Euro Truck Simulator

Highly realistic trucks and tons of jobs in scenic Europe.

4.69 / 5 from 55 player ratings

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DFG Exclusive Review Summary

A superior game, one of the very best in its category.

Pros

Five European countries you can make deliveries in.
Increased number of short city-to-city loads.
Upgrade options for your truck to increase power, handling or decrease fuel consumption.
Each type of load can present new challenges and require different licenses. (Hazardous material requires an inspection, care must be taken with fragile loads.)

Cons

The 'big money' loads all require a significant amount of time.

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About this game

Climb into the Cab and Hit the Road!

Feel the power of your huge truck rumbling down the road in scenic Europe. You get to be the driver and delivering cargo to European countries is your job!

Transport Cargo Throughout Europe

This realistic truck simulator game lets you choose which beautiful European country you want to start working in. Buy a truck, hook up a trailer, grab the cargo and hit the road!

It's entirely up to you to drive between the cities and countries. Use blinkers, headlights, windshield wipers and more for a realistic experience. Stop for gas or rest when you need to but be careful not to damage the cargo! Make money to buy new trucks and upgrades so you can drive faster, carry more and expand your jobs into more cities.

Realistic and Fun for All Ages

The realistic, detailed trucks are modeled after real trucks and the scenery is beautiful. Gamers of all ages can enjoy driving the big rigs, choosing jobs and earning money from successful deliveries! Strategize about which job will give the best pay-off or just go have fun practicing your truck-driving skills.

The open road is calling to you! Play Euro Truck Simulator now and make a name for yourself in the trucking industry.

Features

Euro Truck Simulator was first released on August 29, 2008.
It is the work of SCS Software.
Euro Truck Simulator is the first part to SCS Software's series of European truck sims. The others include UK Truck Simulator, German Truck Simulator, and Euro Truck Simulator 2.
SCS Software has also made a series of truck simulators that mimic the American trucking experience with the 18 Wheels of Steel series. The company is also responsible for Bus Driver and Deer Drive.
Euro Truck Simulator is only available for Windows.
Euro Truck Simulator has been downloaded by nearly two hundred thousand users off of CNET.

Euro Truck Simulator Review

Review by Mick

Delivering goods like gasoline or apples all across Europe to cities like Paris and London is just the beginning in Euro Truck Simulator. You'll find yourself fully immersed in a lifelike truck driving experience. You start off small in your home country and work your way all over Europe in the hope of making it rich in this truck driving simulation game.

Tutorial to Get You Going

The setup in this game is really simple. In Euro Truck Simulator you start with €100,000 and have to pick your first truck. Only four are under €100,000 but after you have built up some money there are 12 trucks to choose from total. After you have selected your truck you begin a short tutorial. If you are familiar with this style of game you can skip the tutorial if you want. Important aspects of the game are covered in this tutorial like how to choose loads, how to pick those loads up and how to drop them off. Also covered are things like driving basics. Directions are given at every point where interaction by the player is required, so you wont get confused.

Big Money Euro Trucker

The premise of the game is really simple, deliver goods and make money. Each town will have one or more loading docks where you can pick up loads to be delivered. The loading docks have an interface that allows you to choose loads by destination, payout, or load type. Letting you choose the load allows you to determine how much time you want to invest or how much money you want to make. The higher payout loads require a long haul or lots of certification to haul. For dangerous loads you have to upgrade you commercial drivers license (CDL) to be authorized to haul them. Upgrading your CDL is costly but pays off in the long run with the ability to haul more profitable loads.

Upgrades Include Trucks, Licenses, and New Countries

There are several ways to spend your money in this game. You can upgrade your CDL, upgrade your truck, or unlock new countries. Upgrades for your truck fall under three categories: power,handling and fuel consumption. These upgrades help you get your loads from point A to point B safer, faster and cheaper. In addition to optional costs you must also pay for gas, repairs and traffic fines. Make sure you save enough money when upgrading to pay for gas to the next city or you'll be stranded.

The graphics in Euro Truck Simulator are incredibly detailed. Everything down to the smallest details are included in this game. The truck includes functioning wipers, blinkers, head lights and gauges. The cities and environment are no exception to this. Stop lights and road rules must be obeyed at all times. The scenery gives you something to look at while you make those long drives between cities.

Big Money Takes Time

This game does have one slight issue. The most profitable loads require driving a long way. These long hauls can require a significant time investment. They can be avoided and are not necessary, but they do make the most money. The trucks drive relatively slow, but if you upgrade your truck it could reduce the amount of time necessary, making these long hauls go a little faster.

Conclusion - A Realistic Ride Through Beautiful Country

Exciting travel all across Europe with beautifully detailed scenery and challenging loads to haul make this a great game. With every new city you will find new challenges and new adventures. Euro Truck Simulator is as close as it gets to real without actually stepping behind the wheel of an 18 wheeler. With the cab view, you just might feel like you have though.

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it is very easy to download safe and fast and work very good
by vini on Apr 3, 2016
very good
very nice games thanks because i find this game...can i ask 1 question? how can i buy full version this game pls help me god bless
by regine llasus on May 26, 2014
good
i like this game very much and even my brother also liked it it a good game its not boring
by abdul on Dec 3, 2013
Brilliant
This game is a brilliant simulation. I like that i can easily control all of the vehicles parts. I love the 3D and the effects for the weather.
by Unknown on Jul 1, 2013
how it is very fantastic
Euro Truck Simulator is a good value game with good graphics and good gameplay. You can drive around Europe and complete jobs to get more money and you can buy bigger and better trucks. You will have to buy more fuel when you run low, each truck has a different fuel tank capacity. You can deliver all sorts of goods to many different locations around Europe. Eventually you will get tired and will have to rest at petrol stations. During the game you will get weather and time changes unlike some games and have to turn lights and wipers on. I found this game very entertaining and very enjoyable. Demo version is ok but you will only get 1 hour play time, and I suggest to buy the full version if, of course, you have the money. I give this game 5/5 and I truly advise this game to any age group but i loved it very very much
by adnan on Mar 17, 2013
wonder euro
In this game, I can understand a Trucker's duty and their hard Job. By taking a job, sleep for correct time, filling the tank,etc.., Frist, I thank to the Game developer of this Euro truck simulator. This simulation is wonderful creation i ever played games before., Thank you very much.
by Arun on Dec 1, 2012
euro truck simulator
the game is the best games i have ever seen in the whole best wourld.i have searched for better games but i have not found any of the games.
by alex on Jun 9, 2012
Great!
This game is real good! Its a little easy to understand but very easy to get a hang of. I would not regret having a chance to play if I were you. I have not had any problems with it either! 1-10 i would give it a 9.
by Brianna on Jun 2, 2012
A best game ever in my life.
If you play this game you don't want to come back from the game and you don't forget this game.It's a fantastic game ever. It's not a game it is a real thing.It seems to be feel like we are driving a truck really. The sceneries in the game looks so good.I wont play a game like this.There are so many levels to play and each level will be a challange to us.
by U on Apr 9, 2012
Very good
this game is very nice and the graphic are cool. i would like to buy it but i don't have money... try the free version and you will very like it if you are a fan of simulation games.
by Tristan on Feb 12, 2012
excelent
this is the best truck sim game out there and it is with very realistic routes you can drive in loads of country's in europe so it is a definite buy it has a nice variety of cargo's and trucks. it could be improved by having some more routes in the uk but it is still rather good
by ed on Oct 8, 2011
FANTASTIC GAME
this game is an amazing game! it actually feels like your sitting in the drivers seat of your very own truck and delivering goods around england! the graffics are GREAT and evryone would like it but only if your into these sort of games!
by charlotte on Sep 17, 2011
Euro Truck Simulator
Euro Truck Simulator is a good value game with good graphics and good gameplay. You can drive around Europe and complete jobs to get more money and you can buy bigger and better trucks. You will have to buy more fuel when you run low, each truck has a different fuel tank capacity. You can deliver all sorts of goods to many different locations around Europe. Eventually you will get tired and will have to rest at petrol stations. During the game you will get weather and time changes unlike some games and have to turn lights and wipers on. I found this game very entertaining and very enjoyable. Demo version is ok but you will only get 1 hour play time, and I suggest to buy the full version if, of course, you have the money. I give this game 5/5 and I truly advise this game to any age group.
by Ryan on Sep 12, 2011
TOP 1 GAME
This is the most coolest games i have ever seen. the best part of this game is its so realistic and a very quality product.In my opinion its the best game child could ever get.
by naushad on Aug 13, 2011
fun
Great game! Interesting and exciting as you drive various trucks all over Europe! Would definetely recommend to all truck driving simulator lovers!(sorry for my spelling)
by Robby on Aug 2, 2011
Awsome
Very fun game you can chose cool trucks and if you like delivery games this is the game for you
by Jessie Czarnecki on Oct 7, 2010
EXCELENT
i loved it it was great one of if not the best truck simulation games i have ever played so live like and realistic
by Joel on Sep 20, 2010
Euro Truck Simulator
This is a very easy to understand/learn type of game. There are plenty of challenges, while overall remaining a fun game. the only down fall is for those people without patience, because it takes a bit to earn enough money to get better trucks. The 1st time i played it i got so caught up in it I ended up going 8 hrs strait, and didn't realize it.. If you like driving simulations( not racing/destroying cities) then you'll love this game. And the graphics are outstanding. One of the best parts of this game is it is possible to never end. There are countries,exp levels,and achievements to unlock and advance, but unless you run out of money to pay for traffic violations, the game won't end. And to show the realism, you will get fined for not turning on your headlights at night and you get sleepy over time(if activated). I think this game is totally worth buying.
by todd morris on Sep 2, 2010
how good ?
this is the best game ever. it lets you get a really good experience of being a trucker!
by Dylan on Aug 23, 2010
Amazing..again
SCS is an amazing company, like seriously they have the 18 WoS series, which this was originally to fall under, but then decided not to (it's available in north american shelves under the name big rigs europe or soemthing like that)anyways, AMAZING GAME, really realistic, i've loved all the WoS games as wel,l so this is just another amazing one. I say give it a try, amazing game :) definitely worth all the time to install, and if you really want i recommend buying it :)
by James on Aug 20, 2010
Excellent
Looks really nice ,perfect game for auto enthusiasts and makes the effect of driving a real truck
by user3321 on Aug 9, 2010
the best game
i love this game the graffics are good i have not stoped playing it since i payed for it. you should have a go at this fantastic game
by bob on Jul 21, 2010
AWSOME
I really enjoy this game i would say that i love it actually i have never had thought of a game worthy for a reveiw until now excellent graphics and good music too MAKE THE SECOND VERSION!!
by ninjamanofireland213 on Jun 9, 2010
very good game
This was a very good game and I loved it....thanks to scs software for this game. Its very detailed with headlights, wipers, etc. Thank you scs software for a very cool free trial of this game
by alan reji on May 31, 2010
It`s the best game
Best game ever I recommend this game to everybody I never come to stop loving it.
by Tim Johansson on Apr 15, 2010
euro truck simulator
It's the best simulator game ever! When you are driving it's more like you are sitting in a real Euro Truck.
by hakon on Apr 1, 2010
Great sim
This is a great driving sim. Fun for weeks.
by Austin on Mar 12, 2010
18 Wheels of Steel
If you guys like this game, check out all of the 18 Wheels of Steel games. Just go to the search bar here and type in 18 Wheels of Steel.
by Darkwolf on Feb 26, 2010
best game ever
If this game had a rating as 100,000 to 0 I would pick 500,000,000. Best game ever, it's like you're really there.
by sydney on Jan 15, 2010
5/5
Very real and stunning, I've been playing simulation games for years and don't see many as good as this. Recommended to anyone, 5/5.
by zachary heibert on Dec 2, 2009
awsome !!
This game is awesome, I love it!! Wish I could afford to pay the full version or I would. Extremely realistic and addictive !!
by stuart on Sep 23, 2009
best game of the year 2009
This is the best truck simulation game of the year. This is because it is set in Europe not America like all the other truck sims. It also comes with its difficulty of hard roads, very curvy if you like that kind of stuff... i do!. There is also so much more cargo like from coal to potatoes.. and it's more realistic. Lets say you start off in the UK for starts. If you have a load which has to be delivered in France you can take the ferry journey across which is one of the best ideas and also its not just that ferry but there are others which take you to small islands. the graphics and the models of the trucks are out standing to say the least. Far better than 18 wheels of steel; The trucks look exactly like the ones you see on the roads of Europe which is a realistic measure. This is a proper simulation game and adventure one as well. This game will be the best until there is a new one. Thanks for reading!!
by grant on Sep 12, 2009