- #1 Touhou: Your Reimu
97% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: FIVE DUCK GAMES
Windows
Hakurei Reimu comes to your desktop. Poke her or pick her up and she reacts just like Reimu would, and she'll keep an eye on your to-dos and alarms too. Blunt, but the type who quietly sticks by your side.
Why similar: Idler 51.1%, Casual 17.8%, Cartoon 16.8%, Anime 13%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #2 Desktop Pals 2
96% matchPositive91% of 42 reviews2025
Dev: Bajgar industries
Windows
Desktop Pals 2 is the ultimate desktop companion game - collect, create, share and personalize your desktop companions!
Why similar: Idler 43.1%, Cartoon 25.2%, Casual 22.2%, 2D 8.2%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #3 Jawless Fishtank
95% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: FiveFour Games
Windows · Linux
Explore raising your very own Sacabambaspis in the casual fish tank idler. Save coins and feed fish various foods, sparking a various set of reactions. Name your Sacabambaspis and watch them grow before your eyes.
Why similar: Idler 42.8%, Cartoon 24.5%, Casual 23%, 2D 8.1%, Singleplayer 1.5%
- #4 颈椎拯救者 Neck savior
96% matchNo user reviews2022
Dev: GXY
Windows
A motion-sensing game, only needs a common USB camera, splendidly turns your computer into a fancy motion-sensing game station! Provides keyboard mode and motion-sensing mode.
Why similar: Idler 37.9%, Casual 20%, Cartoon 18.6%, Anime 15.4%, 2D 7.2%
- #5 Aquasushi Cat
94% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Studio Bachfisch
Windows
Make the aquariums nervous — in an incremental game that grows bigger with every dive. Set up your own kitchen and take on the world in Arcade Mode to claim the crown. It won't always be easy. But it's worth it.
Why similar: Ninja 33.3% ★, Idler 28.4%, Cartoon 20.4%, Casual 10.8%, 2D 6.4%
- #6 Click the Download
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Royue Games
Windows
Click the Download upgrade your skills to multiply your speed, and conquer every game out there. Become the fastest downloader alive.
Why similar: Idler 56.2%, Casual 30.6%, 2D 10.6%, Singleplayer 2.6%
- #7 Surprisingly Fine 2: Wind / Wave
93% matchMostly Positive75% of 11 reviews2026
Dev: RoRoKaii Works
Windows · Linux
RoRoKaii Works’ Debut: A cozy idle game focused on collecting. No complex strategies—just watch numbers grow as you hone 15 unique skills. With the Mastery System, collect any item 100 times to gain bonus EXP and fuel your journey toward perfection.
Why similar: Idler 51.5%, Cartoon 24.3%, Casual 12.8%, 2D 9.3%, Singleplayer 2.1%
- #8 Plantastic
92% matchMixed61% of 23 reviews2025
Dev: BlueBathtub
Windows
🌿 Over 30 plant species 🎩 Unlockable hats & accessories to customize ⏳ Idle game for desktop – runs in the background 🎁 Regular drops, items & collecting fun 🌍 Proceeds go towards real tree planting projects 🪴 Perfect for work, study & relaxing sessions
Why similar: Idler 43%, Cartoon 24.6%, Casual 24.3%, 2D 8.1%
- #9 SuperPacker
91% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: GamersInUnity Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
An idle game about packing boxes!
Why similar: Idler 42.3%, Casual 24.2%, Cartoon 24.1%, 2D 7.9%, Singleplayer 1.6%
- #10 Bonk
90% matchPositive80% of 30 reviews2025
Dev: Charles Johnston
Windows
A casual musical idler. Ideal for background sounds while focusing on study or work.
Why similar: Idler 62.1%, Casual 25.7%, 2D 9.2%, Singleplayer 3%
- #11 Flowers to the Moon
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Flowers to the Moon
Windows
A contemplative idle game set in a soft sci-fi world. Gather flowers around an abandoned spaceport reclaimed by nature, build small insect-inspired drones, and send your harvests to the Moon to watch it slowly bloom.
Why similar: Idler 67.5%, Casual 29.3%, Singleplayer 3.1%
- #12 Ohayou! Beginner's Japanese
89% match8 user reviews67% of 9 reviews2020
Dev: Finger Gun Games
Windows
Ohayou! Beginner’s Japanese is an educational game that will teach you the basics of Japanese Hiragana and Katakana.
Why similar: Casual 46.6%, Ninja 39.1% ★, Anime 14.3%
- #13 ShapeBlast
87% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: ShapeBlast
Windows
A calm, relaxing, and short idle game. Smash geometric enemies on the battlefield, collect resources, and unlock over 100 in-game talents.
Why similar: Idler 52%, Casual 32.5%, 2D 11.7%, Singleplayer 3.8%
- #14 一念成仙
88% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: JunYueGame
Windows
《一念成仙》是一款很难的游戏。在无数次的失败之后,您有可能尝到一次成功的喜悦。
Why similar: Idler 42.5%, Cartoon 24.5%, Casual 23.7%, 2D 8%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #15 Dumpling Squishy
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Fantastico Studio
Windows
Your desktop just got cozier. Tap the floating bamboo steamer, watch squishy dumplings tumble out and pile up across your screen, then collect all 50, from common to legendary. Trade your duplicates for rarer dumplings and let the little guys squish around while you work, browse, or chill.
Why similar: Idler 56.8%, Casual 30.9%, 2D 9.7%, Singleplayer 2.6%
- #16 Desktop Jinja
86% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Anisile
Windows
Build a personal shrine on your desktop—pray, draw fortunes, and receive gentle blessings each day.
Why similar: Idler 64.2%, Casual 22.4%, 2D 11.4%, Singleplayer 2%
- #17 Supply Chain Idle
86% matchMostly Positive80% of 384 reviews2018
Dev: Upturn Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Build, link and upgrade factories to produce and sell products.
Why similar: Idler 73.7%, Casual 26.3%
- #18 TimeKeeper
84% match8 user reviews63% of 8 reviews2024
Dev: TrashMaker
Windows
This is an idle casual game where you can shake the tree pole again when the number on the time board turns green and shows "0" to drop fruits from the tree. When you can shake the pole again, you'll find that several days have passed.
Why similar: Idler 40.7%, Casual 23.1%, Cartoon 20.1%, Anime 15.2%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #19 Quantum Break
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: morbo
Windows
A casual, incremental game about quantum physics. Break stuff, collect resources and deposit them for more than 300 upgrades! Build a quantum computer, achieve quantum tunneling and potentially save the cats in a box, just don't look inside of it!
Why similar: Idler 63.6%, Casual 23.7%, 2D 10.2%, Singleplayer 2.5%
- #20 Grim-chan's Soul Fight
83% matchPositive100% of 16 reviews2025
Dev: Hi-Develop
Windows
When the grim reaper isn’t just a skeleton, but a super cute girl! Enter a dark fantasy world as Grimchan, who must collect souls to fight against terrifying demons, battling through the minions of the dangerous Demon King for peace."
Why similar: Idler 42.9%, Cartoon 25.1%, Casual 22.9%, 2D 8.2%, Singleplayer 1%
- #21 Little Sister
82% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: HaHaHaGame
Windows
Little Sister is a Live2D desktop pet game. A girl in a cat-eared hat blinks, breathes and follows your cursor. Move, resize, lock or hide her, add static, GIF or MP4 wallpapers, and discover or share characters and wallpapers through Steam Workshop.
Why similar: Idler 57%, Casual 30.3%, 2D 10.8%, Singleplayer 1.9%
- #22 Desk Dino
82% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: SimpleDev
Windows
Some naughty pixel dinos run around on your computer desktop, being some good accompany while you're working, studying or relaxing. Feed them or play with them, it's on your mark. Don't worry, they won't bite. Enjoy your dino.
Why similar: Idler 63.4%, Casual 23.3%, 2D 11.3%, Singleplayer 1.9%
- #23 Molo's Revenge
81% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: MelonStudios
Windows · Mac
Molo's Revenge is the incremental journey of a mole dragon to avenge his village by doing the thing he does best: Digging.
Why similar: Idler 62.5%, Casual 24.5%, 2D 11.1%, Singleplayer 2%
- #24 Idle: Shuguang's Alchemy Store
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 曙炚炼金工坊
Windows
Welcome to Idle Shuguang's Alchemy Store! This is a lighthearted and relaxing idle management game. You can leave it running in the corner of your screen to keep you company during work and study, allowing you to enjoy the peaceful pleasure of running a shop amid your busy life.
Why similar: Idler 64.5%, Casual 25.4%, 2D 6.6%, Singleplayer 3.4%
- #25 Just a Cat
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: lonelystar
Windows
Just a Cat is a cute casual idle game about a cat that stays on your screen while you work or relax. Dress him with hats and glasses, watch his reactions, and track mouse clicks and keyboard presses as part of your personal statistics.
Why similar: Idler 57%, Casual 30.3%, 2D 10.8%, Singleplayer 1.9%
- #26 Lotto.exe
79% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: ChimpWithAComputer
Windows
"99% of gamblers quit right before they hit it big. This game is for the other 1%." The ultimate test of human stubbornness. Lotto.exe isn't a "game" in the traditional sense. It is a simulation of a lottery draw designed to determine exactly how much your time is worth to you.
Why similar: Idler 54.6%, Casual 32.5%, 2D 10.2%, Singleplayer 2.7%
- #27 Project OC
78% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: CheeseMoon
Windows
Project OC is a multiplayer online desktop idle game. Unlock 1000+ customization options through idle gameplay and freely mix appearances, outfits, expressions, and actions to create your unique OC. Invite friends to join and let their OCs live on your desktop!
Why similar: Idler 55.2%, Anime 19.1%, Casual 14.5%, 2D 8.9%, Singleplayer 2.3%
- #28 Dopaminer
77% matchMixed39% of 28 reviews2026
Dev: Otto Development
Windows · Mac
Dopaminer lets you do the most scientifically accurate thing possible: click Synapse bits that reward you with Dopamine. Upgrade your neural rig by stacking upgrades, unlock new tiers, automate progress, and Rewire to prestige. Spend Synapse Points for permanent perks and watch each run accelerate.
Why similar: Idler 54.6%, Casual 32.5%, 2D 10.2%, Singleplayer 2.7%
- #29 IdleCore
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ZerothComplex
Windows
Protect your base from attack of thousands of aquatic creatures in this Idle tower defense. Earn credits by destroying enemies and spend your credits to upgrade your base with an array of weapons and defenses. Battle varied enemy types across diverse biomes.
Why similar: Idler 44.4%, Cartoon 27.8%, Casual 26.1%, Singleplayer 1.7%
- #30 Isekai x Isekai
76% matchNo user reviews100% of 19 reviews2026
Dev: Bubbles
Windows
"Isekai × Isekai" is a casual 2D idle desktop game. Explore forests, journey into space, earn coins, collect new companions (including hidden characters), and build your own world.
Why similar: Idler 38.9%, Casual 20%, Cartoon 17.2%, Anime 16.4%, 2D 7.5%
- #31 Knight Musume
76% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2026
Dev: 网络不良404
Windows
Wield unstable dimensional powers from a mysterious magenta traveler! Visit random times and places in Knight Musume worlds, collect their items, and uncover their stories.
Why similar: Idler 40%, Cartoon 24.9%, Anime 18.2%, Casual 11.6%, 2D 5%
- #32 Marbles Ricochet
79% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: Jake SolutionsPub: Marbles Ricochet
Windows · Mac
Swipe a green marble in the direction you want to move. Ricochet against red marbles to get them into a hole. A level is solved once all red marbles are gone. The levels in each pack can always be solved without having to buy extra power-ups or other distractions!
Why similar: Idler 55.3%, Casual 32.1%, 2D 10.4%, Singleplayer 2.2%
- #33 Element Idle
75% matchMixed64% of 33 reviews2026
Dev: Chalk Creative
Windows
Click the atom, earn particles, evolve through all 118 elements of the periodic table. A free idle/clicker game with a deep skill tree, prestige system, and Steam achievements.
Why similar: Idler 62.6%, Casual 26.2%, 2D 8.2%, Singleplayer 3%
- #34 Sugar Jar
77% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: Stuffedy
Windows
Sugar Jar' is a cosy, family-friendly game of merging confectionery delights. Perfect for all ages, combine sweets in a jar through colourful, evolving stages. Enjoy a relaxing, joyful experience filled with charming visuals. Begin your sweet merging adventure today!
Why similar: Idler 48.8%, Casual 24.3%, Cartoon 16.3%, 2D 9.3%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #35 Big Sister
72% matchVery Positive100% of 50 reviews2026
Dev: HaHaHaGame
Windows
A desktop pet game with a companion who blinks, breathes, and follows your cursor. Drag, resize, pin, lock or hide her, and pair her with static, GIF or MP4 wallpapers. Discover and share characters and wallpapers through Steam Workshop for company while you work, study or relax.
Why similar: Idler 57%, Casual 30.3%, 2D 10.8%, Singleplayer 1.9%
- #36 Idle Dragon Realm
75% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: tianqianwuya
Windows
This is an adventure AFK game based on text and images, where you can recruit heroes and collect equipment to defeat the demon king. Cultivate unique custom heroes in the game, create exclusive equipment as the main gameplay, easily place to complete the main storyline, and there is also an endless.
Why similar: Idler 67%, Casual 17.2%, 2D 12%, Singleplayer 3.8%
- #37 Synapse Idle
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: PAVDUPPub: DEVDUP
Windows · Mac
Grow a 3D neural network from a single neuron. Workers haul energy along radiant paths, buildings amplify every passing signal, and a 100-node skill tree reshapes how your synapse evolves. A calm, incremental idle game about watching complexity bloom — tinted in whatever colors you choose.
Why similar: Idler 69.5%, Casual 27.4%, Singleplayer 3.1%
- #38 OREBELT
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: balayaPub: The Bridge Brothers
Windows
Rocks roll in, you crack them open, coins pile up! OREBELT is a cozy idle miner where your little mine slowly grows into a mega factory, from coal and iron to blood diamonds, jade and more.
Why similar: Idler 52.8%, Casual 19.4%, Cartoon 17.7%, 2D 8.7%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #39 Musical Slime
70% matchVery Positive97% of 396 reviews2026
Dev: HaHaHaGame
Windows
Ditch the dull, monotonous desktop! Bring home a soft, cuddly slime that grooves in perfect sync with your music, unlock soothing desktop companionship, and enjoy endless player-created music content in the Steam Workshop to swap out whenever you want~
Why similar: Idler 57.5%, Casual 30.6%, 2D 9.9%, Singleplayer 1.9%
- #40 Catventure
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: MissingCat
Windows
Catventure is a cozy and relaxing idle game that can sit at the bottom of your screen (or anywhere else), allowing you to enjoy a peaceful adventure during work or a busy day.
Why similar: Idler 56%, Casual 31.6%, 2D 10.6%, Singleplayer 1.9%
- #41 Check in
73% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: Rescras
Windows
"Check in" is a pure collection-based game where there are no complex operations; completing all challenges simply requires checking in on different dates.
Why similar: Idler 61.1%, Casual 35.9%, Singleplayer 3.1%
- #42 Anime Jigsaw
74% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Generative Artwork Games
Windows
Dive into the world of vibrant anime art and challenging puzzles with the Anime Jigsaw! Whether you're a fan of intricate designs, beautiful anime art, or love a good puzzle challenge, this game brings the best of both worlds together.
Why similar: Anime 31.5%, Cartoon 30.6%, Casual 24.9%, 2D 11.6%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #43 开家小店
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: The wind blows again
Windows
You take over a new store, and as a new owner, you're going to make it your own, how are you going to run it, whether it's to make your store lively, or to make it a gathering place for specific enthusiasts, or to sell your favorite items. The decision is yours.
Why similar: Idler 63.4%, Casual 23.5%, 2D 11.2%, Singleplayer 1.8%
- #44 Desktop Driller
69% matchMixed59% of 27 reviews2026
Dev: Fantastico Studio
Windows
An idle game that runs while you work. Your activity powers the drill: dig, earn, upgrade and go deeper. Build your system, automate everything and reach the center of the Earth.
Why similar: Idler 53.6%, Casual 33.5%, 2D 10.7%, Singleplayer 2.2%
- #45 Dopamine Eggs
69% matchPositive100% of 18 reviews2026
Dev: Eggys Games
Windows
Dopamine Eggs is a next-generation clicker idle game where every upgrade unlocks a new way to play. Earn eggs through a huge variety of activities, from leveling up your mage in an RPG adventure to battling with a collectible card game! the ways to earn eggs are forever endless.
Why similar: Idler 57.3%, Casual 17.5%, Cartoon 15.8%, 2D 9.4%
- #46 Fungiculture
71% matchMixed55% of 11 reviews2024
Dev: Inner Realm Studios
Windows
A cute and relaxing mushroom farming idler. Collect a variety of mushrooms, watch and help them grow, then sell them off for more money to buy more packs and discover them all.
Why similar: Idler 57.4%, Casual 29.9%, 2D 10.9%, Singleplayer 1.8%
- #47 Idle Time Slime
70% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: Klardonics Digital, Ltd
Windows
A relaxing virtual slime pet that lives at the bottom of your screen while you do other tasks.
Why similar: Idler 49.4%, Casual 24%, Cartoon 15.9%, 2D 9.5%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #48 Anubis Clicker
71% matchMixed64% of 25 reviews2022
Dev: Voge_Games
Windows
An idle game about Buying Slaves!!!!!Created Since 2022 [Now This Is The Steam Version]Hurry up!!, collect money and buy slaves, they will protect you from being burned and cursed by Anubis!!🔥🔥Click Fast or You Will Die💀💀
Why similar: Cartoon 35.8%, Idler 29.6%, Casual 20.3%, 2D 11.6%, Singleplayer 2.7%
- #49 Idle Block Breaker
67% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: Posh Panda
Windows · Mac · Linux
Sit back and enjoy this Idle Block Breaking game where you can take control and break blocks yourself or turn it to idle mode and watch the game play itself!
Why similar: Idler 62.6%, Casual 25.5%, 2D 10.3%, Singleplayer 1.6%
- #50 Timeline Keepers
69% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Two Pixels
Windows
Manage heroes across the timeline while you do other things in this idle game that sits at the corner of the screen.
Why similar: Idler 68.5%, Casual 28.4%, Singleplayer 3.1%
- #51 I Heard There Are Monsters Here
71% matchMostly Negative26% of 109 reviews2023
Dev: RZGames
Windows · Mac
"I Heard There Are Monsters Here" is a pixel , idle game. The monsters from the beast Land can never be killed forever. At the same time, the Land has countless minerals and wealth. Only when you have courage and wisdom at the same time, can you survive on the beast continent.
Why similar: Idler 64.3%, Casual 23.2%, 2D 10.3%, Singleplayer 2.1%
- #52 MangaCo
68% match7 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2025
Dev: Metsker&Co
Windows
Watch as your artist creates manga faster the more you interact with your PC — browse web, play games, draw or make music to keep the creativity flowing. Let your typing speed and activity directly fuel your character’s drawing speed in this desktop idler game!
Why similar: Idler 53.6%, Anime 22.9%, Casual 18.4%, 2D 4%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #53 Shuriken Maestro
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Jarkem
Windows
An incremental game where you're a novice with the sword. Lucky for you, shurikens are more your specialty. Defeat enemies using your shurikens, hone your skills, upgrade your arsenal, and progress through increasingly challenging zones.
Why similar: Ninja 44.3% ★, Idler 37.8%, Casual 10.6%, 2D 7.3%
- #54 Infinite Three Kingdoms
66% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2026
Dev: Bokano Studio
Windows
Infinite Three Kingdoms is a Three Kingdoms-themed idle RPG. In a relaxed AFK pace, you’ll recruit iconic Three Kingdoms generals, build diverse lineups, push through stages and wage campaigns as you vie for dominance across the Central Plains.
Why similar: Idler 69.4%, Casual 27.5%, Singleplayer 3%
- #55 Mining
67% matchMostly Positive76% of 339 reviews2025
Dev: MaiBaHe
Windows
Mining is a click game where you can click on the mining pile! In Banana, you can click on the heap to mine ore! Occasionally, you may drop a mineral. Come and play with us!
Why similar: Idler 65.4%, Casual 22.3%, 2D 10.5%, Singleplayer 1.9%
- #56 メダルのなる木
67% matchMixed63% of 16 reviews2025
Dev: あのゲームの作り方
Windows
Enjoy the medal pusher game on your desktop! For those of you who are busy, the Kamo characters will help carry the medals! Use the medals you've collected to earn even more!
Why similar: Idler 68.3%, Casual 28.3%, Singleplayer 3.3%
- #57 Fungi Simulator
66% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Altherian Prophecies
Windows
Become a single spore on a journey to blanket the world in mycelium. Click to grow, unlock new mushroom species, and watch your fungal empire expand even while you're away. Whether you have 5 minutes or 5 hours, Fungi Simulator is the perfect idle escape. No stress. Just growth.
Why similar: Idler 64%, Casual 23.7%, 2D 10.4%, Singleplayer 1.8%
- #58 SushiClicker
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: yuki329
Windows
A sushi clicker made in Japan. **Make sushi!** Use schools, corporations, nations—even the entire universe—to mass-produce sushi! **70+ facilities, 800+ upgrades, and 900+ achievements.** **World, behold. This is sushi.**
Why similar: Idler 63.7%, Casual 25.1%, 2D 8.4%, Singleplayer 2.8%