Best Economy Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,823 Economy games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Economy game rankings were last updated on 5/5/2024.
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1. Euro Truck Simulator 2
Travel across Europe as king of the road, a trucker who delivers important cargo across impressive distances! With dozens of cities to explore, your endurance, skill and speed will all be pushed to their limits.
Euro Truck Simulator 2 holds the #1 spot for "best Economy game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 720,445 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 703,529 positive reviews and 16,916 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 10/12/2012 |
| Franchise | SCS Software |
| Developer | SCS Software |
| Publisher | SCS Software |
| Steam App Id | 227300 |
2. Touhou Mystia's Izakaya
A brand new pixel art restaurant simulator based on the Touhou Project! Play as Mystia, the owner of a small izakaya. Collect ingredients by day, cater to the customers by night, learn recipes from familiar characters, and become the best izakaya owner in all of Gensokyo!
Touhou Mystia's Izakaya has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Economy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,403 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,135 positive reviews and 268 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 to play and 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.
3. American Truck Simulator
Experience legendary American trucks and deliver various cargoes across sunny California, sandy Nevada, and the Grand Canyon State of Arizona. American Truck Simulator takes you on a journey through the breathtaking landscapes and widely recognized landmarks around the States.
American Truck Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Economy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 148,031 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 143,503 positive reviews and 4,528 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 2/2/2016 |
| Franchise | SCS Software |
| Developer | SCS Software |
| Publisher | SCS Software |
| Steam App Id | 270880 |
4. Cookie Clicker
An idle game about making cookies! Originally released in 2013 on the web, and actively developed since then. This is the official version for Steam.
Cookie Clicker has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Economy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 62,879 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 60,939 positive reviews and 1,940 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Cookie Clicker on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 9/1/2021 |
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| Publisher | Playsaurus |
| Steam App Id | 1454400 |
5. Stronghold Crusader HD
The highly anticipated sequel to the best-selling Stronghold, Stronghold Crusader HD throws you into historic battles and castle sieges from the Crusades with fiendish AI opponents, new units, 4 historical campaigns and over 100 unique skirmish missions.
Stronghold Crusader HD has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Economy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,727 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,295 positive reviews and 432 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Stronghold Crusader HD on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 10/21/2013 |
| Franchise | Firefly Studios |
| Developer | FireFly Studios |
| Publisher | FireFly Studios |
| Steam App Id | 40970 |
6. Sid Meier's Civilization® V
Create, discover, and download new player-created maps, scenarios, interfaces, and more!
Sid Meier's Civilization® V has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Economy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 197,289 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 189,693 positive reviews and 7,596 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Sid Meier's Civilization® V on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 9/21/2010 |
| Franchise | Civilization Franchise |
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| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 8930 |
7. Sticky Business
Experience the joy of running your own cozy small business: Create stickers, pack orders and hear your customers’ stories. Time to build the cutest shop on the internet!
Sticky Business has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Economy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,021 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,925 positive reviews and 96 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.49 to play and 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.
| Steam Price | $7.49 |
| Release Date | 7/17/2023 |
| Franchise | Assemble Entertainment |
| Developer | Spellgarden Games |
| Publisher | Assemble Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 2303350 |
8. Game Dev Tycoon
In Game Dev Tycoon you replay the history of the gaming industry by starting your own video game development company in the 80s. Create best selling games. Research new technologies and invent new game types. Become the leader of the market and gain worldwide fans.
Game Dev Tycoon has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Economy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 41,901 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 39,964 positive reviews and 1,937 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Game Dev Tycoon on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 8/29/2013 |
| Franchise | Greenheart Games |
| Developer | Greenheart Games 💚 |
| Publisher | Greenheart Games 💚 |
| Steam App Id | 239820 |
9. OpenTTD
OpenTTD is a business simulation game in which players earn money by transporting passengers and cargo via road, rail, water, and air. It is an open-source remake and expansion of the 1995 Chris Sawyer video game Transport Tycoon Deluxe.
OpenTTD has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Economy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,865 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,407 positive reviews and 458 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play OpenTTD on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
10. Dwarf Fortress
The deepest, most intricate simulation of a world that's ever been created. The legendary Dwarf Fortress is now on Steam. Build a fortress and try to help your dwarves survive against a deeply generated world.
Dwarf Fortress has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Economy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25,570 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,373 positive reviews and 1,197 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Dwarf Fortress on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 12/6/2022 |
| Franchise | Kitfox Games |
| Developer | Bay 12 Games |
| Publisher | Kitfox Games |
| Steam App Id | 975370 |
More Economy Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best Economy games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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 | 9,182 | 10/12/2012 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 336 | 10/1/2021 | 96 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 6,741 | 2/2/2016 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 9,510 | 9/1/2021 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 455 | 10/21/2013 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 12,382 | 9/21/2010 | 95 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 109 | 7/17/2023 | 94 | $7.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 174 | 8/29/2013 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 366 | 4/1/2021 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 806 | 12/6/2022 | 93 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 803 | 9/21/2020 | 93 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,581 | 12/8/2023 | 93 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 349 | 12/14/2023 | 93 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 11,647 | 4/26/2024 | 93 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,607 | 9/15/2021 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,588 | 11/19/2018 | 93 | $17.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 330 | 12/7/2023 | 93 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,078 | 5/17/2018 | 93 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 205 | 10/21/2013 | 93 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 11,295 | 2/20/2024 | 92 | $10.39 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 5). Euro Truck Simulator 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 8). Touhou Mystia's Izakaya on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 8). American Truck Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 30). Cookie Clicker on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 23). Stronghold Crusader HD on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 21). Sid Meier's Civilization® V on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 4). Sticky Business on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 23). Game Dev Tycoon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 8). OpenTTD on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 27). Dwarf Fortress on Steam. Steam Store.