Core Mechanics
Best Resource management Games
Managing limited resources strategically
48 games ranked by resource management intensity
Dome Keeper
WindowsmacOSLinux
Resource managementExplorationSolo contemplativeSci-fi technologyPixel art
Loop Hero
WindowsmacOSLinux
Pixel artDialogue choicesResource managementTurn-based combatMinimalist
Spirittea
Windows
Pixel artExplorationResource managementFantasy mythologyMeditative
Monster Prom 3: Monster Roadtrip
WindowsmacOSLinux
Dialogue choicesResource managementLinear storySolo contemplativeWhimsical
Mudborne: Frog Management Sim
WindowsmacOSLinux
CollectionPixel artResource managementBase managementCrafting
inbento
WindowsmacOS
Resource managementMinimalistWhimsicalPuzzle solvingNature and ecology
Resident Evil 4
Windows
Resource managementTenseShootingSolo contemplativeLinear story
Five Nights at Freddy's
Windows
Resource managementTenseSolo contemplativeSkill mastery5-minute runs
Amnesia: The Bunker
Windows
Resource managementShootingOpen worldSandboxTense
SPORE™
Windows
Open worldSandboxBase managementResource managementExploration
Crush Crush
WindowsmacOSLinux
Dialogue choicesAnime/mangaResource managementPick-up-and-play5-minute runs
Outward Definitive Edition
Windows
Open worldResource managementLocal multiplayerSkill masteryExploration
IdleOn
Windows
Pixel artMMO socialResource managementCraftingSandbox
Europa Universalis IV
WindowsmacOSLinux
Map scaleSandboxSpreadsheet territoryMethodicalMulti-hour deep dives
Crusader Kings II
WindowsmacOSLinux
Map scaleSandboxSpreadsheet territoryMulti-hour deep divesDiplomacy
Crusader Kings III
WindowsmacOSLinux
Map scaleDialogue choicesResource managementTech/research treesSpreadsheet territory
Hearts of Iron IV
WindowsmacOSLinux
DiplomacyMap scaleSandboxOpen worldMethodical
Hearts of Iron III
WindowsmacOS
Map scaleSandboxSpreadsheet territoryMethodicalMulti-hour deep dives
Stellaris
WindowsmacOSLinux
Territory controlMap scaleExplorationSandboxSci-fi technology
Victoria 3
WindowsmacOSLinux
Territory controlMap scaleSandboxSpreadsheet territoryMulti-hour deep dives
Imperator: Rome
WindowsmacOSLinux
Territory controlMap scaleOpen worldSandboxDialogue choices
Total War: ATTILA
WindowsLinux
Map scaleOpen worldMethodicalResource managementTurn-based combat
Total War: PHARAOH
WindowsmacOS
Map scaleMethodicalResource managementTech/research treesReal-time combat
Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition
WindowsmacOSLinux
Map scaleSandboxMethodicalResource managementTech/research trees
A Total War Saga: TROY
WindowsmacOS
Fantasy mythologyMap scaleSandboxMMO socialMethodical
A Total War Saga: THRONES OF BRITANNIA
WindowsmacOSLinux
SandboxCity/empire buildingMethodicalResource managementReal-time combat
Total War: ROME REMASTERED
WindowsmacOSLinux
Map scaleTurn-based combatMethodicalResource managementTech/research trees
Distant Worlds 2
Windows
Map scaleResource managementTech/research treesSpreadsheet territoryTerritory control
NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Awakening
Windows
Map scaleWarfare emphasisMethodicalTerritory controlSpreadsheet territory
Shadow Empire
Windows
Map scaleAsync communityMethodicalResource managementTech/research trees
Field of Glory: Empires
Windows
Map scaleTurn-based combatMethodicalResource managementTech/research trees
Terra Invicta
Windows
Map scaleSandboxMethodicalResource managementTech/research trees
Knights of Honor II: Sovereign
Windows
City/empire buildingSandboxOpen worldResource managementTech/research trees
ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS XIV
Windows
Warfare emphasisDiplomacyMap scaleTurn-based combatMethodical
Supreme Commander
Windows
Base managementResource managementWarfare emphasisSci-fi technologyCo-op chaos
Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance
Windows
Map scaleBase managementResource managementTerritory controlWarfare emphasis
Sins of a Solar Empire II
Windows
Dialogue choicesBase managementSci-fi technologyMethodicalResource management
Sins of a Solar Empire®: Rebellion
Windows
Map scaleSandboxExplorationBase managementResource management
Wargame: Red Dragon
WindowsmacOSLinux
Warfare emphasisMethodicalResource managementTerritory controlPhotorealistic
Imperiums: Greek Wars
Windows
Map scaleExplorationSpreadsheet territoryResource managementTech/research trees
Sid Meier's Civilization® IV
WindowsmacOS
Map scaleLocal multiplayerMethodicalResource managementTech/research trees
Sid Meier's Civilization® V
WindowsmacOSLinux
Map scaleTurn-based combatResource managementMethodicalTerritory control
Sid Meier's Civilization VII
WindowsmacOSLinux
City/empire buildingSpreadsheet territoryMethodicalMulti-hour deep divesDiplomacy
HUMANKIND™
WindowsmacOS
City/empire buildingOpen worldMethodicalResource managementTech/research trees
Old World
WindowsmacOSLinux
Map scaleSandboxMethodicalResource managementTech/research trees
Age of Wonders: Planetfall
WindowsmacOS
City/empire buildingResource managementTech/research treesTurn-based combatTerritory control
Galactic Civilizations IV
Windows
Map scaleExplorationSandboxSci-fi technologySpreadsheet territory
Galactic Civilizations® II: Ultimate Edition
Windows
Map scaleSandboxSpreadsheet territoryResource managementTech/research trees