Free Trains Games on Steam
Steam currently has 685 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 1/14/2025.
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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 94. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,647 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,126 positive reviews and 521 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. 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 #2 spot for the best free Trains games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 603 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 454 positive reviews and 149 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 |
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 2,275 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,132 positive reviews and 143 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 |
| Franchise | Jungle Game Lab |
| Developer | STEWDIO |
| Publisher | Jungle Game Lab |
| Steam App Id | 2735630 |
4. 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 86, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Trains games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 967 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 884 positive reviews and 83 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 |
5. On Track
On Track is a cozy productivity tracker to help you rejuvenate, relax, and focus on tasks you want to accomplish. Watch a lush landscape roll by as you watch from your cozy train seat. Set a timer to focus, manage a todo list with all your goals, and relax as you stay on track.
On Track has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Trains games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 117 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 112 positive reviews and 5 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 | 7/31/2024 |
| Franchise | GIGATANK3000 |
| Developer | GIGATANK 3000 |
| Publisher | GIGATANK 3000 |
| Steam App Id | 2836290 |
6. 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 84, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Trains games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 757 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 678 positive reviews and 79 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 |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2788870 |
7. Locomancer
The genre defining VR model train game. Build and ride the model train layout of your dreams without the cost and excessive model foam dust getting in your nose!
Locomancer has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Trains games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 97 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 82 positive reviews and 15 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 3/1/2017 |
| Developer | Eric Lipschutz |
| Publisher | Eric Lipschutz |
| Steam App Id | 490250 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best free Trains games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 118 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 112 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 |
9. Mannerheim's Saloon Car
Explore Mannerheim’s historical train carriage from World War II using this educational VR application.
Mannerheim's Saloon Car has achieved a Player Score of 69, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Trains games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "4 user reviews" 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 | 1/3/2024 |
| Developer | Xamk Game Studios |
| Publisher | Sodan ja rauhan keskus Muisti, Päämajamuseo |
| Steam App Id | 2669080 |
10. Just War Trains
Just War Trains is an online shooter where players control heavily armored trains, engaging in intense battles against an opponent. The objective is to outgun the opposing train with precise shooting. You can play with up to 24 people in WAR TRAINS!
Just War Trains has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Trains games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 139 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 128 positive reviews and 11 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 | 9/4/2024 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | The Reef Production Co. |
| Steam App Id | 3154950 |
More Free Trains Games
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| 339 | 4/1/2021 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 19 | 5/24/2016 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 14 | 1/11/2024 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 8 | 1/23/2024 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 7/31/2024 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 4/30/2024 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 3/1/2017 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 7/29/2022 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 1/3/2024 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 9/4/2024 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/19/2022 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 2/16/2024 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/21/2022 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/12/2024 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/21/2023 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/29/2023 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/27/2019 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/6/2023 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/14/2021 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/31/2021 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 14). OpenTTD on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 14). Simutrans on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 8). Frostrain on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). Trans-Siberian Railway Simulator: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 22). On Track on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 8). Mini Settlers: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 15). Locomancer on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 5). Freight Hopper on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, September 9). Mannerheim's Saloon Car on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 1). Just War Trains on Steam. Steam Store.