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 July 31st 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 1,771 reviews of which 1,437 were positive and 334 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 208 peak concurrent players over the last day.
7.8
1,437
334

208
players

2. 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 5,608 reviews of which 5,275 were positive and 333 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. While seeing 157 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among time management games based on player count.
9.1
5,275
333

157
players

3. 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 1,215 reviews of which 849 were positive and 366 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. While seeing 140 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among time management games based on player count.
6.8
849
366

140
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

96
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 1,758 reviews of which 1,317 were positive and 441 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
1,317
441

54
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 1,205 reviews of which 934 were positive and 271 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
934
271

51
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 1,205 reviews of which 821 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
821
384

37
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 673 reviews of which 561 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
561
112

9
players

9. 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 #9 spot among the most played time management games.
8.3
1,270
197

10. Loot Grind Simulator

Loot Grind Simulator is a fantasy-themed game about completing quests and earning better loot to equip. The game is meant as satire of the current MMO and Looter Shooter trends and features idle gameplay elements with decisions about what quests to undertake and items to craft. Loot Grind Simulator is a game developed and published by . Released on October 14th 2020 has received 373 reviews of which 299 were positive and 74 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played time management games.
7.5
299
74