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Games Like Around The Core

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Incremental, Casual, Idler, Arcade.

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  1. #1 Space Rock Breaker
    97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 4,778 reviews2025
    Dev: WAKA WAKA
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 96%

    Space Rock Breaker is a short incremental game about mining asteroids in space. Mine asteroids with guns, unlock new materials, process the ore by dropping it into a Plinko machine, and spend your credits on upgrades in a massive skill tree.

    Why similar: Incremental 36.2%, Mining 17.4% ★, Idler 11.3%, Arcade 10.6%, Space 10.5%

  2. #2 A Game About Feeding A Black Hole
    96% matchVery Positive88% of 3,544 reviews2025
    Dev: AarimousPub: Aarimous and Thornity
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    A short incremental game about feeding a Black Hole matter by destroying Asteroids, Planets, and Stars.

    Why similar: Incremental 37.4%, Idler 11.7%, Mining 9.8% ★, Relaxing 6.8%, Resource Management 6.5%

  3. #3 To The Core
    96% matchVery Positive93% of 5,200 reviews2023
    Dev: SomethingExtra
    Windows
    Median: 8.5 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    To The Core is an incremental game about extracting and using resources from planets to buy upgrades.

    Why similar: Incremental 46.1%, Mining 17.4% ★, Arcade 8.5%, Procedural Generation 8.1%, Destruction 6.2%

  4. #4 Orbitmine
    95% matchVery Positive82% of 505 reviews2026
    Dev: vibemaker1
    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Orbit a planet, fire your laser, and mine it to the core. Upgrade your ship and conquer seasonal hazards across four unique zones. A satisfying incremental mining game set in space.

    Why similar: Space 20.5%, Automation 15.4%, Incremental 15.3%, Sci-fi 13%, Idler 12.3%

  5. #5 SmashCore
    94% matchVery Positive94% of 143 reviews2026
    Dev: Braian
    Windows

    SmashCore is a short, physics based incremental game about smashing asteroids into dust with your gravity cursor and feeding it to the Core. Discover ancient technology and new ores in deep space and use your cash to buy upgrades in the huge skill tree.

    Why similar: Incremental 22.5%, Mining 16.7% ★, Idler 11.7%, Space 11.6%, Arcade 9.4%

  6. #6 Starvester
    94% matchMixed70% of 810 reviews2026
    Dev: Syphono4Pub: Future Friends Games
    Windows
    Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    A short incremental game about expanding a star-system wide factory to build giant megastructures in space. Deploy swarms of drones, mine resources, unlock upgrades and harvest the power of the stars!

    Why similar: Incremental 18.2%, Mining 17.8% ★, Automation 16.2%, Idler 12.8%, Resource Management 10.2%

  7. #7 Deep Space Cache
    93% matchVery Positive91% of 896 reviews2024
    Dev: Monu
    Windows
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Deep Space Cache is a short & simple semi-idle bullet heaven incremental asteroid miner game.

    Why similar: Incremental 36.2%, Idler 13.1%, Space 9.6%, Destruction 9.2%, Arcade 5.9%

  8. #8 Astrodle
    92% matchVery Positive89% of 228 reviews2024
    Dev: Robin Nicolet
    Windows

    Ready for some chill time in space? Astrodle has you covered. Watch the numbers soar as you upgrade your ship and travel the stars. Oh, and you might just become a god.

    Why similar: Incremental 22.2%, Automation 15.1%, Idler 14.3%, Space 10.4%, Shooter 9.9%

  9. #9 Void Miner – Incremental Asteroids Roguelite
    91% matchVery Positive83% of 738 reviews2025
    Dev: RyanJakob
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    Blast. Collect. Upgrade. Repeat. Void Miner is a retro-inspired roguelite asteroid shooter where you pilot a space ship and manage an automated tower to destroy endless fields of chaos. Dodge, blast, and harvest your way through waves of asteroids in a fast-paced loop of destruction and progression.

    Why similar: Incremental 29.5%, Space 17.7%, Idler 15.4%, Arcade 12%, Shooter 10.3%

  10. #10 Far Mining
    91% matchVery Positive96% of 385 reviews2026
    Dev: LostVolBytes
    Windows

    Far Mining is a short and relaxing incremental game about mining asteroids. Mine resources, upgrade your ship, unlock new tools, and find your way out of deep space.

    Why similar: Mining 22.7% ★, Incremental 22.3%, Space 12.6%, Arcade 9.4%, Destruction 7.6%

  11. #11 Rock Crusher
    90% matchVery Positive85% of 364 reviews2025
    Dev: Mini Fun Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    Rock Crusher is an incremental game with a massive skill tree. Control a little rock-crushing machine stranded on a mysterious planet. Crush rocks, collect materials, evolve through upgrades, uncover the planet’s secrets - and maybe, just maybe, find a way to escape.

    Why similar: Mining 22.5% ★, Incremental 19.3%, Idler 13.2%, Space 8.9%, Destruction 8.3%

  12. #12 Crystal Breaker Inc
    89% matchMostly Positive81% of 116 reviews2026
    Dev: Big Bite Games
    Windows

    Crystal Breaker is a short incremental space game about flying, mining, and upgrading. Destroy crystal formations with your ship, unlock rare new upgrades, mine crystals and credits, and grow stronger through a skill tree.

    Why similar: Incremental 26.9%, Idler 18.2%, Shooter 15.8%, Arcade 15.3%, Space 13%

  13. #13 Artillery Miner
    89% matchMostly Positive76% of 246 reviews2026
    Dev: Alextgr8
    Windows

    An incremental mining game, where you mine through massive blocks using guns, fire, lasers and nuclear missiles. Discover new ores, unlock new worlds and weapons as you progress through the upgrades tree and become the ultimate Artillery Miner!

    Why similar: Mining 28.1% ★, Incremental 23.9%, Idler 15.2%, Resource Management 10.9%, Arcade 6.8%

  14. #14 Desk Space: Idle Spacefleet clicker
    88% matchMostly Positive70% of 124 reviews2026
    Dev: Shotgun Anaconda
    Windows

    Grow your fleet of spaceships in this incremental space game. Mine asteroids and trade with stations, unlock upgrades to make more money, deploy pirates, and unlock [REDACTED]. Pin to your desktop and watch your empire grow while you do "more important" things.

    Why similar: Incremental 20.3%, Idler 14.8%, Space 13.5%, Resource Management 12.4%, Automation 10%

  15. #15 Fracture Field
    87% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,264 reviews2026
    Dev: Type Ten
    Windows
    Median: 23.6 hrsMean: 39.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    Fracture Field is an idle/incremental quarry mining game. Shatter rocks with timed swings then invest your earnings into upgrades. Build a fleet of drones to automate your empire, bomb tough layers, and unlock powerful prestige upgrades on your journey to master the quarry.

    Why similar: Mining 23% ★, Incremental 19.8%, Automation 17.4%, Idler 14.6%, Resource Management 10.6%

  16. #16 Max Manos
    86% matchVery Positive92% of 514 reviews2025
    Dev: Max Manos
    Windows
    Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    Max Manos is an incremental destruction game where you play as a powerful hand, known as Max Manos, eliminating shapes. Chain explosive reactions, collect shards, and upgrade your abilities to destroy shapes even faster.

    Why similar: Incremental 30.5%, Idler 17.1%, Arcade 11.1%, Destruction 8.4%, Minimalist 8.2%

  17. #17 Idle Deepcore
    86% matchVery Positive86% of 399 reviews2026
    Dev: Bluehood Games
    Windows

    Idle Deepcore is an incremental mining game where you dig ever deeper, smelt ore into ingots, upgrade your pickaxe and machines, and grow several mines in parallel to build a vast underground industry.

    Why similar: Mining 24.7% ★, Incremental 24%, Automation 22.2%, Idler 17%, Resource Management 5.3%

  18. #18 Shoot The Barrels
    85% matchMostly Positive72% of 103 reviews2026
    Dev: BATTLE LAB
    Windows

    Addictive incremental game about shooting exploding barrels and upgrading your weapon.

    Why similar: Incremental 23.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Idler 14.6%, Arcade 12.6%, Destruction 7%

  19. #19 Keep on Mining!
    82% matchVery Positive93% of 8,439 reviews2025
    Dev: EagleEye Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 96%

    Keep on Mining! is a short incremental mining game. Mine rocks, gather materials, find artifacts, craft pickaxes and spend your materials on permanent upgrades inside the big skill tree!

    Why similar: Incremental 32.7%, Mining 21.9% ★, Idler 16.7%, Resource Management 7.1%, Relaxing 6.9%

  20. #20 DO NOT FEED THE VIRUS
    84% matchMixed63% of 81 reviews2026
    Dev: NimbleGames
    Windows

    Grow your organism, gather biomass, and expand your colony. A casual, short mouse-driven incremental game focused on growth and progression.

    Why similar: Incremental 24.8%, Mining 15.3% ★, Resource Management 14.4%, Space 8.6%, Arcade 8.3%

  21. #21 Sporbs
    84% matchMostly Positive78% of 96 reviews2026
    Dev: Who Nose Studios
    Windows · Mac

    Pop alien organisms like space bubble wrap in this satisfying incremental. Upgrade your extraction tech, unlock unique abilities, automate a factory, and expand into new areas to maximise your yield.

    Why similar: Incremental 21.4%, Mining 19% ★, Space 13.5%, Idler 11.8%, Resource Management 10.4%

  22. #22 Feed the Reactor
    83% matchVery Positive82% of 665 reviews2026
    Dev: Adam Travers
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    An incremental unfolding game about feeding fuel into a reactor. Combine elements to produce energy, unlock exotic technologies and explore a strange galaxy.

    Why similar: Incremental 54.2%, Idler 24.8%, Relaxing 7.5%, Sci-fi 5.4%, Casual 4.7%

  23. #23 DEFRAG
    82% matchVery Positive94% of 563 reviews2025
    Dev: BlueDot Studio
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    DEFRAG is a game about cleansing corrupted sectors and refining them through optimization to build a stronger system. Collect resources, adjust configurations, and complete your build as you progress.

    Why similar: Incremental 32.3%, Idler 19.6%, Resource Management 17.4%, Arcade 12.8%, Minimalist 6%

  24. #24 Astro Prospector
    81% matchVery Positive91% of 3,314 reviews2025
    Dev: Incrementalist
    Windows
    Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Endless Coffee is out! Build your ship, survive 21 Days and break the Universe- Astro Prospector is an incremental bullet hell about mining coffee and fighting SpaceCorp. Collect resources, upgrade your ship and become unstoppable. Return AstroCoffee to humanity!

    Why similar: Incremental 41.2%, Shooter 16.7%, Arcade 16.7%, Top-Down 14.8%, Casual 5.9%

  25. #25 Keep on Mining! - Worlds
    81% matchVery Positive80% of 1,930 reviews2026
    Dev: EagleEye Games
    Windows
    Median: 8.1 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Keep on Mining! – Worlds is an incremental mining game where you mine rocks, collect resources, and travel through many unique worlds, finding artifacts, crafting pickaxes, and purchasing many permanent upgrades!

    Why similar: Incremental 30.8%, Mining 23.2% ★, Idler 14.8%, Relaxing 7.2%, Resource Management 6.7%

  26. #26 Unnamed Space Idle
    79% matchVery Positive93% of 4,489 reviews2023
    Dev: SylvPub: Jdog Corp
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 10.2 hrsMean: 302.6 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Destroy endless waves of alien ships that have all but wiped out humanity in this long form, unfolding, sci-fi idle game. Customize your ship with different weapons and defenses to defeat specific enemy types and utilize a ton of different systems to increase your overall power.

    Why similar: Incremental 26.8%, Idler 22.9%, Space 16.1%, Resource Management 11.7%, Automation 10%

  27. #27 Orebits
    78% matchMostly Positive75% of 65 reviews2026
    Dev: Upgraded StudioPub: Molter
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Bounce your pickaxe and smash through asteroids in this futuristic mining incremental! Explore a roguelite tech tree, discover gravitational anomalies, and deliver resources back to Earth. Upgrade and explore space to discover what secrets it holds!

    Why similar: Mining 25.8% ★, Incremental 21.1%, Idler 15.1%, Space 14.3%, Sci-fi 8.2%

  28. #28 You Know The Drill
    76% matchVery Positive93% of 1,074 reviews2026
    Dev: ludokaiPub: Catoptric Games
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    You Know The Drill is a relaxing incremental mining game about digging underground to harvest ores. Collect resources and use them to upgrade your drill and go even deeper!

    Why similar: Mining 27.1% ★, Incremental 22.2%, Idler 14.7%, Arcade 8.7%, Destruction 8%

  29. #29 Gridkeeper
    79% matchMixed69% of 149 reviews2025
    Dev: pixelwide
    Windows

    Gridkeeper is an incremental game about managing "Grids" and using their power to run MineBots, research tech, and grow your mining empire by getting better Grids.

    Why similar: Incremental 27.5%, Idler 18.5%, Mining 16.4% ★, Automation 14.9%, Resource Management 6.1%

  30. #30 Space Miner - Idle Adventures
    80% matchMixed45% of 56 reviews2024
    Dev: FrontRunnerTek
    Windows · Linux

    A casual idle / active-idle asteroid mining game where you fly around mining and make the numbers go UP! Lasers, Drones, a dash of humor, RPG, science, research, crafting, games and more.

    Why similar: Mining 23% ★, Automation 19.7%, Incremental 17.1%, Idler 14.4%, Space 8.5%

  31. #31 Universe Horizon
    77% matchVery Positive89% of 238 reviews2025
    Dev: Jarkem
    Windows · Linux

    An idle incremental game where you decide to travel across the whole Universe. Embark on this journey in your little ship and get as far away as possible from Earth, gathering resources and upgrading your spaceship along the way.

    Why similar: Incremental 23.4%, Automation 21.4%, Idler 17.9%, Space 17.2%, Resource Management 12.9%

  32. #32 Orb Breaker
    78% matchMixed61% of 115 reviews2026
    Dev: Aarimous and Thornity
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A minimalist Bullet Hell. Shoot bouncing orbs at enemies, buy upgrades, and embrace the chaos!

    Why similar: Mining 28.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 25.6%, Arcade 10%, Resource Management 9.8%, Top-Down 9.5%

  33. #33 Mining Wizards
    77% matchMostly Positive80% of 124 reviews2026
    Dev: TMA Forge
    Windows

    Mining Wizards is an incremental mining game. Mine minerals, gather materials, upgrade a massive skill tree, level up, unlock talents, discover artifacts, and attract artifact visitors!

    Why similar: Mining 19.6% ★, Incremental 19.5%, Automation 17.5%, Idler 14.8%, Shooter 8.1%

  34. #34 Zad Archery
    75% matchMostly Positive74% of 858 reviews2026
    Dev: Samharia Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 98%

    Shoot down waves of targets, collect their loot, and grow stronger through upgrades and skills in this expanding incremental game.

    Why similar: Incremental 40.6%, Idler 29.3%, Mining 24.6% ★, Casual 3.5%, Colorful 2%

  35. #35 Auto Snakes in Outer Space
    76% matchMostly Positive72% of 102 reviews2026
    Dev: Old Atlas
    Windows

    A slow and meditative incremental idler where you manage colorful snakes. Watch them collect food, then spend the food on upgrades and abilities for your colony.

    Why similar: Incremental 32.2%, Idler 25.5%, Space 10.4%, Relaxing 7.8%, Arcade 6.9%

  36. #36 Planet Harvester: Incremental Odyssey
    74% matchVery Positive92% of 88 reviews2026
    Dev: Galysh Company
    Windows

    Planet Harvester is a 3D incremental game where you drive, harvest, and upgrade. Explore unique planets with hazards like quicksand and blizzards, unlock powerful tools and drones, sell your resources, repair the space station, and win the tournament!

    Why similar: Incremental 24.9%, Mining 24.3% ★, Resource Management 15.1%, Idler 14.9%, Arcade 10.6%

  37. #37 Galactic Mining Corp
    75% matchVery Positive84% of 941 reviews2021
    Dev: Windybeard
    Windows
    Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 16.6 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    Galactic Mining Corp is a unique rogue-lite, action game with crafting and base building mechanics. Head into uncharted space and discover a universe of locations to exploit for riches! Use your profits to expand your HQ, hire a crazy work force, obtain new drill components and upgrade everything.

    Why similar: Mining 31.1% ★, Incremental 24.5%, Space 16.7%, Idler 16.1%, Procedural Generation 6.4%

  38. #38 Trainatic
    73% matchVery Positive90% of 1,114 reviews2025
    Dev: Ryan Forrester
    Windows
    Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Trainatic is an explosive incremental train-building game! Upgrade your cars, gather resources, and unlock powerful synergies to chug further down the track.

    Why similar: Incremental 35.6%, Idler 17.3%, Destruction 12.3%, Arcade 11.3%, Top-Down 7.2%

  39. #39 Antivirus PROTOCOL
    73% matchVery Positive88% of 322 reviews2025
    Dev: FIREHIVE Studio
    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Antivirus PROTOCOL is an incremental game about destroying viruses. Learn and adapt, collect data, upgrade yourself, and eliminate the Virus that has taken over the world.

    Why similar: Incremental 30.3%, Idler 21.1%, Shooter 12.7%, Arcade 11.9%, Minimalist 11.1%

  40. #40 Incremental Infinity
    74% matchMixed58% of 163 reviews2026
    Dev: Rablo Games
    Windows

    An Idle Incremental game where you explore an infinite, procedurally generated skill tree. Defend yourself against ever-growing waves of numbers. Unlock new abilities, complete quests and expand the skill tree to become infinitely powerful.

    Why similar: Incremental 34.1%, Idler 26.8%, Relaxing 10.7%, Minimalist 7.7%, Arcade 7.6%

  41. #41 Infinite Ruins
    73% matchMostly Positive75% of 145 reviews2026
    Dev: Kileka Games
    Windows

    An incremental mining game where you manage golems, destroy blocks, unlock upgrades, and descend infinitely in search of ever more valuable resources.

    Why similar: Mining 24.1% ★, Incremental 20.8%, Automation 19.1%, Idler 15.1%, Resource Management 10.2%

  42. #42 Galaxy Idle Clicker
    72% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,214 reviews2025
    Dev: SoehnlePub: TimeLost Gaming
    Windows
    Median: 9.9 hrsMean: 407.2 hrs≥1hr: 69%

    Embark on an interstellar journey with Galaxy Idle Clicker! Conquer galaxies, upgrade your spaceship, and face off against a myriad of enemy ships. With engaging minigames, powerful upgrades, GIC delivers an unparalleled idle space adventure. Join the cosmic conquest today and dominate the universe!

    Why similar: Incremental 26.1%, Idler 19.6%, Space 18.1%, Resource Management 15%, Arcade 7.7%

  43. #43 Ballatory
    72% matchMostly Positive78% of 85 reviews2026
    Dev: Mini Fun Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Ballatory is a short incremental idler where you build and upgrade a chaotic swarm of bouncing balls to destroy cores and earn crazy amounts of money.

    Why similar: Incremental 22.5%, Automation 21.8%, Mining 21.7% ★, Idler 17.7%, Relaxing 6.7%

  44. #44 Incrempire
    71% matchMixed67% of 168 reviews2026
    Dev: FMGames
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Defend. Upgrade. Dominate. A relaxing incremental base-defense game, packed with powerful skills and a deep skill tree.

    Why similar: Incremental 34.8%, Idler 25.1%, Relaxing 12.1%, Top-Down 9.3%, PvE 8.2%

  45. #45 The Last Cat in the Universe
    69% matchVery Positive95% of 1,329 reviews2026
    Dev: Apamate Studio
    Windows
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    Gather the remains of a dying space station to build a cozy home for the last cat in the universe. A short, narrative-driven incremental game about finding peace in the face of darkness

    Why similar: Mining 26.1% ★, Incremental 26.1%, Idler 13.3%, Resource Management 8.6%, Relaxing 8.2%

  46. #46 How To Grow a Black Hole
    70% matchMixed68% of 593 reviews2026
    Dev: Desolation Digital
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 66%

    How To Grow a Black Hole is about... well... how to grow a black hole. Manage your black hole, feed it to gain mass, and prevent catastrophic collapses. Compete globally or against your friends to achieve the biggest black hole. Maybe you'll be #1.

    Why similar: Idler 23.7%, Automation 18.1%, Space 17.7%, Incremental 12.9%, Sci-fi 9.2%

  47. #47 Mining Survivors
    71% matchMostly Positive75% of 137 reviews2025
    Dev: Wonderbounce Games
    Windows

    Incremental Survivors-like in which you mine valuable resources whilst slaying hoards of enemies.

    Why similar: Mining 31.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 28.2%, Shooter 12.9%, Arcade 11.3%, Idler 7%

  48. #48 Mine Empire
    70% matchVery Positive85% of 68 reviews2026
    Dev: Forge Games
    Windows

    In Mine Empire, start with basic mining and expand by gathering resources, upgrading equipment, and deploying machines for full automation. Blast through deep mineral veins with explosives, unlock rebirth upgrades and advanced technology, and build your own powerful mine empire.

    Why similar: Mining 25.5% ★, Incremental 21.2%, Automation 19.7%, Idler 16.9%, Resource Management 12%

  49. #49 Deep Space Exploitation
    69% matchVery Positive96% of 142 reviews2025
    Dev: JuhrJuhr
    Windows

    Deep Space Exploitation is a space mining game featuring 2D physics, fully destructible asteroids, and a story of survival under an exploitative corporation. Use your equipment wisely, upgrade your ship, and make difficult decisions to secure your future!

    Why similar: Mining 29.7% ★, Destruction 18.2%, Space 13%, Resource Management 11.4%, Arcade 9%

  50. #50 Outhold
    67% matchVery Positive86% of 1,838 reviews2025
    Dev: Tellus Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Outhold is a short, strategic incremental game that blends tower defense with a deep meta-progression. Experiment with builds and find overpowered synergies to defend the dwindling fires of Outhold.

    Why similar: Incremental 32.9%, Minimalist 11.2%, Shooter 10.7%, Arcade 10.4%, Idler 9.8%

  51. #51 Particul
    68% matchVery Positive80% of 781 reviews2026
    Dev: MILLION PIXELS
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Click to mine particles and watch your pile grow. Turn resources into profit, automate extraction, research new technologies and trade. Can you mine the rarest particle and ascend? There is just one way to find out.

    Why similar: Incremental 27.6%, Mining 22.4% ★, Idler 19.4%, Automation 11.3%, Minimalist 6.5%

  52. #52 Maktala: Slime Lootfest
    68% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,373 reviews2025
    Dev: Samharia Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    An incremental game where you kill hordes of slimes and use their loot to become stronger and farm them. Collect powerful loot, master skills, and uncover tons of content.

    Why similar: Incremental 52.3%, Idler 28.9%, Top-Down 6.1%, Colorful 5%, Casual 4.5%

  53. #53 Vanguard Galaxy
    67% matchVery Positive91% of 589 reviews2025
    Dev: Bat Roost Games
    Windows

    A relaxing game about space exploration that can be played full screen or at the bottom of your screen. Trade, fight, mine and salvage your way through a procedurally generated galaxy. Let the game idle while your autopilot handles business and builds your fortune.

    Why similar: Mining 19% ★, Incremental 15.6%, Space 12.6%, Idler 12.3%, Resource Management 9.7%

  54. #54 BastionOS
    66% matchVery Positive97% of 182 reviews2026
    Dev: Feral Paw
    Windows · Mac

    A short active incremental game where you stack ludicrous weapons and upgrades onto a tower. Destroy a gigantic evolving horde, unlock new tech, repeat.

    Why similar: Incremental 30.9%, Idler 21.6%, Arcade 14.3%, Minimalist 10.1%, Relaxing 9.9%

  55. #55 Sludgineers
    65% matchVery Positive88% of 1,818 reviews2026
    Dev: Snickerdoodle GamesPub: Funk Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    Clean, mine and refine pollution in this active incremental game. Cruise through the countryside earning cash and resources, build a refinery, process materials, upgrade equipment, unlock new areas and complete quests.

    Why similar: Mining 29.4% ★, Incremental 27.3%, Resource Management 14.2%, Idler 9.6%, Relaxing 9%

  56. #56 Vostok Inc.
    71% matchMixed61% of 127 reviews2017
    Dev: Nosebleed InteractivePub: Wired Productions
    Windows

    Do you love money? You’re the newly appointed CEO of Vostok Inc. As a greedy, space-capitalist your ultimate goal is to make as much as you can.

    Why similar: Incremental 16.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Idler 12.4%, Space 12.2%, Shooter 8.4%

  57. #57 Piñata Go Boom
    65% matchVery Positive92% of 668 reviews2025
    Dev: tissue inu
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    A small incremental game about smashing piñatas, collecting toys, and climbing the corporate ladder as you unlock a vast upgrade tree.

    Why similar: Incremental 35.7%, Idler 18%, Arcade 12.7%, Minimalist 8.3%, Top-Down 7.8%

  58. #58 Kin and Quarry
    66% matchMostly Positive77% of 483 reviews2026
    Dev: The Fox Knocks
    Windows
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    An incremental mining adventure where you must dig into the earth to recover essence for your sacred Evertree. Mine, drill, and blast your way to the deepest depths, discovering rare artifacts and recruiting more kin to your cause along the way. Dig. Upgrade. Repeat.

    Why similar: Incremental 30.9%, Mining 30.6% ★, Idler 19.4%, Automation 12.2%, Casual 4.3%

  59. #59 Beat Shapes
    67% matchVery Positive82% of 85 reviews2026
    Dev: Inspiration Beggar
    Windows · Linux

    Beat Shapes is a simple incremental bullet heaven shooter game. Defeat enemies of various shapes to collect resources, which you can use to upgrade the skill tree, unlock new bullets,upgrade instruments and explore other upgrades. Grow stronger and challenge tougher enemies and bosses.

    Why similar: Incremental 38%, Idler 24.7%, Resource Management 22.3%, Minimalist 9%, Casual 6%

  60. #60 Arrowburst
    66% matchVery Positive82% of 83 reviews2025
    Dev: TheTallLeaf
    Windows

    Arrowburst is a calm, relaxing, short incremental game about bursting squares and upgrading your arrow.

    Why similar: Incremental 45.7%, Idler 16.6%, Relaxing 9.8%, Casual 5.9%, PvE 5.7%

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