This game makes me sleepy, like, A LOT. So much that i use it when i have insomnia and can't sleep at night. The cars are also very realistic in America, drivers being very dumb and cutting you off on the highway just for existing too.
American Truck Simulator
- Release Date:
- Feb 2, 2016
- Metacritic:
- 76
- Developer:
- SCS Software
- Publisher:
- SCS Software
- Platforms:
- Windows Mac Linux
Game Tags
About This Game
Just Updated
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Give Euro Truck Simulator 2 a test drive
Start your new truck empire in Europe! Try the demo of Euro Truck Simulator 2 and visit the Steam store page.
About the Game
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.
Game mechanics are based on the highly successful model from Euro Truck Simulator 2 and have been expanded with new features, creating the most captivating game experience from SCS Software.
American Truck Simulator puts you in the seat of a driver for hire entering the local freight market, making you work your way up to become an owner-operator, and go on to create one of the largest transportation companies in the United States.
Features
Drive highly detailed truck models officially licensed from iconic truck manufacturers.
Your truck is your new home. Make it yours by changing cabins, chassis, paintjobs, adding tuning accessories or more powerful engines.
Lots of different cargoes to choose: From food to machinery to hazard cargoes.
Multiple types of trailers – from reefers to flatbeds, from dumpers to lowboys and goosenecks.
The longest trailers (up to 53 ft) will challenge your skills and patience while hauling and during parking.
Deliver your cargoes to a rich variety of companies and locations like refineries, oil storage, gas stations, car factories, or roadworks.

Various simulation settings for trucking enthusiasts: Air brake simulation; different types of brakes: retarder, Jake brake, trailer brake; multiple types of transmissions straight from real trucks, brake intensity, and more.
Get the feel of being inside a real cabin: Adjust your seat, mirrors and position your head to get the best view of the road.
Drive safely, follow the rules and speed limits – police will fine you if you aren't careful!
Ensure that you are not delivering overweight cargo – you may be checked at the weigh scales.
Use the route adviser as your personal assistant during the travels.
Try the life of a truck driver for hire. By delivering the cargoes safely and improving your skills, become the owner of your own, successful company!

Build your own fleet of trucks, buy garages, hire drivers, manage your company for maximum profits.
Make your trucking time better by listening to your favorite songs via built-in music player or streaming your favorite radio stations.
Capture your favorite moments with a photo mode offering rich set of editing options.
Great support for steering wheels, gamepads and other input devices.
Long-time support of the game, including new features.
Obtain challenging Steam achievements and collect all hand-painted Steam trading cards.
World of Trucks
Take advantage of additional features of American Truck Simulator by joining our online community on World of Trucks, our center for virtual truckers all around the world interested in Euro Truck Simulator 2, American Truck Simulator and future SCS Software's truck simulators.
Use in-game Photo Mode to capture the best moments and share them with thousands of people who love trucks.
Favorite the images you like the most and return to them anytime in the future.
Discuss the screenshots with everyone using World of Trucks.
See the best images hand-picked by the game creators in Editor's Pick updated almost every day. Try to get your own screenshot on this list!
Upload and use your custom avatar and license plate in the game.
More features coming soon!
To join World of Trucks, simply sign up with your Steam account on the join page. You will need to own American Truck Simulator or Euro Truck Simulator 2 to join World of Trucks.
World of Trucks is an optional service, registration on World of Trucks isn't required to play the game.
Screenshots
User Reviews
-Ran red lights -Drove on the wrong side of the road -Cut people off -Expect everyone else to yield to me no matter what -Still get pissed off when I have to pass someone on the right 10/10 for realism
Awesome Fu%@en Game now this is what I call "Grown Folks Games" no kids trying to play bumper cars, nobody with a mic on disturbing your peace when you wanna cruise and listen to your music on one of their real radio stations or hell, you can play your Spotify and just play your personal music! ATS is by far the best game / simulator I've ever played...
A very well made driving simulator! If you like driving and seeing the virtual scenery of the U.S., then this game is recommended. The devs have done a real good job, graphically, to make the experience almost realistic. So gas up your rig, choose your transport and deliver job, and then sit back and enjoy the driving. The game works best if using a steering wheel controller.
Super relaxing game to idle away an evening! Highly recommend some music, something to drink, and a babe riding shotgun!
American Truck Simulator is an enjoyable and immersive game. What makes it even better is the ability to use mods, which adds more variety and customization to the experience. Driving feels realistic and fun, making it a great choice for both casual players and simulation fans. Sometimes it can get repetitive, but overall it’s a very engaging game.
Amazing game, if you wanna sit back and relax! [Promise just don't get road rage LOL]
Feels exactly like how america would, the west coast and central expansions make the map VERY large and the relaxing long drives while managing cargo and building your trucking empire. This game is literally perfect.
After playing for so long one update ruins everything. I can't do nothing and I can't buy anything. I am sick of this. I am moving on. Game is trash. They continue to ruin this game. DO NOT download mods, because one they aren't compatible then the game doesn't work. Starting a new profile does nothing to help. Game is trash. No more money wasted on this POS. Edit: I uninstalled the game and deleted all the mods and reinstalled the game and I now I am without any mods not able to buy Freightliner, Mack, Volvo. What is this game? They are so worried about purchasable content they need to worry about their original piece of trash game. This game used to be so enjoyable and now it's just trash.
The game is amazing, that's for sure. However, Mac support is shocking. Low framerates on the best machine Apple makes, and no efforts to fix it. Then they suddenly announce millions of upcoming features (console etc), and just throw Mac users in the trash.
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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
FAQ
How much does American Truck Simulator cost?
American Truck Simulator costs $4.99. Currently 75% off!
What are the system requirements for American Truck Simulator?
Minimum: 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: 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
What platforms is American Truck Simulator available on?
American Truck Simulator is available on Windows PC, macOS, Linux.
Is American Truck Simulator worth buying?
American Truck Simulator has 96% positive reviews from 99 players. Metacritic score: 76/100.
When was American Truck Simulator released?
American Truck Simulator was released on Feb 2, 2016.
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