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18 Wheels of Steel: Pedal to the Metal
By SCS Software, released 1 Jan 2004
- Microsoft Windows
What it is
18 Wheels of Steel: Pedal to the Metal is a driving simulator from SCS Software, released in 2004. It puts you behind the wheel of a truck while you build a trucking business, combining road jobs with company management. You can own up to 35 trucks and choose trailers, dispatch more than 45 types of cargo, and take work across 30 cities spanning Mexico to Canada. Deliveries can be affected by damaged goods, accidents, changing weather, and encounters with law enforcement, so deadlines and vehicle condition matter. The game also lets you repair damage and improve your rig with upgrades. It is a single-player game for Windows, with Family Sharing listed as a feature. Its focus is split between driving and running the operation: you give orders, expand your fleet, and work toward taking charge of the business rather than simply hauling each load.
What players like, and what they don't
- Own up to 35 trucks.
- Dispatch more than 45 cargo types.
- Travel through 30 cities.
- Repair damage and upgrade your rig.
- Listed for Windows only.
- Single-player only.
Who it suits
It suits players who want truck driving tied to fleet ownership and business management. It is a single-player option for Windows players.
Pedal to the Metal pairs truck driving with managing a growing fleet and business. Its jobs also bring delivery risks, deadlines, and vehicle upkeep into the driving loop.
