Best Inventory Management games on Steam

Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated inventory management games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free inventory management games are available at the bottom of the page.

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Alien Shooter TD

Innovative Tower Defense inspired by legendary Alien Shooter series! The game was created in keeping with the best traditions of Sigma`s games, no concessions of any kind - everything is just like in real life!

Price 9.75€
Rating 8.2
Release 13 Jan 2017

Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX)

Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX) is an arcade action platformer full of creatures from medieval myths from Spain and the rest of Europe, as well as from chivalric romances. The extended version of the classic Maldita Castilla, originally created by the indie Locomalito.

Price 11.99€
Rating 8.0
Release 20 Oct 2016

Frozen State

Frozen State is a brutal, survival game set in a world embraced by the man-made ice age meant to protect mankind from pestilent hybrids. Bitter cold and numbing fear are the constant companions in the journey through the retro-futuristic Frozen State world.

Price 11.99€
Rating 6.2
Release 05 Aug 2016

Left Alone

Left Alone plunges you into a first-person psychological horror journey, where darkness and memories intertwine. As secrets emerge from shadows, use your wits to solve puzzles and explore haunting, forgotten locations. Every step echoes with the past; can you face the truths that await?

Price -80% 1.37€
Rating 7.1
Release 28 Apr 2016

Wayward

You awake to discover yourself no longer in the company of good men or a fine seafaring vessel. Treasure... you remember something about treasure. Wayward is a challenging turn-based, top-down, wilderness survival roguelike. Explore, build, and most importantly survive in these unforgiving lands.

Price 7.79€
Rating 8.2
Release 22 Apr 2016

Legends of Eisenwald

Legends of Eisenwald is an adventure game with tactical battles, RPG and strategy elements. Take the lead of a small feudal army and try to defend your right to survive in this ruthless medieval world.

Price 19.99€
Rating 7.3
Release 02 Jul 2015

NEO Scavenger

NEO Scavenger is a game where you must survive in the wasteland long enough to figure out who you are. Each turn, you must decide where to go, how to scavenge for supplies, and how to deal with anything and anyone you encounter.

Price 14.79€
Rating 8.7
Release 15 Dec 2014

FATE: The Cursed King

Are you ready for the FATE-IEST of the FATE games? Welcome to the final chapter in the classic, action RPG series! FATE: The Cursed King has new weapons, spells, armor and AI-controlled allies! Wait, what?! Allies?? That’s right. This FATE game IS A PARTY. Woo! Party system!

Price 6.59€
Rating 8.4
Release 19 Nov 2014

Resident Evil 4 (2005)

(Release: 2014) Special agent Leon S. Kennedy is sent on a mission to rescue the U.S. President’s daughter who has been kidnapped.

Price 19.99€
Rating 9.2
Release 27 Feb 2014

Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut

You play Adam Jensen, an ex-SWAT specialist who's been handpicked to oversee the defensive needs of one of America's most experimental biotechnology firms. Your job is to safeguard company secrets, but when a black ops team breaks in and kills the very scientists you were hired to protect, everything you thought you knew about your job...

Price -88% 2.30€
Rating 9.0
Release 25 Oct 2013

Path of Exile

You are an Exile, struggling to survive on the dark continent of Wraeclast, as you fight to earn power that will allow you to exact your revenge against those who wronged you. Path of Exile is an online Action RPG set in a dark fantasy world. The game is completely free and will never be pay-to-win.

Price Free to play
Rating 8.8
Release 23 Oct 2013

System Shock® 2 (Classic)

"Remember, it is my will that guided you here. It is my will that gave you your cybernetic implants, the only beauty in that meat you call a body. If you value that meat... you will do as I tell you." The cult classic sci-fi horror FPS-RPG has returned.

Price 9.99€
Rating 9.1
Release 10 May 2013

Alien Hallway

Players measure stamina with a never-ending stream of green creatures within the borders of a special military mission.

Price 4.99€
Rating 6.2
Release 19 Aug 2011

Two Worlds II HD

Check out the new Velvet Edition bundle including both Two Worlds II and Pirates of the Flying Fortress DLC.

Price 24.50€
Rating 6.2
Release 03 Feb 2011

Zombie Shooter

The human race is in danger again. This time scientists could not cope the imminent threat and became monsters themselves. Crowds of zombie people filled the secret research base. The dreadful contagion is about to spread earth wide. Use the last chance to save the humanity from total annihilation!

Price 4.99€
Rating 7.9
Release 27 May 2009

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky – standalone prequel for the acclaimed S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl, which tells you story about the Clear Sky group, that want to research the Zone and understand it better.

Price 9.99€
Rating 8.4
Release 15 Sep 2008

Telltale Texas Hold ‘Em

Join poker's most outspoken players for a hand of Telltale Texas Hold'em, the card game stacked high with personality. Quips will fly, chips will fall, and you may just end up rolling in the aisles.This is your chance to play in a poker tournament against four characters of such lethal absurdity, you'll either die laughing or die trying.

Price -49% 0.50€
Rating 6.2
Release 17 Jun 2008

Arx Fatalis

This critically acclaimed first-person RPG from Arkane Studios takes the player on an amazing journey into the fantasy world of Arx. Arx is wrought with turmoil, brought to the brink of destruction by a violent war.

Price -72% 1.39€
Rating 8.4
Release 03 Apr 2007

Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition

The year is 2052 and the world is a dangerous and chaotic place. Terrorists operate openly - killing thousands; drugs, disease and pollution kill even more. The world's economies are close to collapse and the gap between the insanely wealthy and the desperately poor grows ever wider.

Price -86% 0.97€
Rating 9.2
Release 29 Mar 2007

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl tells a story about survival in the Zone – a very dangerous place, where you fear not only the radiation, anomalies and deadly creatures, but other S.T.A.L.K.E.R.s, who have their own goals and wishes.

Price -82% 2.81€
Rating 9.3
Release 20 Mar 2007

Most played inventory management games on Steam

Take a look at the top inventory management games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 16th 2025.

1. Backpack Battles

A PvP inventory management auto battler! Buy and craft powerful items, then carefully arrange them in your backpack. Backpack Battles is a early access, auto battler and inventory management game developed by PlayWithFurcifer and published by PlayWithFurcifer and IndieArk. Released on March 08th 2024 has received 14,376 reviews of which 13,057 were positive and 1,319 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played inventory management game, thanks to its 1,020 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.9
13,057
1,319

1,020
players

2. Sephiria

Sephiria is a top-down action rogue-lite game with pixel graphics. Go down the tower, meet various animals, and collect various talismans and artifacts to become stronger. Sephiria is a inventory management, multiplayer and action roguelike game developed and published by TEAM HORAY. Released on April 03rd 2025 has received 859 reviews of which 763 were positive and 96 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. While seeing 781 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among inventory management games based on player count.
8.4
763
96

781
players

3. Resident Evil 4 (2005)

(Release: 2014) Special agent Leon S. Kennedy is sent on a mission to rescue the U.S. President’s daughter who has been kidnapped. Resident Evil 4 (2005) is a inventory management, survival horror and action game developed and published by Capcom. Released on February 27th 2014 has received 81,166 reviews of which 75,751 were positive and 5,415 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. While seeing 729 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among inventory management games based on player count.
9.2
75,751
5,415

729
players

4. Backpack Hero

The inventory management roguelike! Collect rare items, organize your backpack, and vanquish your foes! Backpack Hero is a replay value, turn-based and roguelike deckbuilder game developed by Jaspel and published by IndieArk and Pretty Soon. Released on November 14th 2023 has received 7,572 reviews of which 6,652 were positive and 920 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. With 298 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played inventory management games.
8.5
6,652
920

298
players

5. Megaloot

Megaloot is an addictive Inventory Management Roguelike RPG, where meticulous loot management lets you create diverse and powerful builds for each run. With every new attempt, start from scratch and loot strategically to craft dominating setups and become the ultimate power hunter. Megaloot is a inventory management, dungeon crawler and loot game developed by axilirate and published by Ravenage Games and INSTINCT3. Released on August 30th 2024 has received 3,393 reviews of which 2,517 were positive and 876 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. With 162 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played inventory management games.
7.2
2,517
876

162
players

6. Keep Driving

An atmospheric management RPG about life on the open road. Pick up hitchhikers, work odd jobs, customize and repair your car, and map your route across the country. Use upgrades, skills and items to overcome challenges. And remember to take it easy. You’re young. You have time. Keep Driving is a pixel graphics, atmospheric and rpg game developed and published by YCJY Games. Released on February 06th 2025 has received 2,276 reviews of which 2,167 were positive and 109 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 150 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played inventory management games.
9.1
2,167
109

150
players

7. God Of Weapons

Embark on a thrilling journey in God of Weapons, an action roguelike where you must ascend the tower of Zhor to reclaim the last light for the world. To survive the monster onslaught on each tower's level, you'll need to obtain and carefully organize weapons and accessories in your inventory. God Of Weapons is a action roguelike, inventory management and rpg game developed by Archmage Labs and published by Archmage Games Studio. Released on September 12th 2023 has received 4,234 reviews of which 3,614 were positive and 620 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played inventory management games.
8.3
3,614
620

72
players

8. Night Raider

Night Raider is a thrilling adventure exploration shooter game. Players need to carry weapons into the city occupied by zombies, as far as possible in various buildings to collect necessary supplies, evacuate alive to bring supplies back to the camp. But you have to face are not just zombies... Night Raider is a adventure, gun customization and top-down shooter game developed and published by Tsukuyomi. Released on January 26th 2024 has received 1,714 reviews of which 1,496 were positive and 218 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played inventory management games.
8.3
1,496
218

25
players

9. Tiny Rails

Tiny Rails is a relaxing train management adventure. Travel across an immersive and meticulously crafted pixel world. Collect hundreds of beautiful cars, each with their own set of stats, to create your own unique multi-car masterpiece! Tiny Rails is a trains, resource management and inventory management game developed and published by Trophy Games. Released on May 28th 2018 has received 632 reviews of which 482 were positive and 150 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played inventory management games.
7.3
482
150

7
players

10. Vivid Knight

"Vivid Knight" is a "party-building roguelike" game in which you collect friends who have been turned into jewels and fight by combining their abilities! Explore the ever-changing dungeon and harness the gems you have gathered to challenge the labyrinth! Vivid Knight is a rogue-like, roguelike deckbuilder and inventory management game developed and published by Asobism.Co. and Ltd. Released on May 26th 2021 has received 1,651 reviews of which 1,492 were positive and 159 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played inventory management games.
8.6
1,492
159

4
players

Best deals on inventory management games on Steam

Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of inventory management games available on Steam right now, updated on April 16th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted inventory management games.

1. Megaloot

Megaloot is an addictive Inventory Management Roguelike RPG, where meticulous loot management lets you create diverse and powerful builds for each run. With every new attempt, start from scratch and loot strategically to craft dominating setups and become the ultimate power hunter. Megaloot is a inventory management, dungeon crawler and loot game developed by axilirate and published by Ravenage Games and INSTINCT3. Released on August 30th 2024 has received 3,393 reviews of which 2,517 were positive and 876 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. Featuring a 50% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for inventory management category.
7.2
2,517
876

-50% 9.75€ 4.87€

2. The Magical Mixture Mill

Gather exotic ingredients, brew complex mixtures, and expand your magically automated production lines -- keeping your shelves stocked, your customers happy, and your pockets full. The Magical Mixture Mill is a singleplayer, management and cartoony game developed by Glowlight and published by 505 Pulse. Released on March 27th 2024 has received 536 reviews of which 448 were positive and 88 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Thanks to its 45% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in inventory management games.
7.9
448
88

-45% 19.95€ 10.97€

3. Backpack Hero

The inventory management roguelike! Collect rare items, organize your backpack, and vanquish your foes! Backpack Hero is a replay value, turn-based and roguelike deckbuilder game developed by Jaspel and published by IndieArk and Pretty Soon. Released on November 14th 2023 has received 7,572 reviews of which 6,652 were positive and 920 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Thanks to its 40% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in inventory management games.
8.5
6,652
920

-40% 18.99€ 11.39€

Free inventory management games on Steam

Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play inventory management games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 16th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play inventory management games.

1. Progress Game

Experience Progress in its purest form as an Idle-Game! Progress Game is a rpg, character customization and inventory management game developed and published by Grinning Games. Released on August 14th 2020 has received 332 reviews of which 307 were positive and 25 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played free inventory management games on Steam.
8.5
307
25