Games like Freeways

A puzzle simulation game where players draw road networks to manage traffic flow. The core loop involves designing efficient interchanges and connecting a world map.

90% positive from 2,165 · 2018 · 1% finish it · Steam Deck Verified · $4.99 · Lowest ever $2.99 (2018-06-22)

SimulationIndiePuzzleTransportation2DCasual

Six games like Freeways

Motor Town: Behind The Wheel

94% positive from 9,234 reviews2021Deck Playable

This is an open-world driving simulator with realistic physics. Players can complete various jobs, race, and manage a transport company.

What players likedPlayers praise its deep driving mechanics and diverse vehicle-based activities, often comparing it to a more chill Snowrunner, ETS2, or GTA 5.

The catchSlippery, unrealistic vehicle handling makes basic driving difficult

Both are tagged Transportation, Simulation and Casual.

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Fly Corp

85% positive from 3,358 reviews20230% finish itDeck Playable

This is a transport network simulation game where players build airline routes and manage airport capacity. It features realistic passenger flow and strategic decision-making for global expansion.

What players likedPlayers praise this simple logistics/economy simulator for its enjoyable route planning, reminiscent of other aviation-themed games.

The catchRandom events and heavy RNG can end a run suddenly with no way to prevent it.

Both are tagged Transportation, Simulation and Casual.

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Rolling Line

96% positive from 2,181 reviews2018Deck Playable

Model railway simulator with creative layout building and train operation. Players can explore and drive trains on official or community-made tracks in VR or on PC.

What players likedPlayers praise Rolling Line as the best train sandbox, offering a comprehensive model railroading experience with extensive mod support.

The catchBuilding controls and UI are clumsy and unintuitive, especially outside VR.

Both are tagged Transportation, Simulation and Casual.

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Mini Airways - ATC simulator

93% positive from 1,506 reviews2024Deck Playable

Real-time ATC management game. Direct planes, upgrade airspace, avoid crashes in fast-paced, cooperative multiplayer.

What players likedPlayers praise it as an engaging, fun, and addicting casual game that's easy to pick up and play, unlike complex flight simulators.

The catchA single minor mistake instantly ends the run and forces a slow restart.

Both are tagged Transportation, Simulation and Casual.

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Plan B: Terraform

91% positive from 3,535 reviews20256% finish itDeck Playable

Sci-fi city builder simulation. Terraform a planet, manage resources, and build cities.

What players likedPlayers praise its satisfying terraforming and environmental engineering, offering a simpler, less polished logistics experience than Factorio.

The catchClumsy transport tools force constant rebuilding of supply chains as the map changes.

Both are tagged Transportation, Simulation and Indie.

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InfraSpace

80% positive from 1,925 reviews20231% finish itDeck Playable

City-builder with complex production chains and traffic management. Players build infrastructure to support growing populations and resource transport.

What players likedPlayers praise InfraSpace as an addicting city-builder like Factorio or City Skylines, where managing traffic and supply chains is key.

The catchThe delivery AI sends trucks across the map past nearby depots, ruining any planning.

Both are tagged Transportation, Simulation and Indie.

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More about Freeways

What players liked

Players praise "Freeways" as a SimCity-like game where drawing roads and watching traffic flow is the most enjoyable aspect.

The catch

Placed roads cannot be erased or edited, so one mistake means restarting the level.

Reviews: 90% positive from 2,165
Released: 2018
Finish it: 1% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Verified
Price: $4.99 · Lowest ever $2.99 (2018-06-22)
Play: Single-player

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 90% positive, but with 2,165 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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