Free to Play Management Games on Steam

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

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1. IdleOn

Create a guild of heroes who keep fighting, even while you're gone! Spend their loot on upgrades, unlock new classes, and level up 19 unique skills! Each World Boss you defeat unlocks new content, so there's always something new to play! IdleOn is a game developed and published by . Released on April 02nd 2021 has received 21,716 reviews of which 17,310 were positive and 4,406 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played management game, thanks to its 7,329 peak concurrent players over the last day.
7.8
17,310
4,406

7,329
players

2. Supermarket Together

The multiplayer supermarket has arrived to your neighbourhood for free! Stock your shop space, unlock perks and franchises, hire employees or chase those pesky shoplifters. The more players, the more action! Supermarket Together is a game developed and published by . Released on August 09th 2024 has received 67,435 reviews of which 63,994 were positive and 3,441 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. While seeing 4,364 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among management games based on player count.
9.3
63,994
3,441

4,364
players

3. AdVenture Capitalist

Welcome, eager young investor, to AdVenture Capitalist! Arguably the world's greatest Capitalism simulator! AdVenture Capitalist is a game developed and published by . Released on March 30th 2015 has received 59,166 reviews of which 51,968 were positive and 7,198 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. While seeing 1,441 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among management games based on player count.
8.6
51,968
7,198

1,441
players

4. Idle Cave Miner

Idle Cave Miner is an idle game about crafting items, mining gems, and building your team of miners. Prestige, craft, and travel to other mines to increase your strength to dig deeper, and find what lurks below. Idle Cave Miner is a game developed and published by . Released on December 07th 2023 has received 737 reviews of which 596 were positive and 141 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. With 949 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played management games.
7.7
596
141

949
players

5. Soccer Manager 2026

Manage elite football clubs and lead your dream team as a football manager! Soccer Manager 2026 is a game developed and published by . Released on October 23rd 2024 has received 2,327 reviews of which 1,727 were positive and 600 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. With 814 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played management games.
7.2
1,727
600

814
players

6. Smashing Simulator Idle

Incremental game about smashing with unfolding gameplay and two prestige layers. Smashing Simulator Idle is a game developed and published by . Released on August 20th 2024 has received 388 reviews of which 299 were positive and 89 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. With 144 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played management games.
7.3
299
89

144
players

7. 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 939 reviews of which 751 were positive and 188 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. With 117 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played management games.
7.6
751
188

117
players

8. Tapple - Idle Clicker

Welcome to Tapple, the idle clicker game where every tap brings you closer to an ever-growing collection of Tapples. Build your empire one tap at a time, discover unique Tapple drops, and AFK all you want! Tapple - Idle Clicker is a game developed and published by . Released on June 28th 2024 has received 706 reviews of which 489 were positive and 217 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played management games.
6.7
489
217

64
players

9. Simutrans

Simutrans is a freeware and open-source transportation simulator. Your goal is to establish a successful transport company. Transport passengers, mail and goods by rail, road, ship, and even air. Interconnect districts, cities, public buildings, industries and tourist attractions. Simutrans is a game developed and published by . Released on May 24th 2016 has received 622 reviews of which 468 were positive and 154 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played management games.
7.2
468
154

20
players

10. Soccer Manager 2021

Be a top football manager in Soccer Manager 2021. Take a football team to the top and test your management skills against the best, or help a struggling team fight for glory! Soccer Manager 2021 is a game developed and published by . Released on December 16th 2020 has received 2,074 reviews of which 1,546 were positive and 528 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played management games.
7.2
1,546
528

18
players