Free Trains Games on Steam
Steam currently has 791 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 8/24/2025.
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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 14,817 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,256 positive reviews and 561 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. Train Driver 2
Polish railway simulator emphasizing multiplayer and realism. Become a train driver, operating faithfully recreated trains, or a dispatcher, managing traffic and signalling equipment at your post. Cooperate online, build stations in the editor, and join railway enthusiasts!
Train Driver 2 has achieved a Player Score of 57, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Trains games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 372 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 216 positive reviews and 156 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" 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.
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 633 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 478 positive reviews and 155 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. Trans-Siberian Railway Simulator: Prologue
Take control of a Soviet locomotive and battle wild animals, bandits, severe frost, and constant mechanical breakdowns as you cross the world’s longest railway. How far will you get?
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 1,029 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 937 positive reviews and 92 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 Trans-Siberian Railway Simulator: Prologue on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 1/23/2024 |
| Developer | Pentacle |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2248950 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Trains games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,493 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,325 positive reviews and 168 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 Frostrain on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 1/10/2024 |
| Franchise | Jungle Game Lab |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Jungle Game Lab |
| Steam App Id | 2735630 |
6. Resonance Solstice
Resonance Solstice is a train simulation adventure RPG that combines real-time card battles with business simulation. Players take on the role of a train conductor onboard the train rented from COLUMBA and run through the continent to reconnect cities and regions to save the world from crisis.
Resonance Solstice has achieved a Player Score of 29, placing it in the #6 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 6 positive reviews and 27 negative reviews — making it "Negative" 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.
7. 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 #7 spot for the best free Trains games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 151 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 143 positive reviews and 8 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 On Track on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 7/31/2024 |
| Franchise | GIGATANK3000 |
| Developer | GIGATANK 3000 |
| Publisher | GIGATANK 3000 |
| Steam App Id | 2836290 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best free Trains games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 785 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 699 positive reviews and 86 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 |
9. Make Tracks Great Again
This is a simulation management game about how to Make Tracks Great Again: Only by ensuring trains depart the platform fully loaded with correct cargo can you earn more money and restore the station's greatness.
Make Tracks Great Again has achieved a Player Score of 51, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Trains games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 48 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25 positive reviews and 23 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" 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 | 5/31/2025 |
| Developer | Function[D] |
| Publisher | Function[D] |
| Steam App Id | 3646650 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best free Trains games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,234 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 997 positive reviews and 237 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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| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1803190 |
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| 783 | 4/1/2021 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 109 | 5/27/2025 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 41 | 5/24/2016 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 13 | 1/23/2024 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 13 | 1/10/2024 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 10 | 8/21/2025 | 29 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 7/31/2024 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 4/30/2024 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 5/31/2025 | 51 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 12/16/2021 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 7/25/2025 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 6/29/2023 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 2/16/2024 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 8/13/2021 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 9/27/2019 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/4/2024 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/9/2021 | 55 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/29/2022 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/24/2023 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/24/2023 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 24). OpenTTD on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 14). Train Driver 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 12). Simutrans on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 22). Trans-Siberian Railway Simulator: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 17). Frostrain on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 23). Resonance Solstice on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 14). On Track on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 24). Mini Settlers: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 23). Make Tracks Great Again on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 2). SimRail - The Railway Simulator: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.