18 Wheels of Steel: Haulin’

This game only has nostalgia going for it. as it is essentially an inferior version of ETS.

18 Wheels of Steel: Haulin' is a trucking simulation game developed by SCS Software and published by Cosmi Valusoft. Although it was originally released years before the modern generation of trucking simulators, it still serves as a memorable entry in the genre thanks to its combination of realistic driving mechanics and business management. Rather than focusing solely on transporting cargo, the game places equal importance on building a successful freight company, creating a rewarding progression system that encourages players to think like both a professional driver and an entrepreneur. The experience begins with a single truck and a handful of delivery contracts, but every completed haul contributes toward expanding a transportation business. Players travel across a network of American and Canadian highways, delivering a wide variety of cargo while balancing deadlines, vehicle maintenance, and careful driving. Every route presents its own challenges, from navigating busy traffic to handling oversized trailers through narrow roads. This steady progression transforms routine deliveries into meaningful milestones as larger profits unlock better equipment and more opportunities. Beyond simply driving, Haulin' introduces an engaging management layer that gives the game lasting appeal. Money earned from deliveries can be invested in purchasing new trucks, recruiting additional drivers, and expanding a growing fleet capable of generating passive income. Choosing profitable contracts, maintaining financial stability, and deciding when to invest or save become important strategic decisions. The sense of satisfaction that comes from watching a modest one-truck operation evolve into a thriving logistics company is one of the game's greatest accomplishments. The variety of available cargo, truck models, and trailer combinations helps keep gameplay from becoming repetitive. Different deliveries require varying travel distances and reward levels, encouraging players to plan routes carefully while maximizing efficiency. The game also introduced several quality-of-life improvements for the series, including support for custom music during long drives, the ability to save while on delivery, and enhanced visuals compared to its predecessors. These additions make extended play sessions more enjoyable and reflect the developer's effort to refine the overall experience. Naturally, the game's age becomes apparent in several areas. Vehicle models, environmental textures, and lighting effects are considerably simpler than those found in modern trucking simulators. Traffic AI can occasionally behave unpredictably, and some aspects of the interface feel outdated by today's standards. Despite these limitations, the core driving mechanics remain enjoyable, and the relaxing atmosphere of cruising across long stretches of highway continues to capture the appeal of life on the road. The slower pace may not satisfy players seeking constant excitement, but it perfectly suits those who appreciate simulation games that reward patience and careful planning. What truly allows 18 Wheels of Steel: Haulin' to remain relevant is its ability to balance accessible gameplay with meaningful progression. Every successful delivery contributes to tangible growth, giving players a constant incentive to continue expanding their company. Even without the graphical fidelity and advanced physics of more recent titles, the game delivers an authentic trucking experience built around gradual improvement, financial management, and the satisfaction of operating an increasingly successful freight business. For fans of transportation simulators, Haulin' remains a worthwhile classic that showcases the foundation upon which SCS Software would later build its more advanced trucking franchises. While some mechanics and presentation inevitably show their age, the addictive combination of hauling cargo, upgrading vehicles, and managing a growing fleet still provides hours of engaging gameplay. It stands as an enjoyable and historically significant simulator that continues to appeal to players who appreciate thoughtful business progression alongside relaxing long-haul driving. Rating: 8/10

$1000 income to complete a job. $8000 fine running a red light. WTF? No reason to play this over ATS unless you are a glutton for punishment.

I remember playing this game in computer class in like 2010. Imagine if we had a game like this but with today's graphical capabilities.

Не совсем понятно для чего сейчас нужны старые части 18 wos. Разве что купить в приступе ностальгии как сделал я. Но, конкретно эта часть не просто не прошла проверку временем, она была плоха еще в момент релиза. Играли в нее скорее от безысходности. Вторые дальнобойщики на тот момент были пройдены по сто раз, третьи еще не вышли, а ATS даже не было в планах. Приходилось играть в это. Главный минус игры - она неимоверно унылая. Чтобы вы понимали насколько просто скажу, что на момент выхода игры мне было 9 лет. Казалось бы ребенка легко завлечь, но даже тогда меня клонило в сон уже спустя несколько часов. Все города одинаковые, графика хуже чем в первых частях "колес", грузовик ощущается не многотонной махиной, а игрушкой. При этом грузовиков много, но все ощущаются одинаково. Звуки в игре сделаны тоже так себе. А еще, для тех кто не знает английского упомяну что в стимовской версии русского нет. И не уверен, что ссылки на русификатор живы. Потому что в свое время дли игры было много модов, но сейчас живых ссылок осталось всего на несколько штук. Да и те не сделают ваше пребывание в игре сильно интереснее. Честно говоря, на 2026 год у игры из плюсов разве что оптимизация. Так что Convoy, Haulin и American Long Haul можно смело пропустить и либо знакомится с более ранними играми, либо с Extreme Trucker, там хотя бы идея интересная.

Nada o que pensava

Yes.

Melhor jogo desse estilo. Jogabilidade, objetivos. Melhor que todos os demais que são mais novos. Pena não ter sido atualizado!!

É um jogo bem antigo (20 anos atrás) agora em 2026, tem opções bem melhores como o American Truck Simulator, obviamente, só comprem isso pela nostalgia, esse jogo de 2006 á 2012 tinha um comunidade bastante ativa. Praticamente hoje em dia, roda em qualquer máquina. Campanha dele é simples, tem vários caminhões legais, mas é tudo muito simples, repetitivo, nos tempos de hoje, a música dele realmente me pega muito, tudo nele claramente foi feito com muito carinho. Recomendo mesmo assim pra quem queira um jogo levinho, pra passar um tempo, mas o modo carreira dele, pode ser frustrante e enfadonho nos dias de hoje.

Good enough for me, however ATS is superieur, but here we can drive in almost all states of the USA (except Hawaii and Alaska) And we have snow in the north! Graphics are very poor with a lot of pop-up but it has that atmosphere if you can put yourself 20 years back ;)