Free Trains Games on Steam
Steam currently has 677 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 12/14/2024.
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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 94. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,425 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,909 positive reviews and 516 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 601 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 453 positive reviews and 148 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. 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 #3 spot for the best free Trains games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,170 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 949 positive reviews and 221 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 |
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 952 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 871 positive reviews and 81 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 |
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 2,230 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,089 positive reviews and 141 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 | 1/10/2024 |
| Franchise | Jungle Game Lab |
| Developer | STEWDIO |
| Publisher | Jungle Game Lab |
| Steam App Id | 2735630 |
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 741 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 664 positive reviews and 77 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 |
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| Steam App Id | 2788870 |
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 115 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 111 positive reviews and 4 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 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best free Trains games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 858 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 740 positive reviews and 118 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 |
9. TrainFormation
TrainFormation is a simple, fast-paced puzzle game created by one student as a university project. Place rails in front of an ever-accelerating train to cross procedurally generated levels, reach stations, collect power ups and make it as far as you can!
TrainFormation has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Trains games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 23 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play TrainFormation on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
10. The Zhukov Line
A short one-room-horror which takes place on a livestock train in a dystopian Soviet state
The Zhukov Line has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Trains games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 112 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 110 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" 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.
| Release Date | 2/16/2024 |
| Developer | Fish Tin Games |
| Publisher | Fish Tin Games |
| Steam App Id | 2744260 |
More Free Trains Games
Explore even more rankings for the 29 best free Trains games available on Steam.
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| 822 | 4/1/2021 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 30 | 5/24/2016 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 23 | 12/16/2021 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 23 | 1/23/2024 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 20 | 1/10/2024 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 11 | 4/30/2024 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 7/31/2024 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 4/21/2020 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 8/19/2022 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 2/16/2024 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/3/2023 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/27/2019 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/21/2023 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/29/2023 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/12/2024 | 50 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/14/2021 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/31/2021 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/9/2021 | 55 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/29/2023 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/29/2022 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 14). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 14). OpenTTD on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 20). Simutrans on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 24). SimRail - The Railway Simulator: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). Trans-Siberian Railway Simulator: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). Frostrain on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 8). Mini Settlers: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 7). On Track on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Train Station Renovation - First Job on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 8). TrainFormation on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 9). The Zhukov Line on Steam. Steam Store.