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Best Steam Locomotive Apps & Games

195+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
19 free apps & games
Updated June 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good steam locomotive apps. We benchmark 195+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Top Picks for Steam Locomotive

American Trainworks#1

American Trainworks by Atom Media

Steam Engine Simulation
Editor's Choice
🎮 Games
4.1😐(457 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Experience the thrill of operating a steam engine with American Trainworks, a realistic simulation app. Build your railroad business with $50,000 in gold and a new locomotive, while learning the ropes with a full crew on some of America's iconic railways. Download now and get on track to become a railroad tycoon!

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great game
  • 👍 Realistic graphics
  • 🚂 Enjoyable train simulation
  • 👍 Fun and addictive

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 🔍 Limited content and variety
Train Station 3: Rail Tycoon#2

Train Station 3: Rail Tycoon by Pixel Federation Games

Railway Empire Strategy Sim
Strong Contender
🎮 Games
4.6😐(7.1K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#51in Games
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Embark on a thrilling journey through time and become a true train tycoon by managing and expanding your own railway empire, witnessing the power of realistic locomotives from different eras, and unlocking time-specific trains and regions to develop. Build and expand your railway empire, transport cargo, and discover the legacy of rail transportation in this ultimate train tycoon adventure.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Entertaining gameplay
  • 🚀 Visuals and mechanics are fun

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Increasing need to buy fuel and diamonds to keep playing
  • 💰 Requirement for iPad with 4GB RAM means buying a new device
  • ⏱️ Slow energy/fuel recharge rate
Trainz Driver 2#3

Trainz Driver 2 by N3V Games Pty Ltd

Leading train sim 2010 to 2021
Worth Considering
🎮 Games
4.7😊(11K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Experience the ultimate train simulation with Trainz Driver 2, now Free to Play! Drive, explore, and create your own tracks while enjoying multiplayer sessions worldwide. Upgrade to this new version for enhanced graphics, steam engines, and exciting world-building features. Start your train journey today!

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great mobile train simulator
  • 👍 Lots of creativity and customization options
  • 🚂 Realistic train controls and physics
  • 💡 Ability to create and edit own routes

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches with DLC content
  • 🔧 Outdated graphics and visuals
  • 💰 Expensive for additional content

More Steam Locomotive apps to explore

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steam locomotive choo-choo
steam locomotive choo-choo
steam locomotive choo-choo
Let's run with SL!
Free

Run and play with a steam locomotive, adjusting coal levels to control speed, and interact with various icons to change scenery, use special items, and encounter working cars. Tap to explore and have fun with this train game, available to play for free!

🎮 Games
(25)
5
Brick Train Game:Kid & Toddler
Brick Train Game:Kid & Toddler
Brick Train Game:Kid & Toddler
Build,Sim,Race Steam & Diesel
Free

Embark on a fun and educational journey with a brick-building train game that allows kids to unleash their creativity, problem-solving skills, and imagination! Get ready to build, customize, and operate your very own virtual train set.

📚 Education
(2.2K)
6
Train Driver Journey 4 - Introduction to Steam
Train Driver Journey 4 - Introduction to Steam
Train Driver Journey 4 - Introduction to Steam
by N3V Games Pty Ltd
$0.99

Embark on a realistic train driver journey through various locomotives and routes in this simulator from the makers of the Trainz series. Experience the thrill of managing steam engines and modern trains while exploring detailed environments. Fun for all ages, start your adventure today!

🎮 Games
(1K)
7
Train Simulator Rails Strategy
Train Simulator Rails Strategy
Train Simulator Rails Strategy
Drive & Travel Railroad Tycoon
Free

Experience the thrill of driving trains on various routes with realistic controls and challenges. Master the rails and become the ultimate train conductor!

🎮 Games
(3.2K)
8
Train Station 2: Railroad Sim
Train Station 2: Railroad Sim
Train Station 2: Railroad Sim
Discover The Idle Transit Game
Free

Build railroads and manage a train station in the United States. Connect cities, transport passengers and goods, upgrade trains, and expand your empire in this engaging simulation game. Get ready to experience the thrill of running your own railway system!

🎮 Games
(81K)
9
Train Jigsaw Puzzles for Kids
Train Jigsaw Puzzles for Kids
Train Jigsaw Puzzles for Kids
Toddler Learning Puzzle Games
Free

A fun and educational jigsaw puzzle app featuring trains and locomotives for kids to enjoy. With 30 unique puzzles and various difficulty levels, it provides an engaging learning experience for children. Download now for hours of entertainment!

🎮 Games
(2.9K)
10
iRunTrains for iPhone lite
iRunTrains for iPhone lite
iRunTrains for iPhone lite
by Onomaly LLC
Free

Experience the thrill of train simulation with this 3D iPhone app, where you control trains on various layouts, with intuitive gestures and realistic sounds. Play immediately, with no setup or scoring, and enjoy features like variable speed throttles, switch controls, and customizable trains, and take your train simulation to the next level.

🎬 Entertainment
(59)
11
Steam Railway: Trains
Steam Railway: Trains
Steam Railway: Trains
News, features and events
Free

This application is a celebration of steam railways, offering news, features, and events, with a membership providing access to exclusive content, archives, and rewards. Download the app to stay up-to-date on the world of steam railways and enjoy unlimited access to articles, archives, and more.

📰 Magazines & Newspapers
(28)
12
SteamTrains
SteamTrains
SteamTrains
by Kathrin Brock
Free

This fun new app lets kids aged 3-10 watch and interact with 3D steam trains racing around a scenic landscape, with functioning wheel mechanisms and changeable camera angles. Kids can drive trains, play simple and challenging games, and have loads of fun collecting wagons and navigating the traintrack!

🎬 Entertainment
(76)
13
Train Station: Classic
Train Station: Classic
Train Station: Classic
Cargo Transit Railroad Tycoon
Free

Embark on an adventure in a thrilling train simulation game where you manage your station, collect trains, and explore various locomotives from around the world. Compete with friends, complete achievements, and customize your station with unique themes and decorations. Join the railway community and become a true railroad tycoon today! Visit https://care.pxfd.co/trainstation for feedback and follow @TrainStation on social media for updates.

🎮 Games
(2.8K)
14
Train Sim
Train Sim
Train Sim
Drive 50+ Trains
Free

"Experience realistic train simulation on your mobile device with over 50 historical and modern trains to control in 3D environments. Drive trains, pick up passengers, carry freight, and customize terrains for a varied gameplay experience. Perfect for all train enthusiasts - try it out now!"

🎮 Games
(6.2K)
15
Steam Days Magazine
Steam Days Magazine
Steam Days Magazine
Classic rail & railway engines
Free

This magazine app offers in-depth coverage of Britain's steam railways, with articles, pictures, and archive documents that bring the glory days of steam to life. Download the app to purchase current and back issues, or subscribe for regular deliveries of this leading UK steam heritage magazine.

🌟 Lifestyle
(2)
16
Pocket Trains: Railroad Tycoon
Pocket Trains: Railroad Tycoon
Pocket Trains: Railroad Tycoon
Railroad Empire Tycoon
Free

Build and expand your own railroad empire in a world of Pocket Trains! Manage multiple railroads, haul cargo, collect parts for different train types, and unlock special trains through daily events. Begin constructing your railroad empire today!

🎮 Games
(3.1K)
17
Train Driver Journeys
Train Driver Journeys
Train Driver Journeys
by N3V Games Pty Ltd
Free

Embark on your Train Driver Journey in this realistic simulator for all ages! Master various locomotives through 9 detailed Driving Sessions and explore interactive routes worldwide. Get ready to haul freight, shuttle passengers, and enjoy the thrill of train operation. Explore more Journeys and provide feedback for future updates.

🎮 Games
(3.8K)
18
Railroad Empire: Train Game
Railroad Empire: Train Game
Railroad Empire: Train Game
Upgrade trains & build railway
Free

Build and manage your own virtual train empire in this thrilling simulation game. Upgrade trains, lay tracks, and dominate the railway industry to become a railroad tycoon! Are you ready to experience the excitement of running a train empire?

🎮 Games
(1K)
19
Steam Train Driving
Steam Train Driving
Steam Train Driving
by Mikhail Petrushkov
Free

Drive a steam train and transport passengers through a railway simulator with a driver's cab view. Control the retro train, earn money, and upgrade your locomotive in this fun entertainment simulator.

🎮 Games
(14)
20
Train Merger: Idle Rail Tycoon
Train Merger: Idle Rail Tycoon
Train Merger: Idle Rail Tycoon
Merge trains, grow your empire
Free

In Train Merger, become a railroad tycoon by buying, merging, and managing trains to earn gold and unlock over 60 models. Upgrade buildings, complete challenges, and explore various landscapes while making combos for wealth. Experience holiday events and learn entrepreneurship tips from The Conductor. Ready to build your railway empire?

🎮 Games
(1.8K)

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