Free Trains Games on Steam
Steam currently has 481 Trains games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best free games ranked by popularity and ratings. Data for this list is calculated from reviews and player counts reported directly by Steam and will be updated in real-time. Free Trains game rankings were last updated on 5/19/2024.
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1. 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 holds the #1 spot for "best free Trains game on Steam" with a Player Score of 93. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,983 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,520 positive reviews and 463 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It 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).
2. Mini Settlers: Prologue
Mini Settlers: Prologue is a free version of Mini Settlers. In this minimalist city builder, settle islands, construct cities, and design efficient logistic networks to fulfill your buildings' needs and fuel population growth to adventure into new worlds.
Mini Settlers: Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Trains games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 439 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 387 positive reviews and 52 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 4/30/2024 |
| Franchise | Goblinz Publishing |
| Developer | Knight Owl Games |
| Publisher | Goblinz Publishing |
| Steam App Id | 2788870 |
3. Frostrain
Be the last train conductor roaming the postapocalyptic frozen world! Expand, strengthen, and build synergies on your train. The promised land beyond the toxic zone awaits you and your passengers.
Frostrain has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Trains games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,557 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,467 positive reviews and 90 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 1/11/2024 |
| Developer | STEWDIO |
| Publisher | Jungle Game Lab |
| Steam App Id | 2735630 |
4. Simutrans
Simutrans is a freeware and open-source transportation simulator. Your goal is to establish a successful transport company. Transport passengers, mail and goods by rail, road, ship, and even air. Interconnect districts, cities, public buildings, industries and tourist attractions.
Simutrans has achieved a Player Score of 72, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Trains games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 567 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 428 positive reviews and 139 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It 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.
| Release Date | 5/24/2016 |
| Developer | The Simutrans Team |
| Publisher | The Simutrans Team |
| Steam App Id | 434520 |
5. Trans-Siberian Railway Simulator: Prologue
Get behind the controls of a classic Russian locomotive and see if wild animals, bad people, strong frosts and a constantly breaking locomotive is able to stop you. Try to survive on the longest railway line in the world!
Trans-Siberian Railway Simulator: Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Trains games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 728 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 681 positive reviews and 47 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 1/23/2024 |
| Developer | Pentacle |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2248950 |
6. SimRail - The Railway Simulator: Prologue
SimRail - The Railway Simulator Prologue presents the full range of possibilities of the newest and best simulator of the work of train driver. Take on the challenge and take the controls of a freight or passenger train!
SimRail - The Railway Simulator: Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Trains games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,100 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 889 positive reviews and 211 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play SimRail - The Railway Simulator: Prologue on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 12/16/2021 |
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| Steam App Id | 1803190 |
7. 4Prot
4Prot is an interactive prototyping laboratory that allows you to create virtual spaces for students and professionals to creatively build different types of prototypes. The free version of 4Prot allows you to save 2 projects with 100 blocks each.
4Prot has achieved a Player Score of 55, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Trains games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15 positive reviews and 11 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
8. Rail Route: The Story of Jozic
In “The Story of Jozic” a free stand alone expansion from the developers behind Rail Route you will take on the role of an apprentice train dispatcher in the bustling city of Prague - design, construct and automate your own railway network in real time!
Rail Route: The Story of Jozic has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Trains games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 108 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 102 positive reviews and 6 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It 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.
| Release Date | 6/21/2022 |
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| Steam App Id | 1896900 |
9. Train Station Renovation - First Job
Welcome to the prologue to Train Station Renovation. This is where you will learn and teach how to renovate these small and the largest train stations in the world.
Train Station Renovation - First Job has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Trains games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 856 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 741 positive reviews and 115 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Train Station Renovation - First Job on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 4/21/2020 |
| Franchise | Live Motion Games |
| Developer | Live Motion Games |
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| Steam App Id | 1281080 |
10. Freight Hopper
Welcome to the world of Freight Hopper. A high-octane first-person parkour experience. Test your spontaneous planning and reach the goal as fast as possible!
Freight Hopper has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Trains games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 107 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 101 positive reviews and 6 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It 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.
| Release Date | 7/29/2022 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Nikhil Alapati |
| Steam App Id | 1763190 |
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 | 685 | 4/1/2021 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 82 | 4/30/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 41 | 1/11/2024 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 25 | 5/24/2016 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 23 | 1/23/2024 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 17 | 12/16/2021 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 9 | 8/9/2021 | 55 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 6/21/2022 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 4/21/2020 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 7/29/2022 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/14/2021 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/31/2021 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/29/2023 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/19/2022 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/3/2023 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 2/29/2024 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/4/2024 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/27/2020 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/6/2023 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/13/2021 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). OpenTTD on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Mini Settlers: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 15). Frostrain on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). Simutrans on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 30). Trans-Siberian Railway Simulator: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 16). SimRail - The Railway Simulator: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 1). 4Prot on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 13). Rail Route: The Story of Jozic on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, February 28). Train Station Renovation - First Job on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 5). Freight Hopper on Steam. Steam Store.