Best Economy Games on Steam
Steam currently has 3,272 Economy 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. Economy game rankings were last updated on 12/11/2025.
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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 Economy game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 878,070 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 856,074 positive reviews and 21,996 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. Touhou Mystia's Izakaya
A brand new pixel art restaurant simulator based on the Touhou Project! Play as Mystia, the owner of a small izakaya. Collect ingredients by day, cater to the customers by night, learn recipes from familiar characters, and become the best izakaya owner in all of Gensokyo!
Touhou Mystia's Izakaya has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Economy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 30,088 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 29,672 positive reviews and 416 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.79 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.
3. 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 #3 spot for the best Economy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 182,413 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 176,891 positive reviews and 5,522 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 |
4. Shelldiver
Take a deep breath and dive right into this cozy incremental game about a senior turtle trying to start a business selling jellyfish. Upgrade your equipment, explore biomes, and help your turtly village!
Shelldiver has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Economy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,856 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,809 positive reviews and 47 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
5. Stronghold Crusader HD (2012)
The highly anticipated sequel to the best-selling Stronghold, Stronghold Crusader HD throws you into historic battles and castle sieges from the Crusades with fiendish AI opponents, new units, 4 historical campaigns and over 100 unique skirmish missions.
Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Economy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,449 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,958 positive reviews and 491 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 10/21/2013 |
| Franchise | Firefly Studios |
| Developer | FireFly Studios |
| Publisher | FireFly Studios |
| Steam App Id | 40970 |
6. Magic Archery
Train a commoner to become the greatest archer in this short incremental game! Increase your stats, gather wealth from quests, buy upgrades, and infuse your arrows with magic.
Magic Archery has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Economy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,986 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,883 positive reviews and 103 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Magic Archery on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/4/2024 |
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| Steam App Id | 2905170 |
7. Cookie Clicker
An idle game about making cookies! Originally released in 2013 on the web, and actively developed since then. This is the official version for Steam.
Cookie Clicker has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Economy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 85,777 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 82,814 positive reviews and 2,963 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Cookie Clicker on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 9/1/2021 |
| Franchise | Playsaurus |
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| Publisher | Playsaurus |
| Steam App Id | 1454400 |
8. TCG Card Shop Simulator
Open your own local game store. Stock shelves with the latest booster packs, or crack them and collect the cards for yourself. Set your own prices, hire staff, host events, and expand your card shop.
TCG Card Shop Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Economy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 44,345 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 42,869 positive reviews and 1,476 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play TCG Card Shop Simulator on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $12.99 |
| Release Date | 9/15/2024 |
| Developer | OPNeon Games |
| Publisher | OPNeon Games |
| Steam App Id | 3070070 |
9. Digseum
Digseum is a short incremental journey about digging up ancient relics and building the greatest museum ever!
Digseum has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Economy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,991 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,842 positive reviews and 149 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Digseum on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 12/9/2024 |
| Developer | Rat Monthly |
| Publisher | Rat Monthly |
| Steam App Id | 3361470 |
10. Town To City
Build an idyllic 19th century Mediterranean town and help it flourish into a prosperous city. Freely place and customise each element to create the perfect home for your growing population in this cozy city builder from the creators of Station to Station.
Town To City has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Economy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,632 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,555 positive reviews and 77 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Town To City on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 9/16/2025 |
| Franchise | Kwalee Ltd |
| Developer | Galaxy Grove |
| Publisher | Kwalee |
| Steam App Id | 3115220 |
More Economy Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best Economy games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 23,376 | 10/12/2012 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 385 | 10/1/2021 | 96 | $4.79 | Steam Charts | |
| 6,237 | 2/2/2016 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 259 | 11/16/2025 | 96 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 371 | 10/21/2013 | 95 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 43 | 10/4/2024 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 8,688 | 9/1/2021 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,795 | 9/15/2024 | 95 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 10 | 12/9/2024 | 95 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 465 | 9/16/2025 | 95 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 11,541 | 9/23/2010 | 94 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 587 | 4/26/2024 | 94 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 176 | 6/19/2025 | 94 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,512 | 9/15/2021 | 94 | $34.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 442 | 4/1/2021 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 125 | 8/29/2013 | 93 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 203 | 1/25/2019 | 93 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 958 | 10/10/2025 | 93 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,990 | 8/9/2024 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 818 | 12/6/2022 | 93 | $23.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 23). Touhou Mystia's Izakaya on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 12). American Truck Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 10). Shelldiver on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 9). Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 22). Magic Archery on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 12). Cookie Clicker on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 9). TCG Card Shop Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 27). Digseum on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 11). Town To City on Steam. Steam Store.