Best Economy Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,237 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 11/29/2024.
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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 779,983 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 760,900 positive reviews and 19,083 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 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 | $4.99 |
| 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 24,051 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,731 positive reviews and 320 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.65 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 161,859 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 156,876 positive reviews and 4,983 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 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 | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 2/2/2016 |
| Franchise | SCS Software |
| Developer | SCS Software |
| Publisher | SCS Software |
| Steam App Id | 270880 |
4. TCG Card Shop Simulator
Open your own local game store. Stock shelves with the latest booster packs, or crack them and collect the cards for yourself. Set your own prices, hire staff, host events, and expand your card shop.
TCG Card Shop Simulator 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 28,760 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28,038 positive reviews and 722 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play TCG Card Shop Simulator on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $12.99 |
| Release Date | 9/15/2024 |
| Developer | OPNeon Games |
| Publisher | OPNeon Games |
| Steam App Id | 3070070 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Economy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 71,776 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 69,449 positive reviews and 2,327 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.49 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Cookie Clicker on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $2.49 |
| Release Date | 9/1/2021 |
| Franchise | Playsaurus |
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| Publisher | Playsaurus |
| Steam App Id | 1454400 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best Economy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,677 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,230 positive reviews and 447 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 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 | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 10/21/2013 |
| Franchise | Firefly Studios |
| Developer | FireFly Studios |
| Publisher | FireFly Studios |
| Steam App Id | 40970 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best Economy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 200,234 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 192,450 positive reviews and 7,784 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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| Steam App Id | 8930 |
8. Magic Archery
Train a commoner to become the greatest archer in this short incremental game! Increase your stats, gather wealth from quests, buy upgrades, and infuse your arrows with magic.
Magic Archery has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Economy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,187 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,156 positive reviews and 31 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and 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 | 10/4/2024 |
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| Steam App Id | 2905170 |
9. Rusty's Retirement
A relaxing idle-farming simulator that sits at the bottom of your screen while you do other things.
Rusty's Retirement has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Economy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,352 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,065 positive reviews and 287 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.24 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Rusty's Retirement on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $5.24 |
| Release Date | 4/26/2024 |
| Developer | Mister Morris Games |
| Publisher | Mister Morris Games |
| Steam App Id | 2666510 |
10. 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 93, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Economy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 42,736 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 40,734 positive reviews and 2,002 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.49 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 | $3.49 |
| Release Date | 8/29/2013 |
| Franchise | Greenheart Games |
| Developer | Greenheart Games 💚 |
| Publisher | Greenheart Games 💚 |
| Steam App Id | 239820 |
More Economy Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best Economy games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 15,068 | 10/12/2012 | 97 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 235 | 10/1/2021 | 96 | $3.65 | Steam Charts | |
| 10,031 | 2/2/2016 | 96 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 7,701 | 9/15/2024 | 95 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 10,851 | 9/1/2021 | 95 | $2.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 573 | 10/21/2013 | 95 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 15,118 | 9/21/2010 | 95 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 123 | 10/4/2024 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 766 | 4/26/2024 | 94 | $5.24 | Steam Charts | |
| 209 | 8/29/2013 | 93 | $3.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 393 | 4/1/2021 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,671 | 9/15/2021 | 93 | $34.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 790 | 12/14/2023 | 93 | $4.54 | Steam Charts | |
 | 389 | 9/21/2020 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,077 | 12/6/2022 | 93 | $23.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,393 | 12/8/2023 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 473 | 12/7/2023 | 93 | $26.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,404 | 11/19/2018 | 93 | $12.59 | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 4/30/2024 | 93 | $3.50 | Steam Charts | |
 | 5,614 | 8/9/2024 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 29). Euro Truck Simulator 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 28). Touhou Mystia's Izakaya on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 29). American Truck Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 28). TCG Card Shop Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 28). Cookie Clicker on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 27). Stronghold Crusader HD on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 18). Sid Meier's Civilization® V on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 25). Magic Archery on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 29). Rusty's Retirement on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 29). Game Dev Tycoon on Steam. Steam Store.