Free Resource Management Games on Steam

Steam currently has 3,815 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 1/14/2025.

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1. Governor of Poker 3

Governor of Poker 3 is the best multiplayer poker game with a great design. In this multi-player version of Governor of Poker you compete live with thousands of real poker players to prove you are the number 1 Texas Hold ’em poker star!

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Governor of Poker 3 holds the #1 spot for "best free Resource Management game on Steam" with a Player Score of 68. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,380 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,626 positive reviews and 4,754 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Governor of Poker 3 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 2/19/2016
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Steam App Id 436150

2. 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!

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Supermarket Together has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Resource Management games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 52,263 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 49,733 positive reviews and 2,530 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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

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?

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Revolution Idle has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Resource Management games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,051 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,706 positive reviews and 345 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 10/11/2024
Developers
Publisher Oni Gaming
Steam App Id 2763740

4. IdleOn - The Idle RPG

The RPG where your characters keep leveling up when you're gone! Create unique class combos, and spend loot on powerful upgrades, all while cooking, mining, fishing, breeding, farming, and slaying bosses!

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IdleOn - The Idle RPG has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Resource Management games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,110 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,063 positive reviews and 4,047 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 IdleOn - The Idle RPG on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 4/2/2021
Developer Lavaflame2
Publisher Lavaflame2
Steam App Id 1476970

5. 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.

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Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Resource Management games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 46,094 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 39,161 positive reviews and 6,933 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
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Publisher Xbox Game Studios
Steam App Id 933110

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.

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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 2,255 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,097 positive reviews and 158 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. 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!

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Shop Titans has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Resource Management games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,459 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,948 positive reviews and 3,511 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

8. Farmer Against Potatoes Idle

Pick up your sword and fight off waves of Potatoes by upgrading your stats constantly, use Equipment, choose between different Classes, put your many Talents to good use, and so much more designed to keep you entertained for a long time.

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Farmer Against Potatoes Idle has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Resource Management games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,626 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,333 positive reviews and 293 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 9/5/2024
Developer Oni Gaming
Publisher Oni Gaming
Steam App Id 1535560

9. Galaxy Idle Clicker

Embark on an interstellar journey with Galaxy Idle Clicker! Conquer galaxies, upgrade your spaceship, and face off against a myriad of enemy ships. With engaging minigames, powerful upgrades, GIC delivers an unparalleled idle space adventure. Join the cosmic conquest today and dominate the universe!

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Galaxy Idle Clicker has achieved a Player Score of 74, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Resource Management games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 504 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 393 positive reviews and 111 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 Galaxy Idle Clicker on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 7/18/2024
Developer Soehnle
Publisher Soehnle
Steam App Id 2962810

10. Antimatter Dimensions

Earn antimatter through dimensions! Gain Infinite antimatter to collapse the universe!

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Antimatter Dimensions has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Resource Management games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,333 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,077 positive reviews and 256 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 possible to play Antimatter Dimensions on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 12/17/2022
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Steam App Id 1399720

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Governor of Poker 3 steam charts
15,081
2/19/2016
68
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Supermarket Together steam charts
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8/9/2024
93
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Revolution Idle steam charts
9,017
10/11/2024
80
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IdleOn - The Idle RPG steam charts
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4/2/2021
77
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Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition steam charts
5,145
10/15/2020
84
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Unnamed Space Idle steam charts
4,598
7/27/2023
89
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Shop Titans steam charts
4,002
5/5/2020
77
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Farmer Against Potatoes Idle steam charts
2,654
9/5/2024
92
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Galaxy Idle Clicker steam charts
1,723
7/18/2024
74
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Antimatter Dimensions steam charts
1,512
12/17/2022
89
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Mr.Mine steam charts
1,163
9/30/2020
90
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Crush Crush steam charts
983
10/19/2016
88
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The Perfect Tower II steam charts
981
2/26/2021
85
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Idle Cave Miner steam charts
864
12/8/2023
74
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My Singing Monsters steam charts
815
3/24/2021
92
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Idle Hero TD - Tower Defense steam charts
780
5/3/2024
77
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Trimps steam charts
767
5/2/2022
87
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Realm Grinder steam charts
752
6/15/2017
85
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OpenTTD steam charts
747
4/1/2021
94
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Idle Fishing steam charts
712
5/24/2024
82
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 14). Governor of Poker 3 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 16). Supermarket Together on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 10). Revolution Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 3). IdleOn - The Idle RPG on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 15). Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 11). Unnamed Space Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 8). Shop Titans on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 12). Farmer Against Potatoes Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 17). Galaxy Idle Clicker on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 8). Antimatter Dimensions on Steam. Steam Store.

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