Euro Truck Driver 2018 suits Android players who want a truck simulator with a manual gearbox and a large European map, without paying upfront. It is listed under truck games and driving simulators, and Google Play rates it Everyone. This page covers the publisher, the features and the device requirements.
Ovidiu Pop and the Ovilex project
The developer is listed as Ovidiu Pop, and the developer website points to ovilex.com. The package ID, com.ovilex.eurotruckdriver2018, carries the same Ovilex name. The game first came out on June 21, 2018.
Google Play shows more than 10 million installs and a 4.3 rating from about 165.7 thousand ratings. That is a large audience for a simulator of this type.
Tilt steering, H-shifter and Europe's terrain
Controls are the central point. You can steer by tilting the device, using buttons or using a virtual steering wheel. A manual transmission with an H-shifter and clutch is also included, along with engine sounds the developer describes as accurate.
The map is an open-world version of Europe with desert, snow, mountain and city areas. Several European truck brands appear, and there are many trailers to haul. The game also offers career and multiplayer modes, visual and mechanical damage, and a dynamic weather system with snow, rain and sun.
The developer says players can request new trucks or features through its social pages.
Android 11 minimum and version 4.0.5
The current version is 4.0.5, last updated on October 13, 2025. It needs Android 11 or newer, so phones on older releases are excluded.
The game is free to install. It contains ads and in-app purchases.
Euro Truck Driver 2018 pros and cons
Pros
- Free to install on Google Play
- Manual transmission with H-shifter and clutch
- Three steering options: tilt, buttons or virtual wheel
- Open-world Europe map with desert, snow, mountain and city areas
- Updated October 13, 2025, with over 10 million installs on Google Play
Cons
- Contains ads
- Offers in-app purchases
- Requires Android 11 or newer
- Contains ads and in-app purchases
Is Euro Truck Driver 2018 safe?
Euro Truck Driver 2018 comes from developer Ovidiu Pop, who has a website at ovilex.com. Its content rating is Everyone. Play costs nothing, but ads appear and in-app purchases are on offer, which is worth knowing if younger players use the device.
How to install Euro Truck Driver 2018
- Press the Google Play button on this page.
- Check the listing in the Play Store and press Install.
- Open Euro Truck Driver 2018 when the install finishes. Updates arrive through Google Play.
