Free Resource Management Games on Steam

Steam currently has 4,683 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 9/2/2025.

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1. 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 holds the #1 spot for "best free Resource Management game on Steam" with a Player Score of 82. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,584 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,535 positive reviews and 1,049 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

2. IdleOn - The Idle RPG

Create a guild of heroes who keep fighting, even while you're gone! Spend their loot on upgrades, unlock new classes, and level up 19 unique skills! Each World Boss you defeat unlocks new content, so there's always something new to play!

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IdleOn - The Idle RPG has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Resource Management games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 23,144 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,451 positive reviews and 4,693 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. 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!

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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 1,225 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 813 positive reviews and 412 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. 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 #4 spot for the best free Resource Management games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,280 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,043 positive reviews and 237 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

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!

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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 75,008 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 71,031 positive reviews and 3,977 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. 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 #6 spot for the best free Resource Management games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,182 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,404 positive reviews and 3,778 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. 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 #7 spot for the best free Resource Management games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 49,784 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 42,257 positive reviews and 7,527 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

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 7,413 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,059 positive reviews and 354 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 70, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Resource Management games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 864 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 631 positive reviews and 233 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 8/6/2025
Developer Soehnle
Publishers
Steam App Id 2962810

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.

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Milky Way Idle has achieved a Player Score of 41, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Resource Management games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,791 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 725 positive reviews and 1,066 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Milky Way Idle on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 3/6/2025
Developer cheze
Publisher cheze
Steam App Id 3224420

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82
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78
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11/15/2024
64
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Unnamed Space Idle steam charts
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7/27/2023
89
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8/9/2024
93
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Shop Titans steam charts
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5/5/2020
77
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Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition steam charts
2,844
10/15/2020
84
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Farmer Against Potatoes Idle steam charts
1,523
9/5/2024
92
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Galaxy Idle Clicker steam charts
1,306
8/6/2025
70
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Milky Way Idle steam charts
1,234
3/6/2025
41
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Idle Hero TD - Tower Defense steam charts
1,152
5/3/2024
78
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Crush Crush steam charts
1,044
10/19/2016
87
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Idle Cave Miner steam charts
926
12/8/2023
76
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Mr.Mine steam charts
899
10/1/2020
90
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Antimatter Dimensions steam charts
857
12/17/2022
89
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Trimps steam charts
694
5/2/2022
86
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Governor of Poker 3 steam charts
663
2/19/2016
67
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My Singing Monsters steam charts
578
3/24/2021
92
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Realm Grinder steam charts
417
6/15/2017
84
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The Perfect Tower II steam charts
402
2/26/2021
84
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, September 2). Revolution Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, September 2). IdleOn - The Idle RPG on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 18). Fish Idle 2: Underwater Mystery on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 24). Unnamed Space Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, September 2). Supermarket Together on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, September 2). Shop Titans on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 26). Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 15). Farmer Against Potatoes Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 29). Galaxy Idle Clicker on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 24). Milky Way Idle on Steam. Steam Store.

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