Best Transportation Games on Steam
Steam currently has 451 Transportation games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Transportation game rankings were last updated on 5/5/2024.
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1. Euro Truck Simulator 2
Travel across Europe as king of the road, a trucker who delivers important cargo across impressive distances! With dozens of cities to explore, your endurance, skill and speed will all be pushed to their limits.
Euro Truck Simulator 2 holds the #1 spot for "best Transportation game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 720,445 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 703,529 positive reviews and 16,916 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 10/12/2012 |
| Franchise | SCS Software |
| Developer | SCS Software |
| Publisher | SCS Software |
| Steam App Id | 227300 |
2. American Truck Simulator
Experience legendary American trucks and deliver various cargoes across sunny California, sandy Nevada, and the Grand Canyon State of Arizona. American Truck Simulator takes you on a journey through the breathtaking landscapes and widely recognized landmarks around the States.
American Truck Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Transportation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 148,031 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 143,503 positive reviews and 4,528 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 2/2/2016 |
| Franchise | SCS Software |
| Developer | SCS Software |
| Publisher | SCS Software |
| Steam App Id | 270880 |
3. Mini Motorways
Mini Motorways is a strategy simulation game about designing the road map for a growing city. Build a traffic network, one road at a time, to create a bustling metropolis. Redesign your roads and place your motorways to get everyone where they need to go. How long can you keep the city moving?
Mini Motorways has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Transportation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,948 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,193 positive reviews and 755 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 7/20/2021 |
| Developer | Dinosaur Polo Club |
| Publisher | Dinosaur Polo Club |
| Steam App Id | 1127500 |
4. Mini Metro
Mini Metro is a strategy simulation game about designing a subway map for a growing city. Draw lines between stations and start your trains running. As new stations open, redraw your lines to keep them efficient. Decide where to use your limited resources. How long can you keep the city moving?
Mini Metro has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Transportation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,730 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,172 positive reviews and 558 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 11/6/2015 |
| Developer | Dinosaur Polo Club |
| Publisher | Dinosaur Polo Club |
| Steam App Id | 287980 |
5. 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 93, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Transportation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,865 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,407 positive reviews and 458 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and 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).
6. Railroader
You and your fellow railroaders are the lifeblood of your railroad, just like it is the lifeblood of the communities it serves. Switch cars at industries. Keep people moving while running local passenger trains. Run trains with a purpose in transition era Appalachia – in Railroader!
Railroader has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Transportation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,556 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,525 positive reviews and 31 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Railroader on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 12/7/2023 |
| Developer | Giraffe Lab LLC |
| Publisher | Giraffe Lab LLC |
| Steam App Id | 1683150 |
7. Derail Valley
Drive massive trains and build your career in a vast open railway network. For both PC and VR.
Derail Valley has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Transportation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,424 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,193 positive reviews and 231 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $39.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Derail Valley on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
8. Rolling Line
Build your own model railway tracks and scenery or explore pre-made layouts, including 1000s of player-made layouts on the Steam Workshop! Play in virtual reality and on PC!
Rolling Line has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Transportation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,922 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,846 positive reviews and 76 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Rolling Line on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 4/27/2018 |
| Developer | Gaugepunk Games |
| Publisher | Gaugepunk Games |
| Steam App Id | 754150 |
9. Railbound
A relaxing puzzle game about fixing train connections and travelling the world!
Railbound has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Transportation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,327 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,275 positive reviews and 52 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
10. Captain of Industry
Land your crew of survivors on an abandoned island and survive! Mine raw materials, grow food, build factories, manufacture products, research new tech, and trade with others. Become an industrial superpower! But this is no easy task, you will be put to the test to keep your settlement alive.
Captain of Industry has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Transportation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,382 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,065 positive reviews and 317 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Captain of Industry on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 5/31/2022 |
| Developer | MaFi Games |
| Publisher | MaFi Games |
| Steam App Id | 1594320 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 24,150 | 10/12/2012 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,646 | 2/2/2016 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 319 | 7/20/2021 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 81 | 11/6/2015 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 519 | 4/1/2021 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 159 | 12/7/2023 | 93 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 70 | 1/25/2019 | 92 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 30 | 4/27/2018 | 91 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 11 | 9/6/2022 | 91 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,105 | 5/31/2022 | 91 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 84 | 12/17/2021 | 91 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,449 | 3/15/2019 | 90 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,730 | 12/11/2019 | 88 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 5/31/2022 | 88 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 75 | 11/17/2021 | 88 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 20 | 2/15/2023 | 88 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 158 | 8/10/2021 | 87 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 3/5/2018 | 87 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 2/29/2024 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 32 | 10/18/2021 | 87 | $19.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 8). American Truck Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 30). Mini Motorways on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 7). Mini Metro on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 8). OpenTTD on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 8). Railroader on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 8). Derail Valley on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 15). Rolling Line on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 23). Railbound on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 25). Captain of Industry on Steam. Steam Store.