Free Resource Management Games on Steam
Steam currently has 3,669 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 11/13/2024.
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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!
Governor of Poker 3 holds the #1 spot for "best free Resource Management game on Steam" with a Player Score of 69. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,559 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,853 positive reviews and 4,706 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. 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!
IdleOn - The Idle RPG has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Resource Management games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,558 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,589 positive reviews and 3,969 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 |
3. 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 92, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Resource Management games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 30,315 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28,365 positive reviews and 1,950 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 |
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 71, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Resource Management games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 713 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 534 positive reviews and 179 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 Revolution Idle on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/11/2024 |
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| Publisher | Oni Gaming |
| Steam App Id | 2763740 |
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.
Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Resource Management games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 45,255 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 38,408 positive reviews and 6,847 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. 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 Resource Management games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,246 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,760 positive reviews and 3,486 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. 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 88, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Resource Management games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,952 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,808 positive reviews and 144 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 |
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| Steam App Id | 2471100 |
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.
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 6,267 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,991 positive reviews and 276 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. 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 88, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Resource Management games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26,489 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,681 positive reviews and 2,808 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. 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!
Galaxy Idle Clicker has achieved a Player Score of 72, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Resource Management games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 393 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 298 positive reviews and 95 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).
More Free Resource Management Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Resource Management games available on Steam.
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| 23,757 | 2/19/2016 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7,994 | 4/2/2021 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6,975 | 8/9/2024 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6,953 | 10/11/2024 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,695 | 10/15/2020 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,557 | 5/5/2020 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,056 | 7/27/2023 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,116 | 9/5/2024 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,320 | 10/19/2016 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,600 | 7/18/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,132 | 12/17/2022 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,047 | 10/1/2020 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,043 | 11/17/2024 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 979 | 12/8/2023 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 766 | 3/24/2021 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 668 | 5/2/2022 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 656 | 6/15/2017 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 625 | 5/3/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 607 | 5/24/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 553 | 2/26/2021 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 13). Governor of Poker 3 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 28). IdleOn - The Idle RPG on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 28). Supermarket Together on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 29). Revolution Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 27). Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 26). Shop Titans on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 29). Unnamed Space Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 29). Farmer Against Potatoes Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 28). Crush Crush on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 28). Galaxy Idle Clicker on Steam. Steam Store.