Best Management Games on Steam
Steam currently has 5,120 Management 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. Management game rankings were last updated on 12/13/2024.
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1. RimWorld
A sci-fi colony sim driven by an intelligent AI storyteller. Generates stories by simulating psychology, ecology, gunplay, melee combat, climate, biomes, diplomacy, interpersonal relationships, art, medicine, trade, and more.
RimWorld holds the #1 spot for "best Management game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 199,982 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 195,984 positive reviews and 3,998 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $34.99 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 | $34.99 |
| Release Date | 10/17/2018 |
| Developer | Ludeon Studios |
| Publisher | Ludeon Studios |
| Steam App Id | 294100 |
2. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Management games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 785,895 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 766,664 positive reviews and 19,231 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 |
3. Slime Rancher
Slime Rancher is the tale of Beatrix LeBeau, a plucky, young rancher who sets out for a life a thousand light years away from Earth on the ‘Far, Far Range’ where she tries her hand at making a living wrangling slimes.
Slime Rancher has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Management games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 130,175 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 127,475 positive reviews and 2,700 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Slime Rancher on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 8/1/2017 |
| Franchise | Monomi Park |
| Developer | Monomi Park |
| Publisher | Monomi Park |
| Steam App Id | 433340 |
4. Papa's Freezeria Deluxe
Return to Calypso Island to serve seasonal sundae treats in Papa's Freezeria Deluxe! Craft sundaes in the Freezeria for all your quirky customers while earning tips, points and Special Recipes. Switch gears and take a trip in the Food Truck to concoct your own chilly creations and see who shows up!
Papa's Freezeria Deluxe has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Management games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,214 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,138 positive reviews and 76 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Papa's Freezeria Deluxe on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $5.99 |
| Release Date | 3/31/2023 |
| Franchise | Papa Louie Games |
| Developer | Flipline Studios |
| Publisher | Flipline Studios |
| Steam App Id | 2291760 |
5. Factorio
Factorio is a game about building and creating automated factories to produce items of increasing complexity, within an infinite 2D world. Use your imagination to design your factory, combine simple elements into ingenious structures, and finally protect it from the creatures who don't really like you.
Factorio has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Management games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 200,948 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 195,589 positive reviews and 5,359 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $35.00 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 | $35.00 |
| Release Date | 8/14/2020 |
| Developer | Wube Software LTD. |
| Publisher | Wube Software LTD. |
| Steam App Id | 427520 |
6. Dyson Sphere Program
Build the most efficient intergalactic factory in space simulation strategy game Dyson Sphere Program! Harness the power of stars, collect resources, plan and design production lines and develop your interstellar factory from a small space workshop to a galaxy-wide industrial empire.
Dyson Sphere Program has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Management games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 82,812 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 80,885 positive reviews and 1,927 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 Dyson Sphere Program on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 1/21/2021 |
| Developer | Youthcat Studio |
| Publisher | Gamera Games |
| Steam App Id | 1366540 |
7. DAVE THE DIVER
DAVE THE DIVER is a casual, singleplayer adventure RPG featuring deep-sea exploration and fishing during the day and sushi restaurant management at night. Join Dave and his quirky friends as they seek to uncover the secrets of the mysterious Blue Hole.
DAVE THE DIVER has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Management games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 118,339 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 115,037 positive reviews and 3,302 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 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 | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 6/28/2023 |
| Developer | MINTROCKET |
| Publisher | MINTROCKET |
| Steam App Id | 1868140 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best Management games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 163,034 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 158,023 positive reviews and 5,011 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 |
9. 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 96, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Management games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 32,836 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 32,077 positive reviews and 759 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 |
10. Oxygen Not Included
Oxygen Not Included is a space-colony simulation game. Deep inside an alien space rock your industrious crew will need to master science, overcome strange new lifeforms, and harness incredible space tech to survive, and possibly, thrive.
Oxygen Not Included has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Management games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 123,558 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 119,547 positive reviews and 4,011 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 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 | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 7/30/2019 |
| Franchise | Klei |
| Developer | Klei Entertainment |
| Publisher | Klei Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 457140 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 19,880 | 10/17/2018 | 97 | $34.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 33,837 | 10/12/2012 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,976 | 8/1/2017 | 97 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 259 | 3/31/2023 | 96 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 35,921 | 8/14/2020 | 96 | $35.00 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,329 | 1/21/2021 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,282 | 6/28/2023 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 7,932 | 2/2/2016 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4,170 | 9/15/2024 | 96 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 7,460 | 7/30/2019 | 95 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 845 | 8/15/2024 | 95 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 920 | 10/21/2013 | 95 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 10,709 | 9/1/2021 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 174 | 8/13/2024 | 95 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 161 | 10/4/2024 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 320 | 6/27/2024 | 95 | $16.19 | Steam Charts | |
 | 23 | 1/21/2021 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 389 | 4/8/2022 | 94 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 24 | 2/28/2024 | 94 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,098 | 4/26/2024 | 94 | $5.24 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). Euro Truck Simulator 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). Slime Rancher on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Papa's Freezeria Deluxe on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). Factorio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 9). Dyson Sphere Program on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 10). DAVE THE DIVER on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). American Truck Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 10). TCG Card Shop Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). Oxygen Not Included on Steam. Steam Store.