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Automobile SimDrivingOpen World
Strong Mods Strong ModsA deep, active modding scene extends it past its base content.
$4.99 ~67.7 hr median co-op complexity: light 96.9% of 194k
The Squirrel's verdictAmerican Truck Simulator covers the same core loop — accept jobs, haul freight, drive with friends in co-op — but sets it across American highways and wide-open scenery rather than Europe's narrower, denser road network. Reviewers describe the scenery as beautiful and the driving as relaxing, with NPC traffic providing enough friction to stay engaging. Median playtime sits at 67.7 hours.
Not for you if you preferred ETS2's tight European roads and complex route navigation over long open-highway runs.
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Open WorldDrivingAutomobile Sim
$19.99 ~83.7 hr median co-op complexity: moderate 93.7% of 9k
The Squirrel's verdictMotor Town covers a wide vehicle roster — trucks, buses, dump trucks, tow rigs, and motorsport vehicles — alongside a production economy with hauling jobs and persistent progression. Co-op is available and works well in private sessions. Reviewers note the economy rewards players most when on populated public multiplayer servers, which some find grindy and others find central to the experience. Median playtime reaches 83.7 hours.
Not for you if you want a low-pressure solo drive, since the economy system is built around multiplayer server activity and reviewers say solo progression feels slow.
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Open WorldAutomobile SimDriving
$14.99 ~24.9 hr median co-op complexity: light 82.2% of 7k
The Squirrel's verdictJobs here involve driving construction vehicles to a site and delivering materials rather than hauling freight across a continent — a house simply appears once supplies are dropped off, with no actual building mechanics. Vehicles take no damage regardless of collisions, work quality has no effect on contract outcomes, and economy management is minimal. Co-op is available, and the vehicle roster is the main draw for players who want to operate cranes, diggers, and loaders.
Not for you if you want consequences for poor driving, any real construction mechanics, or sim depth beyond material delivery.
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DrivingImmersive SimTrading
$14.99 ~13.2 hr median no co-op complexity: light 79.4% of 1k
The Squirrel's verdictUsed Cars Simulator is built around buying, stealing, repairing, and reselling vehicles, with survival mechanics — eating, drinking, sleeping — layered on top. Missions are mostly point-to-point drives rather than long hauls, and some reviewers find the progression slow and repetitive. There is no co-op. Released in 2025, with median playtime around 13.2 hours.
Not for you if you want relaxed long-haul driving or convoy sessions rather than car theft, police encounters, and survival upkeep.
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Automobile SimDrivingOpen World
Strong Mods Strong ModsA deep, active modding scene extends it past its base content.
$9.99 ~11.6 hr median no co-op complexity: light 71.2% of 4k
The Squirrel's verdictPassenger routes replace long-haul freight: you manage stop schedules, walk the cabin, and build a bus company rather than cross a continent solo or with friends. In-cabin walking and route planning add a layer ETS2 lacks, but there is no co-op, and reviewers report frequent crashes and poor wheel and controller support that undercut the driving feel.
Not for you if you want highway driving with friends, or reliable wheel and controller support for an immersive driving setup.
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Automobile SimOpen WorldDriving
Strong Mods Strong ModsA deep, active modding scene extends it past its base content.
$19.99 ~4.9 hr median co-op complexity: light 70.8% of 2k
The Squirrel's verdictCo-op is available and the vehicle selection goes beyond semis to include forklifts and manual pallet loading, but the map is small enough to cross in minutes rather than hours. Physics and AI are rougher than most truck sims in this category, and median playtime is 4.9 hours. Suits players after short co-op sessions rather than a large open road network.
Not for you if you want a large map to explore over many sessions, refined vehicle physics, or competent AI traffic.