Free Trains Games on Steam
Steam currently has 753 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 6/1/2025.
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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 14,357 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,810 positive reviews and 547 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 59, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Trains games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 149 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 92 positive reviews and 57 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 621 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 467 positive reviews and 154 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 54, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Trains games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 34 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19 positive reviews and 15 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. 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 2,420 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,262 positive reviews and 158 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 | 1/11/2024 |
| Franchise | Jungle Game Lab |
| Developer | STEWDIO |
| Publisher | Jungle Game Lab |
| Steam App Id | 2735630 |
6. Ornament Express
Investigate strange oddities in Ornament Express, where you’re hired to recover your client’s belongings from an eccentric thief and his train of stolen artifacts. Explore a cabinet of curiosities throughout the train, visit carts holding odd puzzles, odder objects, and find hidden away secrets.
Ornament Express 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 27 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "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 | 6/6/2023 |
| Developer | Choo Choo Studios |
| Publisher | Breda University of Applied Sciences |
| Steam App Id | 2163140 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best free Trains games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,215 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 982 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 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best free Trains games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,012 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 922 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 | 1/23/2024 |
| Developer | Pentacle |
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| Steam App Id | 2248950 |
9. 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 #9 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 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best free Trains games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 779 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 693 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 |
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| Steam App Id | 2788870 |
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| 486 | 4/1/2021 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 26 | 5/27/2025 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 21 | 5/24/2016 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 10 | 8/9/2021 | 54 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 10 | 1/11/2024 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9 | 6/6/2023 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 8 | 12/16/2021 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7 | 1/23/2024 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 6/21/2022 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 4/30/2024 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 11/29/2023 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 3/24/2023 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/12/2024 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/3/2024 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/19/2022 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/4/2024 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/3/2023 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/27/2020 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/17/2024 | 44 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/31/2024 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 1). Train Driver 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 1). Simutrans on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 23). 4Prot on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 16). Frostrain on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 19). Ornament Express on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). SimRail - The Railway Simulator: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 19). Trans-Siberian Railway Simulator: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 29). Rail Route: The Story of Jozic on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 16). Mini Settlers: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.