American Truck Simulator

What's in it

Who can reach your kid

What it is

American Truck Simulator puts players in charge of a haulage business set across a scaled-down slice of the U.S. Southwest, blending lifelike driving with company operations. Players accept freight jobs, then move loads over highways modeled on real routes crossing California, Nevada, Arizona and neighboring states, aiming to arrive punctually with cargo intact so they gain cash and progress. As their company grows, players purchase additional rigs, take on employee drivers, and open new depots. The title contains no fighting, no adult themes, and no graphic imagery; its difficulty lies in attentive vehicle handling, following road laws, and keeping the books in order. Trips may include pauses at weigh stations and checkpoints, and careless handling produces mechanical damage and monetary penalties instead of violent scenes. Players can also drive with others through an optional 'Convoy' online setting and via community-made mods.

How it's framed

The experience presents itself as a slow-paced, almost meditative simulation built around patience, competence, and conscientious operation of a vehicle. Progress flows from mapping out journeys, handling the truck with care, and growing a company, while ignoring road laws or wrecking the truck triggers penalties and repair bills rather than being treated as enjoyable misbehavior. No harmful conduct is celebrated, and the storyline weaves in no adult content.

Details

Developer

SCS Software

Publisher

SCS Software

Released

Feb 2, 2016

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