Best Transportation Games on Steam
Steam currently has 700 Transportation games available to download and play. 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. Transportation game rankings were last updated on 12/13/2024.
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1. Euro Truck Simulator 2
Travel across Europe as king of the road, a trucker who delivers important cargo across impressive distances! With dozens of cities to explore, your endurance, skill and speed will all be pushed to their limits.
Euro Truck Simulator 2 holds the #1 spot for "best Transportation game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 786,009 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 766,775 positive reviews and 19,234 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 | 10/12/2012 |
| Franchise | SCS Software |
| Developer | SCS Software |
| Publisher | SCS Software |
| Steam App Id | 227300 |
2. American Truck Simulator
Experience legendary American trucks and deliver various cargoes across sunny California, sandy Nevada, and the Grand Canyon State of Arizona. American Truck Simulator takes you on a journey through the breathtaking landscapes and widely recognized landmarks around the States.
American Truck Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Transportation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 163,034 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 158,023 positive reviews and 5,011 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 | 2/2/2016 |
| Franchise | SCS Software |
| Developer | SCS Software |
| Publisher | SCS Software |
| Steam App Id | 270880 |
3. shapez 2
Dive into a factory-building game with the focus on just that – building huge space factories! Construct sprawling multi-level factories and satisfying production lines without limits. Tackle increasingly complex automation challenges at your own pace – you won’t have to worry about enemies.
shapez 2 has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Transportation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,516 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,360 positive reviews and 156 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 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 | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 8/15/2024 |
| Franchise | tobspr Games |
| Developer | tobspr Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2162800 |
4. Mini Motorways
Mini Motorways is a strategy simulation game about designing the road map for a growing city. Build a traffic network, one road at a time, to create a bustling metropolis. Redesign your roads and place your motorways to get everyone where they need to go. How long can you keep the city moving?
Mini Motorways has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Transportation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,313 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,521 positive reviews and 792 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 7/20/2021 |
| Developer | Dinosaur Polo Club |
| Publisher | Dinosaur Polo Club |
| Steam App Id | 1127500 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Transportation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,250 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,671 positive reviews and 579 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 |
6. 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 94, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Transportation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,421 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,906 positive reviews and 515 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).
7. Railroader
You and your fellow railroaders are the lifeblood of your railroad, just like it is the lifeblood of the communities it serves. Switch cars at industries. Keep people moving while running local passenger trains. Run trains with a purpose in transition era Appalachia – in Railroader!
Railroader has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Transportation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,261 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,206 positive reviews and 55 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Railroader on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 12/7/2023 |
| Developer | Giraffe Lab LLC |
| Publisher | Giraffe Lab LLC |
| Steam App Id | 1683150 |
8. Derail Valley
Drive massive trains and build your career in a vast open railway network. For both PC and VR.
Derail Valley has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Transportation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,396 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,147 positive reviews and 249 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $39.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Derail Valley on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
9. Rolling Line
Build your own model railway tracks and scenery or explore pre-made layouts, including 1000s of player-made layouts on the Steam Workshop! Play in virtual reality and on PC!
Rolling Line has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Transportation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,057 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,977 positive reviews and 80 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Rolling Line on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 4/27/2018 |
| Developer | Gaugepunk Games |
| Publisher | Gaugepunk Games |
| Steam App Id | 754150 |
10. Captain of Industry
Land your crew of survivors on an abandoned island and survive! Mine raw materials, grow food, build factories, manufacture products, research new tech, and trade with others. Become an industrial superpower! But this is no easy task, you will be put to the test to keep your settlement alive.
Captain of Industry has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Transportation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,095 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,754 positive reviews and 341 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Captain of Industry on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 5/31/2022 |
| Developer | MaFi Games |
| Publisher | MaFi Games |
| Steam App Id | 1594320 |
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| 39,866 | 10/12/2012 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4,633 | 2/2/2016 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 911 | 8/15/2024 | 95 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 535 | 7/20/2021 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 122 | 11/6/2015 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 527 | 4/1/2021 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 352 | 12/7/2023 | 93 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 546 | 1/25/2019 | 93 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 40 | 4/27/2018 | 91 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 884 | 5/31/2022 | 91 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 23 | 9/6/2022 | 91 | $8.57 | Steam Charts | |
 | 205 | 12/17/2021 | 91 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,763 | 6/20/2024 | 90 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,995 | 12/11/2019 | 88 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 7 | 1/20/2024 | 88 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 74 | 7/30/2024 | 88 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 71 | 11/17/2021 | 88 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 201 | 6/25/2024 | 87 | $19.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 122 | 8/10/2021 | 87 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 5/31/2022 | 87 | $29.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 14). American Truck Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). shapez 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). Mini Motorways on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). Mini Metro on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 14). OpenTTD on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). Railroader on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 14). Derail Valley on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 9). Rolling Line on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). Captain of Industry on Steam. Steam Store.