Discounted 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 management games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free management games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Imperiums: Greek Wars
Unique combination of turn-based 4X and historical grand strategy with a mythological twist. Explore the ancient world and build a world leading civilization. Survive, expand, conquer... and win!
Travellers Rest
Craft, farm, build and cook! In Travellers Rest you will have to use all the available tools to become the best tavern keeper in the realm. Create unique dishes and drinks to please your customers as you discover the world and its colorful characters.
Barn Finders
Search for valuable items stashed in abandoned barns. Take part in storage auctions, bid high and buy yourself a chance to find exclusive items hidden in the past.
shapez
shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!
Pro Cycling Manager 2020
Become the manager of a cycling team and take them to the top! You will need to manage finances and recruitment, plan your training, implement your strategy and, new for this edition, look after your cyclists and their morale!
112 Operator
Manage emergency services in any city in the world! Take calls and dispatch rescue forces. Handle difficult situations, now depending on the weather, and traffic. Help the citizens through cataclysms and natural disasters, becoming a better emergency number operator every day!
Help Will Come Tomorrow
In an uninhabitable Siberian wilderness, in a wake of October Revolution, a group of passengers survives the mysterious catastrophe of Trans-Siberian railway train. They must endure in a harsh ice-clad climate until rescue arrives. Facing many dangers, their own weaknesses and, their own prejudice.
Drug Dealer Simulator
Have you ever considered creating your own crime empire, without the legal and moral consequences? SIMULATE IT! Crawl into the dark alleys of the street business in this OG drug-dealing game, and make a fortune! A co-op sequel – DDS2 – is out NOW
Panzer Corps 2
Panzer Corps 2 is the ultimate Second World War strategy game! Enjoy the time-proven gameplay formula which has been appreciated by millions of players over the years, brought to a whole new level of refinement up to the latest technical standards.
Tank Mechanic Simulator
Renovate & build II World War tanks. Experience highly detailed & realistic simulation game. Take tanks fully apart by using different tools. Transform them from rusty and ruined to fully working. Check them on the training ground, sell or put into your own museum.
Through the Darkest of Times
Berlin 1933. “Adolf Hitler is chancellor!” We all know the consequences this message bore. Unspeakable horrors and suffering would sweep across the world. Few would stand and fight the monstrosity that was the German Reich. Will you? Lead an underground resistance group Through the Darkest of Times.
Mortal Glory
Mortal Glory is a fantasy-themed tactical roguelike game about recruiting a team of gladiators and pitting them against brutal competition in a blood-soaked tournament. Train your gladiators, find a legendary sword, learn ancient spells, recruit a celebrity, cheat - do whatever it takes to bring glory to your name!
Medieval Monarch
In the medieval era, assume the role of a lord and engage with other lords，develop fiefdoms, and employ strategies involving intrigue, warfare, and plunder. Expand your territory and strengthen your house lineage Or, be a god, manipulate the world? This game primarily strategic role-playing elements
Transport Fever 2
The classic transport simulation genre has a new gold standard with Transport Fever 2. Discover a whole new world by navigating transport routes through land, water and air. May progress and prosperity find their way!
Interrogation: You will be deceived
As a detective tasked with bringing down a dangerous terrorist group, you fight on two fronts: interrogating suspects & managing your team and its reputation. With time running out, how far will you go to stop these criminals? Manipulation, threats or even torture? Does the end justify the means?
Farmer's Dynasty
Live – Build – Farm: Enjoy a unique mix of farming, constructing and life simulation that takes you to the countryside and holds plenty of challenging gameplay in stock!
Sigma Theory: Global Cold War
A Turn-based Strategy game in a futuristic global cold war from the award-winning creators of Out There. Recruit a squad of special agents and run your intel agency to secure the control of the singularity.
Railroad Corporation
Relive the pioneering spirit of the Golden Age of Steam by establishing your own railroad empire across 19th century North America. Bring settlements together, produce and trade goods and develop new technologies to stay ahead of the competition. Want more? RAILROAD CORPORATION 2 Out Now!
Tracks - The Train Set Game
Jump into the ultimate toy sandbox and build the train set of your dreams! Create colourful railway systems, decorate beautiful towns, transport commuting passengers, and even ride your train in first-person.
Planet Zoo
Build a world for wildlife in Planet Zoo. From the developers of Planet Coaster and Zoo Tycoon comes the ultimate zoo sim. Construct detailed habitats, manage your zoo, and meet authentic living animals who think, feel and explore the world you create around them.
Mars Power Industries Deluxe
Mysterious puzzle inspired by 2001:Space Odyssey. Manage resources, solve challenging puzzles and uncover what lies beneath the surface! Year after year, strange happenings plague our tiny colony, darkness devours Mars. Your job as an Electrician? Bring light where darkness reigns!
Internet Cafe Simulator
Internet Cafe Simulator is an internet cafe business simulation game. Build the best internet café in the world!
Franchise Hockey Manager 6
Franchise Hockey Manager returns for the 2019-20 season with plenty of additions to the deepest, most authentic hockey strategy gaming experience you can find. Choose one of 32 leagues around the globe and select a team to guide to glory, including a chance at the ultimate prize, the Stanley Cup®.Most played management games on Steam
Take a look at the top management games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 20th 2025.
1. Football Manager 2024
Build a world-class team ready to dominate your rivals in football’s most prestigious competitions. Progress never stops when you’re pursuing footballing greatness. Football Manager 2024 is a simulation, sports and management game developed by Sports Interactive and published by SEGA. Released on November 06th 2023 has received 21,674 reviews of which 19,655 were positive and 2,019 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played management game, thanks to its 57,787 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.9
19,655
2,019
57,787
players
2. IdleOn - The Idle RPG
Create different classes who all work together when you're gone! When you return, spend their loot on powerful upgrades and synergies - but don't be fooled by the simple graphics, IdleOn gets more complex with each World Boss you defeat! IdleOn - The Idle RPG is a idler, pixel graphics and mmorpg game developed and published by Lavaflame2. Released on April 02nd 2021 has received 20,791 reviews of which 16,530 were positive and 4,261 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. While seeing 12,645 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among management games based on player count.
7.8
16,530
4,261
12,645
players
3. DAVE THE DIVER
DAVE THE DIVER is a casual, singleplayer adventure RPG featuring deep-sea exploration and fishing during the day and sushi restaurant management at night. Join Dave and his quirky friends as they seek to uncover the secrets of the mysterious Blue Hole. DAVE THE DIVER is a pixel graphics, casual and management game developed and published by MINTROCKET. Released on June 28th 2023 has received 126,300 reviews of which 122,564 were positive and 3,736 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. While seeing 11,808 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among management games based on player count.
9.6
122,564
3,736
11,808
players
4. Cities: Skylines
Cities: Skylines is a modern take on the classic city simulation. The game introduces new game play elements to realize the thrill and hardships of creating and maintaining a real city whilst expanding on some well-established tropes of the city building experience. Cities: Skylines is a city builder, simulation and building game developed by Colossal Order Ltd. and published by Paradox Interactive. Released on March 10th 2015 has received 273,857 reviews of which 254,575 were positive and 19,282 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 11,636 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played management games.
9.2
254,575
19,282
11,636
players
5. Supermarket Together
The multiplayer supermarket has arrived to your neighbourhood for free! Stock your shop space, unlock perks and franchises, hire employees or chase those pesky shoplifters. The more players, the more action! Supermarket Together is a simulation, online co-op and multiplayer game developed and published by DeadDevsTellNoLies. Released on August 09th 2024 has received 63,629 reviews of which 60,450 were positive and 3,179 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 6,666 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played management games.
9.3
60,450
3,179
6,666
players
6. Planet Zoo
Build a world for wildlife in Planet Zoo. From the developers of Planet Coaster and Zoo Tycoon comes the ultimate zoo sim. Construct detailed habitats, manage your zoo, and meet authentic living animals who think, feel and explore the world you create around them. Planet Zoo is a management, simulation and building game developed and published by Frontier Developments. Released on November 05th 2019 has received 86,491 reviews of which 78,784 were positive and 7,707 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. With 4,836 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played management games.
9.0
78,784
7,707
4,836
players
7. Supermarket Simulator
Run your own supermarket. Stock shelves, set prices as you'd like, take payments, hire staff, expand and design your store. Online orders & delivery, shoplifters, security, local market are upcoming. Supermarket Simulator is a simulation, management and economy game developed and published by Nokta Games. Released on February 20th 2024 has received 66,396 reviews of which 62,337 were positive and 4,059 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 4,618 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played management games.
9.2
62,337
4,059
4,618
players
8. Transport Fever 2
The classic transport simulation genre has a new gold standard with Transport Fever 2. Discover a whole new world by navigating transport routes through land, water and air. May progress and prosperity find their way! Transport Fever 2 is a simulation, strategy and management game developed by Urban Games and published by Good Shepherd Entertainment. Released on December 11th 2019 has received 27,053 reviews of which 24,440 were positive and 2,613 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 3,525 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played management games.
8.9
24,440
2,613
3,525
players
9. Manor Lords
Manor Lords is a medieval strategy game featuring in-depth city building, large-scale tactical battles, and complex economic and social simulations. Rule your lands as a medieval lord – the seasons pass, the weather changes, and cities rise and fall. Manor Lords is a strategy, city builder and simulation game developed by Slavic Magic and published by Hooded Horse. Released on April 26th 2024 has received 70,570 reviews of which 61,069 were positive and 9,501 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. With 3,173 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played management games.
8.5
61,069
9,501
3,173
players
10. Clicker Heroes
Ever wondered what one quadrillion damage per second feels like? Wonder no more! Embark on your quest to attain it today! Clicker Heroes is a clicker, idler and casual game developed and published by Playsaurus. Released on May 13th 2015 has received 61,156 reviews of which 54,871 were positive and 6,285 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. With 2,326 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played management games.
8.8
54,871
6,285
2,326
players
Best deals on management games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of management games available on Steam right now, updated on April 20th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted management games.
1. Railroad Corporation
Relive the pioneering spirit of the Golden Age of Steam by establishing your own railroad empire across 19th century North America. Bring settlements together, produce and trade goods and develop new technologies to stay ahead of the competition. Want more? RAILROAD CORPORATION 2 Out Now! Railroad Corporation is a strategy, trains and management game developed by Corbie Games and published by Iceberg Interactive. Released on November 18th 2019 has received 1,376 reviews of which 1,019 were positive and 357 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. Featuring a massive 96% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for management category.
7.1
1,019
357
-96%
34.25€
1.37€
2. Naheulbeuk's Dungeon Master
A dungeon in danger ! Build, manage, and defend your tower in the satirical heroic fantasy universe of Dungeon of Naheulbeuk. From a shaky establishment to an infamous lair! Naheulbeuk's Dungeon Master is a management, simulation and funny game developed by Artefacts Studio and published by Dear Villagers. Released on November 15th 2023 has received 1,373 reviews of which 988 were positive and 385 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 96% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in management games.
7.0
988
385
-96%
25.00€
1.00€
3. Lords and Villeins
Build a prosperous settlement in a unique simulation of a feudal economy - each family runs their shop, owns their goods, and trades with other villagers in a free market. You will manage the land, build houses, organise events, set taxes, and balance supply and demand while engaging in diplomacy! Lords and Villeins is a colony sim, strategy and city builder game developed by Honestly Games and published by Fulqrum Publishing. Released on November 10th 2022 has received 868 reviews of which 628 were positive and 240 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 96% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in management games.
6.9
628
240
-96%
27.50€
1.10€
4. Eastside Hockey Manager
EHM offers fans the most realistic, in-depth and immersive simulation of hockey management available, giving them the chance to manage either club or country in any of the world’s top hockey-playing nations. Eastside Hockey Manager is a hockey, sports and simulation game developed by Sports Interactive and published by SEGA. Released on December 01st 2015 has received 1,330 reviews of which 1,140 were positive and 190 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for management games.
8.2
1,140
190
-95%
20.00€
1.00€
5. Arcade Paradise
Manage profits, pick up gum, do the laundry and get coin to unlock arcade units and flip the family laundromat business to become an Arcade Paradise! Arcade Paradise is a adventure, arcade and management game developed by Nosebleed Interactive and published by Wired Productions. Released on August 11th 2022 has received 1,708 reviews of which 1,394 were positive and 314 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for management games.
7.8
1,394
314
-95%
20.00€
1.00€
6. Pro Cycling Manager 2021
Manage one of 80 teams in over 260 races and 700 stages. From strategy to recruitment, it's up to you alone to make the best decisions. Experience more realism and authenticity with the new features added for 2021. Pro Cycling Manager 2021 is a simulation, multiplayer and singleplayer game developed by Cyanide Studio and published by Nacon. Released on June 03rd 2021 has received 619 reviews of which 490 were positive and 129 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for management games.
7.5
490
129
-95%
39.40€
1.97€
7. Honey, I Joined a Cult
It's time to start working towards that ultimate goal of enlightenment, faith and money…lots and lots of money! Become the ultimate tycoon - create, customise, and manage your own cult whilst listening to funky music. Welcome to Honey, I Joined a Cult! Honey, I Joined a Cult is a simulation, base-building and resource management game developed by Sole Survivor Games and published by Team17. Released on November 03rd 2022 has received 1,716 reviews of which 1,270 were positive and 446 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for management games.
7.2
1,270
446
-95%
23.40€
1.17€
8. TransOcean: The Shipping Company
TransOcean – The Shipping Company is your ticket to the world of gigantic ships and transnational transport empires. Build a mighty fleet of modern merchant ships and conquer the seven seas. TransOcean: The Shipping Company is a simulation, strategy and management game developed by Deck13 Hamburg and published by astragon Entertainment. Released on September 23rd 2014 has received 1,267 reviews of which 938 were positive and 329 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for management games.
7.1
938
329
-95%
20.00€
1.00€
9. Cook, Serve, Delicious! 3?!
Cook, serve and manage your food truck as you dish out hundreds of different foods across war-torn America in this massive sequel to the million-selling series! Cook, Serve, Delicious! 3?! is a typing, management and difficult game developed and published by Vertigo Gaming Inc.. Released on October 14th 2020 has received 2,135 reviews of which 1,943 were positive and 192 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 94% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for management games.
8.7
1,943
192
-94%
16.67€
1.00€
10. Snowtopia: Ski Resort Builder
Build your ideal ski resort. Keep skiers smiling with fresh pistes and fine facilities. Ski, build and chill in the wintry world of Snowtopia where everyone is welcome! Snowtopia: Ski Resort Builder is a simulation, building and management game developed by TeaForTwo and published by Goblinz Publishing and Maple Whispering Limited. Released on December 14th 2022 has received 1,165 reviews of which 714 were positive and 451 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 94% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for management games.
6.0
714
451
-94%
19.83€
1.19€
Free management games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play management games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 20th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play management games.
1. IdleOn - The Idle RPG
Create different classes who all work together when you're gone! When you return, spend their loot on powerful upgrades and synergies - but don't be fooled by the simple graphics, IdleOn gets more complex with each World Boss you defeat! IdleOn - The Idle RPG is a idler, pixel graphics and mmorpg game developed and published by Lavaflame2. Released on April 02nd 2021 has received 20,791 reviews of which 16,530 were positive and 4,261 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. With 12,645 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free management games on Steam.
7.8
16,530
4,261
12,645
players
2. Supermarket Together
The multiplayer supermarket has arrived to your neighbourhood for free! Stock your shop space, unlock perks and franchises, hire employees or chase those pesky shoplifters. The more players, the more action! Supermarket Together is a simulation, online co-op and multiplayer game developed and published by DeadDevsTellNoLies. Released on August 09th 2024 has received 63,629 reviews of which 60,450 were positive and 3,179 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 6,666, this management game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free management games on Steam.
9.3
60,450
3,179
6,666
players
3. Clicker Heroes
Ever wondered what one quadrillion damage per second feels like? Wonder no more! Embark on your quest to attain it today! Clicker Heroes is a clicker, idler and casual game developed and published by Playsaurus. Released on May 13th 2015 has received 61,156 reviews of which 54,871 were positive and 6,285 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 2,326, this management game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free management games on Steam.
8.8
54,871
6,285
2,326
players
4. AdVenture Capitalist
Welcome, eager young investor, to AdVenture Capitalist! Arguably the world's greatest Capitalism simulator! AdVenture Capitalist is a clicker, idler and management game developed and published by Hyper Hippo Games. Released on March 30th 2015 has received 58,912 reviews of which 51,759 were positive and 7,153 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 1,392 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #4 position in the best free management games on Steam.
8.7
51,759
7,153
1,392
players
5. Soccer Manager 2025
Manage elite football clubs and lead your dream team as a football manager! Soccer Manager 2025 is a simulation, sports and football (soccer) game developed and published by Invincibles Studio Ltd. Released on October 23rd 2024 has received 1,261 reviews of which 927 were positive and 334 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 883 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #5 position in the best free management games on Steam.
7.1
927
334
883
players
6. Idle Cave Miner
Idle Cave Miner is an idle game about crafting items, mining gems, and building your team of miners. Prestige, craft, and travel to other mines to increase your strength to dig deeper, and find what lurks below. Idle Cave Miner is a idler, clicker and mining game developed and published by Cold Hours. Released on December 07th 2023 has received 664 reviews of which 538 were positive and 126 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 728 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #6 position in the best free management games on Steam.
7.7
538
126
728
players
7. Soccer Manager 2020
Be a top football manager in Soccer Manager 2020. Take a football team to the top and test your management skills against the best, or help a struggling team fight for glory! Soccer Manager 2020 is a free to play, sports and football (soccer) game developed and published by Soccer Manager Ltd. Released on January 29th 2020 has received 1,559 reviews of which 1,190 were positive and 369 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 155 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #7 position in the best free management games on Steam.
7.4
1,190
369
155
players
8. Sim Companies
Become a Business Tycoon. Build your own company from the ground up. Do business in a virtual economy with players all around the world! Gain valuable business skills for free. An advanced, proprietary, Economy simulation model is used to deliver the best gaming experience. Sim Companies is a economy, capitalism and simulation game developed and published by Sim Companies s.r.o.. Released on August 31st 2023 has received 827 reviews of which 663 were positive and 164 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 141 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #8 position in the best free management games on Steam.
7.6
663
164
141
players
9. Soccer Manager 2021
Be a top football manager in Soccer Manager 2021. Take a football team to the top and test your management skills against the best, or help a struggling team fight for glory! Soccer Manager 2021 is a sports, management and free to play game developed and published by Invincibles Studio Ltd. Released on December 16th 2020 has received 2,070 reviews of which 1,541 were positive and 529 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free management games on Steam.
7.2
1,541
529
28
players
10. Simutrans
Simutrans is a freeware and open-source transportation simulator. Your goal is to establish a successful transport company. Transport passengers, mail and goods by rail, road, ship, and even air. Interconnect districts, cities, public buildings, industries and tourist attractions. Simutrans is a simulation, free to play and trains game developed and published by The Simutrans Team. Released on May 24th 2016 has received 616 reviews of which 465 were positive and 151 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free management games on Steam.
7.2
465
151
23
players