Free Time Management Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,612 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 3/27/2025.
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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 67. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 218 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 154 positive reviews and 64 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 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 6,213 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,841 positive reviews and 1,372 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. 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 73, placing it in the #3 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 468 positive reviews and 140 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).
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free Time Management games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,882 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,608 positive reviews and 274 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 |
5. 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 87, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Time Management games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,254 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,148 positive reviews and 106 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 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Time Management games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 586 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 483 positive reviews and 103 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 |
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 1,741 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,414 positive reviews and 327 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. Global City
Become the mayor and build the city of your dreams! In this game, anything is possible. Whatever you can imagine in a city-building and development simulator, you can do. Start from the very beginning and unlock new possibilities for developing your city in Global City!

Global City has achieved a Player Score of 68, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Time Management games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,144 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 804 positive reviews and 340 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 Global City on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
Release Date | 11/30/2021 |
Franchise | MY.GAMES |
Developer | Red Brix Wall |
Publishers | |
Steam App Id | 1731270 |
9. Smashing Simulator Idle
Incremental game about smashing with unfolding gameplay and two prestige layers.

Smashing Simulator Idle has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Time Management games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 268 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 222 positive reviews and 46 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 |
10. Idle Sphere
Stunning sphere-themed idle/incremental game. Experience simplicity's beauty.

Idle Sphere has achieved a Player Score of 54, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Time Management games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 229 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 127 positive reviews and 102 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 Idle Sphere on the Steam Deck.
Release Date | 11/17/2024 |
Developers | |
Publisher | Idle System, Inc. |
Steam App Id | 3217600 |
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13,136 | 12/3/2024 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
1,836 | 4/1/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
1,317 | 7/18/2024 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
1,120 | 5/27/2016 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
846 | 5/2/2022 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
774 | 5/3/2024 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
252 | 4/30/2022 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
237 | 11/30/2021 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
198 | 8/20/2024 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
191 | 11/17/2024 | 54 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
150 | 10/16/2021 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
117 | 5/16/2022 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
111 | 4/4/2019 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
107 | 8/10/2021 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
104 | 7/19/2022 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
101 | 4/1/2015 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
98 | 8/11/2020 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
97 | 9/18/2023 | 47 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
70 | 12/16/2024 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
69 | 1/31/2025 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 31). Firestone: Online Idle RPG on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 1). Galaxy Idle Clicker on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 31). Idling to Rule the Gods on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 23). Trimps on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 31). Idle Hero TD - Tower Defense on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 28). Idle Spiral on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 29). Global City on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 31). Smashing Simulator Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 14). Idle Sphere on Steam. Steam Store.