Games Like Cauldron

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 33.1%, Idler 20.6%, Incremental 18.6%, Magic 12.2%, Fantasy 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: It offers excellent automation and RPG progression systems that reward players for uncovering new content and strategies.

Inspired by RuneScape, Melvor Idle takes the core of what makes an adventure game so addictive and strips it down to its purest form! This is a feature-rich, idle/incremental game combining a distinctly familiar feel with a fresh gameplay experience. Maxing 20+ skills has never been more zen.

Why similar: Idler 54.2%, Magic 11.8%, Fantasy 8.8%, Casual 6.7%, Colorful 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive idle RPG experience, offering deep progression systems and satisfying skill-based growth similar to Cauldron.

Orb of Creation is a non-idle incremental-puzzle game in which you recreate the world with nothing but magic and ingenuity. Conjure resources, buy upgrades, and become an all-powerful wizard!

Why similar: Incremental 62.1%, Magic 16.8%, Idler 10%, Strategy 5.2%, Casual 5%

Why You'll Like It: This game features deep, active incremental mechanics and a complex fantasy theme that mirrors the upgrade-heavy nature of Cauldron.

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 25.8%, Incremental 22.8%, Turn-Based Combat 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, Fantasy 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: It masterfully combines party-building and dungeon crawling with incremental growth loops that feel very rewarding.

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 28.4%, Incremental 22.5%, Idler 18.7%, Turn-Based Combat 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: It successfully combines turn-based tactical combat with idle progression, creating a familiar loop for fans of Cauldron.

Idle Skilling is the ultimate Idle Game with years of content! Meant to be played for 5-10 minutes a day, you gradually unlock new skills like mining, fishing, pet breeding, crusading, potion-making, lab-research, construction, and more! With new updates coming, you'll never run out of stuff to do!

Why similar: Incremental 34.3%, Idler 30.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, Retro 9.1%, Simulation 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: This title features active minigames and diverse skill trees that provide the same hands-on engagement found in Cauldron.

Magic Research is a text-based incremental game about Magic. You are the headmaster of a newly-created institution of Magic. Will you be able to lead your school to win the prestigious Tournament of Magic?

Why similar: Auto Battler 36.4%, Idler 22.6%, Magic 15%, Fantasy 9.1%, Incremental 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: The predecessor to the sequel, it offers a solid, fantasy-themed incremental loop focused on research and progression.

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 37%, Idler 26.6%, Turn-Based Combat 13.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.9%, Incremental 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: While text-based, it provides deep RPG party management and exploration that mirrors the discovery-heavy gameplay of Cauldron.

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: Incremental 37.2%, Idler 33.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Casual 6.4%, Retro 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: The game incorporates active movement and minigame-like mechanics within an incremental framework that keeps the player engaged.

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 31.8%, Idler 20.6%, Tactical RPG 18.1%, Fantasy 7.6%, Cute 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: It features a strong focus on RPG elements and auto-battler progression that complements the style of Cauldron.

Help a wizard build and upgrade a wizard tower in this incremental game! Use the tower to study magic, summon spirits, create buildings, and influence the world.

Why similar: Incremental 42.8%, Idler 18.4%, Magic 7.8%, Fantasy 6.9%, Pixel Graphics 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A fantasy-themed incremental game that emphasizes resource management and strategic tower defense elements.

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 22.6%, Incremental 18.8%, Tactical RPG 17.8%, Idler 14.8%, Cute 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic tactical RPG that utilizes incremental mechanics to drive the player's party forward.

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 28.5%, Incremental 20%, Idler 17.4%, Magic 6.7%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on dungeon crawling and party management within an incremental style that feels very similar to Cauldron.

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: Incremental 33.5%, Idler 31.2%, Fantasy 12.6%, Strategy 7%, Magic 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A party-based strategy game that utilizes deep incremental scaling and fantasy character management.

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 33.9%, Idler 22.7%, Magic 8.5%, Fantasy 8.1%, Pixel Graphics 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on resource management and economy-driven incremental growth within a fantasy setting.

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: Incremental 31.9%, Idler 25%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, Fantasy 8.9%, Strategy 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: Casual strategy with party-based RPG elements and incremental growth that fits the casual-but-deep vibe of Cauldron.

A tactical idle roguelike RPG where you progress through auto-battles, gather resources, craft gear, and brew stat-boosting potions. Build your character, shape a village of evolving NPCs, and uncover hidden truths in a story-driven world that rewards curiosity and time.

Why similar: Tactical RPG 41.2%, Pixel Graphics 13.1%, Cute 12%, Fantasy 9.1%, Casual 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: It combines roguelite elements with idle progression, offering a fresh take on the party-based RPG genre.

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 33.1%, Auto Battler 26.1%, Idler 20%, Fantasy 6.2%, Colorful 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: A loot-focused incremental RPG that provides a satisfying feedback loop of gathering and upgrading.

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

Why similar: Incremental 55.8%, Idler 17.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, Strategy 5.7%, 2D 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic fantasy incremental game that offers significant strategic depth and multiple paths for progression.

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 27.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.3%, Auto Battler 12.7%, Turn-Based Combat 8.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: Combines casual strategy and loot-gathering in a way that feels accessible yet rewarding.

An Incremental game about Slaying a Dragon.

Why similar: Incremental 35.6%, Idler 15.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%, Strategy 7.1%, Retro 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: An action-oriented incremental adventure that keeps the player moving through its 2D world.

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 37.6%, Incremental 35%, Magic 13.6%, Fantasy 3.7%, Casual 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: A complex, fantasy-themed incremental game that features deep character building and spell-casting mechanics.

Journey to Incrementalia is an active incremental auto-battler about a necromancer on a short quest. Cast diabolical spells, summon an army and open the gates of hell on your quest to break down 99 walls and reach the lost city of Incrementalia.

Why similar: Incremental 30.4%, Auto Battler 27.6%, Idler 16%, Retro 6.2%, Pixel Graphics 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A strategy-focused incremental RPG that emphasizes exploration and character growth.

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 35.4%, Auto Battler 25.1%, Idler 17.7%, Strategy 5.4%, Simulation 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: A simulation and strategy-heavy incremental game that rewards careful planning and management.

Build a unique team, where each character has a random weapon, race and class. Strong combinations of heroes, enhanced by the ballad creation system and jelly dwarfs, will capture your adventure in history!

Why similar: Auto Battler 28.1%, Incremental 22.1%, Idler 17.7%, Magic 7.8%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A party-based strategy RPG that incorporates idle elements to help the player progress through its world.

A short incremental game where you play as a Healer in a party. Your main job is to keep your party alive. Upgrade 200+ skills in a skill tree, from healing to party damage. Designed to be completed in around 4 hours.

Why similar: Auto Battler 26.9%, Incremental 23.7%, Idler 16%, Magic 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%

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 23.3%, Idler 17.7%, Pixel Graphics 6%, Retro 5.2%

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: Incremental 33.6%, Idler 26.4%, Retro 8.1%, Pixel Graphics 8%, Fantasy 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A management-focused party-based RPG that uses incremental mechanics to drive the player's success.

A text-based incremental idle game with a ridiculous amount of unique content. Automate old stuff as you unlock new stuff to keep things interesting for hours and hours, no spam clicking necessary! Trimps is everything you love about your favorite games, distilled to their purest form.

Why similar: Auto Battler 43.9%, Idler 36.5%, Strategy 8.3%, Casual 6.2%, Incremental 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: A unique blend of resource management and tactical combat that rewards players for optimizing their incremental growth.

Idle Iktah is a game about leveling up in the Pacific Northwest. It features local plants and animals, 18 skills, 5+ minigames, items affected by the phase of the moon, and even a real-time Oregon coast tide tracker. If you like idle RPGs, give this one a shot!

Why similar: Incremental 36.6%, Idler 31.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Simulation 6.4%, Cute 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on resource management and incremental progression with a distinct, relaxing theme.

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 41.3%, Pixel Graphics 16%, Idler 8.1%, Casual 7.5%, 2D 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: The original party-based dungeon crawler that established the satisfying loop of recruiting heroes and incremental dungeon progression.

A short relaxing incremental game disguised as a tower defense, but enemies can’t reach your walls. Thanks to lava.

Why similar: Incremental 25.2%, Auto Battler 19.9%, Idler 18.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%, Cute 5.7%

ULTRATAP is an incremental game about defeating monsters and bosses, getting stronger and enjoying the process. Buy upgrades, complete quests and equip powerful items.

Why similar: Incremental 36.6%, Idler 25.9%, Casual 9.5%, Simulation 8.5%, Strategy 8.3%

Click, craft and collect your way to alchemical mastery. Progress through a branching skill tree and explore the forbidden woods. Collect resources and build machines of magic. Slay monsters, farm crops and automate your production to become the all-powerful Forage Wizard!

Why similar: Incremental 38.6%, Idler 22.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, Simulation 8%, Casual 6.7%

Escape the Cradle is an Incremental RPG with cute pixel art about a foxgirl trying to clear out the dungeon she was born in so she can leave with her mother and explore the outside world. She's animated with Live2d and you restore her hp between runs with headpats!

Why similar: Auto Battler 29.5%, Idler 20.2%, Incremental 16.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%, Female Protagonist 6.3%

Upgrade your turtle, recruit cute animals like unicorns, giant squids, otters and more, and blast through waves in an idle roguelite auto battler! Swim farther with each run, unlock new skills, and get closer to home every time you grow stronger.

Why similar: Auto Battler 32.2%, Incremental 26.3%, Idler 19.9%, Cute 6.7%, Colorful 5.1%

Take a deep breath and dive right into this cozy incremental game about a senior turtle trying to start a business selling jellyfish. Upgrade your equipment, explore biomes, and help your turtly village!

Why similar: Incremental 46.3%, Idler 20.4%, Casual 5.2%, Cute 5%, Colorful 4.9%

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: Incremental 35.1%, Idler 27.7%, Retro 8.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%, Strategy 5.6%

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 42.7%, Idler 29.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Casual 7%, Fantasy 6.1%

Alchemist's Garden is a cozy and relaxing incremental crafting game. Forage to uncover hidden ingredients across mystical lands. Experiment with them at your crucible to discover potions and items, stock your shop's shelves, and watch your potion shop grow!

Why similar: Incremental 34%, Idler 26.8%, Cute 7.6%, Retro 6.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%

An Epic Incremental/Idle RPG

Why similar: Auto Battler 31.7%, Incremental 23.6%, Idler 21.2%, Fantasy 6.4%, Simulation 4.5%

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

Why similar: Incremental 26.9%, Auto Battler 25.7%, Idler 21.1%, Fantasy 5.9%, Cute 4.7%

A short and wholesome incremental journey about exploring and reawakening a forgotten world. Wash away the ashes to discover the secrets hidden beneath, upgrade your versatile watering abilities, and grow your own cozy space garden.

Why similar: Incremental 37.1%, Idler 28.3%, Cute 9.8%, Colorful 7.7%, Casual 6.2%

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

Why similar: Incremental 37.8%, Idler 20.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, Simulation 6.4%, Strategy 6.2%

Assemble your adventure squad on the desktop! Classic RPG meets idle play—no grind, no stress, just nonstop progress. Your heroes fight, level up, and loot while you work or study. Explore rich classes, powerful skills, and thrilling gear drops. RPG excitement, anytime, anywhere!

Why similar: Incremental 24.3%, Idler 22.3%, Auto Battler 16.8%, Magic 8.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%

This is a casual auto-battler game where you need to build your monster legion as you climb the tower! Random levels, rich alliances, and an equipment talent system provide countless possibilities for gameplay strategies, offering both casual relaxation and strategic depth!

Why similar: Auto Battler 33.7%, Tactical RPG 19.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.8%, Cute 7.4%, Strategy 5.2%

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

Why similar: Auto Battler 32%, Incremental 26%, Idler 21.4%, Cute 6.8%, Colorful 4.5%

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 27.1%, Incremental 22.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.3%, Idler 14.5%, Retro 6.4%

Coin Push RPG is a unique blend of Semi-Idle RPG and coin-pusher gameplay! Recruit legendary heroes, equip them with powerful gear, upgrade your town, construct buildings, and unlock stunning backgrounds as you expand your influence. Build a diverse and unstoppable team with your own unique style .

Why similar: Idler 54.1%, Fantasy 16.1%, Strategy 10.2%, Simulation 8.6%, Casual 8.1%

No complex operations required! Auto-battle through the Underworld, traverse the Dragon Palace, and retrieve the True Scriptures with full idle gameplay.

Why similar: Incremental 32.3%, Idler 30.6%, Turn-Based Combat 16.4%, Magic 6.7%, Strategy 6.6%

A roguelike where you automate combat. Combine skills and conditions to find your own optimal solution! No complicated controls at all!! Sit back with a coffee and watch the beautiful battles you've crafted unfold! Utilize a variety of skills, conditions, and relics to craft the ultimate build!

Why similar: Auto Battler 50.4%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%, Cute 8.8%, Fantasy 8.5%, Strategy 6.8%

Nocturnal Quest is a Semi-Idle Adventure RPG with 100s of spells & effects, 6 classes, 12 specializations, and countless builds. Have your teams grind gear and progress through an infinity of levels!

Why similar: Auto Battler 29.7%, Idler 19.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.1%, Incremental 13%, 2D 4.1%

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 37.9%, Idler 20.1%, Retro 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%, Casual 5.8%

Become a Tower Lord! Build and upgrade your tower in this incremental idle game. Fight off the forces of the Dark Lord, conquer new lands, and challenge his dominion with the power of your dragon.

Why similar: Incremental 26.7%, Idler 21.1%, Magic 10.7%, Fantasy 8.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%

Adapt your strategy to a skill tree that changes every run, combine pieces of equipment to form powerful synergies and create a game-changing build capable of defeating the bosses that will try to stop you. In this Inventory Management Roguelike two games never feel the same!

Why similar: Auto Battler 31.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 23.7%, Turn-Based Combat 17.8%, Pixel Graphics 13.7%, Fantasy 7.4%

You're a 6 years old witch and today, you're home alone: turn the house upside-down, play games with your sister, race to other dimensions and bewitch your frog plushie in this charming short narrative RPG!

Why similar: Magic 21.1%, Pixel Graphics 19.7%, Retro 13.8%, Cute 13.6%, Female Protagonist 13.4%

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 65.7%, Idler 29.5%, 2D 2.8%, Singleplayer 2%

(the) Gnorp Apologue is the journey of the gnorps as you guide them towards their goal of delightfully excessive wealth accumulation.

Why similar: Incremental 47.8%, Idler 23.7%, Cute 5.9%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%, Strategy 4.5%

Cook what you kill in this cozy fantasy incremental game! Dive into dangerous dungeons, harvest fresh monster ingredients, and serve delicious dishes to hungry adventurers. Slay, cook, sell and upgrade your way to a sprawling dungeon-food empire!

Why similar: Incremental 36.5%, Idler 23.1%, Fantasy 9.4%, Strategy 7.2%, Simulation 7.1%

Dwarves hunger for gold, and no mountain shall stand in their way! Mine riches, unearth artifacts, and upgrade your dwarves to devour ever-bigger peaks in this whimsical incremental game.

Why similar: Incremental 34.2%, Idler 27.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%, Fantasy 6.8%, Strategy 5.8%