Best Management Games on Steam
Steam currently has 8,413 Management 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. Management game rankings were last updated on 6/9/2026.
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1. Schedule I
From small-time dope pusher to kingpin - manufacture and distribute a range of drugs throughout the grungy city of Hyland Point. Expand your empire with properties, businesses, employees and more.
Schedule I holds the #1 spot for "best Management game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 305,386 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 298,779 positive reviews and 6,607 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Schedule I on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
2. RimWorld
A sci-fi colony sim driven by an intelligent AI storyteller. Generates stories by simulating psychology, ecology, gunplay, melee combat, climate, biomes, diplomacy, interpersonal relationships, art, medicine, trade, and more.
RimWorld has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Management games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 242,545 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 237,372 positive reviews and 5,173 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $34.99 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 | $34.99 |
| Release Date | 10/17/2018 |
| Developer | Ludeon Studios |
| Publisher | Ludeon Studios |
| Steam App Id | 294100 |
3. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Management games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 927,348 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 903,724 positive reviews and 23,624 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 |
4. Slime Rancher
Slime Rancher is the tale of Beatrix LeBeau, a plucky, young rancher who sets out for a life a thousand light years away from Earth on the ‘Far, Far Range’ where she tries her hand at making a living wrangling slimes.
Slime Rancher has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Management games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 155,207 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 152,097 positive reviews and 3,110 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Slime Rancher on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 8/1/2017 |
| Franchise | Monomi Park |
| Developer | Monomi Park |
| Publisher | Monomi Park |
| Steam App Id | 433340 |
5. Papa's Freezeria Deluxe
Return to Calypso Island to serve seasonal sundae treats in Papa's Freezeria Deluxe! Craft sundaes in the Freezeria for all your quirky customers while earning tips, points and Special Recipes. Switch gears and take a trip in the Food Truck to concoct your own chilly creations and see who shows up!
Papa's Freezeria Deluxe has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Management games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,069 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,970 positive reviews and 99 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Papa's Freezeria Deluxe on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $5.99 |
| Release Date | 3/31/2023 |
| Franchise | Papa Louie Games |
| Developer | Flipline Studios |
| Publisher | Flipline Studios |
| Steam App Id | 2291760 |
6. Factorio
Factorio is a game about building and creating automated factories to produce items of increasing complexity, within an infinite 2D world. Use your imagination to design your factory, combine simple elements into ingenious structures, and finally protect it from the creatures who don't really like you.
Factorio has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Management games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 231,787 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 226,017 positive reviews and 5,770 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $35.00 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 | $35.00 |
| Release Date | 8/14/2020 |
| Developer | Wube Software LTD. |
| Publisher | Wube Software LTD. |
| Steam App Id | 427520 |
7. Shelldiver
Take a deep breath and dive right into this cozy incremental game about a senior turtle trying to start a business selling jellyfish. Upgrade your equipment, explore biomes, and help your turtly village!
Shelldiver has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Management games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,490 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,301 positive reviews and 189 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
8. Dyson Sphere Program
Build the most efficient intergalactic factory in space simulation strategy game Dyson Sphere Program! Harness the power of stars, collect resources, plan and design production lines and develop your interstellar factory from a small space workshop to a galaxy-wide industrial empire.
Dyson Sphere Program has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Management games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 91,020 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 88,738 positive reviews and 2,282 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $15.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Dyson Sphere Program on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $15.99 |
| Release Date | 1/20/2021 |
| Developer | Youthcat Studio |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1366540 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best Management games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 193,671 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 187,697 positive reviews and 5,974 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 |
10. Oxygen Not Included
Oxygen Not Included is a space-colony simulation game. Deep inside an alien space rock your industrious crew will need to master science, overcome strange new lifeforms, and harness incredible space tech to survive, and possibly, thrive.
Oxygen Not Included has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Management games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 142,209 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 137,576 positive reviews and 4,633 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 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 | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 7/30/2019 |
| Franchise | Klei |
| Developer | Klei Entertainment |
| Publisher | Klei Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 457140 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 10,410 | 3/24/2025 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 22,950 | 10/17/2018 | 97 | $34.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 19,247 | 10/12/2012 | 97 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 969 | 8/1/2017 | 97 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 162 | 3/31/2023 | 96 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 17,161 | 8/14/2020 | 96 | $35.00 | Steam Charts | |
| 298 | 11/16/2025 | 96 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,710 | 1/20/2021 | 96 | $15.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 7,023 | 2/2/2016 | 96 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 9,061 | 7/30/2019 | 95 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 12,372 | 6/28/2023 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 31 | 10/4/2024 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 336 | 10/21/2013 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 8,226 | 9/1/2021 | 95 | $2.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,939 | 9/15/2024 | 95 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 39 | 8/13/2024 | 95 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 293 | 6/26/2024 | 95 | $16.19 | Steam Charts | |
 | 17 | 1/21/2021 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,019 | 4/23/2026 | 95 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 34 | 12/9/2024 | 95 | $2.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 9). Schedule I on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 20). RimWorld on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 25). Euro Truck Simulator 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 25). Slime Rancher on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 19). Papa's Freezeria Deluxe on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 23). Factorio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, July 12). Shelldiver on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 28). Dyson Sphere Program on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 25). American Truck Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, July 9). Oxygen Not Included on Steam. Steam Store.