Free Resource Management Games on Steam
Steam currently has 4,056 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 3/22/2025.
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1. IdleOn - The Idle RPG
Create different classes who all work together when you're gone! When you return, spend their loot on powerful upgrades and synergies - but don't be fooled by the simple graphics, IdleOn gets more complex with each World Boss you defeat!
IdleOn - The Idle RPG 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 20,485 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,291 positive reviews and 4,194 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 |
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!
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 61,366 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 58,332 positive reviews and 3,034 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. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 68, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Resource Management games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,447 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,608 positive reviews and 4,839 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 |
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 82, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Resource Management games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,259 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,765 positive reviews and 494 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 |
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| Publisher | Oni Gaming |
| Steam App Id | 2763740 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Resource Management games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,597 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,416 positive reviews and 181 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 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Resource Management games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 47,262 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 39,940 positive reviews and 7,322 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 |
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!
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 16,700 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,091 positive reviews and 3,609 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. 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 68, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Resource Management games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 903 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 634 positive reviews and 269 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 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 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best free Resource Management games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,936 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,622 positive reviews and 314 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 |
10. 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 83, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Resource Management games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 336 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 304 positive reviews and 32 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
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| 12,734 | 4/2/2021 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9,272 | 8/9/2024 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7,666 | 2/19/2016 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7,146 | 10/11/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5,381 | 7/27/2023 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,731 | 10/15/2020 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,172 | 5/5/2020 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,778 | 11/15/2024 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,618 | 9/5/2024 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,165 | 3/6/2025 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,827 | 3/31/2025 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,645 | 7/18/2024 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,437 | 5/22/2024 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,421 | 4/22/2020 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,328 | 12/17/2022 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,258 | 10/1/2020 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,137 | 5/2/2022 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,016 | 10/19/2016 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 831 | 5/3/2024 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 782 | 6/15/2017 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 22). IdleOn - The Idle RPG on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 19). Supermarket Together on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 25). Governor of Poker 3 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). Revolution Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 25). Unnamed Space Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 20). Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 18). Shop Titans on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 25). Fish Idle 2: Underwater Mystery on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 23). Farmer Against Potatoes Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 25). Milky Way Idle on Steam. Steam Store.