Free Trains Games on Steam
Steam currently has 740 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 5/8/2025.
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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 14,265 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,720 positive reviews and 545 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. 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 #2 spot for the best free Trains games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,403 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,250 positive reviews and 153 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 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best free Trains games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 616 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 465 positive reviews and 151 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 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free Trains games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 33 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19 positive reviews and 14 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.
5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Trains games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 777 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 692 positive reviews and 85 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 Mini Settlers: Prologue on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 4/30/2024 |
| Franchise | Goblinz Publishing |
| Developer | Knight Owl Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2788870 |
6. 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 84, placing it in the #6 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 131 positive reviews and 8 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 |
7. 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 83, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Trains games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 126 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 117 positive reviews and 9 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 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best free Trains games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,211 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 978 positive reviews and 233 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 |
9. sunny-place-3: microgods
Welcome to the plains of eternal dissent, fight honourable wars in this micro focused action RTS. Compete against other players in 1v1 skirmishes on the tracks towards GLORY.
sunny-place-3: microgods has achieved a Player Score of 71, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Trains games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "5 user reviews" 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.
10. 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 #10 spot for the best free Trains games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,005 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 917 positive reviews and 88 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 |
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| Steam App Id | 2248950 |
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| 294 | 4/1/2021 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 19 | 1/11/2024 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 18 | 5/24/2016 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 15 | 8/9/2021 | 55 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7 | 4/30/2024 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 7/31/2024 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 6/21/2022 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 12/16/2021 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 3/24/2023 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 1/23/2024 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/21/2023 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/6/2023 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/27/2020 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/29/2023 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/27/2019 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/14/2021 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/31/2021 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/21/2020 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/29/2023 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/29/2022 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 8). OpenTTD on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). Frostrain on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 6). Simutrans on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 31). 4Prot on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 6). Mini Settlers: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 29). On Track on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 28). Rail Route: The Story of Jozic on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 18). SimRail - The Railway Simulator: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 19). sunny-place-3: microgods on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 29). Trans-Siberian Railway Simulator: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.