Free Transportation Games on Steam
Steam currently has 455 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 5/19/2024.
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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 Transportation game on Steam" with a Player Score of 93. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,983 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,520 positive reviews and 463 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 68, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Transportation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,827 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,279 positive reviews and 548 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. Mini Airways: Prologue
A real-time management game where you play the role of an air traffic controller. Clear your aircraft to takeoff & land, direct them to the destination...and most of all don't let them crash!! London, Tokyo, Shanghai... Test your ATC skills in distinctive maps around the globe!
Mini Airways: Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Transportation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 200 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 186 positive reviews and 14 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.
4. Naval Action
Naval Action is a hardcore, realistic, and beautifully detailed naval combat sandbox immersing players into the experience of the most beautiful period of naval history - when sailing ships ruled the seas.
Naval Action has achieved a Player Score of 57, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Transportation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,205 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,984 positive reviews and 5,221 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 |
| Developer | Game-Labs |
| Publisher | Game-Labs |
| Steam App Id | 311310 |
5. 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 82, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Transportation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 439 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 387 positive reviews and 52 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 |
| Publisher | Goblinz Publishing |
| Steam App Id | 2788870 |
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 86, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Transportation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,529 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,822 positive reviews and 707 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 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best free Transportation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,240 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 973 positive reviews and 267 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 | 3/29/2021 |
| Developer | Fish Pond Studio |
| Publisher | Fish Pond Studio |
| Steam App Id | 1574000 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best free Transportation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 567 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 428 positive reviews and 139 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 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best free Transportation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15 positive reviews and 11 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.
10. Truck World: Driving School
Learn the basics of truck driving! Truck World: Driving School is a free standalone truck simulator with challenges, grades, and much more.
Truck World: Driving School has achieved a Player Score of 67, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Transportation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 765 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 537 positive reviews and 228 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: Driving School on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 1/10/2023 |
| Franchise | HypeTrain Digital |
| Developer | Truck World Studio |
| Publisher | HypeTrain Digital |
| Steam App Id | 1952360 |
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 | 389 | 4/1/2021 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 241 | 6/23/2021 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 229 | 5/14/2024 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 226 | 6/13/2019 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 69 | 4/30/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 55 | 2/16/2021 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 43 | 3/29/2021 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 16 | 5/24/2016 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 8/9/2021 | 55 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 1/10/2023 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 12/16/2021 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 7/29/2022 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 2/29/2024 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/21/2023 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/17/2023 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/20/2022 | 44 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/19/2018 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 2/29/2024 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 2/8/2024 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/3/2023 | 46 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). OpenTTD on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 17). Airline Manager on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). Mini Airways: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 17). Naval Action on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Mini Settlers: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 17). Contraband Police: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 11). Industry Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). Simutrans on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 1). 4Prot on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 29). Truck World: Driving School on Steam. Steam Store.