Free Time Management Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,670 Time 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 Time Management game rankings were last updated on 4/21/2025.
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1. Waifu - Kawaii Idler & Clicker
💗 Idler Clicker + Dating Sim 💗 Earn rare Waifus in daily drops, win their love, and trade on Steam Community Marketplace

Waifu - Kawaii Idler & Clicker holds the #1 spot for "best free Time Management game on Steam" with a Player Score of 65. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 228 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 157 positive reviews and 71 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Waifu - Kawaii Idler & Clicker on the Steam Deck.
Release Date | 12/3/2024 |
Developer | Team Waifu |
Publisher | Team Waifu |
Steam App Id | 3188910 |
2. Firestone: Online Idle RPG
Firestone: Online Idle RPG is a multiplayer fantasy game with idle rpg mechanics. Collect heroes, upgrade their gear & skills, and send them in idle battles or go on an incremental clicker frenzy to beat monstrous bosses! Chat with guild friends or engage in PVP- the choice is in your hands!

Firestone: Online Idle RPG has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Time Management games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,245 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,862 positive reviews and 1,383 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Firestone: Online Idle RPG on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
Release Date | 4/1/2024 |
Developer | Holyday Studios |
Publisher | Holyday Studios |
Steam App Id | 1013320 |
3. Idling to Rule the Gods
Idling to Rule the Gods is a free to play Idle-Game with a lot of content and some Minigames. Depending on your play-style, you can play it fast or slow. Either way it can be fun for hundreds of hours!

Idling to Rule the Gods has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Time Management games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,890 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,617 positive reviews and 273 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 Idling to Rule the Gods on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
Release Date | 5/27/2016 |
Developer | Shugasu GmbH |
Publisher | Shugasu GmbH |
Steam App Id | 466170 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free Time Management games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 630 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 479 positive reviews and 151 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).
5. Idle Hero TD - Tower Defense
Endless idle tower defense game full of deep strategy and combat mechanics. Unlock and upgrade dozens of epic fantasy heroes to defeat an infinite swarm of enemy monsters. Strategize hero positions, synergies, and skills for an effective defense, then sit back and let the auto-battler do its thing!

Idle Hero TD - Tower Defense has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Time Management games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 608 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 500 positive reviews and 108 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 Idle Hero TD - Tower Defense on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
Release Date | 5/3/2024 |
Developer | Swell Games LLC |
Publisher | Swell Games LLC |
Steam App Id | 2897580 |
6. Trimps
A text-based incremental idle game with a ridiculous amount of unique content. Automate old stuff as you unlock new stuff to keep things interesting for hours and hours, no spam clicking necessary! Trimps is everything you love about your favorite games, distilled to their purest form.

Trimps has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Time Management games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,268 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,156 positive reviews and 112 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Trimps on the Steam Deck.
Release Date | 5/2/2022 |
Developer | Greensatellite |
Publisher | Greensatellite |
Steam App Id | 1877960 |
7. Idle Spiral
This is a beautiful "Idle", "Incremental" game based on spirals and mathematics. Your goal is to make the spiral grow farther and farther from the origin. The game is very simple, but it is very deep and can be enjoyed for a long time!

Idle Spiral has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Time Management games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,743 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,415 positive reviews and 328 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 Idle Spiral on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
Release Date | 4/30/2022 |
Developers | |
Publisher | Idle System, Inc. |
Steam App Id | 1827980 |
8. Smashing Simulator Idle
Incremental game about smashing with unfolding gameplay and two prestige layers.

Smashing Simulator Idle has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Time Management games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 282 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 231 positive reviews and 51 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 Smashing Simulator Idle on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
Release Date | 8/20/2024 |
Developers | |
Publishers | |
Steam App Id | 3066060 |
9. Shelter 69
Expand your shelter in a unique take on the post-apocalypse genre, thrown straight into a wild world where women reign supreme across the wastelands. You are the last male, and all is for your taking.

Shelter 69 has achieved a Player Score of 62, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Time Management games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,819 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,147 positive reviews and 672 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Shelter 69 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
10. Wrap House Simulator🌯 Prologue
Welcome to Wrap House Simulator🌯 Prologue! Run your own wrap shop, chop, grill, and serve in this cooking adventure. Customize your shop, master the grill, and survive the rush solo or co-op with up to 4 players. Keep up with orders, satisfy customers, and build your dream restaurant!

Wrap House Simulator🌯 Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Time Management games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 210 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 180 positive reviews and 30 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.
Release Date | 4/15/2025 |
Franchise | PlayWay S.A. |
Developers | |
Publisher | PlayWay SA |
Steam App Id | 3582450 |
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25,543 | 12/3/2024 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
1,574 | 4/1/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
1,186 | 5/27/2016 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
1,017 | 7/18/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
837 | 5/3/2024 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
673 | 5/2/2022 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
210 | 4/30/2022 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
209 | 8/20/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
204 | 5/16/2022 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
186 | 4/15/2025 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
179 | 12/1/2023 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
164 | 11/17/2024 | 54 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
163 | 4/4/2019 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
151 | 10/16/2021 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
146 | 11/30/2021 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
138 | 7/19/2022 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
107 | 8/10/2021 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
97 | 4/1/2015 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
90 | 3/20/2023 | 51 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
78 | 8/11/2020 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 14). Firestone: Online Idle RPG on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 21). Idling to Rule the Gods on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 24). Galaxy Idle Clicker on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 19). Idle Hero TD - Tower Defense on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 23). Trimps on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 28). Idle Spiral on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 25). Smashing Simulator Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 23). Shelter 69 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 22). Wrap House Simulator🌯 Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.