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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 idler, simulation and clicker game. Released on April 30th 2022 has received 1,858 reviews of which 1,487 were positive and 371 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played time management game, thanks to its 159 peak concurrent players over the last day.
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1,487
371
159
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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 dwarf, multiplayer and simulation game. Released on November 30th 2023 has received 6,834 reviews of which 6,442 were positive and 392 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. While seeing 123 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among time management games based on player count.
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6,442
392
123
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3. 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 basketball, sports and time management game. 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 #3 spot among the most played time management games.
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9,153
3,494
96
players
4. Incremental Cubes
Cube based incremental game that is simple but very deep! Incremental Cubes is a idler, simulation and clicker game. Released on November 03rd 2021 has received 958 reviews of which 664 were positive and 294 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played time management games.
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664
294
53
players
5. 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 idler, tower defense and strategy game. Released on November 16th 2022 has received 1,235 reviews of which 946 were positive and 289 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played time management games.
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946
289
47
players
6. 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 cooking, casual and time management game. Released on February 02nd 2023 has received 1,974 reviews of which 1,471 were positive and 503 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played time management games.
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1,471
503
43
players
7. 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 simulation, casual and time management game. Released on July 20th 2023 has received 323 reviews of which 240 were positive and 83 were negative resulting in a rating of 7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played time management games.
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240
83
7
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 casual, idler and resource management game. Released on June 07th 2022 has received 700 reviews of which 586 were positive and 114 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
586
114
6
players
9. The Chef's Shift: First Course
A fast-paced typing game in a restaurant setting, where you’ll both cook & serve food to hungry customers, all done by TYPING. Play through the Italian restaurant and get a taste of The Chef's Shift! The Chef's Shift: First Course is a cooking, simulation and typing game. Released on February 07th 2025 has received 455 reviews of which 445 were positive and 10 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played time management games.
9.0
445
10
2
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 life sim, simulation and time management game. 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
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