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1. Farmer Against Potatoes Idle
Pick up your sword and fight off waves of Potatoes by upgrading your stats constantly, use Equipment, choose between different Classes, put your many Talents to good use, and so much more designed to keep you entertained for a long time. Farmer Against Potatoes Idle is a idler, casual and simulation game. Released on September 05th 2024 has received 7,972 reviews of which 7,567 were positive and 405 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played resource management game, thanks to its 1,348 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.2
7,567
405
1,348
players
2. The Perfect Tower II
The Perfect Tower II is a mix between an incremental and a tower defense game. Build a town, manage resources and explore a variety of mini-games and tons of upgrades. Fully automate your game and watch numbers going up! The Perfect Tower II is a strategy, idler and tower defense game. Released on November 30th 2025 has received 3,639 reviews of which 3,201 were positive and 438 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. While seeing 743 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among resource management games based on player count.
8.5
3,201
438
743
players
3. Idle Skilling
Idle Skilling is the ultimate Idle Game with years of content! Meant to be played for 5-10 minutes a day, you gradually unlock new skills like mining, fishing, pet breeding, crusading, potion-making, lab-research, construction, and more! With new updates coming, you'll never run out of stuff to do! Idle Skilling is a idler, simulation and clicker game. Released on September 15th 2022 has received 2,352 reviews of which 1,653 were positive and 699 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. While seeing 231 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among resource management games based on player count.
6.8
1,653
699
231
players
4. Global City
Become the mayor and build the city of your dreams! In this game, anything is possible. Whatever you can imagine in a city-building and development simulator, you can do. Start from the very beginning and unlock new possibilities for developing your city in Global City! Global City is a city builder, resource management and economy game. Released on November 30th 2021 has received 1,388 reviews of which 968 were positive and 420 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. With 146 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played resource management games.
6.8
968
420
146
players
5. Idle Pins
Idle Pins is an Incremental game made by an Incremental addict for Incremental lovers. Over 250 Pins to collect and merge. Hundreds of upgrades, features and QoL. Enjoy one of the most rewarding 'grind' experience, now on Steam! Idle Pins is a idler, clicker and auto battler game. Released on October 16th 2021 has received 544 reviews of which 341 were positive and 203 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.1 out of 10. With 101 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played resource management games.
6.1
341
203
101
players
6. PickCrafter
Conquer PickCrafter, the hit indie idle game! Break blocks, forge equipment, and collect powerful Pickaxes. Prestige to legendary tiers with the new Ascension Skill Tree. Discover biomes and battle epic bosses. Make meaningful choices and invent complex builds in this addictive endless adventure! PickCrafter is a mining, idler and clicker game. Released on December 14th 2017 has received 6,898 reviews of which 5,965 were positive and 933 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played resource management games.
8.4
5,965
933
93
players
7. Industry Idle
Industry Idle is an idle game that combines factory building, resource management and market trading. Design & build your base, expand & scale up your productions, improve & optimize your economy. Plus all the incremental game goodies: offline earnings, prestige to unlock more powerful upgrades. Industry Idle is a automation, idler and resource management game. Released on September 13th 2024 has received 1,463 reviews of which 1,136 were positive and 327 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played resource management games.
7.5
1,136
327
48
players
8. 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 idler, clicker and resource management game. Released on October 04th 2024 has received 7,803 reviews of which 7,683 were positive and 120 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played resource management games.
9.5
7,683
120
30
players
9. NGU INDUSTRIES
NGU INDUSTRIES (sequel to NGU IDLE) is a Free To Play Idle game and Factory Manager! It's packed with weird humor, tons of upgrades, and many hours of content! If you want that sweet, sweet dopamine release that comes with making Numbers Go Up, NGU INDUSTRIES is your game! NGU INDUSTRIES is a early access, idler and clicker game. Released on April 05th 2021 has received 1,567 reviews of which 1,225 were positive and 342 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played resource management games.
7.5
1,225
342
24
players
10. 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 early access, economy and resource management game. Released on April 20th 2022 has received 1,062 reviews of which 779 were positive and 283 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played resource management games.
7.1
779
283
22
players
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