Best PC management software

Do you spend hours of your days thinking about the strategies to put into practice in your favorite video game? Are you a fan of strategy games and are you constantly looking for interesting titles to try on your PC? Then I’m sure you’ll be pleased to know that there are tons of management games ready to be discovered, and I’m here to help you.

After having fully investigated a title and having discovered all its secrets, the feeling of wanting to try something new becomes almost incessant, and it is therefore useful to know what the alternatives are in order to “change the air”. So let me help you choose something suitable for you.

Within this guide you will find a series of those that, in my humble opinion (and according to the general opinions of the public and / or critics), are among the best management software for PCs , with some indications and explanations relating to their plot and their mechanics. I would say, therefore, to ban the chatter and get down to business. Enjoy your reading and, above all, have fun.

Index

• Preliminary information
• Best management software for PC
• Other interesting PC management systems

Preliminary information

Before buying and / or downloading new games on your PC, you must make sure that your computer meets the required requirements, otherwise your gaming experience may be poor or even you may not be able to start some titles.

First, you should check that the game you want to buy is compatible with the operating system you want to run it on: not all games can run on every platform. In the case of Windows , for the vast majority of games, you can rest easy; as for macOS and Linux , it’s worth wasting a few minutes to make sure you don’t waste money. Don’t worry, I’ll explain later in the guide how to check all compatibilities.

After making sure you are using a compatible operating system, another fundamental step is to verify that the computer in use can “handle” the game chosen: especially in the case of new generation games, in fact, you run the risk of not being able to fully enjoy the game. experience or even, in the event that your PC has obsolete components inside, of not being able to start it at all.

Generally, on platforms like Steam (the main digital game store for PC), or with a quick online search, you can check the system requirements for a particular game; if you want to know what your computer’s performance is, you can check it by consulting the guide I wrote about it .

Now let’s get to the heart of this tutorial: let me introduce you which, in my opinion, are the best management software for PCs and guide you in their purchase / download.

Best management software for PC

As for most of the video games that can be purchased online, the reference platform is always Steam , except for some rare cases. Inside the famous Valve platform you can find all the information you need to know if a specific game can “run” on your computer: to do this you just have to go to the page of a game and scroll; in the section dedicated to the purchase, you will find the icon of the operating system with which the title is compatible. By going, instead, at the bottom of the page you will find an area where the various minimum requirements for each operating system are indicated. After evaluating these criteria, I would say that you are ready to proceed with the purchases!

Europa Universalis IV

The first title I want to tell you about is Europa Universalis IV , abbreviated EU4 or Europa , a well-known title from Paradox Interactive and available for Windows , macOS and Linux . The game takes place in a period that goes from 1444 AD up to 1821 AD, making many real events part of the story, including the exploration of the Americas and colonialism, the creation and fall of empires, reforms religious and much more, all through an axonometric game view and the presence of a truly huge number of historically existent provinces, with respective alliances and rivalries.

The object of the game is to choose a nation at will that you want to develop and grow, both technologically and militarily, and through the use of diplomacy or force, to dominate as many enemies as possible and expand your kingdom. Basically, you can select any region in the world, but taking into account the technological advancement of each of them, it will be more or less easy to assert yourself. Among the nations recommended initially there are the Ottoman Empire , France , England , Austria and Aragon , but nothing prevents you from being able to choose some lost country in the still unknown South America.

You can buy EU4 on Steam . There are also several DLCs (i.e. additional content that can be purchased separately) that allow you to expand the game variables, allowing you to make different choices, generate new areas in the world map, new diplomatic actions and much more. If I can recommend a couple, surely the best you can choose from are Conquest of Paradise , El Dorado , Common Sense and Art of War .

Tropic 6

Tropico is a series of management video games available for Windows , macOS and Linux , in which you will find yourself managing a Caribbean island, called Tropico, in the role of El Presidente , as well as the “dictator”, or governor, of the little slice of paradise that you will have to thrive with your administrative skills through four game eras: the colonial era , the world wars , the cold war and finally the modern era .

The main purpose of Tropico is to be able, in fact, to maintain power during the entire duration of the game, suppressing all types of repression and trying to manage the various opposing political factions, rigging the elections and eliminating possible rivals. This will be possible through a wise management of one’s economy, the construction of buildings and the constant control of the summary menus, essential to keep the entire situation under control. But be careful, since it will also be necessary to follow some missions that will require the construction of certain buildings, so try to take these variables into consideration.

Tropico 6 can also be purchased on Steam and features some DLCs, which implement new campaigns, diplomatic and economic mechanisms and unique missions: to get them, all you have to do is go to the Steam page and buy them. There aren’t many, but the best, in my opinion, are The Llama of Wallstreet , Lobbystico and Caribbean .

 

Tropic 6

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Imperium Civitas III

Despite being a somewhat dated title, I feel compelled to include it in this guide, because despite its age, Imperium Civitas represents a really important series of games, within which in the role of the Emperor of Rome you will have to manage the various military campaigns and local diplomacy, choosing between four game modes, which are Apprenticeship , Military Exercise , Campaign and City of Rome : the first two are the tutorials to get to know the game, the following represent the real game and precisely, in which you will have to develop your empire starting from a village.

In order to win it will be necessary to follow the primary missions. Upon completion of each of them, it will be possible to continue with a new one, with the addition of a series of secondary objectives which, if completed, will guarantee bonuses during the game. You can choose between five different families, each of them with a particular ability: the Emili , the Valeri , the Flavi , the Luci and the Giuli .

The game has its years that weigh on your shoulders, therefore it is not possible to find it on the large online stores and platforms, on the other hand there are many third-party retailers who make the game available.

 

Imperivm Civitas 3 Premium

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The Sims 4

Surely this name will not sound new to you, it is the last chapter of the very famous Electronic Arts distribution life simulator, available for Windows , macOS and consoles , within which you will create your own characters ( sims ) and insert them in a completely customizable environment in which to make them interact with each other, thanks to their very personal language and a nice cartoonic graphics suitable for all ages.

The purpose of the game, well … there is not one in particular, since the game was born just as a simulator of all those little things that you would normally never consider doing in your life, which to be realized, however, will require a working career and stable relationships.

What do I mean? Within The Sims you will have the ability to fully manage your sim, controlling their mood and needs, along with working life and interactions with other characters.

The game is available on both Steam and Origins , however there are many DLCs that add different contexts to the normal gameplay, I have selected some that you might like – try to check out At Work! , City Life , Dogs and Cats , Vampires and New Stars .

To learn more about how the game works, instead, consult my tutorial on how to download and install The Sims .

 

The Sims 4 – PC – Italian language

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Smile Rancher

The next game I want to tell you about is Slime Rancher , which differs from the previously mentioned titles in that it features a first-person view. Published by Monomi Park and available for Windows, macOS, Linux and consoles, inside you will play the role of Beatrix LeBeau and you will have to manage your ranch on a lost planet, which you will fill with numerous animals made of slime, to feed to obtain the material used to advance in the game.

The aim of the game is to evolve your ranch through various upgrades obtainable by breeding different slimes that you will have to capture and make sure to keep in a cage, as some will try to escape. You can find different varieties of slimes, including Pink Slime , Red Slime , Crystal Slime and many others, and each of them requires a particular type of diet. Also keep in mind that some slimes need special containment structures.

Another interesting mechanic is to be able to pair the various slimes to produce new animal species, to be used to grow your ranch. To collect resources and manipulate the various animals on the planet, you will have a special tool called VacPack , which will accompany you for the duration of the game and you will use to exchange the collected material in exchange for Newbucks , that is the currency used to buy the upgrades.

You can find Slime Rancher on Steam , with the option to add some DLC to your purchase. This game is really worth trying, I highly recommend it.

Stardew Valley

This title is really very interesting, it is a simulator in which you will have to manage your farm, collecting resources through agriculture or mining materials, used for the production of tools and other goods. Stardew Valley is available for Windows, macOS and Linux, as well as Android, iPhone / iPad and console devices, with the ability to play online with friends.

After creating your character, the aim of the game will be to manage your land, inherited from your deceased grandfather. The inherited land will be in very bad shape, so you will have to invest in its improvement and the construction of various buildings, to expand and increase your income. It will also be possible to interact with NPCs (that is, the characters in the game not used by a player) and establish relationships with them, in order to help you in the development of your farm.

In addition to the normal activities that you can do on a ranch, you will be able to move around the map to complete objectives to earn additional money, or, obtain other resources by exploring, fishing and fighting with creatures present in the quarries. If you need help, remember that you can take up to three friends online with you to make it easier for you to manage your farm.

The title I just presented to you is available on the Steam platform , with the possibility of adding the official soundtrack to the package by paying for an additional DLC.

SimCity

Another game that, in my opinion, deserves mention in this article is SimCity , a historical EA home management game in which you will be able to manage your region by expanding cities by building buildings and infrastructures to connect the various points of interest.

There is no main purpose in the game, the only limit will be your imagination, you can decide, in fact, to dedicate your game and create a city that is aesthetically pleasing, or simply to replicate an existing place or destroy it with various phenomena. that the SimCity environment provides. Numerous tools and improvements have been introduced in this chapter, including roads that, thanks to a new system, can be modeled in a simpler and more detailed way, allowing you to transport resources and energy between the various areas of your region.

The title will allow you to spend many hours designing city plans to then show to friends, with whom you can also build together, thanks to the multiplayer mode included.

SimCity is available for purchase on Steam , although it requires access to Origins to take advantage of the online mode.

 

SimCity 4 (PC)

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Football Manager

Football Manager is the hugely popular football management game published by SEGA, consisting of a series of chapters in which you take on the role of manager of a football team and is available for Windows and macOS.

The peculiarity of this game is the accuracy in the insertion of the teams and players present, which thanks to a team of volunteers, are constantly updated and kept up to date. Inside the game there are many different teams and a very large number of leagues to choose from, and as the manager you will have to select the composition of the teams and the strategies to use.

I would like to recommend this game, available for purchase on Steam , which in my opinion simulates the management of a football team in a truly realistic way.

 

Football Manager 2021 Pc

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Frostpunk

Frostpunk is a survival management game, in which you will have to worry about developing your city and surviving in a cold and hostile environment, caused by a volcanic winter, trying to manage your resources in the loaves of “the Captain” and thanks to the ‘help from engineers and workers.

During the entire duration of the game, you will have to be careful to keep the balance between the productivity of your people and the discontent, which will cause the reduction of productivity on the part of the workers, who may even decide to stop producing resources. You will therefore have to expand your city through the construction of buildings and the advancement of technologies, trying not to collapse your society.

If you want to buy this title, know that you can find it on Steam along with numerous DLCs.

Other interesting PC management systems

In addition to the ones just mentioned, there are of course other interesting PC management titles that are worth considering: I have included them in the list below. You might find something really interesting there.

• Civilization VI– within this title, the aim will be to establish your own supremacy through the growth of your civilization, from a technological, military or cultural point of view, using different “factions” with their respective leaders, such as the Brazilians , the Arabs , the Americans , the British and many others. The game also has some additional content that can be purchased separately.

 

Sid Meier’s Civilization VI – PC – [Edition: Germany]

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• Stellaris– I could not fail to mention the great title of Paradox, the first futuristic chapter of a series of numerous strategic and management games, in which you will no longer have to manage a simple city, but a real civilization in space, you will have to colonize starting from year 2200, developing more towards a peaceful conquest or with the use of weapons. You can buy it on Steam, with the addition of numerous DLCs.
• Cities: Skyline– you will find yourself in the role of the mayor of a city, within which you will have full decision-making power, you will therefore have to develop the economy of your city, developing its infrastructure and residential neighborhoods, along with shops and basic necessities . The game is available for Windows, macOS, Linux and consoles.

 

Cities Skylines Complete Edition (PC DVD) [Edition: UK]

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• Warcraft 3: Reforged– this is a very popular title, recently reworked , which will allow you to manage your village as an orc, human, elf or undead. The game can be considered as an RTS (real-time strategy), however I decided to add it to the list given the various custom modes present within it.

 

Warcraft 3 – Reign of Chaos BestSeller Series [Edition: Germany]

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• Youtubers Life– have you always wanted to be a streamer but never had the tools you need? This is definitely the game for you, as the aim of the game will be to grow your channel, increasing revenue, but always keeping your relationships with other people in check. More info here .