Free Resource Management Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,985 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 5/18/2024.
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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 14,803 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,391 positive reviews and 4,412 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" 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 all your characters grind for you! Choose classes as they level up, and spend their loot to gain more power... but don't let the simple graphics fool you, IdleOn gets more complex as you progress!
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 16,532 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,945 positive reviews and 3,587 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. 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 #3 spot for the best free Resource Management games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 42,185 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 35,528 positive reviews and 6,657 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 |
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.
Unnamed Space Idle has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Resource Management games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,360 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,270 positive reviews and 90 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 |
5. 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 93, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Resource Management games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,203 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,998 positive reviews and 205 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 | 8/25/2022 |
| Developer | Oni Gaming |
| Publisher | Oni Gaming |
| Steam App Id | 1535560 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Resource Management games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25,571 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,941 positive reviews and 2,630 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 |
| Developer | Sad Panda Studios |
| Publisher | Sad Panda Studios |
| Steam App Id | 459820 |
7. Mr.Mine
Explore the depths of the earth and uncover hidden treasures in this addictive idle mining game. Unlock the power of your drill with hundreds of upgrades, discover mysterious relics, and unearth priceless gems. Can you master the mines and reveal their deepest secrets? Dive in and dig deep!
Mr.Mine has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Resource Management games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,226 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,043 positive reviews and 1,183 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 Mr.Mine on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/1/2020 |
| Developer | Playsaurus |
| Publisher | Playsaurus |
| Steam App Id | 1397920 |
8. Antimatter Dimensions
Earn antimatter through dimensions! Gain Infinite antimatter to collapse the universe!
Antimatter Dimensions has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Resource Management games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,775 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,554 positive reviews and 221 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 |
9. Realm Grinder
Grow your realm, build alliances, and explore one of the deepest idle RPGs ever!
Realm Grinder has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Resource Management games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,673 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,823 positive reviews and 850 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 6/15/2017 |
| Franchise | Kongregate |
| Developer | Divine Games |
| Publisher | Kongregate |
| Steam App Id | 610080 |
10. The Perfect Tower II
The Perfect Tower II is a mix between an incremental and a tower defense game. Build a town, manage resources and explore a variety of mini-games and tons of upgrades. Fully automate your game and watch numbers going up!
The Perfect Tower II has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Resource Management games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,152 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,785 positive reviews and 367 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 The Perfect Tower II on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 2/26/2021 |
| Franchise | Fire Sword Studios |
| Developer | Fire Sword Studios |
| Publisher | Fire Sword Studios |
| Steam App Id | 1197260 |
More Free Resource Management Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Resource Management games available on Steam.
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 | 42,842 | 2/19/2016 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7,526 | 4/2/2021 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,842 | 10/15/2020 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,587 | 7/27/2023 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,082 | 8/25/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,065 | 10/19/2016 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 886 | 10/1/2020 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 827 | 12/17/2022 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 737 | 6/15/2017 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 709 | 2/26/2021 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 698 | 3/24/2021 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 677 | 5/2/2022 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 653 | 1/26/2024 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 618 | 4/30/2022 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 432 | 4/1/2021 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 408 | 11/1/2023 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 393 | 4/22/2020 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 371 | 9/15/2022 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 335 | 2/16/2024 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 332 | 12/8/2023 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Governor of Poker 3 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). IdleOn - The Idle RPG on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 16). Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Unnamed Space Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 17). Farmer Against Potatoes Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 16). Crush Crush on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 13). Mr.Mine on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 25). Antimatter Dimensions on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Realm Grinder on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). The Perfect Tower II on Steam. Steam Store.