Free Management Games on Steam
Steam currently has 7,102 Management 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 Management game rankings were last updated on 12/10/2025.
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1. IdleOn
The management RPG where your heroes keep fighting even when you're gone! Spend their loot on upgrades, unlock classes from Elemental Wizard to Cannon Pirate, and level up 19 unique skills like Farming, Sailing, and even Construction!
IdleOn holds the #1 spot for "best free Management game on Steam" with a Player Score of 80. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26,728 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,671 positive reviews and 5,057 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 IdleOn on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 11/6/2025 |
| Developer | Lavaflame2 |
| Publisher | Lavaflame2 |
| Steam App Id | 1476970 |
2. Umamusume: Pretty Derby
Umamusume: Pretty Derby, winner of Best Mobile Game at The Game Awards 2025, is ready to race! Scout featured trainees and supporters as you navigate the immersive sports life simulation through the game's in-depth training system and top-of-the-line 3D graphics!
Umamusume: Pretty Derby has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Management games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 46,232 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 43,620 positive reviews and 2,612 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 Umamusume: Pretty Derby on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 6/25/2025 |
| Developer | Cygames, Inc. |
| Publisher | Cygames, Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 3224770 |
3. Revolution Idle
Join an experience where each revolution takes you further into the unknown! Revolution Idle challenges you to multiply your accumulators to reach unimaginable heights. Will you manage to reach infinity?
Revolution Idle has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Management games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,955 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,700 positive reviews and 1,255 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 Revolution Idle on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 5/1/2025 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Oni Gaming |
| Steam App Id | 2763740 |
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 Management games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 81,747 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 77,392 positive reviews and 4,355 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. Upload Labs
A sci-fi management game where you build and optimize your computer's system from the ground up. Connect and configure interconnected nodes to efficiently download, process, and upload files. Manage your setup, solve system challenges, and become the ultimate system architect
Upload Labs has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Management games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,040 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,699 positive reviews and 341 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Upload Labs on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/3/2025 |
| Developer | EnigmaDev Studios |
| Publisher | EnigmaDev Studios |
| Steam App Id | 3606890 |
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 Management games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,497 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,663 positive reviews and 3,834 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. Fallout Shelter
Fallout Shelter puts you in control of a state-of-the-art underground Vault from Vault-Tec. Build the perfect Vault, keep your Dwellers happy, and protect them from the dangers of the Wasteland.
Fallout Shelter has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Management games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 76,998 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 68,003 positive reviews and 8,995 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 3/29/2017 |
| Developer | Bethesda Game Studios |
| Publisher | Bethesda Softworks |
| Steam App Id | 588430 |
8. World of Sea Battle
Set sail in World of Sea Battle, an action-packed open-world MMO in the Golden Age of Sail! Command historic ships, battle in PvP & PvE, shape the economy, and engage in territorial guild wars in your quest for glory across the high seas!
World of Sea Battle has achieved a Player Score of 74, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Management games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,881 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,201 positive reviews and 680 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 World of Sea Battle on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/21/2025 |
| Developer | Thera Interactive |
| Publisher | Thera Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 2948190 |
9. Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms
Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms is a Dungeons & Dragons strategy management game uniting Champions from throughout the D&D multiverse into a grand adventure.
Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Management games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,827 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,450 positive reviews and 3,377 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It 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.
| Release Date | 3/25/2020 |
| Developer | Codename Entertainment Inc. |
| Publisher | Codename Entertainment Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 627690 |
10. Clicker Heroes
Click your way through hordes of monsters, earn gold, and recruit quirky heroes with powerful skills. Progress even while you're idle, and watch the numbers climb into the absurd. It’s a never-ending journey of clicks, crits, and colossal damage.
Clicker Heroes has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Management games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 61,695 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 55,311 positive reviews and 6,384 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" 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 Heroes on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 5/13/2015 |
| Franchise | Playsaurus |
| Developer | Playsaurus |
| Publisher | Playsaurus |
| Steam App Id | 363970 |
More Free Management Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Management games available on Steam.
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| 15,729 | 11/6/2025 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 13,132 | 6/25/2025 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 11,308 | 5/1/2025 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5,493 | 8/9/2024 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5,281 | 10/3/2025 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,690 | 5/5/2020 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,438 | 3/29/2017 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,611 | 10/21/2025 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,367 | 3/25/2020 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,827 | 5/13/2015 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,558 | 5/3/2024 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,392 | 11/4/2025 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,234 | 8/6/2025 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,183 | 5/27/2016 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,048 | 10/23/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 956 | 12/8/2023 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 832 | 10/1/2020 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 736 | 3/6/2023 | 46 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 736 | 3/30/2015 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 727 | 11/7/2024 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 10). IdleOn on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 16). Umamusume: Pretty Derby on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 12). Revolution Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 15). Supermarket Together on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 15). Upload Labs on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 10). Shop Titans on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 16). Fallout Shelter on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 15). World of Sea Battle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 15). Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 11). Clicker Heroes on Steam. Steam Store.