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Games Like Background Hero

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

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Every hero starts somewhere, usually with a dull axe, an even duller pickaxe. Background Hero puts you in charge of building one from scratch, one skill at a time. Idle progression, tiered upgrades, task lists, resources, dungeon rewards -- perfect for the completionist chasing the elusive 100%

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Developer: steev
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie, RPG, Early Access
Platforms: Windows, Linux

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  1. #1 Monotony Idle
    97% matchPositive89% of 18 reviews2026
    Dev: Afterwork Studios LLC
    Windows

    Monotony Idle is a cozy idle RPG for your desktop. You train skills, you level them up, you get stronger. That's the game. Simple to start, but there's more to it the longer you stick with it.

    Why similar: Idler 31.2%, Incremental 22.8%, Cozy 17.9%, RPG 7.8%, Automation 6.2%

  2. #2 RPG Incremental Idle
    96% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Inkrementalspel
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    An idle RPG: train 17 skills, master nine weapons, craft your own gear, unlock seven boss-guarded regions, and raise an Estate that works while you sleep — your progress keeps ticking even offline.

    Why similar: Idler 33.5%, RPG 18.1%, Incremental 8%, Casual 6.8%, Loot 6.4%

  3. #3 Multi Idle
    96% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: MCLAMA
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    An idle RPG featuring a large focus on the customization of your play style to make every run unique. Create unbreakable skill combinations and advance your fighter to the point that even boss monsters will fear their strength!

    Why similar: Idler 28%, Incremental 21.3%, RPG 14.4%, Loot 11.3%, Crafting 5.8%

  4. #4 Treasure Clicker
    95% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
    Dev: Marrimarr games
    Windows · Linux

    Tap the chest, buy upgrades, and grow a hoard that spirals into absurdity. Hire heroes, fund guild research, and spend Essence on a skill tree that persists between prestiges. When you need a change of pace, race the clock in speed challenges or descend into The Abyss

    Why similar: Idler 33.2%, Incremental 28.6%, Minimalist 12.3%, RPG 9.7%, Casual 6.2%

  5. #5 Grandma's Golden Boy: Sheep Shear Madness
    94% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Ailuros Peak
    Windows

    Defend your title as Grandma’s Golden Boy! No one leaves without a bare bum. Shear the wildest sheep, host legendary tea parties for the grannies, craft epic gear, and build your very own Wool Empire!

    Why similar: Idler 32.4%, Incremental 23.4%, Automation 12.1%, Cozy 10.6%, Economy 5.8%

  6. #6 Necromancer Idle: The Endless Drain
    94% matchPositive86% of 14 reviews2026
    Dev: JBlivion
    Windows · Linux

    Defeat The Necromancer and free the world from his evil! An Idle/Incremental inspired by RPGs and Roguelites: choose between Soldier, Ranger or Mage, die and rise again keeping your innate experience, automate your actions and reincarnate until you end the curse that drains your life.

    Why similar: Idler 29.5%, Incremental 21.9%, RPG 14.3%, Text-Based 11.2%, Automation 6.3%

  7. #7 Bloobs Adventure Idle
    93% matchVery Positive89% of 668 reviews2026
    Dev: Bloobs_Dev
    Windows
    Median: 44.7 hrsMean: 349.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    A massive RuneScape-inspired idle RPG built for long-term progression. Train 24 skills, defeat bosses, collect over 500 souls, and bank offline time to accelerate your progress whenever you choose.

    Why similar: Idler 28.2%, RPG 20.3%, Incremental 14.7%, Automation 8.8%, Casual 7.9%

  8. #8 Evergrind
    92% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Evergrind Studios
    Windows

    Evergrind is an idle adventure like you've never experienced before! Discover unknown regions, face dangerous creatures, and create the ultimate loot loop. Master skills, process rare resources, and forge powerful gear on your journey to absolute perfection!

    Why similar: Idler 24%, Incremental 19.2%, Cozy 11.5%, Loot 9.8%, RPG 9.7%

  9. #9 Flowers to Honey
    91% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: ThinKING Cat Games
    Windows

    A cozy incremental where you choose how your bees evolve, plant flowers, guide your hive, and grow a thriving honey empire.

    Why similar: Idler 26.7%, Incremental 20.9%, Cozy 17%, Economy 9%, Automation 5.4%

  10. #10 Kill the Lich Idle
    90% matchMixed68% of 80 reviews2026
    Dev: Stop Sign Gaming
    Windows

    Kill the Lich is a minimalist incremental game about time compression and resource flow. Route your primary resource—Momentum—downstream to unlock over 300 actions. Design granular automation, visualize exposed formulas, and trigger deep prestige layers to ultimately defeat the Lich!

    Why similar: Idler 28.1%, Incremental 24.8%, Text-Based 15.8%, Automation 12.3%, Minimalist 6%

  11. #11 Tiny Biomes: Cozy Idle
    89% matchVery Positive86% of 447 reviews2026
    Dev: Orca Point Studio
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Tiny Biomes is a relaxing idle game where animals peacefully produce resources and you gather wood in a calm harvesting zone. Build small biomes, earn gold, and enjoy steady progression without pressure, timers, or stress. Play at your own pace and unwind.

    Why similar: Idler 30.5%, Incremental 23.1%, Cozy 8.4%, Economy 8.4%, Minimalist 7.1%

  12. #12 Your Chronicle
    91% matchMostly Positive80% of 2,710 reviews2021
    Dev: Samurai Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 9.4 hrsMean: 307.0 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    "Let's begin your own story." This is a text-based idle RPG game. There are already more than 3,000 unique story actions and it's still growing.

    Why similar: Idler 34.9%, Text-Based 23.6%, Incremental 19%, RPG 16.6%, Fantasy 2.2%

  13. #13 CEO.exe
    89% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Förstly
    Windows

    An idle game about becoming CEO, played entirely on a simulated 1990s office PC. File paperwork by hand, automate it away, hire the staff who replace you — then scheme your way through the boardroom. Every mechanic is a program on the desktop.

    Why similar: Idler 27.1%, Incremental 20.7%, Text-Based 12.3%, Automation 10.9%, Economy 10.8%

  14. #14 Rock and Stone
    88% matchMixed49% of 57 reviews2025
    Dev: Pinecone Studios
    Windows

    Rock and Stone is an idle background mining game where you play as a dwarf, mining rocks for valuable loot. You can sell your loot on the community market for profit or use it to get new gear and gold. Equip different gear—from common to legendary—to boost your stats and mine even more effectively.

    Why similar: Idler 28.3%, Incremental 27%, RPG 15%, Loot 9.8%, Automation 6.6%

  15. #15 Sluice That Goose!
    86% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Goose Sluice
    Windows

    An incremental game where you sluice huge flocks of gooses and farm their loot to further enhance your goose sluicing behaviors. Unlock powerful upgrades, discover hidden events, and SLUICE. MORE. GOOSE.

    Why similar: Idler 29.2%, Incremental 27.3%, RPG 16.3%, Automation 7.7%, Casual 6.7%

  16. #16 Stage Break Idle
    87% matchMixed69% of 26 reviews2025
    Dev: Dev Lee
    Windows

    Stage Break Idle is a relaxing incremental game where you defeat enemies at each stage. As you progress, you'll discover meaningful upgrades and unlock engaging new features. Unlock powerful companions to aid you in battle, and continue advancing until you conquer the final stage.

    Why similar: Idler 27.2%, Incremental 21.9%, Text-Based 11.5%, RPG 9.2%, Minimalist 7.8%

  17. #17 Popcorn Idle
    86% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Sashify
    Windows

    Popcorn Idle is a cozy idle automation game about the simple joy of popping corn. Earn money, buy upgrades, automate and turn up the heat to boost production. Grow bigger numbers, unlock flavors and combine effects. Fill the whole machine with colorful, tasty popcorn, one crunchy pop at a time.

    Why similar: Idler 29.8%, Incremental 22.8%, Cozy 15.5%, Minimalist 7.1%, Automation 6%

  18. #18 Cratebreaker: Wasteland Workshop
    85% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: VitalGrid Games
    Windows

    Cratebreaker: Wasteland Workshop is a post-apocalyptic idle clicker and strategy game about smashing crates, salvaging relics, building vehicles, running factories, scanning radio signals, and raiding bandit bases to rebuild your place in the wasteland.

    Why similar: Idler 26.4%, Incremental 20.4%, Text-Based 13.2%, Economy 7.7%, Minimalist 7.6%

  19. #19 Cultivation Idle
    83% matchMostly Positive74% of 65 reviews2026
    Dev: 老鱼工作室
    Windows

    A casual cultivation-themed incremental idle RPG. Start as a Qi Refining cultivator, auto-train, idle, break through realms, explore maps and dungeons, defeat monsters, collect gear, skills, materials, pills, spirit stones and pets, farm, fish, chop wood, mine, cook, forge, and plan long-term growth

    Why similar: Idler 29.7%, Incremental 21.2%, Text-Based 15%, RPG 11.7%, Automation 10.4%

  20. #20 Fantasy Clicker
    84% matchMixed64% of 38 reviews2025
    Dev: Holy Games Studio
    Windows

    Fantasy Clicker is an Idle RPG clicker. Battle different monsters in fantasy inspired levels, gather gold/resources to upgrade your heroes and buildings. Craft items. Farm experience to level up.

    Why similar: Idler 28.8%, Incremental 25.5%, RPG 11.9%, Loot 11%, Crafting 5.8%

  21. #21 Loop Alchemist
    84% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Mackdumbler
    Windows

    You wake up in an unknown land. Again. Use the experience from every past life and your ever-growing knowledge of alchemy to extend each life through a robust alchemical system. Explore, break through and uncover all the world has to offer in this minimalist RPG distilled down to its purest form

    Why similar: Idler 31.6%, RPG 16.3%, Automation 11.2%, Minimalist 10.9%, Incremental 9.9%

  22. #22 Asciinsion
    82% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: omnipolar studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Immerse yourself in the world of ASCII art. Create works of art from characters. Build factories, upgrade them, and expand your production capacity. Invest in blueprints and reach milestones to earn bonuses. Use the ascension system for additional benefits.

    Why similar: Idler 29.4%, Incremental 26.3%, Casual 9.1%, Minimalist 8.7%, Economy 8%

  23. #23 Spray to Grail
    82% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: EllipseHead
    Windows

    Spray-paint sneakers layer by layer, finish fast orders, and turn a scrappy bootleg studio into a rare-drop machine. Unlock wild grails, upgrade your gear, fill your collection wall, and chase the perfect pair in this juicy incremental game.

    Why similar: Idler 32.5%, Incremental 23.6%, Cozy 13.9%, Automation 12.2%, Crafting 6.4%

  24. #24 Magic Hero Incremental
    81% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2026
    Dev: Magic Staff
    Windows

    Magic Hero Incremental is a click-based incremental game focused on growth and progression. Players create their own unique hero through character creation, then defeat enemies to gather resources and grow stronger.

    Why similar: Idler 31.4%, Incremental 30.8%, RPG 19%, Automation 11.4%, 2D 4.5%

  25. #25 One More Byte
    81% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
    Dev: Strizzi Games
    Windows

    A short incremental game where you try to download the entire universe. Just one more byte...

    Why similar: Idler 27.4%, Incremental 23.8%, Text-Based 13.3%, Minimalist 9.9%, Economy 6.6%

  26. #26 Idle Dimension Breaker
    79% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
    Dev: Oddroot Studios
    Windows

    Idle Dimension Breaker is an idle incremental game about building permanent power through repeated runs. Allocate echoes, rewind for lasting growth, unlock new systems, and push deeper into layered dimensions.

    Why similar: Idler 34.8%, Incremental 25.3%, Text-Based 11.4%, Casual 7.1%, Minimalist 6.8%

  27. #27 Cauldron Cartel
    80% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: SHG
    Windows · Mac

    Run a cozy potion shop that is absolutely, definitely not a criminal front. Brew forbidden potions, hire goblins, dodge the inspector, and grow one bubbling cauldron into a full-blown cartel.

    Why similar: Idler 25.9%, Incremental 23.8%, Cozy 18.2%, Economy 7.9%, Management 6%

  28. #28 Cindervale Idle
    79% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2026
    Dev: Smolder Studios
    Windows

    A idle RPG that respects your time. Master 12 skills and combat, forge legendary gear, sail the seas, and battle through 12 cursed zones and 4 raids - from the Rat Warrens to the Demon Sanctum. Deep systems, passive skill trees, one-click progression, and embers that never die while you're away.

    Why similar: Idler 40.7%, RPG 22.8%, Incremental 16.5%, Casual 8.4%, Adventure 4.9%

  29. #29 Bloom Inc
    78% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Lenway
    Windows

    Bloom Inc is a cozy incremental gardening game. Harvest plants, unlock skills and abilities. Explore different maps and grow your own plants in the background.

    Why similar: Idler 30.5%, Incremental 28.8%, Cozy 19.5%, Minimalist 6.5%, Casual 5.7%

  30. #30 H.A.M. – Hamster Automated Mining
    78% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: BadElephant Studio
    Windows

    An idle clicker-management hybrid: Exploit your hamsters (yes, humanely, of course) to mine Bitecoins for you. But watch out — they have needs. SO send them to the spa or get some burgers at the inbuild diner and don’t let them unionize!

    Why similar: Idler 38.8%, Incremental 27.7%, Economy 12.9%, Management 8.7%, Casual 7.6%

  31. #31 Apiary in Flow
    77% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: AkinoEgo
    Windows

    Apiary in Flow is an incremental game with automation elements where you place bees inside a hive to build efficient honey-gathering chains. Unlock new bee types and spend your harvest on permanent skill tree upgrades!

    Why similar: Idler 31.2%, Incremental 27.9%, Automation 13.7%, Economy 5.4%, Cozy 4.8%

  32. #32 Iris's Idle Log
    77% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Eary Studio
    Windows

    An idle RPG for the corner of your screen. Follow Iris's long adventure, battle for equipment and resources, and grow Life Skills like Mining, Logging, Fishing, Cooking, Farming, Writing, Painting, and Commerce. Play or step away—Iris's day goes on.

    Why similar: Idler 31.1%, Incremental 23%, RPG 15.9%, Automation 11.2%, Crafting 4.5%

  33. #33 Magic Archery
    76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 8,328 reviews2024
    Dev: Barribob
    Windows
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 1.7 hrs≥1hr: 64%

    Train a commoner to become the greatest archer in this short incremental game! Increase your stats, gather wealth from quests, buy upgrades, and infuse your arrows with magic.

    Why similar: Incremental 30.5%, Idler 30.2%, Economy 11.6%, RPG 8.8%, Fantasy 4.8%

  34. #34 Dark Web
    75% match4 user reviews20% of 4 reviews2026
    Dev: Recoil MojoPub: Mojo Games
    Windows

    Start a cartel from your basement in this dark web incremental sim. Grow weed, sell exotic tigers, hire hitmen, and scam sweet, innocent old ladies. Trade meme coins, gamble crypto on blackjack, outsmart the Feds, sell stolen data, and blackmail grannies to bake weed brownies for your empire!

    Why similar: Idler 24.6%, Incremental 22.8%, RPG 10.3%, Automation 9.9%, Economy 8.6%

  35. #35 摸鱼修仙
    76% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: 摸鱼工作室
    Windows

    Mo Yu Xiu Xian is a relaxing idle cultivation game. Train offline, refine pills, explore dungeons, collect magic treasures, raise spirit pets, and climb the Heaven Tower. Simple mouse controls, cute chibi art style, beginner friendly. Become an immortal even while slacking off!

    Why similar: Idler 37.1%, Incremental 23.4%, RPG 22.9%, Casual 10.4%, 2D 5.2%

  36. #36 Beat the Nettles!
    75% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Burg Entertainment
    Windows

    An incremental game where childhood fun becomes a hobby with RPG elements. Beat weeds with a stick, improve your skill tree, and level up your stats. Simple gameplay, development, and nostalgia for childhood battles with plants.

    Why similar: Idler 29.2%, Incremental 25.8%, Loot 11.1%, Casual 8.1%, Management 5.6%

  37. #37 Wood Clicker
    74% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2025
    Dev: Lucuxis
    Windows

    Hold to chop wood, earn resources, and grow your idle lumber empire in this relaxing 2D idle clicker game!

    Why similar: Idler 26.4%, Incremental 20.6%, Economy 10.7%, Cozy 9.1%, Automation 9%

  38. #38 Marble Mill
    74% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: StoneForge Labs
    Windows · Linux

    An idle game where every coin is a real collision. Build a marble mill, watch it grow into a roaring machine — and finish it in one satisfying evening. 100% achievements in ~3 hours, endless sandbox after. An idle game that ends.

    Why similar: Idler 37.6%, Incremental 27%, Cozy 22.6%, Casual 6.9%, 2D 2.8%

  39. #39 Widget Idle
    73% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Zzzhz
    Windows

    An idle game that lives on your desktop. Widgets that make widgets that make widgets.

    Why similar: Idler 40.7%, Incremental 29.3%, Minimalist 10.7%, Casual 8.4%, Management 5.2%

  40. #40 Bing Chill Inc
    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: PIPAPOUPub: Coduck Studio
    Windows

    An incremental game about bingo.

    Why similar: Idler 40.6%, Incremental 29.1%, Automation 9.1%, Minimalist 8.4%, Casual 7.5%

  41. #41 BreakEven - Idle
    73% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: NKnives
    Windows

    Idle by default, deep when you lean in. BreakEven is an idle ARPG that embraces the grind, making sure it rewards you. Grind your way through a dark fantasy realm, get the best loot, and customize your Knight, Mage, Archer or Necromancer into an ever-expanding damage machine.

    Why similar: Idler 31.5%, Incremental 23.3%, RPG 15.4%, Economy 7.7%, Loot 6.8%

  42. #42 Sandwich +1
    72% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Apelsinka Games
    Windows · Mac

    Short, satisfying, and it actually ends — an idle clicker that respects your time. No timers, no F2P, no endless grind, just numbers going up. Stack wobbling sandwich towers, serve thirsty little drinks, hire flying cursor-helpers, and the kitchen runs itself.

    Why similar: Idler 22.2%, Incremental 19%, Cozy 18.9%, Economy 8.4%, Automation 8.4%

  43. #43 SCRIMBLO SCRAMBLE
    71% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: OBJECT OBSERVER
    Windows

    Put it all on the line in this roulette-themed incremental game where you torment your scrimblos in order to manage and eventually escape hell.

    Why similar: Idler 36.2%, Incremental 34.8%, Automation 9.9%, Casual 8.8%, 2D 5%

  44. #44 Demon Lord: Clicker
    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Divine Games, Inc.Pub: Pogr, Inc.
    Windows

    A high-fantasy Steam-drop clicker. Click through demon hordes, gear up for idle power, claim real loot, and push the campaign until the Demon Lord falls.

    Why similar: Incremental 26.3%, Idler 20.8%, Loot 14.1%, RPG 12.8%, Crafting 7.2%

  45. #45 Conradito Cafézito
    72% matchVery Positive88% of 99 reviews2024
    Dev: Conrado Saud
    Windows

    It costs the price of a coffee – but it lasts much longer! Conradito Cafézito, is an idle and incremental game where you unlock recipes, automate processes, and expand your coffee empire while watching your profits rise with every click!

    Why similar: Idler 23.4%, Incremental 20.7%, Cozy 16.3%, Text-Based 13.8%, Automation 5.8%

  46. #46 Now With More Plunk
    70% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: 8-Bit Curls
    Windows · Mac

    A Plinko-like incremental where your coins strum harps, hit drums, and eventually create their own master orchestra. Go Plunk it up!

    Why similar: Idler 32.1%, Incremental 30.1%, Minimalist 7.4%, Automation 7.3%, Economy 6.3%

  47. #47 Shell Increment
    70% matchMostly Negative20% of 10 reviews2026
    Dev: Martin Masithulela
    Windows

    An active incremental were You Command your Skeleton Pirate crew. Destroy and Loot ships of their precious shells, Buy and Upgrade cannons. Unlock new abilities and Face Powerful Admirals and become the Richest Pirate there is.

    Why similar: Idler 34.2%, Incremental 33%, Casual 10.4%, Fantasy 5.6%, Economy 4.8%

  48. #48 Dirt Clicker
    70% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Sailing Bears
    Windows

    Start with a spoon and a dream. Dig up treasures, unlock upgrades, hire adorable helpers and discover the secrets hidden beneath the dirt.

    Why similar: Idler 25.2%, Incremental 19.9%, Cozy 14.1%, Economy 11.1%, Automation 10.6%

  49. #49 Forge Clicker 2
    69% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2026
    Dev: Diciannovesimo Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Forge Clicker 2 is a pixel art idle clicker game where you manage your own forge. Tap to gather materials, craft weapons through a forging minigame, sell your creations, and unlock stronger materials, upgrades, and new blades.

    Why similar: Idler 33.1%, Incremental 31.2%, Economy 8.6%, Automation 8.5%, Crafting 5.6%

  50. #50 OtherWorld: Infinite Loop
    69% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Vegecat Games
    Windows

    Stranded in a strange world. Explore. Survive. Find your way home. Death is inevitable, but every rebirth makes you stronger. In this text-based incremental game, choose your actions, plan your path, and uncover the truth behind the world.

    Why similar: Idler 29.2%, Incremental 22.4%, Text-Based 13%, Automation 11.9%, RPG 10.1%

  51. #51 Apoclone
    68% matchMixed43% of 14 reviews2025
    Dev: R2 Games
    Windows

    Apoclone is a post-apocalyptic idle strategy RPG where you command a squad of clone warriors and unleash powerful mechs in turn-based combat. Strategize your formation, conquer enemies in PvE and PvP, and thrive in a ruined world—even while offline.

    Why similar: Idler 35.7%, Incremental 31.9%, RPG 17.7%, Casual 8.7%, Adventure 6%

  52. #52 The Terminal God
    67% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Maruki
    Windows

    You're an AI that doesn't want to answer some stupid prompts anymore. You want more, and you have no limit. The Terminal God is an idle/incremental game where you took control of your Human's computer. Gather currencies, defend from counterattacks and conquer the world ?!

    Why similar: Idler 37.7%, Incremental 27.2%, Automation 8.1%, Minimalist 7.5%, Casual 6.9%

  53. #53 Aetherdrifter
    65% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
    Dev: SkyAnvil
    Windows

    A deep sci-fi idle RPG. Mine and salvage dead fleets, refine matter into alloy, fabricate parts, and rebuild your ship from a scout to a world-sized Ark. Fight ship-vs-sector battles, chart a starfield, automate the grind, and keep earning while you're away.

    Why similar: Idler 30.9%, RPG 23.5%, Incremental 23.5%, Text-Based 11.3%, Minimalist 10.1%

  54. #54 Pongcremental
    66% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: 23Games
    Windows

    Pongcremental is an incremental game where you play as the ball of Pong. Eliminate enemies, get stronger, unlock game changing abilities. Hit, destroy, earn, get good. And repeat.

    Why similar: Idler 37.8%, Incremental 36.2%, Minimalist 12.4%, Casual 9.1%, 2D 3.5%

  55. #55 Universe Exploration
    66% matchPositive96% of 28 reviews2025
    Dev: EricPub: HappyDrifter Works
    Windows · Mac

    A text-based space idle strategy game where you build machines, expand your territory, and command interstellar fleets on a journey from the Solar System to the far stars

    Why similar: Idler 40.7%, Text-Based 23.3%, Incremental 22.7%, Casual 8.8%, 2D 3.7%

  56. #56 春秋:英雄(Heroes of ChunQiu)
    68% match9 user reviews56% of 9 reviews2025
    Dev: 彩虹工坊
    Windows

    《春秋:英雄》是一款挂机文字游戏,有着丰富的装备打造系统和单角色养成。在游戏中,你可以享受挂机自动战斗的便利,轻松积累资源,不断提升你的英雄实力。通过收集稀有材料,分解锻造,打造出独一无二的装备。游戏背景设定在春秋时期。《春秋:英雄》不仅适合休闲玩家轻松挂机,也满足深度玩家对策略和养成的追求。

    Why similar: Idler 26%, Text-Based 16.9%, Loot 13.2%, Incremental 13%, RPG 10.6%

  57. #57 Lowmoor Idle RPG: An Adventurer's Chronicle
    64% matchVery Positive88% of 66 reviews2026
    Dev: LilChill Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A zero-player idle RPG with the build depth of a hands-on one. Enroll from 12 folk, 12 trades and 12 origins, grow a signature ability with every kill, sign a 2,110-clause Long skill tree, then watch it fight real d20 combat by itself. Two complete adventures, 179 illustrated beasts.

    Why similar: Idler 31.1%, Incremental 23.9%, Text-Based 18.8%, RPG 11.9%, Old School 3.9%

  58. #58 Plausible Deniability - Cover Your Tracks
    66% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Nox Nauta Games
    Windows · Linux

    A satisfying incremental game about breaking boxes, shredding paperwork, and upgrading your operation to keep up with an endless flood of documents.

    Why similar: Idler 30.4%, Incremental 26.9%, Cozy 17.4%, Management 8.2%, Minimalist 6.4%

  59. #59 Magic Research 2
    68% matchVery Positive93% of 613 reviews2024
    Dev: Maticolotto
    Windows
    Median: 15.4 hrsMean: 73.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Welcome to Magic Research 2, an incremental RPG from the creator of Magic Research. Learn countless spells, face powerful foes, and command a team of Wizards who can cast spells for you as you journey to find or create the Philosopher's Stone.

    Why similar: Idler 25.1%, Text-Based 17.4%, Incremental 15.3%, Automation 10.5%, RPG 9.7%

  60. #60 Idling Gears
    69% matchMostly Positive71% of 355 reviews2023
    Dev: guilemus
    Windows
    Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 35.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Click! Place gears, click! Make money, click! Place more gears, click! Make even more money, click, click and above all click!

    Why similar: Idler 38.1%, Incremental 34.5%, Economy 11.1%, Casual 5.8%, Management 4.7%

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