Free Resource Management Games on Steam
Steam currently has 5,248 Resource 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 Resource Management game rankings were last updated on 1/8/2026.
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1. Arena Breakout: Infinite
Arena Breakout: Infinite is a high-stakes tactical extraction shooter where every decision matters. Fight, loot, and extract—or lose it all. With stunningly realistic visuals, lifelike sound, and unforgiving PvPvE combat, every raid is a gamble between glory and ruin.
Arena Breakout: Infinite holds the #1 spot for "best free Resource Management game on Steam" with a Player Score of 78. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 41,950 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 33,313 positive reviews and 8,637 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Arena Breakout: Infinite on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 9/16/2025 |
| Developer | Morefun Studios |
| Publisher | Morefun Studios |
| Steam App Id | 2073620 |
2. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Resource Management games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 27,122 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,785 positive reviews and 5,337 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 |
3. Fish Idle 2: Underwater Mystery
Dive into the most fun idle fishing arcade game! Manage your Fish Kingdoms with automated fishing, upgrade your boat and gear, invest in passive income, and outsmart the market. Become the ultimate fish tycoon!
Fish Idle 2: Underwater Mystery has achieved a Player Score of 64, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Resource Management games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,418 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 926 positive reviews and 492 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Fish Idle 2: Underwater Mystery on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 11/15/2024 |
| Developer | Multicast |
| Publisher | MulticastGames |
| Steam App Id | 3037410 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free Resource Management games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,325 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,025 positive reviews and 1,300 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 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Resource Management games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 83,121 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 78,668 positive reviews and 4,453 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 |
6. Unnamed Space Idle
Destroy endless waves of alien ships that have all but wiped out humanity in this long form, unfolding, sci-fi idle game. Customize your ship with different weapons and defenses to defeat specific enemy types and utilize a ton of different systems to increase your overall power.
Unnamed Space Idle has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Resource Management games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,786 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,515 positive reviews and 271 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 Unnamed Space Idle on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 7/27/2023 |
| Developer | Sylv |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2471100 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best free Resource Management games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,770 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,365 positive reviews and 405 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 |
8. Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition
Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition offers players a trial of this historical single & multiplayer RTS experience. *Note: To unlock all features of the game please see the “Base Game” product.
Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Resource Management games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 51,635 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 43,979 positive reviews and 7,656 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 Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/15/2020 |
| Franchise | Age of Empires Franchise |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Xbox Game Studios |
| Steam App Id | 933110 |
9. Crush Crush
Welcome to Crush Crush - the Idle Dating Sim! Meet, flirt, and fall in love with a motley cast of girls in this heartfelt and hilarious game.
Crush Crush has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Resource Management games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 27,690 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,629 positive reviews and 3,061 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Crush Crush on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/19/2016 |
| Franchise | Sad Panda Studios Games |
| Developer | Sad Panda Studios |
| Publisher | Sad Panda Studios |
| Steam App Id | 459820 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best free Resource Management games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,559 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,717 positive reviews and 3,842 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 |
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| 25,402 | 9/16/2025 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 11,060 | 11/6/2025 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9,440 | 11/15/2024 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7,089 | 5/1/2025 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,652 | 8/9/2024 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,432 | 7/27/2023 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,423 | 10/3/2025 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,286 | 10/15/2020 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,796 | 10/19/2016 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,606 | 5/5/2020 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,410 | 5/3/2024 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,182 | 9/5/2024 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,106 | 11/30/2025 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 980 | 8/6/2025 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 909 | 3/24/2021 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 857 | 3/6/2025 | 45 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 855 | 12/17/2022 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 778 | 12/8/2023 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 675 | 12/1/2025 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 647 | 12/4/2025 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 8). Arena Breakout: Infinite on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 3). IdleOn on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 3). Fish Idle 2: Underwater Mystery on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 3). Revolution Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 6). Supermarket Together on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 28). Unnamed Space Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 31). Upload Labs on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 5). Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 8). Crush Crush on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 10). Shop Titans on Steam. Steam Store.