Game2012

Euro Truck Simulator 2

IndieSimulation

Developer SCS Software

Euro Truck Simulator 2 is a truck simulator game developed and published by SCS Software for Microsoft Windows, Linux, and macOS and was initially released as open development on 18 October 2012. The game is a direct sequel to the 2008 game Euro Truck Simulator and it is the fourth video game in the Truck Simulator series. The game is non-linear and, like its predecessor, is set in Europe. Featuring articulated… From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)

402 reactions from 2 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky) · newest Oct 7, 2026 · last updated Oct 7, 2026 · How this works

Audience score

95
LovedLoved

211 positive · 11 negative
95% range 91–97%

Source+−=
Steam reviews211110
Bluesky *000

* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).

180 newer reactions are still waiting for a label.

Steam's own rating
Overwhelmingly Positive
923,128 of 947,349 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)

What people are saying

Summary pending — the reactions are listed below.

Reactions

60 of 402 · most liked first
  • Steam user Steam user …9570Steam reviews · Dec 20, 2025 · 55 h played

    Many years ago this game in a weird way helped me escape homelessness. Because it was a crucial tool for me to get my cdl. I was really struggling to understand how the truck moved in an alley dock maneuver and on a long shot I bought this and practiced the alley dock over and over on my laptop in the dorms of the truck driving school I went to (the dorms were ♥♥♥♥ but felt like luxury after living in a run down car for awhile). I suddenly was able to do it perfectly in a real truck and…

    positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
  • Steam user Steam user …4278Steam reviews · Nov 27, 2025 · 18 h played

    ---{ Graphics }--- ☐ You forget what reality is ☑ Beautiful ☐ Good ☐ Decent ☐ Bad ☐ Don‘t look too long at it ☐ MS-DOS ---{ Gameplay }--- ☑ Very good ☐ Good ☐ It's just gameplay ☐ Mehh ☐ Watch paint dry instead ☐ Just don't ---{ Audio }--- ☐ Eargasm ☑ Very good ☐ Good ☐ Not too bad ☐ Bad ☐ I'm now deaf ---{ Audience }--- ☑ Kids ☑ Teens ☑ Adults ☑ Grandma ---{ PC Requirements }--- ☐ Check if you can run paint ☑ Potato ☑ Decent ☐ Fast ☐ Rich boi ☐ Ask NASA if they have a spare computer ---{…

    positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
  • Steam user Steam user …2509Steam reviews · Feb 15, 2026 · 61 h played

    Euro Truck Simulator 2 is the most dangerous game ever made — not because it’s intense, but because it slowly convinces you that this is your calling. You start off laughing. “Haha, I’m driving a truck.” Cute. Innocent. Then suddenly you’re researching torque, axle configurations, and why this specific gearbox just feels right. The next thing you know, you’ve dropped $1000 on steering wheels, pedals, shifters, and other extremely serious truck-driving equipment — not to race, not to drift, but…

    positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
  • Colin Spacetwinks @spacetwinks.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 15, 2025

    Forklift Load ($2.39) - for fans of Nier: Automata, Shenmue, and Euro Truck Simulator 2. you're an AI forklift in a world where all humans have disappeared. plumb the mysteries of these strangely serene landscapes while helping other sentient machines. store.steampowered.com/app/1392490/...

    unlabelledView post →
  • Steam user Steam user …5377Steam reviews · Sep 24, 2026 · 13 h played

    Come home tired af Sit down in my chair Open this game Grab the longest delivery route they got Commit various traffic violations and flip my truck Sleep late at night, happy as a clam.

    positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
  • Steam user Steam user …0527Steam reviews · Apr 4, 2026 · 296 h played

    Bro this game is literally **German logistics simulator turned existential lifestyle** 🚛💨 Euro Truck Simulator is what happens when you think “yeah I’ll just drive a truck for 10 minutes” and suddenly it’s 3AM and you’re emotionally attached to delivering IKEA shelves to Poland. You’re not playing a game. You’re **becoming a truck driver.** Gameplay? * Drive ✔️ * Blinkers ✔️ * Existential thoughts on the Autobahn at night ✔️ No shooting. No chaos. Just you, your truck, and 1200 km of…

    positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
  • Steam user Steam user …0764Steam reviews · Jun 14, 2026 · 30 h played

    Truck sim experience: Accept quick job. Friends join. All laughs and giggles. Pit stops for gas. Half way through. Someone breaks the speed limit. Everyone breaks the speed limit. Someone somehow rolled their truck. Friends starts thinking its bumper cars. 2 Hours later. Job not finished and everyone in 100k debt. Fun

    positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
  • Furufoo @furufoo.artBluesky · Jun 17, 2026

    Inspired by McMansionHell, here is my review of this random building I found in Lithuania while driving around in Euro Truck Simulator 2; A game where you're not meant to look very closely at anything

    unlabelledView post →
  • Steam user Steam user …6601Steam reviews · Apr 17, 2026 · 339 h played

    I started playing this game 7 years ago. Since then, my wife left me, I was fired from my job. I have no money, no girlfriend, I live with my friend's 67-year-old sister. And all because of a 74-hour trip to Nizhny Novgorod with tomatoes. I recommend it to everyone.

    positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
  • SCS Software @scssoft.comBluesky · Jul 6, 2026

    Click ❤️ if you're excited for Coaches to arrive in Euro Truck Simulator 2

    unlabelledView post →
  • Steam user Steam user …8786Steam reviews · Mar 14, 2026 · 188 h played

    For me, ETS2 during Ramadan is the perfect combo. Long peaceful drives help the time pass before iftar. It’s a cozy, mindful experience that lets you unwind, think, and enjoy the road.

    positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
  • Steam user Steam user …3969Steam reviews · Nov 19, 2025 · 432 h played

    Honestly, this is my favorite way to chill out. It’s surprisingly therapeutic to just throw on a podcast or some music and drive. I can sit here for hours and completely lose track of time.

    positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
  • Steam user Steam user …2854Steam reviews · Dec 30, 2025 · 2265 h played

    On a warm and sunny day in 2008, my uncle bought a CD for the game called Euro Truck Simulator. I was 8 years old and I spent many weeks sitting beside him while he drove trucks like Valiant(Volvo), Swift(Scania), Majestic(Mercedes-Benz) and Runner(Renault). I had no idea trucking was huge in European countries and I learnt a lot. Whenever I used to visit my grandmother's house, I used to run upstairs and spend hours buying and trying out different trucks throughout 2009 and 2010. My uncle soon…

    positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
  • SCS Software @scssoft.comBluesky · Oct 27, 2025

    Introducing The Isle of Ireland for Euro Truck Simulator 2 🇮🇪 Shaped by rugged coastlines, rolling green pastures, and a history stretching back thousands of years, we’re thrilled to reveal this upcoming map expansion for ETS2 🚛 Read more at our blog: blog.scssoft.com/2025/10/intr...

    unlabelledView post →
  • Steam user Steam user …2486Steam reviews · Nov 4, 2025 · 1930 h played

    I played the game a little but I would appreciate it if you could rate it as good =)

    positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
  • SCS Software @scssoft.comBluesky · Nov 13, 2025

    We are excited to announce that the Nordic Horizons DLC for Euro Truck Simulator 2 will be released on November 27! 😍 Breathtaking fjords & mountains, vibrant cities, and charming coastal towns await you! 🏞️🏙️ Watch the official video trailer here 👇 blog.scssoft.com/2025/11/nord...

    unlabelledView post →
  • Steam user Steam user …6749Steam reviews · May 16, 2026 · 22 h played

    This game saved me on lonely nights, which are pretty much all of them

    positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
  • SCS Software @scssoft.comBluesky · Apr 15, 2026

    We are excited to introduce the Soul of Anatolia DLC! This upcoming map expansion for Euro Truck Simulator 2 will take you to the heart of Türkiye, from the bustling streets of Istanbul all the way to Aksaray! 🚛 Read more & wishlist on Steam here 👇 blog.scssoft.com/2026/04/intr...

    unlabelledView post →
  • SCS Software @scssoft.comBluesky · Jun 14, 2025

    Welcome to the Next Stop 🚌💨 We’re excited to confirm that Project Coaches is officially in development, marking the start of a brand-new driving experience for Euro Truck Simulator 2 🙌 We'd love to share more about this upcoming addition: Read more: blog.scssoft.com/2025/06/proj...

    unlabelledView post →
  • Steam user Steam user …5233Steam reviews · Sep 10, 2026 · 21 h played

    Spent $60 on fast-paced action games during the sale. Ignored all of them. Instead, I sat in a digital Scania truck for three straight hours, delivering 22 tons of frozen peas to Frankfurt in the middle of a heavy thunderstorm while listening to late-night radio. No shooting, no rush, no sweat. Just high beams and open highway. Genuinely the best anti-stress purchase in my library.

    positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
  • SCS Software @scssoft.comBluesky · Oct 27, 2025

    Doesn't the Isle of Ireland look stunning? 😍 We're so excited to bring this beautiful part of the world to Euro Truck Simulator 2 🇮🇪🚛 Be sure to add it to your Steam Wishlist today: store.steampowered.com/app/3851260/...

    unlabelledView post →
  • Steam user Steam user …0614Steam reviews · Dec 1, 2025 · 5564 h played

    Congratulations on the new all time peak number of players! You know your company/game/staff are doing something right when you hit a new 24 hr peak of 72k+ players...on your 13+ year old product. SCS continue to impress year in year out, constantly raising the bar adding more quality content. As for the game, give it a try, you'd be surprised by how many hours can pass from simply driving, I can't add more on to what others have already said, SCS if you read these 1. I'd love to see a…

    positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
  • SCS Software @scssoft.comBluesky · Nov 19, 2024

    We are excited to announce that Greece for Euro Truck Simulator 2 will be released on December 4th 🙌 Watch the official video trailer & more at our blog: blog.scssoft.com/2024/11/gree...

    unlabelledView post →
  • Wario64 @wario64.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 18, 2025

    Euro Truck Simulator 2 and American Truck Simulator coming to PS5/Xbox Series store.playstation.com/en-gb/concep... www.xbox.com/en-GB/games/... store.playstation.com/en-gb/concep... www.xbox.com/en-GB/games/...

    unlabelledView post →
  • SCS Software @scssoft.comBluesky · Nov 18, 2024

    heard we have to make an algorithm post to find new friends so here is ours truck trucks trucking truckers truck drivers truck sim truck simulator Euro Truck Simulator Euro Truck Simulator 2 American truck American Truck Simulator convoy driving drivers game gamers gaming are we doing it right?

    unlabelledView post →
  • SCS Software @scssoft.comBluesky · Feb 8, 2026

    Say hello to the Volvo 9700 Double Decker 😍 A modern touring coach built for passenger comfort, smart flexibility, and effortless highway cruising, coming to our upcoming Coaches DLC for Euro Truck Simulator 2 🚌 Read more at: blog.scssoft.com/2026/02/coac...

    unlabelledView post →
  • Steam user Steam user …8736Steam reviews · Jan 21, 2026 · 593 h played

    Fantastic - and its help improve my mental health in a time of personal difficulty and has helped me face outward a bit.

    positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
  • SCS Software @scssoft.comBluesky · Oct 20, 2025

    We trust you have your proper cup of tea ready, for it is with the greatest pleasure that we announce the Project UK Rework for Euro Truck Simulator 2 🇬🇧 We’re ever so pleased to share a little more about our forthcoming plans ☕️ Read more at our blog: blog.scssoft.com/2025/10/proj...

    unlabelledView post →
  • SCS Software @scssoft.comBluesky · Jun 24, 2025

    Hej Aarhus! 🇩🇰 As part of the Project Scandinavia Refresh for Euro Truck Simulator 2, we're adding Denmark’s second-largest city to the map! 😁 Read more about this upcoming addition at our blog: blog.scssoft.com/2025/06/scan...

    unlabelledView post →
  • SCS Software @scssoft.comBluesky · Nov 1, 2025

    Big news ahead! ⚠️ A free update is coming to Special Transport DLC owners in the 1.57 update for Euro Truck Simulator 2! We hope your driving skills are up to scratch, because these new cargoes are going to be quite the challenge! 🚛💨 See more at: blog.scssoft.com/2025/11/157-...

    unlabelledView post →
  • SCS Software @scssoft.comBluesky · Sep 20, 2025

    Big news from our Coaches project for Euro Truck Simulator 2! Today, we’re shining the spotlight on one of the first vehicles in development for this DLC - the Scania Touring. 🚍✨ Read more at 👉 blog.scssoft.com/2025/09/coac...

    unlabelledView post →
  • SCS Software @scssoft.comBluesky · Jul 5, 2026

    Next stop, Rotterdam! 🚌💨 We're excited to share our first gameplay video from the upcoming Coaches DLC for Euro Truck Simulator 2. Join us we take the MAN Lion’s Coach on a bus route from Duisburg 🙌 Watch the video at:: blog.scssoft.com/2026/07/coac...

    unlabelledView post →
  • SCS Software @scssoft.comBluesky · Jun 18, 2026

    The 1.60 Update for Euro Truck Simulator 2 is out & features: 📻 Game Radio 🖌️ Improved Material System 💡 Light Tweaks 🚛 Volvo FH Series 6 Update 🔧 Job Details Widget 💤 Expanded Rest Mechanic See more 👇 blog.scssoft.com/2026/06/euro...

    unlabelledView post →
  • SCS Software @scssoft.comBluesky · Aug 20, 2025

    Did you catch our exclusive teaser at @futuregamesshow.bsky.social ? ✨🚛 Euro Truck Simulator 2 & American Truck Simulator will be coming to @playstation.com 5 & @xbox.com Series X|S 🎮 We can't wait to welcome you on the road. Wishlist now & stay tuned for more info 👉 scssoft.com/consoles

    unlabelledView post →
  • Steam user Steam user …9789Steam reviews · Jan 13, 2026 · 128 h played

    I fired up Euro Truck Simulator 2 through Steam Family Sharing with my friend, mostly because he wouldn’t shut up about "bro just try it for a while" I expected some slow, boring truck driving chore. Instead? The game grabbed me by the throat and after 100+ hours I haven't been able to stop playing it. When I booted the game up, I realised this game isn't about driving the trucks. It's about the vibe of it all. The engine rumble, the stupidly satisfying click of turning the indicators on, the…

    positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
  • Steam user Steam user …6030Steam reviews · Oct 21, 2025 · 97 h played

    As a long-haul trucker who’s racked up more miles than my logbook can handle, Euro Truck Simulator 2 feels like slipping back into the cab of my old life. The game captures the rhythm of the road perfectly, from navigating Lisbon’s cramped streets to cruising Norway’s endless highways. Running a virtual trucking company, upgrading rigs, and meeting tight delivery deadlines mirror the real-world grind I’ve lived, where every load keeps the bank from calling. It’s an odd kind of comfort, letting…

    positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
  • SCS Software @scssoft.comBluesky · May 28, 2026

    The Improved Material System will arrive in the 1.60 update! 🙌 This feature will significantly improve the lighting and visual quality of interiors in selected trucks for both Euro Truck Simulator 2 and American Truck Simulator 🚛🖌️ Read more at: blog.scssoft.com/2026/05/160-...

    unlabelledView post →
  • SCS Software @scssoft.comBluesky · Apr 8, 2026

    We're proud to reveal that Thermo King is coming to Euro Truck Simulator 2! With the upcoming 1.59 update, Thermo King, a global leader in transport temperature control, will be joining ETS2 with their trailer refrigeration units 🚛❄️ See more 👇 blog.scssoft.com/2026/04/1-59...

    unlabelledView post →
  • SCS Software @scssoft.comBluesky · Nov 23, 2025

    Passenger Satisfaction will play a key part in your role as a driver in the upcoming Coaches DLC for Euro Truck Simulator 2 🚌 To dive deeper into how it will work, we sat down with one of our Game Designers 🎮 Read the full article on our blog: blog.scssoft.com/2025/11/coac...

    unlabelledView post →
  • SCS Software @scssoft.comBluesky · Nov 20, 2025

    There’s only ONE week to go until the Nordic Horizons DLC releases for Euro Truck Simulator 2! 😍 Are you ready? Add it to your Steam Wishlist today: store.steampowered.com/app/2780810/... 🏔️

    unlabelledView post →
  • Steam user Steam user …8238Steam reviews · Dec 8, 2025 · 10 h played

    Love it very much, I have played a pirated verison but got it on steam because it's a great game and I wanted to support the people who made this amazing game and its great for relaxing and makes me want to be a truck driver in real life.

    positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
  • SCS Software @scssoft.comBluesky · Nov 14, 2025

    The Nordic Horizons DLC for Euro Truck Simulator 2 releases on November 27th 😍 Where do you think you will travel first? 🚛💨

    unlabelledView post →
  • Steam user Steam user …6638Steam reviews · Jun 13, 2026 · 336 h played

    Euro Truck Simulator 2 is somewhat outside my usual milieu. A truck driving simulator rather than a cRPG or grand strategy game. At a glance, this isn't quite for me. Yet, by a twist of fate, trucking happens to be part of my heritage. I grew up spending much of my childhood travelling from one location to the next, seeing the world from inside one of those cabins. Scania, Volvo and of course MAN aplenty. They fill many of my childhood memories. If this game isn't made for me, I don't know who…

    positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
  • SCS Software @scssoft.comBluesky · Jun 4, 2026

    The 1.60 Open Beta for Euro Truck Simulator 2 is now available & features: 📻 Game Radio 🖌️ Improved Material System 💡 Light Tweaks 🚛 Volvo FH Series 6 Update 🔧 Job Details Widget 💤 Expanded Rest Mechanic See more here 👇 blog.scssoft.com/2026/06/euro...

    unlabelledView post →
  • Steam user Steam user …5738Steam reviews · Feb 2, 2026 · 960 h played

    As a real HGV class 1 driver speaking from first hand experience this game is about the closest you're going to get to the real thing, I've been playing ETS2 for well over 10 years with nearly 1000 hours gameplay logged and I still come back to this game especially after new major updates are released. That brings me on to my next point, this game is now just over 13 years old and SCS still continue to keep this game updated with new gameplay mechanics, features, DLC and free of bugs; something…

    positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
  • SCS Software @scssoft.comBluesky · Feb 27, 2026

    Say hello to the team reshaping Scotland in the UK Rework for Euro Truck Simulator 2. 🇬🇧 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Read more at 👉 blog.scssoft.com/2026/02/uk-r...

    unlabelledView post →
  • Steam user Steam user …6954Steam reviews · Feb 13, 2026 · 1376 h played

    restore old UI please, cause after today patch, as a driver i cant see my money and some info while driving (without stop driving)

    negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
  • abadidea @[email protected]Mastodon · Jul 1, 2026

    euro truck simulator's approximation of (the dramatic part of) our neighborhood after the Amsterdam update this is where Odin gets on the train to become Public Transport Odin #ets2 #eurotruckSimulator2 #amsterdam #trains

    unlabelledView post →
  • SCS Software @scssoft.comBluesky · Feb 16, 2026

    Welcome to Groningen 🇳🇱 As part of the Benelux Rework Project for Euro Truck Simulator 2, this city has been completely rebuilt from the ground up to better reflect its real-world counterpart 🙌 See more at our latest blogpost: blog.scssoft.com/2026/02/bene...

    unlabelledView post →
  • SCS Software @scssoft.comBluesky · Feb 24, 2025

    We're excited to announce our next rework project for Euro Truck Simulator 2, Project Benelux! 🙌 This project includes the rework of Belgium, Netherland & Luxembourg, each of which will be reworked from scratch 🇧🇪🇳🇱🇱🇺 Read & see more at: blog.scssoft.com/2025/02/proj...

    unlabelledView post →
  • SCS Software @scssoft.comBluesky · Nov 9, 2025

    Nordic Horizon Landmarks await! ✨ From beautifully engineered bridges to the northernmost point of Europe, our team has faithfully recreated these real-world landmarks in our upcoming DLC for Euro Truck Simulator 2 🚛💨 See more at: blog.scssoft.com/2025/11/nord...

    unlabelledView post →
  • SCS Software @scssoft.comBluesky · Dec 10, 2024

    The IVECO S-Way has officially arrived to Euro Truck Simulator 2! 🚛 This truck sets new standards for fuel efficiency and driver-focused design. Huge shoutout to our friends at IVECO for helping us bring this amazing truck into our game! 🤩 See more 👇 blog.scssoft.com/2024/12/ivec...

    unlabelledView post →
  • Steam user Steam user …3529Steam reviews · Jul 29, 2026 · 26 h played

    Good game for killing time. (which i have alot of) Most of Europe is locked behind a pay-wall, so that kind of sucks.

    positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
  • SCS Software @scssoft.comBluesky · Sep 5, 2025

    Next Stop, Bus Stations! 🚏 With the upcoming arrival of our Coaches DLC for Euro Truck Simulator 2, our team has been reworking, refreshing and creating new Bus Stations across the map! 🗺️ Read more about their work at our latest blog: blog.scssoft.com/2025/09/coac...

    unlabelledView post →
  • SCS Software @scssoft.comBluesky · Jan 24, 2025

    Hyvää päivää! 🇫🇮 Welcome to Oulu, one of the many cities you'll be able to discover and deliver to in our upcoming Nordic Horizons DLC for Euro Truck Simulator 2 🚛💨 See & read more at our latest blogpost: blog.scssoft.com/2025/01/nord...

    unlabelledView post →
  • Steam user Steam user …3149Steam reviews · Jul 4, 2026 · 355 h played

    Beside the calm/chaotic driving simulator, this experience has taught me a lot about life in general. Generally, to deal with my finances. It teaches you the direct co-relation between money and apathy. When you are a low level, you care about staying within the rules, following the order. When you have money, it's much easy to get away with serious offences, too far to the point of apathy. So, in hindsight, I will say this game has humbled me. Kudos to SCS for the constant updates and feedback…

    positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
  • SCS Software @scssoft.comBluesky · Aug 26, 2025

    We're excited to reveal new cargo from CZ LOKO arriving in Euro Truck Simulator 2 in the upcoming 1.56 update! 😍 You'll be able to haul two locomotives in the base game, plus one more with the Special Transport DLC 🚂 See more 👇 blog.scssoft.com/2025/08/156-...

    unlabelledView post →
  • SCS Software @scssoft.comBluesky · Oct 15, 2025

    We are excited to introduce the DAF XF Electric to our truck line-up! 🚛⚡️ This amazing vehicle is now available in Euro Truck Simulator 2, thanks to a great collaboration with @daftrucksnv.bsky.social 🤝 Read more here: blog.scssoft.com/2025/10/daf-...

    unlabelledView post →
  • Andy Masley @andymasley.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 12, 2026

    You can download a Braudel book PDF, upload it to Speechify, hop on Euro Truck Simulator 2, and live better than 99% of historical people could have ever dreamed

    unlabelledView post →
  • SCS Software @scssoft.comBluesky · Jun 3, 2026

    Introducing a selection of several new aerodynamic parts for the Volvo Trucks FH Series 6 🚛😎 This update will come as a free update for all owners of Euro Truck Simulator 2 in the upcoming 1.60 update! 🙌 See more at: blog.scssoft.com/2026/06/ets2...

    unlabelledView post →

Posts are quoted from public profiles with links to the original. Want yours removed? Contact us.

You Might Also Like

similar titles