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 October 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. Upload Labs

A sci-fi management game where you build and optimize your computer's system from the ground up. Connect and configure interconnected nodes to efficiently download, process, and upload files. Manage your setup, solve system challenges, and become the ultimate system architect Upload Labs is a game developed and published by . Released on October 03rd 2025 has received 1,896 reviews of which 1,651 were positive and 245 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played time management game, thanks to its 4,192 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.3
1,651
245

4,192
players

2. 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 1,804 reviews of which 1,458 were positive and 346 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. While seeing 206 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among time management games based on player count.
7.8
1,458
346

206
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 1,264 reviews of which 882 were positive and 382 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. While seeing 152 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
882
382

152
players

4. 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 6,014 reviews of which 5,655 were positive and 359 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played time management games.
9.1
5,655
359

89
players

5. 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 #5 spot among the most played time management games.
7.1
9,153
3,494

59
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 1,215 reviews of which 941 were positive and 274 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
941
274

48
players

7. 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 1,810 reviews of which 1,361 were positive and 449 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played time management games.
7.3
1,361
449

38
players

8. 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 #8 spot among the most played time management games.
7.1
232
77

10
players

9. 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 1,203 reviews of which 818 were positive and 385 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played time management games.
6.6
818
385

7
players

10. 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 681 reviews of which 568 were positive and 113 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played time management games.
7.9
568
113

4
players