Best Resource Management Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,959 Resource 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. Resource Management game rankings were last updated on 4/30/2024.
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1. Resident Evil 4
Survival is just the beginning. Six years have passed since the biological disaster in Raccoon City. Leon S. Kennedy, one of the survivors, tracks the president's kidnapped daughter to a secluded European village, where there is something terribly wrong with the locals.
Resident Evil 4 holds the #1 spot for "best Resource Management game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 135,521 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 132,187 positive reviews and 3,334 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $39.99 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.
| Steam Price | $39.99 |
| Release Date | 3/23/2023 |
| Franchise | Capcom |
| Developer | CAPCOM Co., Ltd. |
| Publisher | CAPCOM Co., Ltd. |
| Steam App Id | 2050650 |
2. 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 #2 spot for the best Resource Management games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 78,655 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 76,844 positive reviews and 1,811 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 Dyson Sphere Program on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 1/20/2021 |
| Developer | Youthcat Studio |
| Publisher | Gamera Games |
| Steam App Id | 1366540 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best Resource Management games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 178,493 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 173,415 positive reviews and 5,078 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 |
4. Satisfactory
Satisfactory is a first-person open-world factory building game with a dash of exploration and combat. Play alone or with friends, explore an alien planet, create multi-story factories, and enter conveyor belt heaven!
Satisfactory has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Resource Management games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 159,111 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 154,300 positive reviews and 4,811 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Satisfactory on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 6/8/2020 |
| Franchise | Coffee Stain |
| Developer | Coffee Stain Studios |
| Publisher | Coffee Stain Publishing |
| Steam App Id | 526870 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Resource Management games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 114,208 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 110,472 positive reviews and 3,736 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 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best Resource Management 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 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Playsaurus |
| Steam App Id | 1454400 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best Resource Management 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 |
8. SuchArt: Creative Space
Paint on any surfaces with numerous tools in Creative Space — a free sandbox version of SuchArt: Genius Artist Simulator. Create masterpieces, complete commissions, and decorate your studio in the most advanced artist sim!
SuchArt: Creative Space has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Resource Management games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,696 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,564 positive reviews and 132 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, it is possible to play SuchArt: Creative Space on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 1/21/2021 |
| Developer | Goose Minded |
| Publisher | HypeTrain Digital |
| Steam App Id | 1469280 |
9. Dorfromantik
Dorfromantik is a peaceful building strategy and puzzle game where you create a beautiful and ever-growing village landscape by placing tiles. Explore a variety of colorful biomes, discover and unlock new tiles and complete quests to fill your world with life!
Dorfromantik has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Resource Management games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25,626 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,764 positive reviews and 862 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $13.99 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.
| Steam Price | $13.99 |
| Release Date | 4/28/2022 |
| Developer | Toukana Interactive |
| Publisher | Toukana Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 1455840 |
10. Age of Empires II (Retired)
Age of Empires II has been re-imagined in high definition. With the release of Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition, this product will not be updated further.
Age of Empires II (Retired) has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Resource Management games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 99,433 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 95,213 positive reviews and 4,220 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 4/9/2013 |
| Franchise | Age of Empires Franchise |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Xbox Game Studios |
| Steam App Id | 221380 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 100 best Resource Management games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 3,205 | 3/23/2023 | 96 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,745 | 1/20/2021 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 13,964 | 8/14/2020 | 96 | $35.00 | Steam Charts | |
 | 10,386 | 6/8/2020 | 96 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 6,025 | 7/30/2019 | 95 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 10,899 | 9/1/2021 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,177 | 10/21/2013 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 46 | 1/21/2021 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 594 | 4/28/2022 | 94 | $13.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,567 | 4/9/2013 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 16 | 10/21/2022 | 94 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 10,589 | 4/10/2024 | 94 | $23.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 12/17/2022 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 61 | 12/19/2021 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 267 | 6/7/2020 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 405 | 7/20/2021 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 18,403 | 11/14/2019 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,550 | 9/26/2019 | 93 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 742 | 4/1/2021 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 25 | 2/28/2024 | 93 | $4.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 30). Resident Evil 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 25). Dyson Sphere Program on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 18). Factorio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 8). Satisfactory on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 8). Oxygen Not Included 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, April 15). SuchArt: Creative Space on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 30). Dorfromantik on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 5). Age of Empires II (Retired) on Steam. Steam Store.