Free to Play Economy Games on Steam

Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play economy games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on July 30th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Explore the complete list of the best free to play economy games.

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1. 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 is a game developed and published by . Released on April 01st 2021 has received 14,394 reviews of which 13,845 were positive and 549 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played economy game, thanks to its 473 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.4
13,845
549

473
players

2. Sim Companies

Become a Business Tycoon. Build your own company from the ground up. Do business in a virtual economy with players all around the world! Gain valuable business skills for free. An advanced, proprietary, Economy simulation model is used to deliver the best gaming experience. Sim Companies is a game developed and published by . Released on August 31st 2023 has received 894 reviews of which 713 were positive and 181 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. While seeing 105 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among economy games based on player count.
7.6
713
181

105
players

3. 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 is a game developed and published by . Released on October 04th 2024 has received 6,223 reviews of which 6,141 were positive and 82 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played economy games.
9.5
6,141
82

40
players

4. Prosperous Universe

In Prosperous Universe start your galactic empire by trading on the real-time market exchange with other real players. Build your 1st base from humble beginnings & watch as your business flourishes with complex supply chain strategies. Economics, politics & realism fuel this immersive business MMO. Prosperous Universe is a game developed and published by . Released on April 20th 2022 has received 910 reviews of which 685 were positive and 225 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played economy games.
7.2
685
225

27
players

5. Crypto Miner Tycoon Simulator Starter Edition

Start in your bedroom in year 2010. Build rigs to mine Bitcoin, Ethereum and other crypto coins. Trade on the market to grow wealth. Expand your business into new offices. Hire skilled employees and assign tasks. Use cash from your mega farms to research new technologies. Crypto Miner Tycoon Simulator Starter Edition is a game developed and published by . Released on April 24th 2023 has received 1,290 reviews of which 1,145 were positive and 145 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played economy games.
8.4
1,145
145

7
players

6. Lemonade Apocalypse

Lead the world to apocalyse with lemonades! Price affects demand, but take into account the cost of each lemonade when selling. Upgrades reduce cost and increase demand. Invest in a factory, and eventually control the politics of the world to increase climate's temperature and beverage consumption. Lemonade Apocalypse is a game developed and published by . Released on April 05th 2024 has received 1,001 reviews of which 950 were positive and 51 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played economy games.
8.9
950
51

2
players

7. Auto Sale Life: Fresh Start

This is a free prologue version. Build an automotive empire. Buy, sell, and customize cars to create your own brands and showrooms. Become a shrewd entrepreneur in this immersive car trading and customization game. Auto Sale Life: Fresh Start is a game developed and published by . Released on April 05th 2024 has received 378 reviews of which 258 were positive and 120 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played economy games.
6.5
258
120

1
players

8. Bakery Magnate: Beginning

Bakery Magnate is a game with a small plot in which you have to solve economic problems to keep the store afloat. At the same time, you intend to provide for your son, who constantly gets into trouble. Bakery Magnate: Beginning is a game developed and published by . Released on August 23rd 2020 has received 1,467 reviews of which 1,270 were positive and 197 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played economy games.
8.3
1,270
197