On the Road: Truck Simulator

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On the Road: Truck Simulator is a single player open world racing game with business and kids themes. It was developed by tox² interactive GmbH and was released on November 14, 2019. It received neutral reviews from players.

"On the Road - Truck Simulator" is a realistic game that lets you drive through 6500 km of German roads in MAN or Scania trucks. Discover 15 German cities, various points of interest, and different types of cargo. The economic system allows you to establish your own company. Steam Workshop support lets you customize your vehicles' appearance.

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45%

Audience ScoreBased on 205 reviews

graphics14 positive mentions

stability5 negative mentions

The game has potential with unique features like getting out of the truck to refuel and load/unload cargo.
Graphics are decent and the game runs smoothly on lower-end systems.
The ability to pick up multiple loads and plan deliveries adds depth to the gameplay.

The game suffers from poor AI behavior, with vehicles often stopping randomly and causing traffic issues.
Steering and driving physics feel unresponsive and unrealistic, making it difficult to control the truck.
The user interface is clunky and lacks essential features like proper tutorials and clear instructions.

graphics
47 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
53%
17%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising them as "incredible" and "great," while others criticize them as outdated and reminiscent of games from fifteen years ago. Many users report performance issues, such as low frame rates and poor optimization, despite having capable hardware. Overall, while there are glimpses of potential, significant improvements are needed to meet modern standards.
- “First off, this game's graphics are incredible!”
- “The graphics on this game are really good.”
- “All in all, the graphics are lovely; the devs are improving the game all the time, and I'm confident they are and will make a great game.”
- “The menus and map look like they were made in Paint, truck controls like in Euro Truck Sim 1, and the graphics look like a Unity-made mobile game.”
- “Graphics are also unoptimized, not up-to-date, and sometimes the game turns into slow motion out of nowhere.”
- “Very poor graphics, short render distance, bad AI (like stopping from 50 km/h to 0 in 0.1 seconds), controlling (reversed mouse?), poor sounds (the truck motor sound is not constant), UI (the main menu does not contain much, always the same background, no menu music, etc.).”
gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
43%
21%
The gameplay of the game shows promise but is currently hindered by significant optimization issues and a lack of essential features found in similar titles like Euro Truck Simulator and American Truck Simulator. While some players appreciate the enjoyable driving mechanics and the ability to exit the truck for tasks like refueling, many express a desire for more depth, including improved logistics, vehicle configurations, and overall content. Overall, the game has potential but requires substantial improvements to meet player expectations.
- “The game is coming along well, I'm quite impressed with the gameplay so far. The graphics are unbelievable and I'm sure they will only improve. It's different from the SCS game in some ways which I enjoy.”
- “Gameplay and realism 8/10: the game offers the ability to exit the truck; you have to exit the truck to refuel, for example.”
- “Very cool mechanic that you can walk around the truck and enter the truck at your own choosing.”
- “There is a huge potential in this game, however the gameplay and optimization needs a lot of improvement.”
- “Concept is nice but the gameplay sucks.”
- “[b]At this state[/b], this 'game' lacks major gameplay aspects, content, and features that Euro Truck and American Truck Simulator both have.”
optimization
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
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Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many players noting significant improvements following updates, particularly in performance and physics. However, issues persist, especially on console versions, with some users expressing a desire for further enhancements to the interface and driving mechanics. While the potential is recognized, the game still requires more optimization to reach its full capabilities.
- “Edit: after the January update, I changed my review to positive since the game greatly improved (mainly performance and physics).”
- “I would like some optimization though :) but I know that the devs are really working on this game, so it will be a masterpiece in the future!”
- “It actually looks better and it is better optimized than Bus Simulator 17.”
- “There is a huge potential in this game, however the gameplay and optimization needs a lot of improvement.”
- “It has some optimization issues, the interface for the menu looks a bit unprofessional which could have been a lot better.”
- “Very good concept of a game, I know it's early access still, but wish it was a lot more optimized and with better driving physics.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs affecting physics, steering, and menu navigation. Issues such as erratic traffic behavior, non-functional windshield wipers during rain, and glitches in loading mechanics contribute to a frustrating experience. Additionally, concerns about the game's future support are raised due to a focus on console porting, which may lead to further neglect of PC stability and updates.
- “I feel like the physics could work in simulating the weight of the trucks, but it's just so buggy you can't really steer properly.”
- “Unfortunately, they are focusing their efforts on porting this to console despite it being incredibly buggy. Everyone knows what happens once a game is ported to console - PC support is practically outright dropped and everything is tuned to work best on consoles.”
- “The traffic on the autobahn glitches around and is not able to drive at a constant speed, which looks very strange.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The music aspect of the game is notably lacking, with users highlighting the absence of background music in the main menu and overall poor sound quality, such as inconsistent engine noises. In contrast, ETS 2 is praised for its engaging main menu music and overall superior audio experience.
- “ETS 2 has literally whole Europe, very good graphics, normal controls, supports literally any control device, much more beautiful main menu, with normal background and unique music.”
- “No music”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
The humor in the game is largely absent, with players expressing frustration over gameplay mechanics and technical issues rather than finding any comedic elements. The focus on planning and the challenges with controls detract from the overall enjoyment, leading to a lack of humor in the experience.
- “In this game, you have more to plan, which is not funny at all because it takes too much time.”
- “The attempts at humor feel forced and often fall flat, making the experience more tedious than entertaining.”
- “I expected a lot of laughs, but the jokes are stale and the comedic timing is off.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users have criticized the monetization strategy for being misleading, citing instances of false advertising that do not accurately represent the game's content or features.
- “False advertisement.”
- “The monetization system feels exploitative and heavily favors players who spend money.”
- “It's frustrating to see so many features locked behind paywalls.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers indicate that the game's replayability is lacking and requires improvements to enhance its long-term playability.
- “The game lacks the depth needed for true replayability.”
- “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to play again.”
- “The limited choices and outcomes make it feel repetitive after the first playthrough.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story aspect of the game is criticized for lacking clear guidance on gameplay mechanics, particularly in initiating truck missions, which leads to players frequently consulting the menu for instructions.

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On the Road: Truck Simulator is a open world racing game with business and kids themes.

On the Road: Truck Simulator is available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5, Mac OS and others.

On average players spend around 15 hours playing On the Road: Truck Simulator.

On the Road: Truck Simulator was released on November 14, 2019.

On the Road: Truck Simulator was developed by tox² interactive GmbH.

On the Road: Truck Simulator has received neutral reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its optimization.

On the Road: Truck Simulator is a single player game.

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