What are the best PC management games?

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The world of video games is varied enough for to please all types of gamers.

So if the idea of playing an RPG or an FPS doesn't appeal to you, but you're more into management games, let's take a look at what's available. best PC management games !

🕹️ Games	📅 Initial release date	🎮 Platforms
Factorio	February 25, 2016	PC, Mac, Nintendo Switch.
Two Point Hospital	August 30, 2018	PC, Mac, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch.
RimWorld	November 4, 2013 (alpha)	PC, Mac.
Frostpunk	April 24, 2018	PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One.
Against the Storm	October 18, 2021	PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X\|S, Nintendo Switch.

The Steam catalog, which hosts the games on this list, is logically not limited to this genre. Find out which best games on Steam in 2025…

Disclaimer: Please note that this selection was made by the editorial team. The games on this list are therefore purely subjective.

Our favorites

In the field of PC management games, we were able to identify five stand-out tracks to our eyes. We invite you to discover them one by one...

1. Factorio

Factorio puts you in the role of an engineer on an extraterrestrial planet, following the crash of his spaceship. From there, the challenge is to harvest resources and of create factoriesto build a rocket to get you home.

With his extension entitled Space AgeYou'll have the chance to discover four more planets.

Illustration by Factorio ©Dramsey for Alucare.fr

Gamers fond of management games will enjoy Factorio, which combines real-time strategy, survival and combat.

Finally, you can extend the pleasure as many hours as you like once the objective has been reached, in single or multiplayer mode, as this is a sandbox game.

2. Two Point Hospital

Then we Two Point Hospital. It offers you running a private hospital in Two Point County, also known for its Two Point Museum and Two Point Campus.

From his development of personnel management you'll have plenty to do!

Illustration of Two Point Hospital. ©Dramsey for Alucare.fr

Two Point Hospital is first and foremost for you if you're looking for a gaming experience at medium-term.

And if you like games in the comic registerlike Theme Hospital to which the title pays tribute. You'll enjoy rescuing patients with the most bizarre illnesses...

3. RimWorld

For an atmosphere similar to that of Factorio, we suggest you discover RimWorld. This video game plunges you into a group of survivors of a space crash.

Your goal is to establish and manage your human colony in an unfamiliar and hostile environment. Will you be able to gather sufficient resources to escape in time?

Illustration by RimWorld. ©Dramsey for Alucare.fr

RimWorld is for accomplished management gamersin search of a demanding experience.

Your adventure will be punctuated by a dynamic narrative, where the scenario of your game is produced as you go by an AI. As you can see, challenge and replayability are the order of the day!

4. Frostpunk

Frostpunk is set in a steampunk post-apocalyptic universe. You play the leader of a group of survivors, while the entire world is hit by an ice agefollowing a natural disaster.

So resource management is not limited to materials, but also to heat and its distributionwhich is what makes this title so special.

Frostpunk illustration ©Dramsey for Alucare.fr

Players looking for more than just a management game should test Frostpunk. Yes, it's not a matter of mechanically managing your group and infrastructures.

The merciless context of the game regularly confronts you with moral dilemmaswhich will make the weight of your choices important.

5. Against the Storm

Finally, zoom in on Against the Storm. This game combines the concept of city-builder with roguelikes mechanics.

You take on the role of an emissary of the Burnt Queen, charged with establish colonies to supply the Incandescent City. However, the "Cataclysm" is constantly ravaging the area. So we'll have to start all over again...

Illustration from Against the Storm ©Dramsey for Alucare.fr

Against the Storm is perfect for get off the beaten track management games. The gameplay takes full advantage of the making progress while starting from scratch through the construction of ephemeral cities. The creation of a city, usually an end in itself, becomes a cycle.

Top 50 best PC management games

After presenting the five favorites from the editor, it's time to introduce you to the Top 50 best PC management games !

#1 - Schedule!

🎮 Game	👀 Information
	Developer/Publisher Tyler's Video Game Studio (TVGS) Release date March 24, 2025 (early access) Platforms : pc Eval on Steam : 98% extremely positive (205,213) Multiplayer Yes (2 to 4 players) PEGI Not listed. Gender : Simulation, Management

#2 - Euro Truck Simulator 2

🎮 Game	👀 Information
	Developer/Publisher : SCS Software Release date October 18, 2012 Platforms PC/Mac, Steam Deck Eval on Steam 97% extremely positive (671,739) Multiplayer No PEGI : 3 Gender : Freelance, Simulation, Management

#3 - Slime Rancher

🎮 Game	👀 Information
	Developer/Publisher : Monomi Park Release date August 1, 2017 Platforms PC/Mac, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One Eval on Steam : 97% extremely positive (124,571) Multiplayer No PEGI : 3 Gender Action, Adventure, Management, Simulation

#4 - Dave the Diver

🎮 Game	👀 Information
	Developer/Publisher : MINTROCKET Release date June 28, 2023 Platforms PC/Mac, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 Eval on Steam : 97% extremely positive (120,709) Multiplayer No PEGI : 12 Gender Adventure, Management, RPG, Simulation

#5 - Oxygen Not Included

🎮 Game	👀 Information
	Developer/Publisher Klei Entertainment Release date July 30, 2019 Platforms : PC/Mac Eval on Steam : 96% extremely positive (123,128) Multiplayer No PEGI Not listed Gender Survival, Simulation, Management

#6 - TCG Card Shop Simulator

🎮 Game	👀 Information
	Developer/Publisher : OPNeon Games Release date September 15, 2024 (early access) Platforms : pc Eval on Steam 96% extremely positive (38,777) Multiplayer No PEGI Not listed Gender : Simulation, Management

#7 - Stacklands

🎮 Game	👀 Information
	Developer/Publisher : Sokpop Collective Release date March 31, 2022 Platforms PC/Mac, Nintendo Switch Eval on Steam 96% extremely positive (26,503) Multiplayer No PEGI : 3 Gender : Simulation, Management

#8 - Mini Motorways

🎮 Game	👀 Information
	Developer/Publisher : Dinosaur Polo Club Release date : September 19, 2019 Platforms PC/Mac, Nintendo Switch, iOS Eval on Steam : 96% extremely positive (21,102) Multiplayer No PEGI : 3 Gender Strategy, Puzzle, Management

#9 - Kenshi

🎮 Game	👀 Information
	Developer/Publisher : Lo-Fi Games Release date December 6, 2018 Platforms : pc Eval on Steam 95% extremely positive (85.014) Multiplayer No PEGI Not listed Gender RPG, RTS, Management

#10 - WorldBox - God Simulator

🎮 Game	👀 Information
	Developer/Publisher Maxim Karpenko Release date December 2, 2021 Platforms : PC/Mac Eval on Steam 95% extremely positive (40,978) Multiplayer No PEGI : 7 Gender : Simulation, Management

#11 - Timberborn

🎮 Game	👀 Information
	Developer/Publisher Maxim Karpenko Release date September 15, 2021 (early access) Platforms : PC/Mac Eval on Steam 95% extremely positive (30,385) Multiplayer No PEGI : 3 Gender : Management

#12 - House Flipper

🎮 Game	👀 Information
	Developer/Publisher Empyrean, Frozen District, PlayWay S.A. Release date May 17, 2018 Platforms PC/Mac, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, iOS, Android Eval on Steam 94% extremely positive (86,542) Multiplayer No PEGI : 3 Gender : Simulation, Management

#13 - Barotrauma

🎮 Game	👀 Information
	Developer/Publisher : FakeFish, Undertow Games / Daedalic Entertainment Release date June 5, 2019 Platforms : PC/Mac Eval on Steam 94% very positive (53,477) Multiplayer Yes (2 to 16 players) PEGI : 16 Gender Role, Simulation, Management

#14 - Lobotomy Corporation

🎮 Game	👀 Information
	Developer/Publisher : ProjectMoon Release date : April 9, 2018 Platforms : pc Eval on Steam 94% very positive (42,309) Multiplayer No PEGI Not listed Gender Roguelite, Horror, Management

#15 - Contraband Police

🎮 Game	👀 Information
	Developer/Publisher : Crazy Rocks Studios, PlayWay Release date March 8, 2023 Platforms : pc Eval on Steam 94% very positive (20.545) Multiplayer No PEGI Not listed Gender Simulation, Management, Puzzle

#16 - PlateUp!

🎮 Game	👀 Information
	Developer/Publisher It's Happening, Yogscast Games Release date August 4, 2022 Platforms PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X\|S Eval on Steam 94% very positive (16.168) Multiplayer Yes (2 to 4 players) PEGI : 3 Gender : Simulation, Management

#17 - Two Point Museum

🎮 Game	👀 Information
	Developer/Publisher : Two Point Studios, Sega Release date March 4, 2025 Platforms PC/Mac, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X\|S Eval on Steam 94% very positive (5,355) Multiplayer Yes (2 to 4 players) PEGI : 3 Gender : Simulation, Management

#18 - Supermarket Simulator

🎮 Game	👀 Information
	Developer/Publisher Nokta Games Release date June 19, 2025 Platforms : PC/Mac Eval on Steam 93% very positive (67,233) Multiplayer No PEGI : 3 Gender : Simulation, Management

#19 - PC Building Simulator

🎮 Game	👀 Information
	Developer/Publisher Claudiu Kiss, The Irregular Corporation Release date : January 29, 2019 Platforms PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One Eval on Steam 93% very positive (41,342) Multiplayer No PEGI : 3 Gender : Simulation, Management

#20 - Automation

🎮 Game	👀 Information
	Developer/Publisher : Camshaft Software Release date March 12, 2015 (early access) Platforms : pc Eval on Steam 93% very positive (13,941) Multiplayer No PEGI : 7 Gender : Simulation, Management

#21 - Cities: Skylines

🎮 Game	👀 Information
	Developer/Publisher Colossal Order Ltd, Tantalus Media, Paradox Interactive Release date March 10, 2015 Platforms PC/Mac, PlayStation 4, Xbox One Eval on Steam 92% very positive (208,549) Multiplayer No PEGI : 3 Gender : Simulation, Management

#22 - Potion Craft: Alchemist Simulator

🎮 Game	👀 Information
	Developer/Publisher : Niceplay Games, tinyBuild Release date December 13, 2022 Platforms PC/Mac, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X\|S Eval on Steam 92% very positive (33.413) Multiplayer No PEGI : 3 Gender : Simulation, Management

#23 - Tavern Master

🎮 Game	👀 Information
	Developer/Publisher : Untitled Studio, WhisperGames, Thqatechnology Release date June 24, 2021 Platforms : PC/Mac Eval on Steam 92% very positive (11.011) Multiplayer No PEGI : 3 Gender : Simulation, Management

#24 - Planet Zoo

🎮 Game	👀 Information
	Developer/Publisher : Frontier Developments Release date November 5, 2019 Platforms PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X\|S Eval on Steam : 91% very positive (73.913) Multiplayer No PEGI : 3 Gender : Simulation, Management

#25 - Planet Coaster

🎮 Game	👀 Information
	Developer/Publisher : Frontier Developments Release date November 17, 2016 Platforms PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X\|S Eval on Steam : 91% very positive (57,888) Multiplayer No PEGI : 7 Gender : Simulation, Management

#26 - Workers & Ressources: Soviet Republic

🎮 Game	👀 Information
	Developer/Publisher : 3Division, Hooded Horse Release date June 20, 2024 Platforms : pc Eval on Steam : 91% very positive (20,507) Multiplayer No PEGI : 7 Gender : Simulation, Management

#27 - Crusader Kings III

🎮 Game	👀 Information
	Developer/Publisher Paradox Development Studio, Paradox Interactive Release date September 1, 2020 Platforms PC/Mac, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X\|S Eval on Steam 90% very positive (82,100) Multiplayer Yes (up to 64 simultaneous players) PEGI : 12 Gender Strategy, Management

#28 - Jurassic World Evolution 2

🎮 Game	👀 Information
	Developer/Publisher : Frontier Developments Release date November 9, 2021 Platforms PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X\|S Eval on Steam 90% very positive (34.823) Multiplayer No PEGI : 16 Gender : Simulation, Management

#29 - Transport Fever 2

🎮 Game	👀 Information
	Developer/Publisher Urban Games, Good Shepherd Entertainment, Nacon Release date December 11, 2019 Platforms PC/Mac, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X\|S Eval on Steam 90% very positive (22,961) Multiplayer No PEGI : 3 Gender : Simulation, Management

#30 - Football Manager 24

🎮 Game	👀 Information
	Developer/Publisher Sports Interactive, Sega Release date November 6, 2023 Platforms PC/Mac, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X\|S, Nintendo Switch, iOS, Android, Eval on Steam 90% very positive (14,841) Multiplayer : Yes (2 players) PEGI : 3 Gender Simulation, Sport, Management

#31 - The Wandering Village

🎮 Game	👀 Information
	Developer/Publisher : Stray Fawn Release date July 17, 2025 Platforms PC/Mac, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X\|S, Nintendo Switch Eval on Steam 90% very positive (6.012) Multiplayer No PEGI : 3 Gender : Simulation, Management

#32 - Prison Architect

🎮 Game	👀 Information
	Developer/Publisher Introversion Software, Double Eleven, Paradox Interactive Release date October 6, 2015 Platforms PC/Mac, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox Series X\|S, Nintendo Switch, iOS, Android Eval on Steam 89% very positive (58,399) Multiplayer Yes (2 to 8 players) PEGI : 16 Gender : Simulation, Management

#33 - The Alters

🎮 Game	👀 Information
	Developer/Publisher 11 Bit Studios Release date October 6, 2015 Platforms PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X\|S Eval on Steam 89% very positive (8.124) Multiplayer No PEGI : 18 Gender : Survival, Management

#34 - Gas Station Simulator

🎮 Game	👀 Information
	Developer/Publisher Drago Entertainment, MD Games Sp. z o.o., HeartBeat Games, Shochiku Release date September 15, 2021 Platforms PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch Eval on Steam 88% very positive (22,234) Multiplayer No PEGI : 12 Gender : Simulation, Management

#35 - Tropico 6

🎮 Game	👀 Information
	Developer/Publisher Limbic Entertainment, Kalypso Media Release date March 29, 2019 Platforms PC/Mac, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch Eval on Steam 87% very positive (18,412) Multiplayer Yes (2 to 4 players) PEGI : 16 Gender : Simulation, Management

#36 - Stellaris

🎮 Game	👀 Information
	Developer/Publisher Paradox Development Studio, Paradox Interactive Release date : May 9, 2016 Platforms PC/Mac, PlayStation 4, Xbox One Eval on Steam 86% very positive (129,274) Multiplayer Yes (2 to 32 players) PEGI : 7 Gender Simulation, Strategy, Management

#37 - Manor Lords

🎮 Game	👀 Information
	Developer/Publisher Slavic Magic, Hooded Horse Release date April 26, 2024 (early access) Platforms PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X\|S Eval on Steam 86% very positive (61.974) Multiplayer No PEGI : 12 Gender Strategy, Management

#38 - Northgard

🎮 Game	👀 Information
	Developer/Publisher : Shiro Games Release date February 22, 2017 Platforms PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, iOS, Android Eval on Steam 86% very positive (51,665) Multiplayer Yes (2 to 4 players) PEGI : 12 Gender : RTS, Management

#39 - Farthest Frontier

🎮 Game	👀 Information
	Developer/Publisher : Crate Entertainment Release date August 9, 2022 Platforms : pc Eval on Steam 86% very positive (19,048) Multiplayer No PEGI : 12 Gender Simulation, Strategy, Management

#40 - Last Train Home

🎮 Game	👀 Information
	Developer/Publisher : Ashborne Games, THQ Nordic Release date November 28, 2023 Platforms : pc Eval on Steam 86% very positive (1.466) Multiplayer No PEGI : 16 Gender : RTS, Management

#41 - Sid Meier's Civilization VI

🎮 Game	👀 Information
	Developer/Publisher Firaxis Games, 2K, Aspyr Media Release date October 21, 2016 Platforms PC/Mac, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, iOS, Android Eval on Steam 85% very positive (260,696) Multiplayer Yes (2 to 12 players) PEGI : 12 Gender Strategy, Management

#42 - Foundation

🎮 Game	👀 Information
	Developer/Publisher : Polymorph Games Release date January 31, 2025 Platforms : pc Eval on Steam 85% very positive (19,576) Multiplayer No PEGI Not listed Gender : Simulation, Management

#43 - UBOAT

🎮 Game	👀 Information
	Developer/Publisher Deep Water Studio, PlayWay S.A. Release date August 2, 2024 Platforms : pc Eval on Steam 84% very positive (22,483) Multiplayer No PEGI : 18 Gender : Simulation, Management

#44 - Chef Life : A Restaurant Simulator

🎮 Game	👀 Information
	Developer/Publisher Cyanide Studio, Nacon, Maximum Games Release date February 23, 2023 Platforms PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X\|S, Nintendo Switch Eval on Steam 84% very positive (1.756) Multiplayer No PEGI : 3 Gender : Simulation, Management

#45 - Drill Core

🎮 Game	👀 Information
	Developer/Publisher : Hungry Couch Games, tinyBuild Release date July 17, 2025 Platforms : pc Eval on Steam 84% very positive (1.466) Multiplayer No PEGI Not listed Gender Strategy, Management

#46 - Farming Simulator 25

🎮 Game	👀 Information
	Developer/Publisher : GIANTS Software Release date November 12, 2024 Platforms PC/Mac, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X\|S, Nintendo Switch 2 Eval on Steam 83% very positive (23,351) Multiplayer Yes (2 to 16 players) PEGI : 3 Gender : Simulation, Management

#47 - Anno 1800

🎮 Game	👀 Information
	Developer/Publisher : Ubisoft Blue Byte, Ubisoft Release date April 16, 2019 Platforms PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X\|S Eval on Steam 81% very positive (23,841) Multiplayer Yes (2 to 4 players) PEGI : 7 Gender : RTS, Management

#48 - Ranch Simulator: Built, Hunt, Farm

🎮 Game	👀 Information
	Developer/Publisher : Toxic Dog, Excalibur Games Release date November 3, 2023 Platforms : pc Eval on Steam 80% very positive (31,308) Multiplayer Yes (2 to 4 players) PEGI Not listed Gender : Simulation, Management

#49 - SimCity 4 Deluxe Edition

🎮 Game	👀 Information
	Developer/Publisher : EA - Maxis, Aspyr, Electronic Arts Release date January 14, 2003 Platforms : PC/Mac Eval on Steam 80% very positive (7.928) Multiplayer No PEGI : 3 Gender : Simulation, Management

#50 - F1 Manager 2024

🎮 Game	👀 Information
	Developer/Publisher : Frontier Developments Release date July 23, 2024 Platforms PC/Mac, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X\|S, Nintendo Switch Eval on Steam 80% very positive (3.857) Multiplayer No PEGI : 3 Gender : Racing, Management

In conclusion, you can see that there's a wide range management games.

We encourage you to try them out, in particular our favourites who are breaking new ground in their own way. In the meantime, we invite you to take a look at the best Mac games !

Don't forget to share your favorites in the comments of this article!