Free Transportation Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,028 Transportation 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 Transportation game rankings were last updated on 10/24/2025.
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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 Transportation game on Steam" with a Player Score of 94. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,125 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,552 positive reviews and 573 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. Airline Manager
Create and manage your own airline. Create both passenger and cargo routes all over the world while you upgrade and expand your fleet of airplanes and airports. Airline Manager is among the most realistic of its genre - so prove yourself and beat your friends and other real life managers.
Airline Manager has achieved a Player Score of 69, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Transportation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,803 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,997 positive reviews and 806 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Airline Manager on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 6/23/2021 |
| Developer | Trophy Games |
| Publisher | Trophy Games |
| Steam App Id | 1641650 |
3. Truck World: Australia - First Haul
Become a truckie in the heart of Australia! Brave the scorching desert, conquer a sandstorm and support the local industry by delivering vital cargo across the continent’s treacherous terrain.
Truck World: Australia - First Haul has achieved a Player Score of 69, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Transportation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,484 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,062 positive reviews and 422 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Truck World: Australia - First Haul on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 6/3/2025 |
| Franchise | HypeTrain Digital |
| Developer | Truck World Studio |
| Publisher | HypeTrain Digital |
| Steam App Id | 3694620 |
4. Industry Idle
Industry Idle is an idle game that combines factory building, resource management and market trading. Design & build your base, expand & scale up your productions, improve & optimize your economy. Plus all the incremental game goodies: offline earnings, prestige to unlock more powerful upgrades.
Industry Idle has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Transportation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,402 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,090 positive reviews and 312 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Industry Idle on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 9/13/2024 |
| Franchise | Fish Pond Studio |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Fish Pond Studio |
| Steam App Id | 1574000 |
5. Contraband Police: Prologue
Take over the duties of a border guard inspector in a communist country of the 80's. Smuggling, corruption and forgery are the order of the day here. Be vigilant and earn the respect of your superiors.
Contraband Police: Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Transportation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,365 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,571 positive reviews and 794 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 Contraband Police: Prologue on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 2/16/2021 |
| Developer | Crazy Rocks |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1396240 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Transportation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 642 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 487 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 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best free Transportation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 35 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20 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.
8. AirlineSim
Manage and grow your own virtual airline in this business simulation. Plan operations by acquiring aircraft and scheduling flights. Monitor finances using realistic tools as you cooperate and compete with other players on a real-time market and turn your company into a flourishing business.
AirlineSim has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Transportation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 87 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 73 positive reviews and 14 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 | 6/11/2024 |
| Developer | simulogics |
| Publisher | simulogics |
| Steam App Id | 2715810 |
9. Trans-Siberian Railway Simulator: Prologue
Take control of a Soviet locomotive and face wild animals, bandits, severe frost, and constant breakdowns as you cross the world’s longest railway. How far will you go?
Trans-Siberian Railway Simulator: Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Transportation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,046 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 948 positive reviews and 98 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 |
10. LOGistICAL 2
LOGistICAL 2 is a large open-world, strategy, puzzle game where you transport different cargoes to complete all the towns throughout the state or country. Thousands of towns and thousands of businesses to complete across the world. Many free sub-modules to get you started.
LOGistICAL 2 has achieved a Player Score of 69, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Transportation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 110 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 82 positive reviews and 28 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run LOGistICAL 2 on the Steam Deck.
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| 305 | 4/1/2021 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 259 | 6/23/2021 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 82 | 6/3/2025 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 53 | 9/13/2024 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 23 | 2/16/2021 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 20 | 5/24/2016 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 16 | 8/9/2021 | 55 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 8 | 6/11/2024 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 1/23/2024 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 10/18/2018 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 4/30/2024 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 5/27/2025 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 7/25/2025 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 4/17/2024 | 46 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 12/16/2021 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/24/2024 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/3/2023 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/4/2024 | 55 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/10/2024 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/18/2019 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 24). OpenTTD on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 28). Airline Manager on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 19). Truck World: Australia - First Haul on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 27). Industry Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 20). Contraband Police: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 20). Simutrans on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 5). 4Prot on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 16). AirlineSim on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 19). Trans-Siberian Railway Simulator: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 29). LOGistICAL 2 on Steam. Steam Store.