Time management games can be quite an artform - they are easy to pick up, difficult to master, yet ever so addictive. Besides having to strategize, you also have to maximize the limited resource you have (time is a finite resource too!) in order to achieve your goals as efficiently as possible. Games in the management genre are tough to master, but so satisfying to complete.
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There is a time management game for everyone. You could be challenging your organizational skills and racking your brains on how to best build your city/village like in Stardew Valley. Or, you could be testing your reflexes and ability to stay calm when time is ticking away in games that are reminiscent of Sally's Spa or Overcooked.
In short, playing games can help you hone your management skills! Whether the cooking fever has taken you and you find yourself in a restaurant or burger shop which requires cooking delicious meals, or if you are into any video game that feature management activity with important tasks and routine activities to adhere to, time management gameplay elements are all around us. And we have specially curated this list of our top 10 time management games for your enjoyment!
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Rome has prospered in peace for many years but it was invaded by the young leader of the Vikings. Markus, the son of Roman general Victorius, was tasked to the Roman troops and repel the Vikings. However, he has to leave behind Valeria.
Help Valeria prove her worth by improving the lives of the war-ravaged villages in this resource management game! In this casual game, being able to manage your time and other limited resource is of the utmost importance here, as the war-torn villages are lacking in manpower, building materials, and money. How quickly can you as the player rally your villagers to work and rebuild?
This game is fun because it featuresRating: 4.2 System Requirements: Windows 98/XP/Vista/7/8/10 File size: 149 Mb Price: Free!
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If you like online games, this idyllic time management game is for you! In Goodgame Big Farm, you get to live a life in the country and build your own farm. However, life in the countryside is not as slow nor peaceful as you imagined.
In this building game that trains your management skills, can you help build your dream farm and make it thrive? Will you be able to remember every important task such as when it is time to plant, harvest, and trade goods in your village? Will you have the time to participate in farm fests? Get organized and get to work!
Goodgame Big Farm is addictive because...Rating: 4.5 System Requirements: Windows 98/XP/Vista/7/8/10 File size: 2 Mb Price: Free!
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Viking Saga: Epic Adventure is a strategy game where you embark on an epic adventure in search of a life-changing jewel.
The Nothern King Ingolf, do not bow down to his fate. In Viking Saga: Epic Adventure, the King journeyed to the faraway land in search of the biggest jewel for the love of his life.
Expect loads of fun filled mini-games and puzzle games that add to the game play experience. Help the King manage the resources through the buildings and farms that he already owned. The King wants to go all out for the love of his life and he needs your help. Are you ready to assist the King?
Viking Saga: Epic Adventure featuresRating: 4.3 System Requirements: Windows 98/XP/Vista/7/8/10 File size: 163 Mb Price: Free!
Embark on an unbelievable adventure that will transform the island. In this sequel to the original epic time management game, you are stranded on an island stuck in the past. Can you uncover the history of this island in this exciting and good game?
You will have to decipher tricky riddles to be part of the tribe, and explore the seemingly boundless picturesque island. The possibilities on this mysterious island are endless. Make full use of your time by learning how to fish, catch multipedes, shoot the leap-quicks and boars, farm and harvest, cook, make arrows, cut trees and even practice magic!
This exciting sequel featuresRating: 4.5 System Requirements: Windows 98/XP/Vista/7/8/10 File size: 151 Mb Price: Free!
The treacherous expedition continues in Adelantado Trilogy: Book Three. In this semi open world survival game, you will have to fight off the dangerous Neanderthals (your enemy) that brings chaos to the ancient land! Learn the art of crafting armor to fend off your predator and prevail in this survival game genre!
Adelantado Trilogy: Book Three featuresRating: 4.4 System Requirements: Windows 98/XP/Vista/7/8/10 File size: 163 Mb Price: Free!
In Northern Tale 2, you are the King of the Vikings and your first task is to reconstruct your village which was destroyed by Getsa, an evil witch. This time management game will require you to work closely with your subjects and manage your resources and money.
However, evil is always abound. Getsa has been revived and she is filled with vengeance. Will you be able to build up your village while fending off Getsa when she comes a-knocking for revenge?
Rating: 4.5 System Requirements: Windows 98/XP/Vista/7/8/10 File size: 335 Mb Price: Free!
Help Jo in making her dream come true in this food game! Be focused on your goal as you join Jo in this cooking simulator to build a great coffee shop serving hungry customers with cupcakes, dinner party and more, straight from the kitchen!
In this free game, you will also have to do the dishes, dip into your mayo jar, and manage all your tasks as you whip up delicious dishes. Enjoy restaurant games like this cooking game and immerse yourself in the cake mania today!
Jo's Dream: Organic Coffee featuresRating: 4.5 System Requirements: Windows 98/XP/Vista/7/8/10 File size: 82 Mb Price: Free!
In Island Tribe 4, after salvaging the wedding, everything seems to be falling back into its place. The islanders are now friends with the evil shaman. It turns out that the evil shaman was affected by a curse cast on him.
Now, the islanders have to form their own rescue team, come up with a strategy, locate the magic altar and help the shaman neutralise his curse. Travel through time and lift the curse before it is too late.
Island Tribe 4 featuresRating: 3.4 System Requirements: Windows 98/XP/Vista/7/8/10 File size: 260 Mb Price: Free!
In My Kingdom for the Princess 4, Prince Arthur, the chief of royal service for rescuing lost princess is finally activated. This time, solve multiple quests as you gather the resources needed to rescue the princess from the inhabitants.
In this time management adventure, lead your people in building useful resources needed for your rescue. Devise a strategy and build a strong base to support this rescue mission. Princess safety depends heavily on you. Are you ready to assist Prince Arthur in this rescue mission?
My Kingdom for the Princess 4 featuresRating: 4.1 System Requirements: Windows 98/XP/Vista/7/8/10 File size: 274 Mb Price: Free!
Jack was at theme park having the time of his life, but somehow, he was sent back in time! He landed on a primal island and his sudden appearance led the native tribes to declare him their leader. Now, Jack must help the tribes build shelters, forage for food, and even repel enemies as he develops the tribe - full steam ahead with no distraction!
Join Jack on this island that is out of time, and help him lead the natives while searching for a way back to the future. In this popular time management game, you will also get to play fun Hidden Object mini-games and earn fantastic rewards that will help your person and your tribe develop every necessary skill you will need to survive in the Stone Age.
This addictive game featuresRating: 4.4 System Requirements: Windows 98/XP/Vista/7/8/10 File size: 135 Mb Price: Free!
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