Free Transportation Games on Steam
Steam currently has 757 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 3/20/2025.
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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 14,016 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,478 positive reviews and 538 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 2,464 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,745 positive reviews and 719 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. 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 56, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Transportation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,796 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,273 positive reviews and 5,523 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 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free Transportation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,112 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,329 positive reviews and 783 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 |
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 1,345 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,048 positive reviews and 297 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 |
6. 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 44, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Transportation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 79 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 33 positive reviews and 46 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).
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 610 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 459 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 |
8. Trans-Siberian Railway Simulator: Prologue
Get behind the controls of a classic Russian locomotive and see if wild animals, bad people, strong frosts and a constantly breaking locomotive is able to stop you. Try to survive on the longest railway line in the world!
Trans-Siberian Railway Simulator: Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Transportation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 986 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 900 positive reviews and 86 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 | 1/23/2024 |
| Developer | Pentacle |
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| Steam App Id | 2248950 |
9. 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 73, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Transportation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 75 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 61 positive reviews and 14 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux 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 |
10. SimRail - The Railway Simulator: Prologue
SimRail - The Railway Simulator Prologue presents the full range of possibilities of the newest and best simulator of the work of train driver. Take on the challenge and take the controls of a freight or passenger train!
SimRail - The Railway Simulator: Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Transportation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,196 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 969 positive reviews and 227 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 SimRail - The Railway Simulator: Prologue on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 12/16/2021 |
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| Steam App Id | 1803190 |
More Free Transportation Games
Explore even more rankings for the 47 best free Transportation games available on Steam.
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| 509 | 4/1/2021 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 377 | 6/23/2021 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 207 | 6/13/2019 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 101 | 2/16/2021 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 58 | 9/13/2024 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 23 | 11/15/2024 | 44 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 15 | 5/24/2016 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 11 | 1/23/2024 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 8 | 6/11/2024 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 12/16/2021 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 12/12/2024 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 10/19/2018 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 5/4/2018 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/3/2022 | 53 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/14/2024 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/10/2024 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/18/2019 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/26/2022 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/21/2023 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/29/2024 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 20). OpenTTD on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 16). Airline Manager on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 19). Naval Action on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 10). Contraband Police: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). Industry Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 17). Rubbish on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 18). Simutrans on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 4). Trans-Siberian Railway Simulator: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 20). AirlineSim on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 18). SimRail - The Railway Simulator: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.