Trucking simulator games have become very popular-- and for good reason. These games allow you to dive into an exciting trucking adventure from the comfort of your home. And with the increased demand for truck drivers in recent years, you may learn something new about a future prospect and what the field of trucking entails.
Highly Rated Trucking Sim Games
American Truck Simulator - American Truck Simulator is one of the most popular trucking simulator games.
In American Truck Simulator, you start off as a company driver and work towards becoming an owner-operator. There are many realistic decisions this game requires you to make-- what insurance to buy, what loads you deliver, and even where you will sleep. A successful player will avoid collisions, deliver loads on time, and return a profit, just like a real-life trucker.
The base game only covers California, however there is downloadable content (DLCs) available that allows you to deliver to New Mexico, Washington, Wyoming, and other western states.
Developer: The game’s developers, SCS Software, add expansions and DLCs consistently, so you’ll never run out of freight to haul.
Availability: American Truck Simulator is available on PC.
Other DLCs include trucks such as the Mack Anthem, Freightliner Cascadia, and Western Star 49x. You can also buy additional truck skins such as Goodyear and holiday themes. In addition, there are DLCs for new freight types, such as special loads (mobile homes, yachts, wind turbine parts,etc), construction equipment, and forestry machinery.
Euro Truck Simulator 2 - From the same developer as American Truck Simulator, Euro Truck Simulator 2 is a highly-rated game with thousands of active players daily. Although this game was released in 2012, updates, patches, and new DLCs are routinely released by the developer. This ensures endless possibilities for each player, and a gaming experience with new and exciting experiences.
Just like American Truck Simulator, there are other trucks available through DLC packs, new truck skins, different freight types, and new locations such as Italy, Scandinavia, and the Balitc states. The base game includes countries in central Europe such as Poland, Germany, Belgium, and Switzerland and trucks from 7 different brands.
Developer: SCS Software
Availability: This game is available on PC.
Your ultimate goal in Euro Truck Simulator 2 is to become a virtual owner operator, and to make decisions that mirror ones a real-life owner-operator would be required to make.
Bus Simulator 21 - Though not technically a trucking simulator, it is very similar to the trucking games listed so far.
Bus Simulator 21 involves driving a bus through busy cities to pick up passengers and drop them off at their destinations. Just like a city bus driver, you are placed on a tight schedule, sell bus tickets, work on a specific route, navigate traffic, and transport your passengers safely. Enjoy driving 30 licensed buses, like Volvo and Mercedes-Benz, and unique buses like double deckers and e-busses.
Developer: Bus Simulator 2 was developed by still alive studios.
Availability: This game is available on PC.
This sim allows you to choose between European and US based routes. Expand your routes and become the best bus service in your city!
SnowRunner - SnowRunner allows you to haul freight in the toughest conditions-- deep snow, mud, treacherous weather, and perilous locations.
In SnowRunner, you are tasked with delivering and hauling freight in hard-to-reach areas that only the most skilled truckers could navigate. You must plan your routes, utilizing the vehicle that best works with your mission, while managing your fuel.
There are 40 vehicles you can drive-- from pick up trucks to off road semis. This game is very challenging, but offers incredible rewards for those who keep on trucking.
Developer: SnowRunner was developed by Sabre Interactive.
Availability: This game is available on XBox One, PS4, Switch, and PC.
There are many exciting DLC packs available for SnowRunner including unique truck skins and vintage trucks such as the GMC Brigadier and Navistar 5000-MV. There are also DLC quests and game expansions available for those who would like an added challenge.
Fun With a Serious Side
Trucking simulator games are a popular pastime for many truck drivers and non truckers alike. Whether you’re someone who is interested in obtaining a CDL, a current student, or a trucker who is seeking a more exciting virtual route, these games are sure to provide the lively escape you are looking for. And of course, if you're interested in finding that perfect driver job near you, we can help with that.
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