Free Transportation Games on Steam
Steam currently has 860 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 8/23/2025.
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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 14,808 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,248 positive reviews and 560 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. Naval Action
Or were you deaf or were you blind when you left your two fine legs behind, Or was it sailing on the sea when you got the cannonball to your knee, I too was young and I was slim and I had a leg for every limb, But now I’ve got no legs at all, they were both shot away by a cannonball.
Naval Action has achieved a Player Score of 54, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Transportation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,832 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,489 positive reviews and 6,343 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Naval Action on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 6/13/2019 |
| Franchise | Game Labs, Inc |
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| Steam App Id | 311310 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best free Transportation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,713 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,932 positive reviews and 781 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 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free Transportation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,195 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 855 positive reviews and 340 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 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Transportation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,388 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,078 positive reviews and 310 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 |
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| Publisher | Fish Pond Studio |
| Steam App Id | 1574000 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Transportation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,315 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,525 positive reviews and 790 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 |
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| Steam App Id | 1396240 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best free Transportation 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 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best free Transportation 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.
9. 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 #9 spot for the best free Transportation 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 |
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 Transportation 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 |
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| Steam App Id | 2788870 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 53 best free Transportation games available on Steam.
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| 427 | 4/1/2021 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 335 | 6/13/2019 | 54 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 242 | 6/23/2021 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 72 | 6/3/2025 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 54 | 9/13/2024 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 37 | 2/16/2021 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 20 | 5/24/2016 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 11 | 5/27/2025 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9 | 1/23/2024 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 8 | 4/30/2024 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 7/25/2025 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 6/11/2024 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 12/16/2021 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 3/1/2017 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 3/3/2023 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 11/15/2024 | 45 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 10/18/2018 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 8/1/2024 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 2/16/2024 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 4/21/2023 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 23). OpenTTD on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 23). Naval Action on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 15). Airline Manager on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 20). Truck World: Australia - First Haul on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 14). Industry Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 6). Contraband Police: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 12). Simutrans on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 14). Train Driver 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 22). Trans-Siberian Railway Simulator: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 24). Mini Settlers: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.