Games Like Bard Idle

Build and command your own party of Dwarves in a chaotic mix of Auto Battler, Strategy, and RPG. Prepare formations, assign equipment, and decide the fate of up to 10 Beardlings, as you lead the raid party through reckless runs filled with Glory, Death, and Loot!

Why similar: Auto Battler 45.2%, Party-Based RPG 13.5%, Character Customization 7.7%, Strategy RPG 7.5%, Inventory Management 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: Features a highly similar focus on party-based auto-battling with deep character customization and randomized loot.

Lootun is a Semi-Idle RPG with a strong focus on Character/Skill Progression, Item Hunting, and Inventory Management. Assemble a team of adventurers and send them off to clear missions while you Craft, Upgrade and Enchant the Loot!

Why similar: Auto Battler 38.8%, Idler 18.8%, Automation 18.7%, Inventory Management 14.1%, RPG 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: Offers complex automation and party management mechanics that mirror the strategic depth of Bard Idle.

A mixture of incremental/idle and roleplaying game set in fantasy world filled with monsters and things to explore, where battling is constant, almost everything can be upgraded, and with wide array of various prestige mechanics to always keep things interesting and moving forward!

Why similar: Auto Battler 29.2%, Idler 20.4%, Automation 17.2%, Character Customization 11.5%, Cute 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a massive scale of progression and multi-character management for fans of deep idle RPGs.

Everyone’s favorite laid-back dungeon crawler returns in Soda Dungeon 2. Featuring a new adventure, a whole town to upgrade, crafting, new classes, alternate dimensions, and more! It’s everything you loved about the original plus all the stuff you’ve been asking for.

Why similar: Idler 26.2%, Strategy RPG 19.6%, Incremental 17.7%, RPG 8.1%, Comedy 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic party-based dungeon crawler that perfectly balances idle progression with tactical team management.

A deep idle RPG with retro roots. Recruit heroes, collect loot, upgrade gear, and grow infinitely stronger in Wizard’s Wheel 2.

Why similar: Auto Battler 24.4%, Party-Based RPG 19.2%, Idler 17.3%, Incremental 16.1%, Character Customization 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical party-based idle RPG that emphasizes team synergy and turn-based strategy.

Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms is a Dungeons & Dragons strategy management game uniting Champions from throughout the D&D multiverse into a grand adventure.

Why similar: Idler 36.2%, Incremental 30.1%, Fantasy 10.2%, Strategy 9.7%, Magic 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on formation-based strategy and party management within a classic fantasy setting.

Face waves of enemies automatically and create builds by distributing stat points, leveling up equipment, choosing passive skills, summons and more. An idle game about killing hordes of enemies, becoming stronger, and exploring an unfolding storyline. A spin-off of Nomad Survival.

Why similar: Auto Battler 25.1%, Idler 21.1%, Incremental 19.4%, Character Customization 9.2%, Automation 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: Combines class-based progression with roguelite elements and idle mechanics for a unique strategic feel.

Grow your perfect raid team while the game runs! Build and train your squad from 20 unique classes, enhance their power through permanent upgrades, and watch them conquer challenging raids in Raid Auctus.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 27.4%, Idler 22.6%, Incremental 22.3%, RPG 7.2%, Resource Management 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A management-heavy party-based RPG that rewards players for optimizing their team's performance.

Grim Clicker is an IDLE/RPG clicker where you will find your own strategy to explore the lost worlds. Inspired by games such as Diablo, Grim Dawn, Dark Souls, etc., the game features a complex character development, many unique items, active and passive playstyle.

Why similar: Incremental 23.8%, Idler 23%, Inventory Management 12.2%, Automation 10.9%, Character Customization 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: An RPG-focused idle game that offers deep character progression and 2D visual charm.

Lead a party of Cave Heroes to explore dungeons, battle monsters and defeat tough archdemons. Build your village, collect loot, rescue pets and much more in this idle RPG.

Why similar: Auto Battler 23.6%, Strategy RPG 17.8%, Idler 15.5%, Incremental 13.9%, RPG 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: An adventure-focused idle RPG that emphasizes strategy and party-based progression.

Endless Idle Tower Defense with deep strategy and RPG progression and combat mechanics. Recruit, upgrade, and position powerful fantasy heroes, discover game-changing synergies, and survive infinite monster waves. Grow stronger every run with literally millions of upgrades and endless auto battles.

Why similar: Auto Battler 23.2%, Idler 17.2%, Strategy RPG 16.5%, Incremental 16%, Automation 12%

Why You'll Like It: Combines tower defense strategy with auto-battler mechanics for a unique tactical experience.

This is a strategic and adventurous idle auto-battler where you'll collect a variety of monmusu girls, form your adventuring team, and challenge the Demon King! Each girl comes with unique skills and bonds, and mastering the right combinations is the key to victory. Embark on a magical journey!

Why similar: Auto Battler 34.3%, Party-Based RPG 19.5%, Strategy RPG 18.4%, Character Customization 8.9%, RPG 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A strategy-focused auto-battler that emphasizes character RPG elements and team composition.

RPG/Idle hybrid about becoming the most powerful wizard there is. Pick a class, get a pet, configure and improve your character in a myriad ways!

Why similar: Idler 37.7%, Incremental 27.2%, Resource Management 14%, Magic 10.8%, RPG 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: Provides deep strategic layers and spell-casting progression for players who enjoy complex idle systems.

Collect cards, upgrade cards, defeat monsters, join guilds and hire heroes. Raise your DPS!

Why similar: Idler 38.6%, Incremental 34.6%, Resource Management 10.9%, Fantasy 8.3%, 2D 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: Uses card-based strategy and idle progression to create a satisfying loop of team improvement.

Pick up your sword and fight off waves of Potatoes by upgrading your stats constantly, use Equipment, choose between different Classes, put your many Talents to good use, and so much more designed to keep you entertained for a long time.

Why similar: Idler 28.9%, Incremental 25.5%, Strategy RPG 17.9%, Inventory Management 15.3%, Resource Management 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on resource management and idle progression with a quirky, lighthearted tone.

Recruit, manage, and send your hireling crew to conquer demons and gather treasure—all from the corner of your screen. "Loot of Baal" is an idle desktop game where adventure runs alongside your daily tasks. Can your heroes save the world from chaos?

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 20.7%, Idler 19.1%, Incremental 11.8%, Inventory Management 10.9%, Automation 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: Features party-based strategy and loot-driven progression in an idle format.

In Fantasy Idle Dungeon, hatch and capture rare Jenin, awaken their legendary skills and talents, and experience the joy of leveling up, evolving, and fusing them. Freely customize your gear, assemble an unbeatable adventure team, and claim glorious victories with effortless idle gameplay!

Why similar: Idler 42%, Auto Battler 18%, Strategy RPG 12%, Strategy 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: Blends turn-based strategy with loot management and idle progression mechanics.

Welcome to the first puppet show RPG! Participate in battling a ton of foes, buy new upgrades, cast magic and recruit new Heroes. Or just sit back and enjoy the show as your Heroes fight on their own while you watch or do other things.

Why similar: Auto Battler 26.5%, Idler 18.7%, Incremental 18.4%, Automation 15.3%, Cute 5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic tactical auto-battler that relies on party management and automated combat loops.

Gridle is an incremental idle RPG where you’ll manage a powerful party to take down waves of enemies! Strategically upgrade, heal, reassign, and level up your party members to conquer the world!

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 29.9%, Idler 22.6%, Incremental 22.3%, Strategy 6.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A party-based strategy game that incorporates idle elements and tactical positioning.

Lead your heroes in their neverending adventures! A minimalistic Idle game where combat is fully automated. It's up to you to make the most of that automation to reach extremely high numbers!

Why similar: Auto Battler 35.7%, Idler 27.9%, Automation 22.1%, Incremental 7.3%, RPG 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist party-based idle RPG that focuses on complex automation and strategic choices.

Idle Cave Miner is an idle game about crafting items, mining gems, and building your team of miners. Prestige, craft, and travel to other mines to increase your strength to dig deeper, and find what lurks below.

Why similar: Idler 31.2%, Incremental 28.3%, Resource Management 11%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%, Cute 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on management and mining-based idle progression for players who enjoy optimizing their team's output.

Train your stats, cast spells, feed your minion, defeat monsters and bosses, raise demons, craft gems, go fishing and so much more in Wizard and Minion Idle--WAMI. This free to play, solo developed, Idle/active hybrid game has flexible pacing for long-time play-ability.

Why similar: Idler 34.3%, Incremental 33.6%, RPG 10.3%, Strategy 8.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A strategy-heavy idle RPG that offers extensive character customization and progression.

Conquer your free time with this Strategic Idle-RPG that grinds for you! Gathering unique loot, upgrading materials, and XP. Allowing you to jump straight into the fray by crafting equipment, leveling 60+ unique characters, taking on epic boss battles, and challenge an endless tower of difficulty!

Why similar: Auto Battler 33.5%, Idler 22%, Incremental 16%, Character Customization 8.1%, RPG 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A management-focused auto-battler that emphasizes team composition and idle efficiency.

An endless Tower Defense game of epic Monsters vs evil War Machines. Unlock and upgrade tons of unique elemental Monsters (Water, Air, Earth, and Fire) to defend your home from an infinite swarm of robots. Strategize the most effective placement of Monsters to synergize their elemental abilities.

Why similar: Idler 26.9%, Incremental 16.2%, Automation 13.8%, Resource Management 9.6%, Strategy 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: Integrates tower defense mechanics with auto-battler elements and fantasy-themed party management.

The incremental idle MMO where your heroes keep fighting while you're gone! Spend their loot on upgrades, unlock classes from Elemental-Wizard to Cannon-Pirate, and level 20 unique skills like Farming, Sailing, and Construction!

Why similar: Idler 36.1%, Incremental 27.3%, Character Customization 9.7%, Resource Management 8.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%

Your heroes never stop fighting. Build an unstoppable team in a fantasy idle RPG with AFK progression and offline rewards. Collect heroes and powerful gear, master formations, defeat epic bosses, and return to bigger rewards and endless incremental growth.

Why similar: Auto Battler 26.1%, Idler 18.8%, Strategy RPG 18.6%, Incremental 18.2%, RPG 5.1%

The long awaited sequel to DPS Idle. Collect cards, upgrade cards, defeat monsters, join guilds and recruit heroes. DPS IDLE 2!

Why similar: Idler 32.9%, Strategy RPG 20.6%, Automation 14.3%, Strategy 10.3%, RPG 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: Expands on the original with more complex card-based strategy and RPG elements.

Enjoy a semi-AFK RNG-HELL RPG game that is ever expanding, find loot, own, get owned, all in the name of RNG. Climb leaderboards for overall XP, gather money, and become a part of a growing game and community!

Why similar: Auto Battler 32.9%, Incremental 22.4%, Idler 19%, Character Customization 8%, RPG 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A casual party-based auto-battler that is easy to pick up and offers satisfying team growth.

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 29.8%, Idler 25.7%, Resource Management 10.8%, Magic 7.7%, Fantasy 6.4%

Manage your team of Heroes and Crafters while upgrading your Castle in Royal Merchant! A blend of RPG, clicker, idler, and management gameplay with epic quests, crafting, and conquering bosses. Master the trade, outfit your Heroes, and grow your trade empire.

Why similar: Auto Battler 23.4%, Party-Based RPG 19.1%, Idler 16.4%, Incremental 15.9%, Character Customization 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical RPG that combines trading and party management with idle progression.

Recruit hard-working helpers and magical creatures that automatically collect gold and crystals. Unlock new levels, invest in stronger units, and work your way up to the powerful dragon boss at the top. A relaxing pixel-style idle clicker!

Why similar: Incremental 36.1%, Automation 25.2%, Idler 15.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, Fantasy 8.2%

Incremental, Idle, RPG, Japanese Anime Game! Incremental Epic Hero is a free-to-play idle game with Japanese cute anime!

Why similar: Auto Battler 29.6%, Idler 21.3%, Incremental 20%, Inventory Management 7.2%, RPG 5.9%

"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 33.1%, Auto Battler 24.9%, Incremental 20.6%, RPG 11.4%, Magic 3.9%

An idle dungeon management game, where high tier units can create low tier units.

Why similar: Idler 29.7%, Incremental 27.7%, Resource Management 10.8%, Comedy 10.8%, RPG 7.9%

Pop the top on some legendary action with Soda Dungeon, the fresh and fizzy hit mobile RPG adventure, now available on your desktop! Manage your team as you raid the local dungeons, upgrade your tavern, and attract new party members. Gold, legendary items, and more await you.

Why similar: Incremental 37.4%, RPG 18.3%, Pixel Graphics 13.3%, Idler 9.5%, 2D 6%

Discover a new style of RPG management gameplay. Experience the fun of an idle RPG that blends an innovative four-view battle system with a deep hero-growth mechanic.

Why similar: Auto Battler 31.9%, Idler 28.9%, Strategy RPG 28.5%, RPG 4.5%, Fantasy 2.6%

A visual Idle RPG where you hunt creatures for rare loot, enchant your equipment, and build your hero. Master 11 skills, trade with merchants, and progress even offline. No Microtransactions, No P2W, just pure idle fun.

Why similar: Auto Battler 19.3%, Idler 15.3%, Strategy RPG 15.3%, Inventory Management 10.8%, Character Customization 8.8%

Crusaders of the Lost Idols is an idle game of heroic awesomeness! Create a band of fighters to fight monsters, earn gold and create strategies for the perfect formations over multiple campaigns! Upgrade your heroes, collect unique gear, and unlock new Crusaders in regular new events.

Why similar: Incremental 71.1%, Idler 12.1%, Fantasy 4.9%, Strategy 4.4%, RPG 3.4%

Grow your realm, build alliances, and explore one of the deepest idle RPGs ever!

Why similar: Incremental 48.2%, Idler 19.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%, Strategy 7.6%, Resource Management 5.8%

Godsbane Idle is a fresh idle take on games such as path of exile. It combines the hunt for powerful loot with idle systems to guarantee your progress even if time is short that day. It tries to stray away from linear paths and offers multiple ways to customize your equipment, skills and even more.

Why similar: Auto Battler 20.9%, Idler 16.5%, Incremental 15.3%, Strategy RPG 14.5%, Inventory Management 11.2%

Evolve epic monsters and crush puny humans in this endless idle tower defense game! Unlock, upgrade, and evolve over 150 unique monsters and pets, ranging from cute and colorful flower creatures to epic fire breathing dragons, to assemble the ultimate team against the endless waves of enemies.

Why similar: Auto Battler 31.6%, Idler 25%, Incremental 18.7%, Magic 8%, Strategy 6.3%

Milky Way Idle: A multiplayer idle RPG where automation replaces grinding. Level up skills, gather resources, craft powerful items, and battle monsters—all while AFK. Trade in the marketplace, join a guild, team up for party combat, and socialize in chat as you progress effortlessly.

Why similar: Idler 36.7%, Incremental 33.4%, Resource Management 11.3%, Cute 9.7%, Fantasy 6.2%

Choose your Spells, Perks, and Traits, then let the Wizard do all of the work in this unique Idle RPG! Tap Wizard 2 is a fusion of the Idle, Incremental, ARPG, and Twin-Stick Shooter genres, resulting in a game like no other!

Why similar: Idler 30.9%, Incremental 18.8%, Inventory Management 14.8%, Character Customization 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%

A free idle RPG that plays itself. Build your adventurer, shape a 2,111-skill tree and watch d20 combat unfold. Explore three complete adventures with 207 illustrated monsters, collect equipment and earn prestige for your next character. Progress continues while the game is closed.

Why similar: Auto Battler 25.5%, Idler 24.9%, Incremental 21.7%, RPG 6.8%, Inventory Management 6.2%

Build a party of heroes and send them into dungeons in this short incremental RPG. Fight monsters, collect loot, and unlock upgrades. Fast runs, deep skill tree, zero stress.

Why similar: Auto Battler 26%, Incremental 19.5%, Idler 19.1%, Party-Based RPG 17%, Strategy 4.9%

Dragon Cliff is a Semi-Idle RPG game with deep and complex itemization/skill systems to support endless character builds. Players are to collect adventurers, kill monsters, advance talent trees, enchant/reforge equipment, discover scrolls and finally assemble the most powerful adventure team!

Why similar: Idler 31.1%, Incremental 23.8%, RPG 15.5%, Auto Battler 9.5%, Strategy 8.9%

A true RPG clicker in which you need to loot, craft and refine your equipment to come out on top. Loyal guild members will help you along your mystical journey to defeat goblins, skeletons and adequately dressed frogs!

Why similar: Incremental 39.4%, Idler 29.7%, RPG 10.6%, Character Customization 10.6%, Fantasy 7.8%

A desktop idle RPG where your party of five heroes fights, loots, and grows in a small window while you work.

Why similar: Auto Battler 27.5%, Party-Based RPG 24.3%, Idler 20.9%, Strategy RPG 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 5.1%

Dig for ore, discover new resources, smelt ingots, and unlock hundreds of upgrades in this fantasy mining idle game. Mine faster, dig deeper, and watch your progress grow.

Why similar: Auto Battler 30.4%, Incremental 18.9%, Idler 17.4%, Automation 10.8%, Strategy 9%

Online Idle RPG with an open world without the grind of classic MMORPGs. Collect rare loot, develop your character, master professions, craft powerful gear, and defeat challenging bosses as you progress endlessly.

Why similar: Idler 38.8%, Resource Management 17.2%, Character Customization 15.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, RPG 9.3%

Idle Research is an addictive, resource management, incremental game with both idle and active playstyles. Research and craft colorful Flasks and Tubes to earn as much Energy as possible! Big numbers guaranteed.

Why similar: Idler 30.1%, Incremental 27.6%, Automation 20.1%, Resource Management 11.7%, Strategy 7%

Start from nothing and grow into a legendary Slayer. Explore countless dimensions, collect souls, unlock powerful upgrades, craft powerful gear, defeat epic bosses, and enjoy a deep idle RPG with active and offline progression.

Why similar: Idler 42.8%, Incremental 36.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, 2D 4.2%, Strategy 3.2%

You’ve just bought yourself a new island and it’s time to fill it up with QUESTS! Collect guildians, upgrade their guildhalls, and unleash them onto your own custom quest lines.

Why similar: Incremental 55.3%, Strategy 22.2%, RPG 18.1%, 2D 2.4%, Singleplayer 2%

Start with a single orc and build an unstoppable dark army to conquer the realms in this incremental auto battler. Perfect your formation, summon mighty beasts, unlock powerful upgrades, and grow stronger with each rebirth.

Why similar: Auto Battler 28.5%, Idler 19.9%, Incremental 18%, Automation 14.1%, RPG 5.7%

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: Auto Battler 28.2%, Idler 19%, Automation 15%, Incremental 13.3%, Magic 8.9%

A deep idle strategy game with extensive progression: heroes, promotions, arcane arts, gear, spirit beasts, talents, and runes. Create thousands of unique builds to form powerful teams! Experience adventure, team battles, and Demon Tide defense, and win easily with smart strategies!

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 27.3%, Idler 19.1%, Strategy RPG 18.8%, Auto Battler 9.7%, Resource Management 7.8%

An incremental auto battler dungeon crawler where you build a synergized hero party to slay enemies and loot items. Unlock weapons with unique attack styles. Gear up your hero team and explore new dungeon rooms filled with enemies and legendary drops.

Why similar: Auto Battler 23.2%, Party-Based RPG 19.1%, Incremental 15.8%, Idler 14.5%, Strategy RPG 14.2%

A hardcore medieval fantasy idle RPG, almost entirely in text. Build characters with races, jobs, and epithets. Over 1,000 items to loot. A story 93% of players rated "great." Combat and exploration are fully auto—just check your results. Now in Chapter 5, unfolding across five major updates.

Why similar: Auto Battler 23.3%, Party-Based RPG 19.8%, Strategy RPG 16.3%, Idler 14.4%, Character Customization 9.2%

Assemble a team of warriors and delve into the endless dungeons of Utopia to face off against waves of enemies, collect loot, and compete online for high scores. Issue commands to your squad directly or sit back and watch them fight and explore on their own. Steam Workshop compatible.

Why similar: Auto Battler 20.6%, Idler 18.7%, Party-Based RPG 15.4%, Strategy RPG 11.6%, Incremental 10.8%