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Euro Truck Simulator 2

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Linux • 2012

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Quick resume

Travel across Europe as king of the road, a trucker who delivers important cargo across impressive distances! With dozens of cities to explore, your endurance, skill and speed will all be pushed to their limits.

Global score

97/100

Genres

Indie, Simulator, Racing

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    Pros

    • Realistic and detailed truck driving simulation
    • Large and expanding map with dlcs
    • Extensive truck and business customization
    • Relaxing and immersive gameplay
    • Active modding community and multiplayer mod

    Cons

    • Repetitive gameplay loop
    • Ai traffic can be frustrating
    • Lack of visual damage and some realism features
    • Initial learning curve for new players
    • Some technical issues and bugs reported

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      4

      "Players have control over driving style, route planning, bus customization, and company management, allowing significant personal freedom."

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      "Players have extensive control over driving style, business management, truck customization, and gameplay settings, enabling a high degree of personal freedom."

    • Competence

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      3

      "Driving requires skillful handling, timing stops, managing passengers and company growth, providing a moderate challenge."

      Capsule for Bus Simulator 16 Bus Simulator 16

      "Driving requires skillful handling, parking, and managing fatigue and fuel, with progression through experience points and business growth."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      -3

      "Focus is on personal progression and enjoyment; multiplayer exists but no strong emphasis on ranked or competitive modes."

      Capsule for ScootX ScootX

      "Focus is on personal pace and relaxation; multiplayer exists but is cooperative and casual without ranked competition."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      5

      "Many players report long playtimes, habitual engagement, and strong attachment to the game."

      Capsule for click to ten click to ten

      "Many players report long playtimes, habitual engagement, and deep attachment to the game and its progression systems."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      2

      "Multiplayer mode allows playing with friends cooperatively, though mostly casual and social rather than goal-driven teamwork."

      Capsule for Finnish Cottage Simulator Finnish Cottage Simulator

      "Multiplayer mod and convoy features encourage cooperative play and social interaction, though single-player is primary."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      3

      "Players can customize trucks extensively and use mods to alter trucks, maps, and gameplay."

      Capsule for American Truck Simulator American Truck Simulator

      "Customization of trucks, garages, and mod support allows players to create personalized experiences and modify gameplay."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -4

      "Interactions emphasize cooperation and mutual support rather than dominance or power over others."

      Capsule for Lynked: Banner of the Spark Lynked: Banner of the Spark

      "Interactions emphasize mutual respect and cooperation rather than dominance or power over others."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      5

      "Players use the game as a relaxing, stress-relieving escape from real life with peaceful and soothing gameplay."

      Capsule for Farm Together Farm Together

      "Players use the game as a relaxing escape from real life, often describing it as meditative and stress-relieving."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and enjoyment rather than obligation or pressure."

      Capsule for Travellers Rest Travellers Rest

      "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and enjoyment rather than obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      3

      "Players experiment with different vehicles, missions, and mods, exploring various gameplay mechanics and driving styles."

      Capsule for Crash Time 3 Crash Time 3

      "Players experiment with mods, driving techniques, and business strategies to enhance and vary gameplay."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      4

      "Large maps with multiple countries and cities encourage discovery and exploration"

      Capsule for Fernbus Simulator Fernbus Simulator

      "Large, detailed maps with many cities and DLC expansions encourage discovery and exploration."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      3

      "Customization of vehicles and garages allows for personal expression and creativity."

      Capsule for Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 Car Mechanic Simulator 2018

      "Truck and garage customization, including paint jobs and interior decorations, support self-expression."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      -3

      "The game simulates realistic bus driving and company management without fantasy or fictional elements."

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      "The game simulates realistic truck driving and business management without fantastical elements."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      3

      "Community and multiplayer foster a sense of belonging and shared interest among players."

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      "The multiplayer mod and community foster a sense of belonging and shared interest among players."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      4

      "Players develop skills to master tracks, improve times, and unlock vehicles and upgrades, reflecting learning and progression."

      Capsule for Horizon Chase Turbo Horizon Chase Turbo

      "Players develop skills, level up, and expand their trucking empire, reflecting learning and personal development."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -4

      "Game is sedentary with no physical activity; some players report addiction and social life impact."

      Capsule for Beasts of Bermuda Beasts of Bermuda

      "The game is sedentary with no physical activity; some players report long sessions impacting social life."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

      "Requires focused attention during driving and management; not designed for passive or background play."

      Capsule for Bus Simulator 18 Bus Simulator 18

      "Requires sustained attention to driving and management; not designed for passive or background play."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      1

      "Some social interaction in multiplayer, but mostly surface-level connections rather than close relationships."

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      "Some social interaction in multiplayer, but mostly surface-level connections rather than close relationships."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      3

      "Players lead their trucking company, hire drivers, and manage resources, exercising leadership in business."

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      "Players manage their trucking company, hire drivers, and make strategic decisions, reflecting leadership roles."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      5

      "Strong focus on accumulating trucks, garages, upgrades, and company growth."

      Capsule for American Truck Simulator American Truck Simulator

      "Strong emphasis on accumulating trucks, garages, upgrades, and expanding business operations."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      5

      "Widely reported as a calming, therapeutic, and zen-like experience."

      Capsule for Viscera Cleanup Detail Viscera Cleanup Detail

      "Widely described as a calming, zen-like experience ideal for unwinding and stress relief."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      2

      "Enjoyable visuals, music, and fantasy atmosphere provide moderate sensory stimulation."

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      "Enjoyable sensory elements like truck sounds, weather effects, and scenic environments provide moderate stimulation."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      1

      "Some recognition through achievements and community status, but not a major focus."

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      "Some recognition through achievements and community status, but not a major focus."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      -4

      "No narrative or plot; gameplay centers on delivery tasks and company management."

      Capsule for American Truck Simulator American Truck Simulator

      "No narrative or plot; gameplay centers on routine delivery tasks and business management."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      3

      "Requires planning routes, managing finances, and balancing resources for company growth."

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      "Requires planning routes, managing resources, and upgrading skills and assets strategically."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      -3

      "Low risk and suspense; gameplay is predictable and designed for calm rather than excitement."

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      "Gameplay is low-risk and predictable, focusing on calm driving rather than suspense or excitement."

    • Value

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      4

      "Players perceive strong value for money with frequent updates, mod support, and extensive content."

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      "Players perceive strong value for time and money due to extensive content, updates, and mod support."

    • Violence

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      -5

      "Gameplay focuses on constructive driving and management; no enjoyment of combat or destruction."

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      "Gameplay emphasizes constructive activities like driving and business growth; collisions are penalized."

    • Survival

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      -4

      "Stable conditions with minimal threat or failure risk."

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      "Stable conditions with minimal threat; failure results in financial loss rather than life-or-death stakes."

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fantasy, Violence, Story, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Fellowship, Cooperation.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

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