Most Played Management Games on Steam

Take a look at the top management games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of September 14th 2025. Want to explore even more management titles available on Steam? Explore the complete list of the best management games.

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1. Football Manager 2024

Build a world-class team ready to dominate your rivals in football’s most prestigious competitions. Progress never stops when you’re pursuing footballing greatness. Football Manager 2024 is a game developed and published by . Released on November 06th 2023 has received 23,048 reviews of which 20,927 were positive and 2,121 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played management game, thanks to its 41,341 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.9
20,927
2,121

41,341
players

2. IdleOn - The Idle RPG

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 - The Idle RPG 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. While seeing 7,810 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among management games based on player count.
7.8
17,310
4,406

7,810
players

3. Waterpark Simulator

Build and run your own waterpark. Design slides, send guests flying with ragdoll physics, manage staff, and fully customize your park. Turn total madness into a five-star empire in this first-person management simulator! Waterpark Simulator is a game developed and published by . Released on August 22nd 2025 has received 2,171 reviews of which 2,022 were positive and 149 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. While seeing 6,820 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among management games based on player count.
8.9
2,022
149

6,820
players

4. Cities: Skylines

Cities: Skylines is a modern take on the classic city simulation. The game introduces new game play elements to realize the thrill and hardships of creating and maintaining a real city whilst expanding on some well-established tropes of the city building experience. Cities: Skylines is a game developed and published by . Released on March 10th 2015 has received 275,770 reviews of which 256,362 were positive and 19,408 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 6,722 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played management games.
9.2
256,362
19,408

6,722
players

5. 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. With 5,692 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played management games.
9.3
63,994
3,441

5,692
players

6. 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 is a game developed and published by . Released on September 15th 2024 has received 39,499 reviews of which 38,392 were positive and 1,107 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 4,118 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played management games.
9.5
38,392
1,107

4,118
players

7. Supermarket Simulator

Run your own supermarket! Stock shelves, set your prices, take payments, hire staff, expand your store, handle shoplifters, and design your layout. Purchase goods from online or local markets around town, and personally deliver online orders to your customers. Supermarket Simulator is a game developed and published by . Released on June 19th 2025 has received 68,341 reviews of which 64,104 were positive and 4,237 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 3,279 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played management games.
9.2
64,104
4,237

3,279
players

8. Transport Fever 2

The classic transport simulation genre has a new gold standard with Transport Fever 2. Discover a whole new world by navigating transport routes through land, water and air. May progress and prosperity find their way! Transport Fever 2 is a game developed and published by . Released on December 11th 2019 has received 27,627 reviews of which 24,960 were positive and 2,667 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 2,656 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played management games.
8.9
24,960
2,667

2,656
players

9. Captain of Industry

Land your crew of survivors on an abandoned island and survive! Mine raw materials, grow food, build factories, manufacture products, research new tech, and trade with others. Become an industrial superpower! But this is no easy task, you will be put to the test to keep your settlement alive. Captain of Industry is a game developed and published by . Released on May 31st 2022 has received 7,154 reviews of which 6,737 were positive and 417 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 2,554 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played management games.
9.1
6,737
417

2,554
players

10. Planet Zoo

Build a world for wildlife in Planet Zoo. From the developers of Planet Coaster and Zoo Tycoon comes the ultimate zoo sim. Construct detailed habitats, manage your zoo, and meet authentic living animals who think, feel and explore the world you create around them. Planet Zoo is a game developed and published by . Released on November 05th 2019 has received 87,849 reviews of which 80,029 were positive and 7,820 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. With 2,359 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played management games.
9.0
80,029
7,820

2,359
players