Free to Play Time Management Games on Steam

Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play time management games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on September 15th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Explore the complete list of the best free to play time management games.

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1. Idle Spiral

This is a beautiful "Idle", "Incremental" game based on spirals and mathematics. Your goal is to make the spiral grow farther and farther from the origin. The game is very simple, but it is very deep and can be enjoyed for a long time! Idle Spiral is a game developed and published by . Released on April 30th 2022 has received 1,790 reviews of which 1,452 were positive and 338 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played time management game, thanks to its 214 peak concurrent players over the last day.
7.8
1,452
338

214
players

2. 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 game developed and published by . Released on November 30th 2021 has received 1,243 reviews of which 870 were positive and 373 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. While seeing 161 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among time management games based on player count.
6.8
870
373

161
players

3. Bronzebeard's Tavern

Bronzebeard's Tavern is a goofy and playful restaurant manager sim where 1-8 players can work as a team with multiplayer co-op. Fulfill a number of different roles, serve a diverse range of customers and cook up delicious dwarven cuisine. Bronzebeard's Tavern is a game developed and published by . Released on November 30th 2023 has received 5,776 reviews of which 5,428 were positive and 348 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. While seeing 116 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among time management games based on player count.
9.1
5,428
348

116
players

4. Freestyle 2: Street Basketball

Freestyle 2: Street Basketball is a fast paced online arcade basketball game. Create your own unique player and compete in the online street league! Use variety of b-ball moves and customize your player! Team up with the best street ballers online and rise to the top! Freestyle 2: Street Basketball is a game developed and published by . Released on April 01st 2015 has received 12,647 reviews of which 9,153 were positive and 3,494 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played time management games.
7.1
9,153
3,494

74
players

5. Cooking Live - Italian Kitchen Simulator

Hello everyone! My name is Jane, and I need your help! I travel around the world and create a blog about local restaurants and cuisine. I’ve seen how big corporations squeeze out talented local cooks and their restaurants! Let’s take matters into our own hands and give them back their zest for life! Cooking Live - Italian Kitchen Simulator is a game developed and published by . Released on February 02nd 2023 has received 1,784 reviews of which 1,339 were positive and 445 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played time management games.
7.2
1,339
445

55
players

6. Idle Monster TD: Evolved

Evolve epic monsters and crush puny humans in this endless idle tower defense game! Unlock, upgrade, and evolve over 150 unique monsters and pets, ranging from cute and colorful flower creatures to epic fire breathing dragons, to assemble the ultimate team against the endless waves of enemies. Idle Monster TD: Evolved is a game developed and published by . Released on November 16th 2022 has received 1,211 reviews of which 939 were positive and 272 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played time management games.
7.4
939
272

40
players

7. Egg Surprise

A fun clicker with economic simulation in the penguin kingdom. Obtain rare collections, venture into dangerous dungeons, and build your own civilization! Egg Surprise is a game developed and published by . Released on June 20th 2024 has received 1,201 reviews of which 817 were positive and 384 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played time management games.
6.6
817
384

39
players

8. Pacifish

Pacifish is an incremental fishing management game with several mechanics to interact with and improve. It can be played both idly, or more actively to progress faster. Pacifish is a game developed and published by . Released on June 07th 2022 has received 677 reviews of which 565 were positive and 112 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played time management games.
7.9
565
112

15
players

9. Farming Fever - Pizza and Burger Cooking game

Farming Fever is an engaging time management game where you can become both a farmer and a chef at the same time. You'll have to manage your farm, harvest crops, cook, and complete customers' orders. Farming Fever - Pizza and Burger Cooking game is a game developed and published by . Released on July 20th 2023 has received 309 reviews of which 232 were positive and 77 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played time management games.
7.1
232
77

13
players

10. 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 #10 spot among the most played time management games.
8.3
1,270
197

1
players