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Garbage Truck Simulator

80%Game Brain Score
graphics, gameplay
80% User Score Based on 103 reviews

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"Garbage Truck Simulator" is a realistic simulation game that allows players to operate various garbage trucks and manage waste disposal operations. Players must navigate through busy city streets, collect trash, and transport it to the designated disposal sites while adhering to traffic rules and safety regulations. With different garbage trucks and environments to explore, this game offers a unique and engaging experience for simulation enthusiasts.

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Garbage Truck Simulator screenshot
Garbage Truck Simulator screenshot
Garbage Truck Simulator screenshot
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80%
Audience ScoreBased on 103 reviews
story3 negative mentions
  • The game is fun and entertaining, providing a satisfying experience with realistic crushing physics.
  • It has a surprisingly addicting gameplay loop that can be relaxing and enjoyable for players who like garbage truck simulations.
  • The graphics and attention to detail are commendable, making it visually appealing for a simulation game.
  • The game suffers from bugs and performance issues, including lag and crashes, which detract from the overall experience.
  • There is a lack of content and variety, with repetitive gameplay that can become boring quickly, and no progression or career mode.
  • The game has not received updates for a while, leaving players wanting more features and improvements.
  • graphics
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the amazing visuals and realistic physics, while others criticize them as subpar and lacking detail. Users noted issues with visual blending during gameplay and suggested improvements, such as adding more trucks and enhancing overall graphical quality. Overall, the graphics are deemed decent but inconsistent, with some players experiencing performance issues on certain platforms.

    • “This game is very nice, and the graphics and physics are amazing.”
    • “Great graphics, realistic crushing sounds, and great physics.”
    • “It is playable on a Steam Deck; turn high-quality graphics and shadows off to avoid crashing.”
    • “The graphics are not that good; they need more detail and a career goal, like adding money to the game for example, similar to a supermarket simulator.”
    • “When putting the items in the truck, sometimes the visuals would blend into each other, especially during the compacting process.”
    • “You don't drive the truck at all; the graphics are horrendous and there is zero replay value.”
  • gameplay
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is generally satisfying and enjoyable due to its attention to detail, though some users feel it lacks depth and variety, suggesting the addition of more features. While it has an arcade-like quality, there are calls for improved control mechanics to enhance the experience further. Overall, the game shows potential for greatness with further development.

    • “The attention to detail makes the gameplay satisfying and enjoyable.”
    • “Adding these elements could add variety and depth to the gameplay.”
    • “Would love to see more features as the gameplay is limited, but this has potential for greatness!”
    • “It has a very arcade-like quality to its gameplay; perhaps it lacks some fine-grained control of the trash packer and truck that you might see in other games in the simulator genre.”
  • story
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game lacks a traditional storyline, career mode, or any progression system, focusing instead on score attack missions without any narrative or unlockable content. Players seeking a structured story or objectives will find this aspect notably absent.

    • “No storyline, no career mode, and no other objectives or tasks.”
    • “It's essentially a series of score attack missions with no progression.”
    • “However, if you're expecting a story, unlockables, or progression system, this game doesn't offer that (as of yet).”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game exhibits some stability issues, including minor bugs and glitches, particularly with physics and door interactions. Despite these flaws, players find the experience enjoyable and relaxing.

    • “A little buggy, but I enjoyed taking out the trash.”
    • “This game can be a bit time-consuming, but it is incredibly fun and relaxing to watch the items get crushed and destroyed, even if the physics are a little bit buggy at times.”
    • “A few glitches with the door where it goes through the bottom of the hopper.”
  • optimization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviews indicate that while the game requires better optimization, particularly in career and business modes, the significant object destruction can heavily impact PC performance. Players are advised to ensure their systems meet at least the minimum requirements for optimal gameplay.

    • “The career and business mode needs better optimization for a smoother experience.”
    • “It's important to note that object destruction in this game significantly impacts PC performance, so ensure your setup meets at least the minimum requirements.”
    • “Career mode and business building need much better optimization.”
    • “Note that the object destruction in this game has a significant impact on PC performance, so you'll want to ensure your setup meets at least the minimum requirements.”
  • grinding
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players express that the grinding aspect of the game is excessively time-consuming, suggesting that it requires an almost unrealistic commitment to progress.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
    • “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress at all.”
  • replayability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game has been criticized for its lack of replayability, with users noting that the absence of engaging gameplay elements and poor graphics contribute to a one-time experience with little incentive to play again.

    • “You don't drive the truck at all; the graphics are horrendous, and there is zero replay value.”

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4h Median play time
3h Average play time
2-4h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs

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