European Truck Simulator puts you behind the wheel of a European truck on city streets, country roads and highways, with no console or steering wheel needed. Ovidiu Pop made it, and it is free to install from Google Play, where it has passed 50 million installs. Players there have left a 4.1 rating across about 1.2 million ratings.
Driving a lorry on a phone screen
Truck simulators often assume a wheel and pedals, which most phone owners do not have. This game tackles that with three control options: tilting the device, on-screen buttons, or a touch steering wheel. You pick whichever suits your hands and screen size.
The game is aimed at players of all ages, and Google Play lists its content rating as Everyone.
12 truck brands and 20+ cities to drive through
The garage holds 12 European truck brands, with both 4x2 and 6x4 axle layouts. Each brand has its own detailed interior, so the cab view changes with the truck you buy.
The map covers more than 20 realistic cities, and the routes mix country roads, highways and offroad stretches. The description names Berlin, Prague, Madrid, Rome and Paris among the stops. Weather and a day and night cycle change the conditions, and trucks show visible damage.
A career mode lets you earn money and spend it on new trucks and upgrades. Online multiplayer runs on servers or in a convoy mode, and achievements and leaderboards are included.
What to check before installing version 4.0.1
The current version is 4.0.1, last updated on October 15, 2025, and it needs Android 11 or newer. Older phones will not run it. The game first appeared on December 15, 2015.
It contains ads and in-app purchases, though the download is free. Gamepad support is listed, and the developer mentions Android TV as a place to try it.
European Truck Simulator pros and cons
Pros
- Three control methods: tilt, buttons or touch steering wheel
- 12 European truck brands with separate interiors
- More than 20 cities plus country roads, highways and offroads
- Online multiplayer with servers or convoy mode
- Gamepad support, including on Android TV
Cons
- Contains ads
- Includes in-app purchases
- Requires Android 11 or newer
- File size varies and is only shown on the Google Play page
Is European Truck Simulator safe?
The game is distributed through Google Play only, and this page does not offer a file download. The publisher is Ovidiu Pop, with a developer site at ovilex.com. The package ID is com.ovilex.eurotruckdriver, which you can compare against the store listing before installing. No independent security review is available.
How to install European Truck Simulator
- Press the Google Play button on this page.
- Check the listing in the Play Store and press Install.
- Open European Truck Simulator when the install finishes. Updates arrive through Google Play.
