Free Economy Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,807 Economy games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best free games ranked by popularity and ratings. Data for this list is calculated from reviews and player counts reported directly by Steam and will be updated in real-time. Free Economy game rankings were last updated on 7/8/2025.
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1. Albion Online
Albion Online is a fantasy sandbox MMORPG featuring a player-driven economy, classless combat system, and intense PvP battles. Explore a vast open world full of danger and opportunity. Grow your wealth, forge alliances, and leave your mark on the world of Albion.
Albion Online holds the #1 spot for "best free Economy game on Steam" with a Player Score of 78. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 83,916 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 66,190 positive reviews and 17,726 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Albion Online on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 5/16/2018 |
| Developer | Sandbox Interactive GmbH |
| Publisher | Sandbox Interactive GmbH |
| Steam App Id | 761890 |
2. Palia
Discover a welcoming world in Palia, a free-to-play fantasy life sim adventure where you can craft, explore, and create the life and home of your dreams. With nearly endless ways to make Palia your home, you’ll find relaxation and joy in every corner of this vibrant, heartwarming world.
Palia has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Economy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 30,949 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26,433 positive reviews and 4,516 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Palia on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 3/25/2024 |
| Developer | Singularity 6 Corporation |
| Publisher | Singularity 6 Corporation |
| Steam App Id | 2707930 |
3. MIR4
MIR4 is a free-to-play open world K-fantasy MMORPG that can be cross-played on both PC and mobile devices. MIR4 is full of action and features numerous large scale clan PVP battles. Join now and become a legend.
MIR4 has achieved a Player Score of 64, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Economy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,578 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,513 positive reviews and 5,065 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run MIR4 on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 8/25/2021 |
| Developer | Wemade Next |
| Publisher | Wemade |
| Steam App Id | 1623660 |
4. Supermarket Together
The multiplayer supermarket has arrived to your neighbourhood for free! Stock your shop space, unlock perks and franchises, hire employees or chase those pesky shoplifters. The more players, the more action!
Supermarket Together has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Economy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 70,478 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 66,851 positive reviews and 3,627 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Supermarket Together on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/9/2024 |
| Developer | DeadDevsTellNoLies |
| Publisher | DeadDevsTellNoLies |
| Steam App Id | 2709570 |
5. EVE Online
EVE Online is a free-to-play community driven space MMO where players can choose their own path from countless different options. Experience space exploration, immense PvP and PvE battles, mining, industry and a thriving player economy in an ever-expanding sandbox.
EVE Online has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Economy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 36,651 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26,979 positive reviews and 9,672 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play EVE Online on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
6. Shop Titans
Shop Titans is the ultimate RPG shopkeeper simulation. Craft powerful equipment, stock your shop and sell to aspiring heroes… at a markup! Hire heroes and explore dungeons to gather valuable materials to craft with. There’s never a dull moment in the world of Shop Titans!
Shop Titans has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Economy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,033 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,315 positive reviews and 3,718 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 5/5/2020 |
| Developer | Kabam Games, Inc. |
| Publisher | Kabam Games, Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 1258080 |
7. Clicker Cuties - Anime Idler
💗 Idler Clicker + Dating Sim 💗 Meet virtual cuties, care for them, and get to know their stories!
Clicker Cuties - Anime Idler has achieved a Player Score of 62, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Economy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 293 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 191 positive reviews and 102 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Clicker Cuties - Anime Idler on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 12/3/2024 |
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| Steam App Id | 3188910 |
8. Crossout
Crossout - the postapocalyptic MMO action game where you can create a unique design for an armoured vehicle from dozens of parts and then drive it into multiplayer battles raging on land and in the skies alike.
Crossout has achieved a Player Score of 74, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Economy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 64,541 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 48,477 positive reviews and 16,064 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Crossout on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 7/27/2017 |
| Franchise | Gaijin Network Ltd |
| Developer | Targem Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 386180 |
9. Milky Way Idle
Milky Way Idle: A multiplayer idle RPG where automation replaces grinding. Level up skills, gather resources, craft powerful items, and battle monsters—all while AFK. Trade in the marketplace, join a guild, team up for party combat, and socialize in chat as you progress effortlessly.
Milky Way Idle has achieved a Player Score of 40, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Economy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,722 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 671 positive reviews and 1,051 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Negative" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Milky Way Idle on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
10. 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 94, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Economy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,614 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,051 positive reviews and 563 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It 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).
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| 14,797 | 5/16/2018 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 12,632 | 3/25/2024 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 12,558 | 8/25/2021 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 8,799 | 8/9/2024 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,677 | 12/16/2010 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,168 | 5/5/2020 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,093 | 12/3/2024 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,933 | 7/27/2017 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,455 | 3/6/2025 | 40 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 681 | 4/1/2021 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 592 | 3/6/2023 | 46 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 510 | 6/13/2019 | 54 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 387 | 8/6/2024 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 368 | 6/23/2021 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 293 | 11/30/2021 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 254 | 8/24/2020 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 223 | 1/26/2024 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 211 | 2/2/2023 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 195 | 10/2/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 191 | 3/4/2025 | 50 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 8). Albion Online on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 13). Palia on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 8). MIR4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 13). Supermarket Together on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 8). EVE Online on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 8). Shop Titans on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 9). Clicker Cuties - Anime Idler on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 11). Crossout on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 11). Milky Way Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 11). OpenTTD on Steam. Steam Store.