Best Trains Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 663 Trains games, but not all of them are able to be played on Linux builds. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Trains game rankings were last updated on 11/25/2024.
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1. Factorio
Factorio is a game about building and creating automated factories to produce items of increasing complexity, within an infinite 2D world. Use your imagination to design your factory, combine simple elements into ingenious structures, and finally protect it from the creatures who don't really like you.
Factorio holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Trains game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 192,982 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 187,650 positive reviews and 5,332 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $35.00 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $35.00 |
| Release Date | 8/14/2020 |
| Developer | Wube Software LTD. |
| Publisher | Wube Software LTD. |
| Steam App Id | 427520 |
2. shapez 2
Dive into a factory-building game where the focus is on just that — building huge factories! Construct sprawling multi-level factories and min-max your layouts without limits. shapez 2 is tailor-made for enthusiasts who crave the thrill of optimizing production lines and perfecting automation.
shapez 2 has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Trains games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,089 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,946 positive reviews and 143 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $18.74 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play shapez 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $18.74 |
| Release Date | 8/15/2024 |
| Franchise | tobspr Games |
| Developer | tobspr Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2162800 |
3. Mini Metro
Mini Metro is a strategy simulation game about designing a subway map for a growing city. Draw lines between stations and start your trains running. As new stations open, redraw your lines to keep them efficient. Decide where to use your limited resources. How long can you keep the city moving?
Mini Metro has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Trains games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,201 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,625 positive reviews and 576 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 11/6/2015 |
| Developer | Dinosaur Polo Club |
| Publisher | Dinosaur Polo Club |
| Steam App Id | 287980 |
4. OpenTTD
OpenTTD is a business simulation game in which players earn money by transporting passengers and cargo via road, rail, water, and air. It is an open-source remake and expansion of the 1995 Chris Sawyer video game Transport Tycoon Deluxe.
OpenTTD has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Trains games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,128 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,617 positive reviews and 511 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play OpenTTD on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
5. Unrailed!
Unrailed! is a co-op multiplayer game where you have to work together with your friends to build a train track across endless procedurally generated worlds. Master random encounters with its inhabitants, upgrade your train and keep it from derailing!
Unrailed! has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Trains games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,126 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,921 positive reviews and 1,205 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 9/23/2020 |
| Franchise | bilibili |
| Developer | Indoor Astronaut |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1016920 |
6. Russian Subway Dogs
A fast-paced arcade game inspired by the real-life stray dogs of the Moscow metro. Compete in online leaderboards and progress through a challenging campaign while unlocking guest critters from your fave games! Juggle vodka, bark fire, cook bears, and more! Can you steal enough food to survive?
Russian Subway Dogs has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Trains games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 253 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 247 positive reviews and 6 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 8/2/2018 |
| Developer | Spooky Squid Games Inc. |
| Publisher | Spooky Squid Games Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 762610 |
7. Transport Fever 2
The classic transport simulation genre has a new gold standard with Transport Fever 2. Discover a whole new world by navigating transport routes through land, water and air. May progress and prosperity find their way!
Transport Fever 2 has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Trains games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25,762 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,222 positive reviews and 2,540 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $39.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $39.99 |
| Release Date | 12/11/2019 |
| Franchise | Good Shepherd Entertainment |
| Developer | Urban Games |
| Publisher | Good Shepherd Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 1066780 |
8. Trolley Delayma
Top down puzzle game about manipulating the tracks to redirect the trolley to save the victims. Solve the trolley problem in various forms of tiny puzzles.
Trolley Delayma has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Trains games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 150 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 148 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
9. FIND ALL 3: Travel
Look for hidden cats, raccoons, other animals and objects, color this painted world. You have to go on an exciting journey through different levels. More than 1500 items of varying difficulty are waiting for you!
FIND ALL 3: Travel has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Trains games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 419 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 393 positive reviews and 26 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.47 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $1.47 |
| Release Date | 7/21/2022 |
| Developer | Very Very LITTLE Studio |
| Publisher | Very Very LITTLE Studio |
| Steam App Id | 1961520 |
10. Cosmic Express
Plan the train route for the universe's most awkward space colony!
Cosmic Express has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Trains games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 516 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 480 positive reviews and 36 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Cosmic Express on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 3/16/2017 |
| Franchise | Draknek & Friends |
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| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 583270 |
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| 27,870 | 8/14/2020 | 96 | $35.00 | Steam Charts | |
| 854 | 8/15/2024 | 95 | $18.74 | Steam Charts | |
| 83 | 11/6/2015 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 322 | 4/1/2021 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 74 | 9/23/2020 | 91 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 8/2/2018 | 89 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,118 | 12/11/2019 | 88 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 10/3/2023 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 7/21/2022 | 87 | $1.47 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 3/16/2017 | 86 | $14.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 22). shapez 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 20). Mini Metro on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 25). OpenTTD on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 5). Unrailed! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 4). Russian Subway Dogs on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 4). Transport Fever 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, September 5). Trolley Delayma on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 18). FIND ALL 3: Travel on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 16). Cosmic Express on Steam. Steam Store.