Games Like 18 Wheels of Steel: Pedal to the Metal

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: Driving 48.7%, Simulation 26.7%, Management 23.1%, Casual 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same team behind the modern trucking standard, it offers an unparalleled depth of driving simulation and logistics management.

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: Driving 47.4%, Simulation 26.4%, Management 22.5%, Casual 2.2%, Singleplayer 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: This is the modern spiritual successor to the 18 Wheels of Steel series, offering the most polished long-haul trucking experience available.

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: Driving 42.1%, Simulation 29.7%, Management 21%, Casual 4.5%, Singleplayer 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: Combines realistic driving with complex cargo handling and the management of a growing transport business.

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: Driving 50.1%, Simulation 45.6%, Casual 3.1%, Singleplayer 1.1%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a similar satisfaction of operating heavy machinery and completing large-scale contracts in a sandbox environment.

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: Driving 59.9%, Simulation 40.1%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the challenging physics and terrain navigation of heavy-duty trucking in harsh environments.

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: Driving 50.4%, Simulation 25.8%, Management 20.7%, Singleplayer 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: Adds survival and maintenance elements to the classic trucking formula, making the journey feel more personal.

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: Simulation 63.8%, Driving 35%, Singleplayer 1.1%

Why You'll Like It: A high-octane trucking game that emphasizes the racing and delivery aspects found in classic trucking sims.

The classic transport simulation genre has a new gold standard with Transport Fever 2. Discover a whole new world by navigating transport routes through land, water and air. May progress and prosperity find their way!

Why similar: Simulation 54.5%, Management 40.2%, Singleplayer 3%, Casual 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a deep, macro-level look at logistics and supply chain management that appeals to the tycoon-focused player.

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

Why similar: Driving 38.9%, Simulation 37.5%, Management 15.9%, Casual 5.4%, Singleplayer 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: A realistic approach to long-haul trucking that emphasizes the technical aspects of operating a semi-truck.

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: Driving 54.9%, Simulation 38.1%, Management 3.3%, Singleplayer 2.3%, Casual 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the long-distance driving experience and the management of a passenger transport company.

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: Simulation 53.3%, Driving 44.9%, Singleplayer 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: A focused simulation experience from the creators of Euro Truck Simulator that emphasizes precision driving.

Transport oversized cargo in a variety of missions across a 175km² open world. Drive customisable, highly detailed trucks through dynamic weather and day and night. The official cooperation with Gruber Logistics allows you to get behind the wheel of real-life heavy cargo transports.

Why similar: Driving 49.5%, Simulation 32.8%, Management 16.9%, Singleplayer 0.9%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the specialized challenge of transporting oversized and heavy loads across complex routes.

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: Driving 63.8%, Simulation 27.7%, Casual 5.6%, Singleplayer 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: A more accessible, console-friendly trucking experience that focuses on building relationships and completing jobs.

Build a thriving trucking empire as the manager of a growing logistics company in this exciting tycoon game. Manage a diverse fleet of trucks, semi-trucks, buses, and even ships as you transport goods and expand your empire!

Why similar: Simulation 73.1%, Management 26.9%

Why You'll Like It: A casual, top-down approach to building a logistics empire that captures the tycoon spirit of the original seed game.

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

Why similar: Simulation 49.9%, Management 41.7%, Casual 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on the strategic management side of the trucking industry rather than just the driving.

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: Simulation 56%, Driving 42%, Singleplayer 2%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses specifically on the precision driving required for parking and maneuvering trailers in tight spaces.

In Railway Empire, you will create an elaborate and wide-ranging rail network, purchase over 40 different trains modelled in extraordinary detail, and buy or build railway stations, maintenance buildings, factories and tourist attractions to keep your travel network ahead of the competition.

Why similar: Simulation 54.3%, Management 42.8%, Singleplayer 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: Offers deep logistics management for those who enjoy the tycoon and economic strategy aspects of the trucking genre.

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: Driving 61.5%, Simulation 37.1%, Singleplayer 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: The predecessor to SnowRunner, focusing on the raw challenge of navigating difficult terrain with heavy vehicles.

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: Driving 48.8%, Simulation 26.4%, Management 22%, Singleplayer 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: Features long-distance hauling in a unique, rugged setting that provides a fresh take on the classic trucking loop.

Freight Tycoon is an economic simulation game which challenges players’ management skills. It puts one into the shoes of an owner of a cargo transportation company. One has to evaluate the profitability of contracts, contact customers, and appoint drivers to deliver goods.

Why similar: Simulation 49.4%, Management 47.6%, Singleplayer 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: A classic management-focused game that tasks you with running a shipping company from the ground up.

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: Driving 64%, Simulation 36%

Why You'll Like It: Brings the classic trucking loop into a space-faring setting, complete with cargo hauling and truck maintenance.

Are you ready to immerse yourself in the exhilarating world of car parking management? Step into the shoes of a visionary entrepreneur and become the ultimate Parking Lot Tycoon! Take Charge and embark on a thrilling journey of strategy, expansion, and success.

Why similar: Simulation 65.4%, Management 17.7%, Casual 10.7%, Singleplayer 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the management of vehicle-related infrastructure, which is a key component of logistics games.

Step into the boots of a demolition company owner. Accept and complete contracts to earn money, allowing you to buy new equipment and upgrade your business. Use powerful tools, from sledgehammers to giant excavators, and experience the realism of a true construction site, where every brick matters.

Why similar: Driving 45.8%, Simulation 30.3%, Management 21.2%, Singleplayer 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: Features heavy machinery operation and business expansion, mirroring the progression system of trucking sims.

In “RECYCLE: Garbage Truck Simulator” you drive impressively realistic garbage trucks through a lively city while taking on a range of management tasks as you head your own waste management enterprise.

Why similar: Simulation 100%

Why You'll Like It: A management simulation that shares the logistical focus and route planning found in trucking games.

Welcome to Auto Dealership Tycoon, own and operate your own car dealership. Watch your Customer Satisfaction Rating, if it sinks too low customers will stop coming! Special customers will visit your Dealership on occasion! Sometimes good, sometimes bad.

Why similar: Simulation 66.6%, Management 33.4%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the business side of the automotive industry, appealing to players who enjoy the tycoon elements of trucking games.

Manage your transport company! Be a transportation entrepreneur, with control over everything in your business. Work, earn, invest and expand!

Why similar: Simulation 48.7%, Management 41.8%, Casual 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A straightforward simulation of the logistics and delivery process for players who prefer a no-nonsense experience.

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 44.5%, Driving 35%, Management 14.8%, Casual 3.2%, Singleplayer 2.5%

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 75.3%, Driving 24.7%

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: Driving 48.3%, Simulation 25.8%, Management 18.9%, Casual 4.2%, Singleplayer 2.9%

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%

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%

Why You'll Like It: A niche simulation focused on challenging driving conditions and route planning in the United States.

Build your own bus depot from scratch and create your personal bus routes in City Bus Manager. Play in your own hometown or any famous city in the world with real map data. Buy buses, maintain them, take care of your staff and lead your bus company to become the #1 in town!

Why similar: Simulation 50%, Management 39%, Casual 5.8%, Singleplayer 5.1%

Your American Dream Starts Behind the Wheel of Your Own Big Rig! North America's open roads await! You ain't working for the Man any more! You're the owner of your own trucking business and you call the shots. Build your empire one rig at a time to dominate the roadways and outbid the competition. Can you handle the pressure?

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

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: Simulation 72.4%, Driving 27.6%

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: Simulation 54%, Driving 46%

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: Simulation 61.3%, Driving 38.7%

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: Driving 52.5%, Simulation 40.1%, Management 5.3%, Singleplayer 2%

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: Driving 60.7%, Simulation 38.5%, Singleplayer 0.8%

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: Driving 46.2%, Simulation 26.7%, Management 20.2%, Casual 4.2%, Singleplayer 2.8%

Build your business! control every aspect of a thriving vending machine business. Buy, place, and restock machines to increase profits. Do you have what it takes to manage, expand, and dominate the vending industry?

Why similar: Driving 56.8%, Simulation 38.7%, Singleplayer 4.6%

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: Driving 51.5%, Simulation 43.2%, Management 2.9%, Singleplayer 2.4%

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 34.3%, Simulation 34%, Management 23.8%, Casual 4.4%, Singleplayer 3.5%

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

Why similar: Simulation 100%

Run your own valet company. Start as a beginner and rise to become the best in town. Park cars with precision, deliver exceptional customer service, and expand your business. Compete with rival valet services and dominate valet market with your top-tier valet skills.

Why similar: Driving 44.6%, Simulation 29.1%, Management 19.6%, Casual 4.5%, Singleplayer 2.2%

Start from scratch and rise with scrap, dig through trash, process junk, and grow your profits. Buy warehouses, machines, and vehicles to build your own recycling empire.

Why similar: Driving 54.8%, Simulation 41.9%, Singleplayer 3.3%

Conquer American mountains as you haul incredible tonnage with the workhorses of industry, get the British capital’s commuters to work in record time and race state-to-state aboard German high-speed traction. Master the machine with Train Sim World 3.

Why similar: Driving 58.8%, Simulation 37.4%, Singleplayer 3.8%

TransOcean – The Shipping Company is your ticket to the world of gigantic ships and transnational transport empires. Build a mighty fleet of modern merchant ships and conquer the seven seas.

Why similar: Simulation 60.1%, Management 34.7%, Casual 5.2%

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: Simulation 45.9%, Driving 45.1%, Management 6.7%, Singleplayer 2.3%

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: Driving 57.6%, Simulation 39.3%, Singleplayer 3.1%

Transporter Truck Simulator gives you a very realistic truck driving experience! Deliver heavy oil tanks and other cargos loaded in your oil truck. Operate big trucks to deliver oil tanks and complete different missions on TIME!

Why similar: Driving 66.1%, Simulation 28.4%, Casual 5.5%

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: Simulation 48.9%, Management 37.9%, Casual 7.4%, Singleplayer 5.8%

Welcome to the Brokeville! Grind your way to the top through jobs, deliveries, bicycle races, and risky crypto trades. Buy, customize, and sell cars & motorcycles for profit. Build your own businesses, manage them, and hire staff to grow your empire.

Why similar: Simulation 47.8%, Driving 23.3%, Management 20.4%, Singleplayer 4.4%, Casual 4.1%

Welcome to the Game Industry!The year is 1982. Three young entrepreneurs discover the computer and potential to strike it rich in the Games Industry! Their love for computer games is a common bond that they all share but they are also in fierce competition with one another in a race to build a successful Games Development House…They...

Why similar: Simulation 77%, Management 23%

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: Driving 50.6%, Simulation 26.8%, Management 17.7%, Casual 2.9%, Singleplayer 2%

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: Simulation 51.5%, Management 45.9%, Singleplayer 2.6%

Live the life of a food delivery driver. Deliver orders, earn money, upgrade your vehicle, explore a vast city, and make way to your success. Dive into a realistic daily adventure and level up to become the best delivery driver.

Why similar: Driving 51.7%, Simulation 33.2%, Management 6.5%, Casual 5.6%, Singleplayer 3.1%

Worldwide Rush lets you experience passenger transportation and management on a global scale. Expand your company, meet the growing travel demand, compete against other companies, and discover new continents with its unique vehicles. The entire world is yours to control.

Why similar: Simulation 51.1%, Management 39.3%, Casual 8.8%, Singleplayer 0.8%

Arctic Trucker Simulator – officially endorsed by Alex Debogorski – takes you down the world's iciest and most dangerous roads!

Why similar: Driving 48%, Simulation 27.4%, Management 17.2%, Casual 5.3%, Singleplayer 2.1%