Free Transportation Games on Steam
Steam currently has 775 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 4/14/2025.
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1. 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 holds the #1 spot for "best free Transportation game on Steam" with a Player Score of 56. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,002 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,284 positive reviews and 5,718 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 |
2. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Transportation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,119 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,577 positive reviews and 542 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).
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 2,511 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,779 positive reviews and 732 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. 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 1,353 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,054 positive reviews and 299 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 |
| Developer | Fish Pond Studio |
| 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 86, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Transportation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,167 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,378 positive reviews and 789 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 |
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 616 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 465 positive reviews and 151 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 33 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19 positive reviews and 14 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. Rubbish
Welcome to this garbage treasure trove, a strategy game where you combine these garbage in the most reasonable way you think, and there will always be unexpected rewards! Mysterious and brand new fun awaits you!
Rubbish has achieved a Player Score of 45, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Transportation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 83 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 36 positive reviews and 47 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Rubbish on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
9. 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 68, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Transportation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 105 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 77 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.
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 770 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 688 positive reviews and 82 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 |
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| Steam App Id | 2788870 |
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| 658 | 6/13/2019 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 318 | 4/1/2021 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 264 | 6/23/2021 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 43 | 9/13/2024 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 41 | 2/16/2021 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 35 | 5/24/2016 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 10 | 8/9/2021 | 55 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 11/15/2024 | 45 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 10/19/2018 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 4/30/2024 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 5/4/2018 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 6/11/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 1/23/2024 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 12/16/2021 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 11/18/2019 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/14/2024 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/10/2024 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/26/2022 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/21/2023 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/29/2024 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 14). Naval Action on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 14). OpenTTD on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 13). Airline Manager on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 1). Industry Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 11). Contraband Police: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 14). Simutrans on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 31). 4Prot on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 3). Rubbish on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 18). LOGistICAL 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 21). Mini Settlers: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.