Euro Truck Simulator 2

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• Recommended Posted December 20, 2025 on Steam 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 allowed me to do very well on my test. I don’t drive a truck anymore (im now a bus driver) but I will forever be grateful to this piece of software and the team of people that created it for helping me escape homelessness and have a life ❤
• Recommended Posted September 22, 2025 on Steam 1:buy the game 2:start playing 3:fall in love with the game 4:buy all the dlc 5:get addicted so much that you buy an steering wheel
• Recommended Posted June 14, 2025 on Steam My father played this game a lot, sim games was generally his thing a lot of the times. Unfortunately he passed away back in 2021. I had bought this game a couple months after he passed away. I wished I had gotten it sooner because this game is such a chill game to have. At the time of writing this, SCS has most of Europe either made or is making. The base game is pretty good on its own however nowadays it is very evident that in order to really enjoy ETS 2, you're going to have to pay a little bit more for some regions but you can piecemeal your purchases whenever the DLCs come onto sale. The gameplay is relatively basic, you pick up a trailer, drive to the destination, and then drop it off. That in itself can be very boring to some but I think with the amount of points of interest, it may give some life to your journey. The devs do lean on the beauty of Europe and the different landscapes it has to offer so much so that they even allow you to stop your truck in a spot and take in a view they think is interesting. Though this game does tend to make you want to listen to a video, podcast, music, or whatever but you're literally driving so if you like driving IRL then this game could be for you if you want to not have so much stress IRL worrying about a million things. The game gives me a silly itch that I never thought I sometimes need, I suppose my father was onto something when he played this game. TL;DR Good chill game but basic gameplay at its core.
• Recommended Posted November 19, 2025 on Steam 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.
• Recommended Posted February 15, 2026 on Steam 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 to calmly transport digital cargo like a responsible adult. My setup looks like I’m preparing for a European logistics career. I have a clutch. I use it. Incorrectly shifting gears causes me real emotional damage. I signal every turn like the AI is watching and judging me. I’ll drive for 45 minutes in silence, fully locked in, just to deliver glass bottles without losing a single percentage of damage. Missing an exit doesn’t just cost time — it ruins my mood, my immersion, and possibly my entire evening. There are no explosions, no boss fights, no epic soundtrack — yet I’m sweating while reversing into a tight parking spot like it’s the final level of a Souls game. Rain hits the windshield and suddenly it’s a cinematic masterpiece. The radio plays. The GPS politely roasts me. And for some reason, hauling frozen yogurt across Europe at 2 a.m. feels important. I didn’t buy this equipment to play a game. I bought it to live the trucker fantasy. This isn’t gaming anymore — it’s commitment, dedication, and questionable financial decisions. 10/10, would buy another accessory. 🚛😂
• Recommended Posted July 2, 2025 on Steam So I kept hearing about the game and for the life of me I just could not figure out why someone would enjoy it. Its just driving trucks, I mean for truck nuts I get it, but the game has gotten recognition from so many people over the years that It couldnt just be people whose heartbeat raises when they see a big rig, right? I saw the game on sale and thought why not, its super cheap, I havent used my wheel in a long time, lets see if I can find any enjoyment in it. The fact that Ive been hungry for any sort of a real traffic simulator certainly helped. It takes a couple of minutes to set up if youre using a wheel but once thats done, you just choose your job and start driving across Europe. Even though the game is a sim, its quite forgiving and aproachable for new players, after a couple hours I actually wished the game was a lot more strict with its traffic violation system. Once I got into the "rhytm" of the game, I couldnt put it down. Ive put in 15 hours in 3 days. The game has a ton of dlc which are all fairly priced and judging by other players feedback, absolutely worth it. But even the base game has enough roads to keep you busy for probably atleast 150 hours until you explore most of them. Im not always into roleplaying in games but when I do enjoy it, I know Im playing a good one. So I try to drive within the speed limit, use my indicators, try my best not to get too much in the way of AI drivers, etc. and its just so relaxing. I love driving through the bigger cities and seeing their landmarks, tune into the local radio to get a taste of the language and I constantly take screenshots during sunsets. For a 2013 release, the game looks pretty darn good at times. What drives me forward now is progression, I cant wait to buy more trucks, hire more employees, get bigger trailers and start paying of my bank loans and make decent money. I know most people think its not the type of game they would enjoy, I thought so too, for 9 years, until I gave it a fair try and discovered what Ive been missing. One last thing thats absolutely great are mods. Theyre super easy to install, most of them are on the steam workshop so its a matter of two clicks, some of the bigger ones require you to drop a file in a folder, thats it. Easy as that and you can have more traffic, longer yellow lights at intersections, improved maps, more realistic lights, truck skins or completely fan made cars and much, much more.