Economy tag
Tag created in June 2017
Economy's popularity amongst developers
This chart displays the games released over the years with the Economy tag and the percentage of total Steam releases they represent. The number of releases gives an appreciation of the quantity of games published each year. It often tends to increase naturally, just like the total amount of Steam games released.
The percentage, on the other hand, gives a better idea of the trend a tag follows. It shows if, in proportion, the Economy tag is getting more or less popular from a developer's perspective. The Review chart will tell us if this trend is a good thing (i.e. players interest is increasing, tag is undercrowded) or if it's the opposite.
The Economy game tag peaked in 2022 with 256 games released. The popularity of the tag is in a range between 0.45% in 2010 and 0.07% in 2012.
Bear in mind that 2023 is not over yet. The number of releases will continue to increase, but the percentage is already a good estimate of things to come.
Economy's popularity amongst players
This chart shows the reviews for games with the Economy tag, either as count and as a percentage of all Steam reviews, and the average value for a game. Note that if the chart is cluttered, you can always deactivate some lines by clicking on the legend.
The review count gives a view of the sheer amount of reviews a tag receives, but it also follows the popularity of Steam itself. That is why the normalized value as a percentage of all Steam reviews is often more interesting, as it gives you the popularity trend for Economy tag games.
A typical game associated with this tag collected on average between 23 (2010) and 1047 (2020) reviews. Bear in mind that it is the average, and it can be strongly influenced by extreme values, like the release of a very popular game with this tag.
The reviews per game as a percentage of the average show that games in the Economy tag received between 62% (2010) and 336% (2019) reviews compared to other tags.
Price of games tagged with Economy
This graph displays the evolution of the Economy tag's games price in USD over the years, and the percentage of free to play games in this tag. Bear in mind that there is inflation over time, which means that a price should slowly increase just to keep the same value.
The median game price was at its lowest in 2010 at 9.99$, and peaked in 2016 at 14.99$. The percentage of free to play peaked in 2016 at 13%, and bottomed in 2023 at 1%.
Positive reviews ratio for Economy, per language
This chart shows an aggregated Steam rating for all the Economy tag games, classed by language. It helps estimate how different audiences judge a game with this tag. A lower rating doesn't always mean that the audience doesn't enjoy that particular tag, as some cultures tend to always give lower scores. But it will affect a game's rating nonetheless.
The best rating for Economy games is 98% for the Romanian audience, and the worst is 83% for the Japanese audience.
| Image | Name | Description | Price | Rating | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  | Restaurant Empire II | Restaurant Empire 2 is the most realistic and comprehensive restaurant business simulation available, featuring 4 cuisines, 600 recipes, 4 huge cities, 2 campaigns with a total of 34 missions, 1400 interior objects, and a mix of business strategy and role-playing gameplay such as cooking contests. | 19.99 | 77.6% | May 27, 2009 |
  | Plutocracy | The business simulator Plutocracy gives you the chance to become wealthy and powerful to take control over the world. Where policy, laws, officials and people are only the chess pieces how do you play your game? | 24.99 | 78.3% | Nov 21, 2019 |
  | Blockchain Tycoon | Blockchain Tycoon is the cryptocurrency simulation game where you build and manage your own mining operation. Create your own coin, mine it, invest in other coins, upgrade and overclock GPUs or you can just HODL. | 14.99 | 40.9% | Jan 20, 2021 |
  | Economica | Overproduction Crisis Simulator | 7.99 | N/A | Mar 2, 2020 |
  | Reactor Tech² | Become the main power engineer of the world - the builder of the most powerful power plant that feeds the whole world! You have to build your own power plant, research new technologies and make the most successful power company in 100 gaming years. | 14.99 | 70% | Aug 31, 2021 |
  | Diluvian Winds | Diluvian Winds is a management game set in a small hamlet at the foot of a lighthouse. Welcome weary travelers and help each other to grow your hamlet on land, under the sea or among the clouds. | 17.99 | 73% | May 25, 2023 |
  | Signals | Signals is a casual planet hopper strategy game. Explore systems, harvest resources and repair alien devices. You’ll need to strategically work with the market to maximize your income while covering the cost of your operation in order to follow strange signals and discover what waits at the source. | 9.99 | 61.8% | Nov 16, 2021 |
  | Software Company | Build your own videogame-studio from the early days of videogaming to the future of the industry. Develop the games of your dreams, take care of your employees and mange your business. | 9.99 | 57.1% | Apr 13, 2023 |
  | Trader of the Night | A horror-themed stock market simulator where the player must make enough money to pay their debt in time. Buy, sell and short shares in fictional companies, earn dividends, pay taxes and follow the in-game news for possible hints on what to invest in. No previous experience in stock market required. | 6.99 | 92.3% | Oct 17, 2022 |
  | Cafe Owner Simulator | Open your dream restaurant at FPP. Create a unique exterior and interior, hire the best workers and chefs, create a place where people will love to eat, spend time and spend their money. Simulation of the restaurant business. | 18.99 | 70% | Dec 5, 2022 |
  | The Guild 3 | The Guild 3 is a fascinating trade and life simulation that takes place during the late Middle Ages. Step into the shoes of a citizen, acquire businesses and mansions, produce goods and trade them, start intrigues in politics and society, love, hate, bribe, fight and live through good and bad times! | 29.99 | 61.9% | Jun 14, 2022 |
  | Capitalism 2 | Create and control the business empire of your dreams. This in-depth strategy game covers almost every aspect of business that could be encountered in the real world. | 9.99 | 89.4% | Aug 1, 2017 |
  | Computer Tycoon | Computer Tycoon is a fairly complex Business Grand Strategy game about Computer Evolution. Start in the 70s, invent until 2034, create the best computer systems, upgrade your infrastructure, lead a team, and alter computer history! It is time to "Think Different" | 19.99 | 83.9% | Oct 12, 2017 |
  | Starfighter General | A base and fleet building simulator. Then you actually fight in real battle vs bases. Soon to be an elaborate MMO that turns into a universe you can do live role playing with human game masters, changing the face of the universe and its history. | Free | 93.3% | Nov 21, 2020 |
  | The Amazing American Circus | Roll up and play a deck building game like no other! Gather weird and wonderful performers, amaze audiences, explore Gilded Age America, and transform your run down circus into an entertainment empire. Play your cards right and you could claim the crown of greatest showman from P.T .Barnum! | 19.99 | 64.7% | Sep 16, 2021 |
  | Caravaneer 2 | A post-apocalyptic trade simulation game with turn based isometric combats. The game features detailed economics simulation and a rich branching story where your choices actually matter. | 5.99 | 93.7% | Dec 30, 2020 |
  | Ants of Duty | Ants of Duty is a strategy game about managing a small colony of ants that find themselves in an unknown territory. | 29.99 | 82.4% | Nov 21, 2022 |
  | Automobile Tycoon | Car manufacturing company simulator. Turn-based, fast paced, covers 100 years of automotive history. | 14.99 | 58.3% | Sep 4, 2018 |
  | Empires Mod | Unique strategy/first person shooter mix: One commander on each team plays from above, choosing research, placing buildings and giving orders. The rest fill the role of soldiers on the ground, with four distinct classes to choose from and customizable vehicles to drive. | Free | 76.2% | Jul 28, 2008 |
  | X4: Foundations | X4: FOUNDATIONS brings our most sophisticated universe SIMULATION ever. Fly every ship, EXPLORE space or manage an empire; TRADE, FIGHT, BUILD and THINK carefully, while you embark on an epic journey. Experience tons of improvements with the massive 6.00 Update! | 49.99 | 76.5% | Nov 30, 2018 |
  | Station Commander | Station Commander is an economy strategy game that has you take control of a futuristic space station. Your goal is to build ships, gather resources, and trade with neighboring planets to upgrade your station and ships. Upgrading your station gives you access to better ships and ship abilities. | 7.99 | N/A | Aug 23, 2021 |
  | Anvil Life | In this game that offers unlimited fun in Singleplayer, Sandbox game type; You will be able to upgrade your items, expand your military, win loot with quests, and try many combinations to bring the characters to the state you want. | 2.99 | N/A | Aug 17, 2022 |
  | East Trade Tycoon | East Trade Tycoon is a trading simulator game.In the game,you can from zero to hero.By trading markets, build a business,earn money,level up, investing accurately, and manage family to become a trading tycoon! | 3.99 | 80.6% | Feb 22, 2023 |
  | Blacksmith Legends | Blacksmith Legends is a RPG management strategy game where you inherit a small workshop and build your way up. Your job is to craft/modify your recipes, manage your workshop/employees, become hero or villain in the Kingdom to impress or dethrone your King! | 7.99 | 52.4% | Jan 18, 2022 |
  | Euro Truck Simulator 2 | Travel across Europe as king of the road, a trucker who delivers important cargo across impressive distances! With dozens of cities to explore, your endurance, skill and speed will all be pushed to their limits. | 19.99 | 97.6% | Oct 12, 2012 |