Review · Simulation · Linux · macOS · PC
American Truck Simulator
Reviewed: 02 May 2026
Linux · macOS · PC
SCS Software · 2016
Ludograph rating
B
Good
58 /100
American Truck Simulator is a realistic trucking simulation that fosters spatial awareness, hand-eye coordination, and problem-solving through managing a trucking company.
Growth (BDS)
41
Risk (RIS)
1
Daily limit
120min
Age guidance
–
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.56 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.07 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.55 | |
American Truck Simulator offers a realistic and engaging simulation of the trucking industry, fostering spatial awareness, strategic thinking for trip planning, and problem-solving through managing a trucking company. Players develop hand-eye coordination and reaction time while driving. The game also provides a sense of accomplishment through career progression and customizing trucks.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.00 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.06 | |
The primary risk is potential for social comparison through the World of Trucks online community, where players can share progress and customizations. Otherwise, the game presents minimal risks.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 0.00 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.00 | |
| R4.3 | Language | 0.00 | |
| R4.4 | Substance References | 0.00 | |
| R4.5 | Fear / Horror | 0.00 | |
Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.
Regulatory design checks · DSA — Assessed: meets criteria·GDPR-K — Assessed: meets criteria·ODDS — Assessed: meets criteria
- DSA:What Ludograph checks: whether the game's design gives minors the transparency the EU Digital Services Act expects: plain terms, honest defaults, and clear reporting routes.: Estimated from review data. No dark pattern or child-targeting concerns found.
- GDPR-K:What Ludograph checks: whether age assurance and consent flows are designed for under-16s, in the spirit of GDPR Article 8.: Estimated from review data. No privacy or child-targeting concerns found.
- ODDS:What Ludograph checks: whether paid random-reward drop rates are disclosed, as required in China, Japan and South Korea.: Estimated from review data. No paid random-reward mechanics found, so drop-rate disclosure requirements do not apply.
These reflect Ludograph's assessment of the game's design practices against each framework's criteria, not a legal compliance determination.