The IncastroPC test
Mike Abbondandolo · November 2026 · version 1.62 · updated on 12 November 2026Euro Truck Simulator 2 is a timeless game. Close to a stable 60 FPS in 4K with FSR on a Radeon 780M, low temperatures and 25W power draw: it runs great on a Mini PC. If you love long hauls and relaxing behind the wheel, it's one of the best titles you can get on Linux.
What we liked
- +Stable 60 FPS in 4K with FSR on a Radeon 780M
- +Customizable soundtrack with radio and your own music
- +Community mods that massively expand the game
- +Deep, rewarding fleet management
Less convincing
- −Repetitive gameplay if you're not into the genre
- −DLC required to unlock many countries
How we tested it
Performance
Average FPS over 9 min 31 s of gameplay, measured with MangoHud. The line marks 60 FPS. Average FPS: how many frames per second on average. 1% low: the FPS in the worst moments (the slowest 1% of frames). The closer the 1% low is to the average, the smoother the game, without stutters.
Also applies to other mini PCs with the same Radeon 780M graphics: Ryzen 7 7840HS, Ryzen 7 8845HS, Ryzen 9 7940HS Same integrated graphics, so similar FPS. They can vary a bit with RAM (speed and dual channel) and with the power limit set by the manufacturer.
Test timeline
Power is the processor's (CPU and graphics) as read by MangoHud: at the wall it's a few watts more. Lighter areas are pauses, menus or loading screens (28 seconds), left out of the calculation.
Recommended settings
Mini PC NiPoGi AM21
- Preset
- High
- Resolution
- 4K
- Upscaling
- FSR 2 Balanced
- FPS limit
- 60
Result: 59.6 FPS average, stable, 25W power draw
Euro Truck Simulator 2 is one of those games that needs no introduction, yet it still manages to surprise on Linux. Developed by SCS Software, it's the driving sim par excellence: you climb into your truck, load up your cargo and drive across Europe from one end to the other, managing delivery times, fuel and driver fatigue.
The gameplay is deliberately slow and repetitive, but that's exactly the point. If you love the genre, ETS2 offers a meditative, relaxing experience that's hard to find anywhere else. Starting your own company, hiring drivers, growing your fleet and unlocking new territories is a progression loop that keeps you hooked for dozens of hours — in our case, almost fifty.
On the NiPoGi AM21 with Radeon 780M, the game runs in 4K on the High preset with FSR 2 Balanced at almost a stable 60 FPS. Low temperatures and just 25W of power draw: it's one of the most efficient titles we've tested on an iGPU. It runs natively on Linux, no Proton needed.
The audio is one of its hidden strengths: you can listen to online radio stations from all over the world or import your own music while you drive. With community mods, real names for roads, companies and vehicles make the experience even more immersive.
The only real drawback is the DLC: many European countries aren't included in the base game. Prices are reasonable and during Steam sales they cost next to nothing — we recommend grabbing them all for the full experience. You can find the complete bundle at a discount on Instant Gaming.
