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29 Games like Euro Truck Simulator 2 on Xbox that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Euro Truck Simulator 2 down to the 29 that fit the “Xbox” category. F1® 23, SnowRunner and Forza Horizon 5 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Euro Truck Simulator 2.

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GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing
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RelaxingNarrativeMultiplayerSolo
Year 2012Dev SCS Software
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Within the “Xbox” category, the closest game to Euro Truck Simulator 2 is F1® 23 — scoring 89/100 on our similarity scale. SnowRunner and Forza Horizon 5 follow close behind.

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The best games like Euro Truck Simulator 2 on Xbox

29 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Euro Truck Simulator 2. Each one has been evaluated across 16 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

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F1® 23

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F1® 23
Closest overall match
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
SoloMultiplayerCo-opRelaxingNarrativeOpen WorldFirst PersonThird Person
Year 2023Dev Codemasters · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~8hOn PC · PS · Xbox

It comes from the same genre as Euro Truck Simulator 2 and shares a relaxing pace, open world exploration and single-player focus. To that it adds a first-person view. They part company on visuals and tone: this one brings competitive edge and 3D presentation.

Released 11 years after Euro Truck Simulator 2.

Genre100World100Game mode80Tone69Visuals56
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SnowRunner

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SnowRunner
Closest on game mode
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
MultiplayerCo-opSoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst PersonThird Person
Year 2020Dev Saber Interactive · Focus EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

Shelved next to Euro Truck Simulator 2 for good reason: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and multiplayer gameplay. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and a first-person view. They part company on tone and progression: this one brings a sandbox world.

Released 8 years after Euro Truck Simulator 2.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals67World63Progression54Tone41
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Forza Horizon 5

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Forza Horizon 5
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst PersonThird Person
Year 2021Dev Playground Games · Xbox Game StudiosPlaytime ~15hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Genre puts it alongside Euro Truck Simulator 2, and so does strong narrative focus, open world exploration and single-player focus. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and a first-person view. They part company on tone and progression: this one brings skill tree progression.

Released 9 years after Euro Truck Simulator 2.

Genre100World100Game mode82Visuals67Progression46Tone34
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MudRunner

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MudRunner
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst PersonThird Person
Year 2017Dev Saber Interactive · Focus EntertainmentOn PS4 · Android · PC

On paper it is what Euro Truck Simulator 2 is — strong narrative focus, open world exploration and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and a first-person view. Where the two diverge is tone and progression: a sandbox world.

Released 5 years after Euro Truck Simulator 2.

Genre100Game mode89World64Visuals55Progression48Tone32
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The Crew™

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The Crew™
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst PersonThird Person
Year 2014Dev Ubisoft Reflections · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~16hOn PC · PS · Xbox

It comes from the same genre as Euro Truck Simulator 2 and shares strong narrative focus, open world exploration and single-player focus. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and a first-person view. The distance is in tone and progression — its own ground is melee combat and online features.

Genre100World100Game mode75Visuals66Progression52Tone32
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Forza Horizon 4

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Forza Horizon 4
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst PersonThird Person
Year 2018Dev Playground Games · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~13hOn PC · Xbox

Shelved next to Euro Truck Simulator 2 for good reason: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and single-player focus. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and a first-person view. The distance is in tone and progression — its own ground is PvP competition.

Released 6 years after Euro Truck Simulator 2.

Genre100World100Visuals67Game mode66Progression55Tone37
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Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit

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Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst PersonThird Person
Year 2010Dev Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Same family as Euro Truck Simulator 2: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and single-player focus. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is tone and progression: PvP competition.

Genre100World100Visuals67Game mode64Progression48Tone37
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Forza Motorsport

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Forza Motorsport
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
MultiplayerSoloCo-opNarrativeOpen WorldManagementExplorationFirst PersonThird Person
Year 2023Dev Turn 10 Studios · Xbox Game StudiosOn Xbox · PC

Genre puts it alongside Euro Truck Simulator 2, and so does strong narrative focus, open world exploration and multiplayer gameplay. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and a first-person view. They part company on tone and visuals: this one brings sports simulation and PvP competition.

Released 11 years after Euro Truck Simulator 2.

Genre100World100Progression86Game mode82Visuals68Tone39
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The Crew™ 2

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NGL65
The Crew™ 2
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
MultiplayerCo-opSoloOpen WorldExplorationFirst PersonThird Person
Year 2018Dev Ubisoft · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

On paper it is what Euro Truck Simulator 2 is — exploration and discovery, open world exploration, and multiplayer gameplay — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. Both also lean on a first-person view. The distance is in progression and visuals — its own ground is melee combat and online features.

Released 6 years after Euro Truck Simulator 2.

Genre100World100Game mode91Visuals55Progression52
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CarX Drift Racing Online

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CarX Drift Racing Online
Closest on tone
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
SoloMultiplayerCo-opRelaxingCasualOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
Year 2017Dev CarX TechnologiesPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Shelved next to Euro Truck Simulator 2 for good reason: a relaxing pace, open world exploration and single-player focus. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is visuals and progression: a sandbox world and online features.

Released 5 years after Euro Truck Simulator 2.

Genre100Tone85Game mode63World63Progression53Visuals37
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Riders Republic

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NGL75
Riders Republic
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOpen WorldExplorationThird PersonFirst Person
Year 2021Dev Ubisoft · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Genre puts it alongside Euro Truck Simulator 2, and so does exploration and discovery, open world exploration, and single-player focus. Both also lean on a third-person camera. The distance is in progression and visuals — its own ground is PvP competition.

Released 9 years after Euro Truck Simulator 2.

Genre100World100Game mode69Visuals65Progression56
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F1® 22

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F1® 22
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrativeOpen WorldFirst PersonThird Person
Year 2022Dev Codemasters · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~7hOn PC · PS · Xbox

On paper it is what Euro Truck Simulator 2 is — strong narrative focus, open world exploration and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The common ground extends to a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is tone and game mode: offline play.

Released 10 years after Euro Truck Simulator 2.

Genre100World100Visuals66Game mode57Tone43
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Assetto Corsa Competizione

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Assetto Corsa Competizione
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
SoloMultiplayerOpen WorldExplorationFirst PersonThird Person
Year 2018Dev Kunos Simulazioni · 505 GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Same family as Euro Truck Simulator 2: exploration and discovery, open world exploration, and single-player focus. Both also lean on a third-person camera. The distance is in progression and visuals — its own ground is sports simulation.

Released 6 years after Euro Truck Simulator 2.

Genre100World100Game mode72Visuals66Progression43
14

Project CARS 2

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NGL80
Project CARS 2
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
SoloMultiplayerOpen WorldExplorationFirst PersonThird Person
Year 2017Dev Slightly Mad Studios · Bandai Namco EntertainmentPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

On paper it is what Euro Truck Simulator 2 is — exploration and discovery, open world exploration, and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. Both also lean on a first-person view. The distance is in progression and visuals — its own ground is sports simulation.

Released 5 years after Euro Truck Simulator 2.

Genre100World100Game mode72Visuals66Progression42
15

Need for Speed: Shift

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NGL76
Need for Speed: Shift
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
SoloMultiplayerOpen WorldExplorationFirst PersonThird Person
Year 2009Dev Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

It comes from the same genre as Euro Truck Simulator 2 and shares exploration and discovery, open world exploration, and single-player focus. To that it adds a first-person view. They part company on progression and visuals.

Genre100World100Game mode72Visuals66Progression43

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