- #1 Synapse Idle
97% 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 56%, Casual 22%, Relaxing 19.5%, Singleplayer 2.5%
- #2 Universe Exploration
96% matchPositive90% of 30 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 44.6%, Text-Based 27.1%, Casual 18.1%, Relaxing 9.1%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #3 Check in
96% 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 49.8%, Casual 29.1%, Relaxing 18.4%, Singleplayer 2.6%
- #4 My Legend of Immortal Cultivation
95% matchMixed59% of 54 reviews2023
Dev: 倔强牛牛
Windows
Immortal cultivation hanging game, with a rich system, experience the world of immortal cultivation
Why similar: Idler 48.8%, Text-Based 28.8%, Casual 20.4%, Singleplayer 2%
- #5 VerdantOfWorld:LostWay
94% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2023
Dev: 缓慢的蜗牛
Windows
Placement game, free to add points, customize equipment attributes at any time, idle resources in exchange for permanent bonuses to attributes, challenge the limits of survival in the ruins, brave the unknown. You can control your character to get extra resources and abilities
Why similar: Idler 51.6%, Text-Based 33.9%, Casual 13.3%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #6 Desktop Jinja
94% 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 59.8%, Casual 20.8%, Relaxing 17.5%, Singleplayer 1.9%
- #7 Across the Desk : Study Mate
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GardenRiver
Windows
Across the Desk : StudyMate is a cozy productivity sim where you work with a partner, Yeon-woo. Use a Pomodoro timer, To-Do list, and music player to boost efficiency. Follow her story via chat and enjoy mini-games for a perfect mental reset.
Why similar: Idler 32.3%, Interactive Fiction 29.2%, Casual 20.1%, Text-Based 10.5%, Relaxing 7.1%
- #8 三国模拟器之我有一个妙计
92% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: 望望互娱
Windows
In a parallel universe text-based dialogue adventure game, a brand-new Three Kingdoms era is constructed. Players can freely choose to play as classic warriors, and each dialogue choice will lead to distinct and surprising events.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 39.2%, Text-Based 33.3%, Casual 24.9%, Singleplayer 2.6%
- #9 Little Sister
91% 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 53.4%, Casual 28.3%, Relaxing 16.4%, Singleplayer 1.8%
- #10 ShapeBlast
91% 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 50.2%, Casual 31.3%, Relaxing 14.7%, Singleplayer 3.8%
- #11 Idle Game Simulator
90% matchVery Positive89% of 100 reviews2024
Dev: Dogloaf
Windows
Have you ever wanted an idle game without all the pesky obstructions like gameplay and graphics? Introducing Idle Game Simulator! Is it a game? No, it is a very serious and deep simulator. This is idle in its purest form, watch number go up without having to do anything at all!
Why similar: Idler 51.5%, Text-Based 32.2%, Casual 14.1%, Singleplayer 2.2%
- #12 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 67.6%, Casual 29.2%, Singleplayer 3.2%
- #13 CATEGORY CHALLENGE
89% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2023
Dev: wxm
Windows
'CATEGORY CHALLENGE' is a quiz game. The game will ask questions randomly, and there will be four answers below. The correct answer will enter the next question.
Why similar: Idler 40.1%, Casual 24.2%, Text-Based 20.2%, Relaxing 13.9%, Singleplayer 1.5%
- #14 Goblin VS Princess
87% matchVery Positive89% of 92 reviews2025
Dev: 橡树工作室
Windows
The goblin is determined to challenge the princesses! Reborn and reincarnated in an endless labyrinth, all to redeem his past shame. So, what kind of adventure awaits the goblin? Will it be absurdly comical or fraught with hardships? The answers await your discovery!
Why similar: Idler 57.7%, Casual 21.1%, Relaxing 19.3%, Singleplayer 1.9%
- #15 Supply Chain Idle
88% matchMostly Positive80% of 384 reviews2018
Dev: Upturn Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Build, link and upgrade factories to produce and sell products.
Why similar: Idler 73.8%, Casual 26.2%
- #16 Touhou: Your Reimu
86% 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 59.9%, Casual 20.8%, Relaxing 17.7%, Singleplayer 1.6%
- #17 Idle Universe Creator
86% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Timothy Bexon
Windows
Compete against others to create a universe in the shortest time in a unique take on the idle game genre. In Idle Universe Creator, your task is to craft atoms to fill an empty universe. Will you recreate our universe or craft brand new ones? What matters is how fast you can reach the target mass.
Why similar: Idler 50%, Casual 28.8%, Relaxing 18.5%, Singleplayer 2.6%
- #18 Click the Download
85% 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 62.9%, Casual 34.1%, Singleplayer 3%
- #19 Mining
84% 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 59.7%, Casual 20.2%, Relaxing 18.3%, Singleplayer 1.8%
- #20 Smol Toad
84% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Nicolas FroisPub: Distant Point
Windows
A tiny toad with a big personality lives on your desktop while you work or play. Interact with him, take care of his happiness, avoid overwhelming him, and collect points to unlock hats and unique styles for your little amphibian companion.
Why similar: Idler 46.6%, Casual 30.5%, Relaxing 22.9%
- #21 Desktop Pomeranian Fantasy
83% matchPositive87% of 31 reviews2025
Dev: PastelFox
Windows
Desktop Pomeranian Fantasy is an idle RPG that runs on your desktop. Your character automatically explores dungeons, battles monsters, and collects equipment while you work or play other games. Check in during breaks to find level-ups and legendary loot. No control needed.
Why similar: Idler 51.7%, Text-Based 29.3%, Casual 17.8%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #22 The Most Boring Game
82% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Pixel4DPub: LoveMyCreation Studio
Windows
A knowledge-based quiz journey wrapped in a storybook UI. Clear subject exams, earn medals and hint tokens, unlock achievements, and review missed questions with explanations supported by classical BGM and a gentle sense of progress.
Why similar: Text-Based 34.3%, Idler 28.8%, Casual 20%, Relaxing 14.4%, Singleplayer 2.5%
- #23 Idle Dimension Breaker
81% 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 48.1%, Casual 18.2%, Text-Based 16.7%, Relaxing 14.9%, Singleplayer 2.1%
- #24 Can you reach 60 seconds
82% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Mike's Party
Windows
In this game you just have to wait 60 seconds to win, but every second, your chances of getting to the next one reduces. That's it! Can you reach 60 seconds?
Why similar: Text-Based 35.1%, Idler 33.1%, Casual 17.4%, Relaxing 12.2%, Singleplayer 2.2%
- #25 Earned Today
80% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2026
Dev: Paidakang
Windows
Want to see your earnings tick up every second? Want to feel the rush of money rapidly stacking up on screen? Earned Today brings it to life! Keep your piggy company, earn Carrot Tokens, and collect more piggy styles~
Why similar: Idler 55.1%, Casual 23.5%, Relaxing 19.7%, Singleplayer 1.7%
- #26 Catventure
81% 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 54.2%, Casual 30.4%, Relaxing 13.5%, Singleplayer 1.9%
- #27 Fungiculture
78% 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 56.2%, Casual 29.1%, Relaxing 12.9%, Singleplayer 1.8%
- #28 Sugar Jar
79% 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 49.4%, Relaxing 24.7%, Casual 24.5%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #29 Bonk
77% 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 68.4%, Casual 28.2%, Singleplayer 3.4%
- #30 Click And Adventure
75% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: day_dream
Windows
"Click and Adventure" is a relaxing, compact click-based idle game. Explore by clicking, consume health points to defeat various monsters, obtain treasure chests, unlock the encyclopedia, increase passive income, upgrade skills, unlock new maps, and defeat new monsters.
Why similar: Idler 51.1%, Casual 31.8%, Relaxing 14.9%, Singleplayer 2.1%
- #31 Idle Block Breaker
74% 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 61.1%, Casual 24.8%, Relaxing 12.4%, Singleplayer 1.6%
- #32 ZENith Break
76% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Akimochi Games
Windows
You can strive for peak efficiency by upgrading strategically, or simply enjoy the soothing sights and sounds. Find your own way to have fun.
Why similar: Idler 47.8%, Casual 27.3%, Relaxing 22.7%, Singleplayer 2.2%
- #33 Idle: Shuguang's Alchemy Store
75% 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 69.1%, Casual 27.1%, Singleplayer 3.8%
- #34 New Witch in Town
77% matchNegative15% of 13 reviews2023
Dev: Choice of Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Make friends, cast spells, and uncover secrets in your magical small town! Will you preserve the forest or let the town grow?
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 38.9%, Text-Based 34.4%, Casual 25.2%, Singleplayer 1.5%
- #35 Achievement Clicker
78% matchMixed56% of 77 reviews2020
Dev: Barlow Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Achievement Clicker is a simple clicker game. All you need to do is click the trophy to get points and earn amazing achievements
Why similar: Casual 49.5%, Idler 34.3%, Relaxing 14%, Singleplayer 2.2%
- #36 Crypto Clicker
76% matchMixed63% of 72 reviews2022
Dev: Hakugei LLC
Windows
Exactly what it sounds like, a clicker game based around crypto.
Why similar: Idler 54.6%, Casual 24.8%, Relaxing 18.6%, Singleplayer 2.1%
- #37 Xiangsheng Simulator
73% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,270 reviews2024
Dev: Wave Ecstacy
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 66%
"Xiangsheng Simulator" is a humorous and witty adventure that takes you into the unique world of Xiangsheng. As a Xiangsheng Penggen, you'll team up with your Dougen partner to deliver a performance filled with laughter.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 34.2%, Text-Based 29.5%, Casual 23.1%, Relaxing 11.6%, Singleplayer 1.7%
- #38 紀事盆栽 Potted Archive
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: 宿芽遊戲 Suya Games
Windows
Potted Archive is an idle desktop companion blending sci-fi storytelling with plant cultivation. Grow over 20 exotic plants in a transparent, low-energy window. As they evolve, unlock diary entries to uncover an epic tale of interstellar exile right from your screen.
Why similar: Idler 49.8%, Interactive Fiction 30%, Casual 19.2%, Singleplayer 1%
- #39 Chronicles of High Worlds 1
72% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: RLM4U Studio
Windows
Epic cinematic fantasy kinetic visual novel.
Why similar: Idler 47.5%, Casual 27.4%, Text-Based 23.3%, Singleplayer 1.8%
- #40 Idle Tree Keeper
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Torbellino Games
Windows · Mac
Idle Tree Keeper is a relaxing idle/incremental game where you care for a mystical tree. Generate resources, unlock upgrades, evolve, and progress even while offline. Free to play with optional in-game purchases.
Why similar: Idler 56.2%, Casual 28.8%, Relaxing 13.1%, Singleplayer 1.9%
- #41 Necromancer Idle: The Endless Drain
71% matchMostly Positive71% of 34 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 45.1%, Interactive Fiction 21.8%, Text-Based 17.9%, Casual 15.2%
- #42 KIDNEY STONE Clicker
74% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2023
Dev: Takumi Abe
Windows
KIDNEY STONE Clicker is a Simple Clicker idle game but odd theme. Kidney stones by clicking rapidly on the screen to break them down into smaller pieces. Collect stone for power-ups and make your body healthy.
Why similar: Idler 55.5%, Casual 25.4%, Relaxing 16.9%, Singleplayer 2.1%
- #43 Widget Idle
72% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: GrapeScape
Windows · Mac · Linux
An idle game that grows as it lives on your desktop. Fill the grid, collect the stamps, pet the nautilus, and uncover the forgotten secrets of productivity.
Why similar: Idler 42.7%, Interactive Fiction 29.5%, Relaxing 16%, Casual 10.7%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #44 英雄远征
71% matchMixed50% of 12 reviews2023
Dev: 新吴梦游游戏工作室
Windows
This simple idle game will take you into a magical world, making you a hero. With the freedom to mix and match skills, choose talents, interesting companions, territory construction, and a variety of challenges and life skills, your gaming experience will be even more perfect.
Why similar: Idler 50.4%, Text-Based 30.6%, Casual 17.4%, Singleplayer 1.6%
- #45 Surprisingly Fine 2: Wind / Wave
69% 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 61.4%, Relaxing 20.9%, Casual 15.2%, Singleplayer 2.6%
- #46 Timeline Keepers
70% 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 68.6%, Casual 28.3%, Singleplayer 3.1%
- #47 Dumpling Squishy
70% 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 62.9%, Casual 34.1%, Singleplayer 3%
- #48 Lemon
70% matchMixed50% of 86 reviews2024
Dev: DZ Interactive
Windows · Linux
In the ever expanding cosmos of the known universe, in the slimmest of slivers, the confines of the confines, there is only... Lemon. Join the lemon brotherhood with a lemon dropped every 30 minutes, from heroes in mighty sagas, to far-reaching materials beyond the fabric of reality.
Why similar: Idler 52.7%, Casual 28.7%, Relaxing 16.7%, Singleplayer 1.9%
- #49 Coin Pusher For My Wife
69% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: OhneGames
Windows
Coin Pusher For My Wife is my take on the classic coin pusher games found in arcades. I created every level with input from my wife. This game is designed to be a relaxing and cozy game to help take your mind off the crushing reality of having to decide what to eat for dinner.
Why similar: Idler 48.1%, Casual 28.6%, Relaxing 21.2%, Singleplayer 2.1%
- #50 Reincarnation : Hero of the Gun
71% matchMixed68% of 82 reviews2023
Dev: 六轮鸭SixLonDuck
Windows
Text Idle Game
Why similar: Idler 47.5%, Text-Based 31%, Relaxing 10.6%, Casual 9.9%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #51 Idle Pixel Maids
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: WhyDuck Studio
Windows · Mac
A cozy pixel idle café with 14 cute maids! Decorate with 280 furniture items, pet visiting cats, and chat freely in MoChat. Drag maids out of the game window to dance on your desktop. AI chat runs on your PC, with no internet connection or extra subscription needed.
Why similar: Idler 55.5%, Interactive Fiction 18.8%, Casual 12.9%, Relaxing 11.7%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #52 メダルのなる木
68% 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 68.4%, Casual 28.2%, Singleplayer 3.4%
- #53 Infinite Three Kingdoms
67% 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 69.5%, Casual 27.4%, Singleplayer 3.1%
- #54 Egg of Skill Tree
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: YANASE GAMES
Windows
"Egg of Skill Tree" is a game inspired by "The Egg" and "Path of Exile." Strengthen yourself through the skill tree and break the egg.
Why similar: Idler 52.4%, Text-Based 23.6%, Casual 21.2%, Singleplayer 2.8%
- #55 Corner Cards
67% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: Miles Lepine
Windows
Corner Cards is a relaxing corner-window idle card-collecting game where you open booster packs, complete card sets, and upgrade your booth to attract more customers and fans alike!
Why similar: Idler 49.3%, Casual 27.4%, Relaxing 21.7%, Singleplayer 1.6%
- #56 Quantum Break
67% 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 70.8%, Casual 26.3%, Singleplayer 2.9%
- #57 Radio Buddy
66% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Konsole Game Labs
Windows · Mac · Linux
Radio Buddy is a relaxing 2D pixel‑art idle simulation. Tune in, unwind, and enjoy a cozy, family‑friendly retro vibe at your own pace.
Why similar: Idler 53.6%, Casual 30.1%, Relaxing 14.5%, Singleplayer 1.7%
- #58 Clucker Clicker
66% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: codeWonderlandPub: codeWonderland Development
Windows · Mac · Linux
Save the family farm before the bank takes it. A cozy 2D incremental clicker about chickens, eggs, and outrunning foreclosure, one egg at a time.
Why similar: Idler 56.4%, Casual 23.4%, Relaxing 18.9%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #59 CODIT
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sogeum
Windows
An idle desktop pet game featuring 'Mini,' a cute character roaming your screen. Collect items and outfits from Mini's gifts to customize your friend. Interact during your daily tasks to raise affinity and unlock unique reactions. A perfect, healing companion for your desktop!
Why similar: Idler 64.9%, Casual 32.7%, Singleplayer 2.5%