • Save your favorite photos and revisit them whenever you like.

  • Engage in conversations about screenshots with fellow World of Trucks members.

  • Browse the Editor's Pick section, where the game's creators personally select standout images — updated nearly every day. Can you earn a spot on the list?

  • Personalize your in-game presence with a custom avatar and unique license plate.

  • Stay tuned — additional features are on the way!

Joining World of Trucks is simple — just log in with your Steam account on the registration page. Ownership of either American Truck Simulator or Euro Truck Simulator 2 is required to participate.

World of Trucks is a completely optional platform — creating an account is not necessary to enjoy the game.

Recommended system requirements

minimum*

OS:
Windows 10 64-bit
Processor:
Intel Core i5-6400 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200 or similar
Memory:
8 GB RAM
Graphics:
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 or AMD Radeon RX 460 or Intel HD 630 (2GB VRAM)
Storage:
25 GB available space
Additional Notes:
Disk Space for American Truck Simulator base game

recommended*

OS:
Windows 10 64-bit
Processor:
Intel Core i5-9600 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 or similar
Memory:
12 GB RAM
Graphics:
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 or AMD Radeon RX 590 (2GB VRAM)
Storage:
25 GB available space
Additional Notes:
Disk Space for American Truck Simulator base game

User reviews

D_D'Ameil
Recommended | 18 Jul 2026
53.9h played

I have been wanting this game for 10 years and finally got it! It is scratching my itch of becoming a trucker, lol. I saw that it was on sale for literally 4 bucks and decided to snag it and a few DLCs. This is all I

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jrw1235650
Recommended | 18 Jul 2026
90.1h played

I want to be a truck driver when I get older so this game was perfect for me. I recommend this for anyone that likes semis or wants to drive them when they're older.

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SrgtBubbles
Recommended | 19 Jul 2026
74.5h played

Great Game, very realistic. I played the game before going to CDL school and it helped me understand the basics of trucking 10/10 recommend to anyone wanting to be a OTR Truck Driver

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Runescape God
Recommended | 18 Jul 2026
30.6h played

lots of Fun on single player and so much to do! Today i joined a convoy and met some of the nicest players. we drove for hours and talked.

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Dr. Ultra Putin
Recommended | 18 Jul 2026
2.4h played

This game is honestly therapeutic as hell to play - there's just something about driving a big vehicle on long journeys through the country that is super appealing. I know several OTR Owner-Operators in real life and

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Project Aviation
Recommended | 18 Jul 2026
6h played

wow. this game is better then i thought its so good i could play this for hours. def worth money i got the premium editon

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