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Squirrel's Pick Squirrel's PickThe best game on this page. If you only try one, try this.
Open WorldDrivingAutomobile Sim
$19.99 ~83.7 hr median co-op complexity: moderate 93.7% of 9k
The Squirrel's verdictMotor Town covers passengers, cargo, trucks, buses, and tow rigs with co-op support, making it considerably broader in vehicle scope than a taxi sim. Steam rating is Very Positive (93.7%) and median playtime reaches 83.7 hours, reflecting sustained engagement. The production economy functions best on populated multiplayer servers, and only one input device—wheel, pedals, or shifter—can be active at a time.
Not for you if you want a self-contained solo economy or the ability to run a full wheel-and-pedal setup simultaneously.
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Closest Match Closest MatchThe most similar game to the anchor, by what players say. Budget Pick Budget PickThe best game here for the least money.
DrivingImmersive SimTrading
$14.99 ~13.2 hr median no co-op complexity: light 79.4% of 1k
The Squirrel's verdictThe buy, steal, repair, and sell loop of Used Cars Simulator sets it apart: instead of dispatching fares, you source vehicles legally or illegally, fix them up, and flip them, with survival mechanics—eating, drinking, sleeping—running alongside. Steam rating is Mostly Positive (79.4%) and median playtime is 13.2 hours. Reviewers flag dull negotiations, a cluttered UI, and a police system that treats brief encounters as full failures.
Not for you if you want driving without survival upkeep mechanics, or lenient consequences for police contact.
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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 verdictDrivers who want scheduled routes and passenger management rather than on-demand fares will find Bus Simulator 16 familiar in structure. It covers route planning, bus company management, and lets you leave your seat to walk around the vehicle. Steam rating is Mostly Positive; playtime averages 11.6 hours. Reviews note crashes and difficulty getting wheel input smooth.
Not for you if you want reliable wheel or controller support, or graphics that hold up against dedicated truck or transit sims.
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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 verdictTruck & Logistics Simulator adds forklifts, manual pallet loading, and co-op play to the city-driving-and-jobs format, covering more vehicle types than a pure taxi sim across a relatively small map. AI traffic ignores other vehicles and gives no turning room according to reviewers, and steering on a gamepad draws repeated criticism for imprecision. Steam rating is Mostly Positive (70.8%), with median playtime under five hours.
Not for you if you want a large map, long sessions, or AI traffic that behaves predictably at intersections.
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