Games Like 18 Wheels of Steel: American Long Haul

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.

Why similar: Automobile Sim 56.4%, Driving 24.7%, Simulation 11.2%, Open World 7.2%, Singleplayer 0.4%

Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive modern successor to the 18 Wheels of Steel series, offering unparalleled realism and North American highway driving.

Travel across Europe as king of the road, a trucker who delivers important cargo across impressive distances! With dozens of cities to explore, your endurance, skill and speed will all be pushed to their limits.

Why similar: Automobile Sim 55.1%, Driving 25.9%, Simulation 11.5%, Open World 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same team behind the 18 Wheels of Steel series, this title offers the most polished and expansive trucking simulation experience available.

Players will step into the shoes of a young man in the year 2014 as he arrives in California to pursue his dreams of road domination and capture the Californian cargo transportation market. There are miles of highways to conquer and cities and towns to reach as he becomes the greatest trucker on the highways.

Why similar: Automobile Sim 65%, Simulation 20.8%, Driving 14%, Singleplayer 0.2%

Why You'll Like It: A direct contemporary of the seed game that focuses heavily on the narrative-driven, high-stakes trucking experience in California.

Brave the challenging conditions of Alaskan life in the definitive trucker simulator. Be the master of your own destiny as you take jobs, transport cargo and experience a sense of freedom on foot and in your cab.

Why similar: Automobile Sim 46.3%, Driving 20.4%, Racing 18.4%, Simulation 8.5%, Open World 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures the rugged, survival-oriented side of long-haul trucking in challenging, realistic environments.

Get behind the wheel of one of the most iconic trucks on the road with this highly detailed Scania R-series truck simulation by SCS Software, developers of Euro Truck Simulator 2.

Why similar: Automobile Sim 67.7%, Driving 15.3%, Simulation 14.7%, Open World 2.1%, Singleplayer 0.3%

Why You'll Like It: A highly focused simulation that emphasizes precision maneuvering and technical driving skills with licensed vehicles.

Get ready for the next-generation off-road experience! Drive powerful vehicles and overcome extreme open environments to complete dozens of challenging missions solo or with up to 3 friends!

Why similar: Automobile Sim 48.3%, Driving 19.5%, Racing 16.7%, Simulation 10.6%, Open World 5%

Why You'll Like It: While more off-road focused, it provides the most satisfying heavy-duty vehicle physics and logistics management on the market.

From 18 tonners to the Gigaliner, ON THE ROAD – The Truck Simulator offers everything a trucker’s heart desires.

Why similar: Automobile Sim 59.3%, Driving 15.3%, Simulation 12%, Racing 10.8%, Open World 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on realistic driving mechanics and the logistical challenges of managing a fleet of trucks across Germany.

The original Euro Truck Simulator - the game which has become the classic of the genre and is still relevant today. The first truck simulation game in a European setting, with European long haul trucks!

Why similar: Automobile Sim 62.7%, Driving 19.3%, Simulation 13.2%, Open World 4.4%, Singleplayer 0.4%

Why You'll Like It: The classic title that established the core gameplay loop for the modern era of European trucking simulations.

MudRunner is the ultimate off-road experience putting the players in the driver seat and dares them to take charge of incredible all-terrain vehicles, venturing across extreme Siberian landscapes with only a map and compass as guides!

Why similar: Automobile Sim 52.7%, Driving 23%, Simulation 11.3%, Racing 8.3%, Open World 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: The precursor to modern off-road trucking sims, offering a raw and challenging experience in navigating heavy rigs through difficult terrain.

Load, drive, and deliver through a huge open world with up to 24 players in cross-platform multiplayer. Join your friends in exciting heavy transport convoys. Jump into the driver's seat of more than 30 unique vehicles and carry out complex loading tasks to deliver a variety of cargo.

Why similar: Automobile Sim 55.9%, Driving 23%, Simulation 13.2%, Open World 7.2%, Singleplayer 0.7%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a deep dive into the loading, transport, and delivery management aspects of the trucking industry.

Haul cargo, trade salvage and keep your space suit close as you search for fame and fortune among the stars in a game that puts an interstellar twist on the truck sim genre.

Why similar: Automobile Sim 56.1%, Driving 25.2%, Simulation 11.5%, Open World 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A creative twist on the genre that applies long-haul trucking mechanics and maintenance to a space-faring setting.

Build your career as a Truck Driver! Haul a wide range of cargo and make a name for yourself amongst the local community. Start from the bottom, take on jobs, buy new trucks & parts and become a respected Truck Driver!

Why similar: Automobile Sim 39.7%, Racing 30.8%, Driving 18.1%, Simulation 6.4%, Open World 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a more accessible, story-driven approach to the trucking genre that emphasizes building relationships with clients.

Enjoy realistic driving in the open world. Relaxing cargo deliveries or driving buses and taxis will give you enough money to buy new cars and parts. You can test your driving skills at the race track. It's all about pure driving pleasure!

Why similar: Automobile Sim 43.2%, Driving 21.5%, Racing 19.4%, Simulation 9.2%, Open World 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world driving game that features a robust job system and vehicle management mechanics similar to classic trucking sims.

Become a truckie in the heart of Australia! Brave the scorching desert, conquer a sandstorm and support the local industry by delivering vital cargo across the continent’s treacherous terrain.

Why similar: Automobile Sim 43.8%, Driving 21.3%, Racing 19%, Simulation 9.4%, Open World 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: Explores the unique challenges of long-haul trucking in the vast and rugged Australian outback.

The world of coach drivers awaits you! Drive along motorways and country roads to the bus stations in over 40 cities in Germany. Thanks to the cooperation with FlixBus and true-to-the-original MAN buses, you will experience the game world in a realistic way.

Why similar: Automobile Sim 62.2%, Driving 21.4%, Simulation 12.1%, Open World 3.9%, Singleplayer 0.4%

Why You'll Like It: While focused on passenger transport, it provides the same long-distance highway driving and route management feel as trucking sims.

Put your truck driving skills to the test in Trucks & Trailers! Complete basic training and set on the way to master the wide variety of challenges that lie ahead.

Why similar: Automobile Sim 63.8%, Simulation 18.6%, Driving 17.2%, Singleplayer 0.4%

Why You'll Like It: A specialized simulation that focuses entirely on the technical challenges of maneuvering and parking large rigs.

Construction Simulator has returned – larger and more impressive than ever! Fulfil your ambition to become a successful construction entrepreneur by establishing your business from scratch, assisted by your mentor Hape.

Why similar: Automobile Sim 45.5%, Driving 26.1%, Simulation 19.3%, Open World 8.8%, Singleplayer 0.3%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the heavy machinery and logistics side of the industry, requiring careful planning and operation of large vehicles.

The most popular vehicle mechanic simulator in the world got a second life in the new Steam version! Build cars, tune them, crash, repair and race against other racers!

Why similar: Automobile Sim 48.9%, Racing 27.4%, Driving 13.5%, Simulation 7.9%, Open World 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the deep vehicle customization and mechanical simulation aspects that many trucking fans enjoy.

Manage your very own logistics company, discover the complex world of cross-country haulage and keep the US economy up and running!

Why similar: Automobile Sim 82%, Simulation 18%

Why You'll Like It: A management-heavy title that allows you to build a trucking empire across the United States from a strategic perspective.

Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop offers the most comprehensive bus fleet in the history of the series with 30 officially licensed buses. Drive on two vastly different maps, alone or with friend. Play with extended management elements or just enjoy your time on the road.

Why similar: Automobile Sim 58.8%, Driving 22.7%, Simulation 14.2%, Open World 4%, Singleplayer 0.2%

Why You'll Like It: Features complex route management and commercial vehicle driving mechanics that will feel familiar to trucking sim fans.

Take control of five tons of metal and power, and floor it until you reach the finish line!Drive fully destructible trucks in Championship, Time Attack, Elimination and Quick Race. Get rid of opponents trying to block your way and make a reputation for yourself!

Why similar: Automobile Sim 57.9%, Racing 42.1%

Why You'll Like It: An arcade-oriented racing game that features heavy-duty trucks in high-speed competitive environments.

Get ready for some brake jamm'in, CB talk'in, convoy roll'in action across America! From Portland Oregon to Miami Florida, you'll be hauling loads and trying to stay one step ahead of the law as you climb into your Big Rig for non-stop driving action.

Why similar: Automobile Sim 44.1%, Racing 27.4%, Driving 19.5%, Simulation 8.5%, Singleplayer 0.5%

Why You'll Like It: A notorious cult classic in the trucking racing genre that offers a unique, albeit flawed, perspective on heavy vehicle racing.

In this simulation, the player works as the owner a large car park, on which the towed vehicles will be parked. A huge armada of different towing vehicles is ready to go. The trucks are on the road to find illegally parked cars. For each order you earn money, as being towed might be very expensive for the owner.

Why similar: Automobile Sim 75.8%, Simulation 14.9%, Driving 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a niche driving simulation focused on the commercial recovery and transport of broken-down vehicles.

Always dreamed of becoming a forklift operator? Now you can!

Why similar: Automobile Sim 58.5%, Racing 30.9%, Simulation 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the warehouse logistics and precision handling required for loading and unloading cargo.

Buckle up, adjust your mirrors and get ready to put your driving abilities to the test as you prove your skills on the streets! Choose between driving a traditional car, bus, or truck and prepare to navigate city streets, mountain roads, or scenic highways.

Why similar: Automobile Sim 49.6%, Driving 18.4%, Racing 17.3%, Simulation 9%, Open World 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the fundamentals of road rules and vehicle handling in a variety of commercial and personal vehicles.

Drive faster than your competition, haul your cargo across the entire United States and feel the wind in your face as you control your own destiny. Blast the horn and build a career in the fast-paced world of trucking.

Why similar: Automobile Sim 73.1%, Simulation 18.3%, Driving 8.6%

Sit behind the wheel of monsters with over 4000 hp engines in brand new arcade style racing game.

Why similar: Racing 51.1%, Automobile Sim 48.9%

Why You'll Like It: A racing-focused title that brings the power and scale of heavy-duty trucks to the track.

You ‘da Boss! Move it better and faster while staying alive. Build your reputation and your empire in the far corners of the world as you haul across the most extreme conditions and loads. Grab the wheel and hop in – is your heart pounding yet? Haul extreme cargo - from diamonds to oil pipes - across 3 death-defying terrains.

Why similar: Automobile Sim 72.9%, Simulation 15.3%, Driving 11.8%

Non-Stop Extreme Driving Action! Take this Job and Love It! Build your trucking empire from a single hauler to a vast network of convoys crisscrossing the globe’s most extreme roads. Can you feel the hair on your neck raise?

Why similar: Automobile Sim 68.9%, Driving 15.9%, Simulation 15.2%

The first truck driving simulator from SCS Software lets you be your own boss behind the wheel of a big rig rolling through 11 US states. Road hazards, low fuel and the police can affect the timeliness and condition of your deliveries—and impact your bottom line.

Why similar: Simulation 50%, Driving 48.4%, Singleplayer 1.6%

Take the wheel of a fast paced, high intensity trucking business. Start as a one man show, bidding on jobs, then build your fleet into an unstoppable convoy and deliver the goods. Grow your business and your fleet, but beware - your reputation is everything.

Why similar: Simulation 100%

Build and expand your repair service empire in this incredibly detailed and highly realistic simulation game, where attention to car detail is astonishing. Find classic, unique cars in the new Barn Find module and Junkyard module. You can even add your self-made car in the Car Editor.

Why similar: Automobile Sim 55.3%, Racing 15.7%, Driving 14.8%, Simulation 12.3%, Open World 1.6%

Life on the road is filled with obstacles. Do you have the juice to go from gearjammer to boss man in the trucking business? Climb in the can and find out!

Why similar: Simulation 71.2%, Driving 28.8%

You’re not only a trucker, you’re a tycoon. Drive your rig to make it big as you build your business. Take your show on the road in the third installment of the 18 Wheels of Steel series!

Why similar: Simulation 49.4%, Driving 49.3%, Singleplayer 1.3%

Experience the job of a bus driver in a vast and freely drivable urban area. Drive original licensed city buses from the great brands: Mercedes-Benz, Setra, MAN, and IVECO BUS. Transport your passengers safely and punctually, either solo in single player mode, or in multiplayer mode.

Why similar: Automobile Sim 60.7%, Driving 21.5%, Simulation 13.3%, Open World 4.1%, Singleplayer 0.4%

New cars, new tools, new options, more parts and much more fun in the next version of Car Mechanic Simulator! Take your wrench! Create and expand your auto repairs service empire. Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 will take you behind the scenes of daily routine in car workshop.

Why similar: Automobile Sim 63.2%, Simulation 12.5%, Racing 12.4%, Driving 11.1%, Open World 0.4%

Bring the true driver’s experience to life with all the intensity and exhilaration of being behind the wheel!

Why similar: Automobile Sim 41.1%, Racing 39.7%, Driving 11.2%, Simulation 7.9%, Singleplayer 0.1%

Take on the role of a modern farmer in Farming Simulator 17! Explore farming possibilities in a new North American environment. Drive over 250 farming vehicles and equipment from over 75 manufacturers, including new brands such as Challenger, Fendt, Valtra or Massey Ferguson.

Why similar: Automobile Sim 57.8%, Simulation 18.4%, Driving 17.5%, Open World 5.9%, Singleplayer 0.5%

Now you can own and operate your own auto repair service with PlayWay’s Car Mechanic Simulator 2014. Car Mechanic Simulator 2014 gives you the behind the scenes view of the daily dealings at local garages and dealership repair shops.

Why similar: Automobile Sim 79.5%, Simulation 15.4%, Racing 4.7%, Singleplayer 0.4%

In Bus Driver, your job is to transport passengers around an attractive and realistic city. You must drive to a timetable on a planned route, whilst obeying traffic rules, and taking care not to upset or injure your passengers.

Why similar: Automobile Sim 67.9%, Driving 15%, Simulation 14.9%, Open World 1.9%, Singleplayer 0.3%

Junkyard Truck is an open-world off road driving and mechanic simulator. Build, upgrade, and maintain your old off road truck. Make money using your skills in driving, scavenging, gambling, or moonshine brewing. Try to build a truck capable of taking on the difficult challenges around the map.

Why similar: Automobile Sim 56.5%, Driving 22.8%, Simulation 12.7%, Open World 7.5%, Singleplayer 0.6%

Build your dream railroad across a huge open world! You can build tracks and stations, drive detailed locomotives, and transport goods to earn money and experience. Play exciting Online Multiplayer sessions with your friends or create your very own sandbox!

Why similar: Automobile Sim 63.2%, Driving 27.3%, Open World 8.6%, Singleplayer 0.8%

For the first time in railroad simulation, play as both the driver and company director! Take the controls of your locomotives and grow your railway empire by negotiating deals and developing your network.

Why similar: Driving 43.3%, Simulation 34.9%, Open World 19.8%, Singleplayer 2%

Car Service Simulator is a car service business simulation game where you start from scratch and work your way up. Take the chance to successfully run your own service center, offering a wide range of services from car repair to painting and modification.

Why similar: Automobile Sim 42.4%, Racing 28.3%, Driving 16.4%, Simulation 10.2%, Open World 2.3%

Make your dream cars a reality with Automation’s unparalleled car and engine design tools. Gain a competitive edge through smart engineering and business decisions to help you build an automotive empire. Will you become an industry leader, or just a footnote in automotive history?

Why similar: Automobile Sim 58.3%, Racing 22.8%, Simulation 18.4%, Singleplayer 0.5%

Drive big trucks faster than ordinary cars, and be careful, coz you are not alone on the road.

Why similar: Automobile Sim 57.3%, Racing 31.8%, Simulation 10.9%

Create your own bus empire on Fuerteventura now! Thanks to the economy system in the new Tourist Bus Simulator, you will be able to found your own bus company on the popular holiday island Fuerteventura.

Why similar: Automobile Sim 61.5%, Driving 21.8%, Simulation 11.3%, Open World 5.1%, Singleplayer 0.3%

Uncover a goldmine in the used car market! Sniff out deals, buy low, modify, and sell high. Your journey from amateur grease monkey to car dealer magnate awaits. How fast will you rise in this lucrative venture?

Why similar: Automobile Sim 55.1%, Driving 25.6%, Simulation 12.1%, Open World 6.5%, Singleplayer 0.7%

Off to the next round! Experience a new omnibus simulator with OMSI 2 and start discovering Spandau while driving the omnibus. OMSI 2 is the successor of the well-known and awarded omnibus simulator "OMSI - The Bus Simulator".

Why similar: Automobile Sim 64.2%, Driving 21.2%, Simulation 12.8%, Open World 1.5%, Singleplayer 0.4%

Driving Life is a hardcore driving survival game set in rural America. Earn money by driving manual cars, vans, and trucks, transport tourists, pay rent, buy fuel, and survive on a tight budget. Every dollar counts - spend wisely or go broke!

Why similar: Automobile Sim 72.7%, Simulation 14.3%, Open World 7%, Racing 5.1%, Singleplayer 0.9%

Work your way to a service empire. Get your hands dirty in a highly realistic simulation game that pays major attention to details. Pay a visit to a new Auction house and buy cars in various conditions. Expand your range of services by investing in a new work space and equipment.

Why similar: Automobile Sim 54.1%, Racing 17.4%, Driving 14.1%, Simulation 11.7%, Open World 2.1%

The Slaverian Trucker is a Survival/Truck/Life simulator game. Make enough money to survive and expand your wealth in the harsh semi-post apocalyptic lands of Slaveria, doing legal and illegal work, while maintaining, fixing, building, repairing, tuning your trucks, cars and other vehicles.

Why similar: Automobile Sim 50.9%, Driving 21.3%, Simulation 11%, Racing 10.8%, Open World 5.9%

In Construction Simulator 2015, you take the controls of 16 realistic construction machines made by LIEBHERR, STILL and MAN with high-quality 3D graphics.

Why similar: Automobile Sim 43.9%, Simulation 30.7%, Driving 18.3%, Open World 6.4%, Singleplayer 0.6%

The stakes have just been raised! In this high-octane sequel, you have to prove your mettle in some of the roughest and most unforgiving drag and street races across the United States.

Why similar: Automobile Sim 41.8%, Racing 40.7%, Driving 17%, Singleplayer 0.5%

Welcome to the new generation of Farming Simulator!With a brand new graphics and physics engine, Farming Simulator 15 offers an immense open world, filled with details and visual effects transporting the Farming Simulator franchise to a new era.

Why similar: Automobile Sim 73.3%, Simulation 15%, Driving 7.6%, Open World 3.8%, Singleplayer 0.3%

Off you go! Get ready for trucking challenges that will keep you on the edge of your seat as you hitch up and haul your way across the ‘extreme roads’ of this massive map and unforgiving terrain.

Why similar: Simulation 100%

Manage specialized equipment used in warehouses and become a professional in your field. And the well-developed mechanics of the movement of specialized warehouse equipment allows you to experience the sensations of working in a warehouse without leaving your computer.

Why similar: Automobile Sim 38%, Racing 37.9%, Simulation 12.4%, Driving 9.3%, Open World 2.2%

Welcome to the world of high-stakes tuning and street racing! Welcome to Underground Garage! It's your playground where you can unleash your creativity and mechanical prowess. Fix cars, tune them up, and hit the road.

Why similar: Automobile Sim 40.6%, Racing 26.4%, Driving 17.8%, Simulation 9.3%, Open World 5.6%