Steel Nomad Eclipse vs THUNDERSTRUCK Truck Simulator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Steel Nomad Eclipse
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Step into a detailed trucking world built for players who enjoy realistic driving, strong vehicles, and changing environments. The experience starts from the main menu where a powerful truck is parked in an industrial yard with its engine running. Smoke rises from the exhaust while an engineer works on a generator nearby. Wooden crates, tires, and small equipment are placed around the area, and workers move in the background talking and handling daily tasks. The whole scene feels active and alive, like a working transport hub. From there, players move into the truck selection screen where multiple heavy trucks are available, each designed with different strength, speed, and handling styles. After choosing a truck, the next step is character selection. Players can pick between two female characters or choose a pet companion like a dog or a cat, adding a personal touch to the journey. Next comes the smoke customization panel where different smoke colors can be selected to change the visual effect of the vehicle. The game is divided into two main modes, Career Mode and Offroad Mode. Each mode includes five structured levels, offering progressive challenges that test driving skills in different ways. Career Mode focuses on organized transport missions, deliveries, and controlled routes, while Offroad Mode pushes players into rough terrain, sharp turns, and difficult paths where control matters most. Before each gameplay session, players can also select weather conditions including sunny daylight, heavy rain, snowy roads, or dark night environments. These weather changes affect visibility, road grip, and overall driving feel, making every level different. Each level begins with a cinematic camera sequence that shows the surrounding environment, roads, and objects before control is given to the player. This helps build atmosphere and prepares the player for the mission ahead. With detailed trucks, customizable characters, weather options, and two unique gameplay styles, this trucking experience delivers a complete journey from start to finish.
THUNDERSTRUCK Truck Simulator
Experience realistic truck driving across the USA. Deliver various cargo through diverse cities and landscapes, challenging yourself with numerous missions and jobs. Customize your trucks and trailers for an immersive simulation.
- Realistic truck physics
- 19 truck companies and 56 trucks
- 300+ cargo types
- 2,000+ free missions
- Internal/external camera views
- Stunning graphics with adjustable settings
- Intelligent traffic AI
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Thunderstruck Truck Simulator is the best Truck Simulator there is! The game takes place in the United States of America, and you are the driver of some of the most iconic trucks on American highways and roads. You will be able to visit more than 10 cities across several states, including California, Nevada, and Colorado! We created thousands of miles of roads to bring you the realism of driving your huge truck across the USA. You can play 15 meticulously crafted missions created to challenge you, or take on one of the random jobs available across the country. And there is an almost infinite number of jobs available! Drive trucks and deliver all kinds of cargo, including food, vehicles, construction equipment, fuel, toxic materials, wood, and more! MAIN FEATURES - Realistic truck physics that enhance the driving simulation experience - 19 famous truck companies and 56 trucks offering various configurations, chassis options, and original color customizations - 27 trailers complemented by over 300 cargo types - A vast selection of more than 2,000 free missions available in Career Mode - Internal and external camera perspectives for improved maneuverability, plus a top-down view to help you park your truck - Stunning graphics paired with high performance tailored for mobile devices, with adjustable graphics settings - Diverse cityscapes, each with unique characteristics - Intelligent traffic AI with realistic behavior and adherence to traffic laws - Beautiful landscapes that enrich your driving journey Are you ready to become the most famous and skilled truck driver in the United States of America? This truck simulator is your chance to do it! We hope you enjoy it as much as we do! Apple's Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.prosimulatorsonline.com/p/pro-simulators-privacy-policy-effective.html Terms of Use: https://www.prosimulatorsonline.com/p/pro-simulators-terms-of-service.html For inquiries, please contact us via email at support (at) prosimulatorsonline.com.
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The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Steel Nomad Eclipse at none against THUNDERSTRUCK Truck Simulator's 10. THUNDERSTRUCK Truck Simulator's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. THUNDERSTRUCK Truck Simulator sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Steel Nomad Eclipse asks for nothing beyond the download.
Steel Nomad Eclipse ships an update every 3 weeks, THUNDERSTRUCK Truck Simulator every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Steel Nomad Eclipse | THUNDERSTRUCK Truck Simulator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.7 (7 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 783 MB | 869 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Muhammad Saqib Sattar Abbasi | Pro Simulators Online |
In-app purchases
Steel Nomad Eclipse
No in-app purchases
THUNDERSTRUCK Truck Simulator
- Premium Club Weekly$2.997 Days
- Premium Club Monthly$4.991 Month
- Premium Club Yearly$14.991 Year
- Volvo VNR Electric$0.99
- Western Star 57X$1.99
- Volvo VNL 2018$2.99
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- Volvo VNL 2025$2.99
- Volvo VNL$2.99
- Western Star 49X$2.99
- Western Star 5700XE$2.99
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