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.

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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).

Release Date 4/1/2021
Developer OpenTTD
Publisher OpenTTD
Steam App Id 1536610

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.

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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.

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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.

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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
Developers
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.

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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
Publishers
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.

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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!

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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.

Release Date 5/27/2025
Developer TTSK
Publisher TTSK
Steam App Id 3660700

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?

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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.

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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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