- #1 StimDock
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ShadowPane
Windows
Tiny games and mini-simulations that live on your desktop. Interact with them whenever you like, tweak how they behave, or let them run in the background while you work or play.
Why similar: Utilities 25% ★, Time Management 16.2%, Idler 14.9%, Clicker 14.7%, Sandbox 12.2%
- #2 QTI - Quantum Tunnel Idle
96% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2023
Dev: ImoyokanPub: Idle System, Inc.
Windows
AN IDLE GAME BASED ON THE "TUNNELING EFFECT"!
Why similar: Education 30.2%, Idler 18.3%, Simulation 16.3%, Sandbox 10.7%, Clicker 10.3%
- #3 Idle Spiral
96% matchVery Positive80% of 1,846 reviews2022
Dev: Idle System, Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 118.8 hrs≥1hr: 66%
This is a beautiful "Idle", "Incremental" game based on spirals and mathematics. Your goal is to make the spiral grow farther and farther from the origin. The game is very simple, but it is very deep and can be enjoyed for a long time!
Why similar: Idler 20.8%, Clicker 17%, Simulation 13.3%, Time Management 13.2%, Automation 12.5%
- #4 Automat
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Marek “𝖒𝖆𝖋” Rogalski
Windows · Linux
Tired of games that waste your time? AUTOMATE THEM 𝔸𝕦𝕥𝕠𝕞𝕒𝕥 is a tool that knows how to use your 🖱️ & ⌨️! It's optimized for frame perfect input replay 🎼, can recognize text 🔎, is scriptable with machine code ⚡️. Set it up for hands-free leveling 📈 & 💰 gold grinding in your games.
Why similar: Utilities 23.4% ★, Idler 13.2%, Hacking 12.6% ★, Automation 11.8%, Clicker 11.8%
- #5 QA Simulator
94% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2026
Dev: MGTD SERVICES inc
Windows
Step into the meticulous world of a Quality Assurance (QA) Tester with "QA Simulator", an immersive simulation game that offers you a slice of the challenging yet crucial tech industry.
Why similar: Utilities 34.5% ★, Education 28.2%, Simulation 21.5%, Time Management 13.1%, 2D 2%
- #6 Your Weight
94% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: HaoHao Games
Windows
Lose Weight or Play Games? I Choose to Lose Weight in a Game! In this decision-driven weight loss simulation game, you'll take various actions to try and successfully shed those extra pounds.
Why similar: Utilities 35.5% ★, Education 17.6%, Simulation 16.3%, Time Management 12.8%, Strategy 11.7%
- #7 Stone to Silicon - Idle Clicker
93% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: EF Games
Windows
Stone to Silicon: Build History, Click by Click From the spark of the first fire to the glow of the quantum circuit.
Why similar: Utilities 32.3% ★, Clicker 18.8%, Idler 17.7%, Strategy 15.8%, Simulation 13.1%
- #8 Node Math
91% matchMostly Positive78% of 74 reviews2025
Dev: ByerN
Windows
Node Math is a simple, idle-factory game about combining numbers with math operators, unlocking new stuff, and making money go brrr!
Why similar: Education 20.5%, Idler 16.2%, Automation 14.1%, Sandbox 13.9%, Simulation 11%
- #9 Topobeam
92% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Nathaniel Hohnbaum
Windows
Topobeam is a puzzle game about redirecting lasers in different two-dimensional manifolds. The levels operate on a grid system, but pay attention to how the sides of the grid are glued together as players, objects, and lasers can cross over these gluings to different parts of the level.
Why similar: Sokoban 33.8% ★, Education 20.6%, Strategy 17.2%, Puzzle 10.7%, Minimalist 9%
- #10 Area Cooperation Economic Simulation: North Korea (ACES)
91% match6 user reviews50% of 6 reviews2019
Dev: Christopher ShovePub: Regional Scientists
Windows
Area Cooperation Economic Simulation: North Korea (ACES) simulates the development of North Korea's Pyongyang economy. It is an economic simulation and not a game, and useful for an economics class.
Why similar: Education 36.7%, Simulation 33.9%, Strategy 29.4%
- #11 MoneyClicker
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ACXHobby
Windows
A minimalist incremental clicker about earning money, upgrading income, and prestiging for endless growth.
Why similar: Clicker 26.9%, Sandbox 15.6%, Idler 14.6%, Strategy 12.6%, Time Management 12.2%
- #12 Penguin IdleCanvas
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: KinKang421
Windows
A chill idle pixel-art drawing desktop toy that sits on your screen. Watch mini penguins stack pixel blocks into tiny pixel arts that you design.
Why similar: Utilities 31.4% ★, Idler 18%, Education 15.9%, Simulation 14.5%, Clicker 7.8%
- #13 Calculate It!
89% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2021
Dev: OriShake Software
Windows
CALCULATE IT is a casual math puzzle game with various mathsymbols, which is based on the calculator. You need to make a target number with your logic skills and creativity.
Why similar: Education 32.2%, Strategy 17%, Clicker 15.8%, Simulation 15.1%, Puzzle 9.3%
- #14 StudyHub
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Solid Illusion
Windows
StudyHub is a peaceful, virtual workspace designed to break the monotony of working alone. Manage your to-do list, track your time, and find your focus in a distraction-free, cozy 3D environment.
Why similar: Utilities 33% ★, Education 23.2%, Idler 17.3%, Time Management 16.5%, Simulation 9.9%
- #15 Not Gates
87% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Nopana
Windows · Linux
Large scale computer redstone! Taking computer redstone to the next level with 24bit color screens, keyboard inputs, powerful tools like copy pasting, saving blueprints, modifying simulation speed and more, all ready to be used.
Why similar: Education 33.2%, Simulation 25.1%, Sandbox 18.4%, Automation 10.1%, Logic 5.3%
- #16 МЕМАСИКИ ПО КЛАССИКЕ 2
86% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2026
Dev: Reanim GamesPub: STuNT
Windows
Remember how we connected to the internet via a modem, listening to that epic squeal, and then waiting for ICQ to log in and show statuses with flowers? Or how an incoming "oooh" message would ring out in the silence of the night, making your heart beat faster?
Why similar: Education 26%, Idler 22%, Clicker 17.9%, Simulation 13.8%, Puzzle 8.9%
- #17 Nodes
86% matchMixed61% of 46 reviews2022
Dev: Damaged Axons
Windows
Node production simulator. Purchase nodes to produce resources, so you can advance in the technology tree and build yourself a large production line. This game will satisfy your need for incremental simulators with the large amount of content.
Why similar: Simulation 25.1%, Sandbox 18.6%, Clicker 16.4%, Idler 15%, Automation 10.9%
- #18 Capybara Achievement Clicker
84% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2025
Dev: JosephPub: WeirdCanyon
Windows
Capybara Achievement Clicker is a simple incremental and idle game. It features over a hundred easy-to-acquire achievements and a Capybara to click on.
Why similar: Idler 19.6%, Clicker 17.4%, Sandbox 16.4%, Automation 14.6%, Strategy 11.6%
- #19 Automation
85% matchMostly Positive77% of 44 reviews2022
Dev: One Tree Hill Studios
Windows
PLC Ladder Logic programming simulator.
Why similar: Education 37.5%, Automation 19.7%, Strategy 15.4%, Simulation 14.3%, Puzzle 10.2%
- #20 Idle Trading Simulator
84% matchMostly Negative39% of 38 reviews2021
Dev: DiamosDev
Windows
Idle Trading Simulator - is a simulator of buying / selling currency in the stock market. The game will help you get a first idea of the financial market, without losing your real money.
Why similar: Education 22.2%, Idler 14.5%, Clicker 13%, Time Management 12.2%, Simulation 11.4%
- #21 Pretty Buttons
83% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Valkyrja GamesPub: EINHERJAR ENTERPRISES LLC
Windows
Pretty Buttons makes the buttons on your keyboard do pretty things. Its a visual sensory experience to engage any who need a little engagement.
Why similar: Education 33.2%, Simulation 27.9%, Sandbox 21.7%, Idler 16.1%, Indie 1.1%
- #22 buttonbox
82% match9 user reviews56% of 9 reviews2025
Dev: KIM DEA HYEON
Windows
Buttonbox is a simple 2D game made with Python where you press buttons to activate machines and trigger drum sounds. Created using Pygame, it's designed for fun, learning, and inspiration.
Why similar: Utilities 46.6% ★, Simulation 26.6%, Education 23.4%, 2D 3.3%
- #23 MoldLab
82% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Qsters
Windows · Mac
With just a few sliders you can make beautiful structures from millions of little creatures following each other.
Why similar: Education 34.6%, Simulation 26.4%, Sandbox 19.2%, Automation 16.7%, 2D 3%
- #24 Botanic Bits
80% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: UnderLight
Windows
Work, study, or relax while little robots take care of your farm. Upgrade and customize both the plants and the robots to maximize your production!
Why similar: Utilities 41.3% ★, Idler 21.8%, Clicker 17.8%, Simulation 11.7%, Automation 6.5%
- #25 Rocket Automashapes
81% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Night Stroll Studio
Windows
Rocket Automashapes is a minimalistic automation game where shapes are produced, combined, and rocketed across the grid! Manage increasingly complex scenarios as you progress from one level to the next.
Why similar: Education 16.1%, Sandbox 12.7%, Automation 12.5%, Idler 11.1%, Time Management 10.1%
- #26 Corporate Fat Cat
81% matchNo user reviews2023
Dev: C. Uriah
Windows
Play the [fish] stock market as a cat trying to get out of the daily rat race. This game is now [as of 7.11.2023] only available on Steam.
Why similar: Simulation 23.5%, Clicker 22.8%, Strategy 21.5%, Idler 11.8%, Puzzle 9.3%
- #27 Simple Multipliers
79% matchMostly Negative31% of 16 reviews2023
Dev: PELMENI GAMES
Windows
Unique idle game with endless gameplay mechanics. Hardcore goals but fair possibilities to reach them. Use the power of multipliers, create the most powerful income generators and be the best among all players!
Why similar: Idler 19.6%, Clicker 17.5%, Sandbox 16.4%, Simulation 13.7%, Strategy 11.5%
- #28 Sleeping: Counting Sheep
79% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: Callial
Windows
A relaxing, Twitch-integrated sheep simulation where viewers can spawn and chat as sheep. Perfect for streamers looking to entertain their audience while resting or away from their keyboard.
Why similar: Utilities 38.9% ★, Simulation 23.1%, Sandbox 19%, Idler 18.2%, Indie 0.8%
- #29 Sigformation
78% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2023
Dev: AnotherKnife Games Studio
Windows · Mac
A hardcore puzzle game about digital circuits
Why similar: Education 45.2%, Simulation 36%, Puzzle 13.7%, 2D 3.8%, Indie 1.3%
- #30 Recycle Quest
78% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Adamm Game DevPub: Gigantig G
Windows
Recycle Quest is a Sokoban puzzle game where you control Jake to help cleaning the city
Why similar: Sokoban 36.4% ★, Education 29.4%, Strategy 17.9%, Puzzle 6.3%, Stylized 3.6%
- #31 Mission To Fission
76% matchPositive100% of 20 reviews2025
Dev: Higgsino
Windows · Linux
Nuclear fission simulator. Control A nuclear reactor, balancing Uranium fissile material. The game features a oversimplified reactor and the R.B.M.K Reactor in Chernobyl.
Why similar: Education 41.8%, Simulation 31.7%, Sandbox 22.4%, 2D 4%
- #32 Little Ghosties
77% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Acrylic Pixel Games
Windows
Hatch and raise adorable ghosts that live on your desktop. Keep your ghosts happy as they press a button to generate currency in exchange for food, toys, accessories and even new islands. Collect every ghost and build the cutest, spookiest ghost family!
Why similar: Utilities 44.5% ★, Clicker 19%, Idler 18.7%, Simulation 16.8%, Indie 0.9%
- #33 Rule1A Incremental: Idle Forum
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Zachary ChampeauPub: Considera Games LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
An idle game about growing a forum while desperately trying to keep it under control.
Why similar: Idler 20.9%, Clicker 17.1%, Time Management 15.5%, Automation 13.7%, Strategy 13.1%
- #34 Fantastic Contraption Classic 1 & 2
75% matchVery Positive98% of 92 reviews2020
Dev: Northway Games
Windows
The original physics building game is now on PC! Use minimal tools to build an infinite variety of puzzle-solving machines. Featuring over 70 THOUSAND user-generated levels, and includes the sequel Fantastic Contraption Classic 2!
Why similar: Education 20.7%, Simulation 19.8%, Strategy 17.8%, Sandbox 13.2%, Puzzle 10.3%
- #35 Laser_Inc
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Aiden Forsyth
Windows · Mac
A laser-powered factory game where every machine, mirror, and beam can break everything—usually because of you. Build, optimize, and embrace the chaos. If you want to build mega structures with complex networks of unique machines... with flippin lasers then Laser_Inc is for you.
Why similar: Simulation 20.3%, Strategy 18.1%, Idler 16.4%, Time Management 12.5%, Puzzle 8.3%
- #36 Colours and Symbols
75% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: Yong Chuan TanPub: Breadfast Tea
Windows
Colours and symbols is a single-player puzzle-solving game. Slide the coloured symbols around and match the sequence provided.
Why similar: Education 32%, Clicker 20.8%, Strategy 17.1%, Puzzle 9.7%, Minimalist 7%
- #37 Upload Labs
70% matchVery Positive92% of 6,472 reviews2025
Dev: EnigmaDev Studios
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 20.9 hrs≥1hr: 80%
A sci-fi management game where you build and optimize your computer's system from the ground up. Connect and configure interconnected nodes to efficiently download, process, and upload files. Manage your setup, solve system challenges, and become the ultimate system architect
Why similar: Idler 19%, Automation 17.2%, Simulation 16.1%, Time Management 10.7%, Clicker 10.5%
- #38 Legacy Looper
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tomlan Game Studios Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
An incremental, text-based strategy looper game where you defeat monsters, level up your attributes and use gold to purchase helpful items - a huge game with 88 achievements, multiple layers of content and countless accolades to acquire!
Why similar: Idler 19.9%, Time Management 17%, Simulation 15.2%, Automation 13.4%, Strategy 12.9%
- #39 Automate It: Factory Puzzle
71% matchMostly Positive77% of 73 reviews2025
Dev: South Blue MoonPub: Forklift Interactive
Windows
Automate It is a factory-building puzzle game that challenges players to find clever solutions within size, power, and time constraints. Design, build, and share your own puzzles with other players. If you want to build it - choose Automate It.
Why similar: Sandbox 20.4%, Simulation 18.6%, Strategy 17.2%, Automation 16.9%, Time Management 11.7%
- #40 Conveyance
73% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: John Hnidec
Windows · Mac
A conveyor-based production and logistics sandbox including smart machines, node based conveyor belts, logic and recipe based item generation and powerful design time construction. Create and connect Miners, Splitters, Factories, Containers, Vaults and more...
Why similar: Automation 22%, Strategy 21.3%, Simulation 19%, Sandbox 17.3%, Logic 7.6%
- #41 Idle Plant Game
71% matchMixed53% of 99 reviews2023
Dev: FootoftheHare
Windows
Idle Plant Game, an idle and offline progress or clicker plant simulation!
Why similar: Clicker 24.7%, Idler 22.7%, Simulation 15.1%, Automation 12.7%, Puzzle 8%
- #42 ULTRATAP
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: luckyape
Windows
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: Clicker 23.3%, Idler 22.8%, Strategy 21.9%, Simulation 21.9%, Minimalist 6.8%
- #43 Future Fortune
72% matchMixed49% of 102 reviews2021
Dev: Type TenPub: Type Ten Studios
Windows
Future Fortune is an incremental/idle game featuring big numbers, a multi-layer prestige system, a milestone reward system, multiple upgrade shops, and much more!
Why similar: Idler 21.4%, Clicker 18.8%, Simulation 15%, Automation 14.2%, Strategy 13.7%
- #44 Kaskade
70% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Two Times Pi
Windows
Connect an evolving delivery network in Kaskade, a minimalist strategy game. Construct intricate paths to ensure each delivery gets to the right destination. Unlock upgrades to manage the increasing complexity as your network grows. Relax to the ambient soundtrack and the satisfying puzzle vibes.
Why similar: Simulation 18.7%, Strategy 16.4%, Automation 13.1%, Sandbox 12.1%, Minimalist 11.6%
- #45 ABI-DOS
68% matchVery Positive93% of 403 reviews2024
Dev: ABI.DOS.SOFTWARE
Windows
Build the most advanced operating system ever created! Can you master the fictional simulation language of this mind-bending machine? Design circuits, automate UBITS (coloured mobile data blocks), and optimize your system. The Admin is always watching, and he’s not what he seems.
Why similar: Education 19.7%, Automation 14%, Hacking 13.2% ★, Simulation 12.4%, Sandbox 12.1%
- #46 Roy's Rugs
71% matchMixed59% of 44 reviews2022
Dev: HalfintheBox Technologies
Windows
Fulfill your childhood dream and become an infamous intergalactic rug-trader
Why similar: Idler 19.3%, Clicker 18.5%, Simulation 16.1%, Time Management 16%, Strategy 15.2%
- #47 Project Manager (Initiation)
69% match6 user reviews33% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: PM Consulting & Services Jerzy Bielonko
Windows · Mac · Linux
A strategic game that simulates the work of a Project Manager within a large corporation. From a first-person perspective, you gain the skills and tools essential for PM work during the first stage of a project: Initiation.
Why similar: Education 33.5%, Strategy 23.8%, Simulation 20.4%, Time Management 16%, Management 6.3%
- #48 Scratch Inc.
66% matchVery Positive91% of 1,373 reviews2025
Dev: Makopaz
Windows · Mac
Build an Empire, From Scratch, in this Scratch Card Idle/Incremental game.
Why similar: Idler 22.9%, Clicker 18.8%, Automation 16.1%, Time Management 14.4%, Strategy 12.6%
- #49 Mellow Echoes:Lo-Fi Moments
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: NEOLAVIPub: Qmax
Windows
Mellow Echoes: Lo-Fi Moments is a productivity support game for focused work. Using tools like a Pomodoro timer, you quietly share time with a young man while progressing through tasks. A rich BGM playlist provides a calm, reassuring atmosphere.
Why similar: Utilities 39.9% ★, Simulation 16.9%, Time Management 16%, Education 15.3%, Idler 11.9%
- #50 Let Them Fall
69% matchMixed50% of 20 reviews2023
Dev: Marcin Kubala
Windows
Let Them Fall is a dynamic puzzle-strategy game. Transport objects using conveyor belts to the target zone. With each level, the game gets tougher with diverse shapes, colors, and limited space on procedurally generated maps. Will you take up the challenge?
Why similar: Simulation 24.8%, Strategy 20.9%, Sandbox 20.3%, Automation 17.2%, Puzzle 7%
- #51 Compass & Straightedge
68% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: ShaoJH
Windows
A refreshing little game with blue-green as the main color. A game with the core gameplay of drawing with a ruler, involving conventional drawing, single ruler drawing, and single ruler drawing. The difficulty increases (slightly difficult), with tests of foundation, thinking, and even endurance.
Why similar: Education 35.1%, Minimalist 13.8%, Clicker 11.4%, Strategy 10.1%, Sandbox 9.2%
- #52 OPEC IDLE
70% matchMixed58% of 26 reviews2020
Dev: grin robot
Windows
Become an oil magnate in a few days! Without investing real money, you'll get real pleasure from the profits! From pipette of oil to sales of trains to the Kingdom of Esvatini!
Why similar: Idler 23.8%, Strategy 19%, Clicker 16.1%, Automation 11.9%, Minimalist 7.8%
- #53 Gebinden
67% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Bunnybear Games
Windows
Minimalist Grid-Movement Puzzle Game
Why similar: Sokoban 33% ★, Education 27.6%, Strategy 12.5%, Puzzle 8.5%, Simulation 7.2%
- #54 CTRL+ESC
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: milkygroup
Windows
CTRL+ESC is a hacker-themed idle clicker where you exploit systems, crack encryptions, and build an unstoppable network of automated exploits. Click to hack, solve captchas and minigames to boost production, and unlock powerful upgrades as you progress through increasingly complex systems.
Why similar: Clicker 21.3%, Idler 20.4%, Sandbox 17%, Hacking 9.8% ★, Automation 8.8%
- #55 Sixty Four
66% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,629 reviews2024
Dev: Oleg DanilovPub: Playsaurus
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 16.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Dive into the world of Sixty Four, where you transform simple machines into a thriving factory.
Why similar: Clicker 19.3%, Automation 15.4%, Idler 14.4%, Simulation 12.7%, Strategy 12.6%
- #56 The Endless Village
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: R.J. Brontsema
Windows · Mac · Linux
Automate your growth, uncover a gorgeous city, and chase the ultimate metric: Liveliness. This cozy idle clicker lets you unlock passive income boosts and powerful minigames to rapidly scale your empire. Attract every unique citizen and claim your spot on the global leaderboard!
Why similar: Idler 29.3%, Simulation 24.9%, Clicker 23.5%, Strategy 16.5%, 2D 3.3%
- #57 GAMEBORO
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Studio Monolith
Windows
Works anywhere, knows everything. Get the info you need mid-game - no alt-tabbing, no distractions.
Why similar: Utilities 53.3% ★, Education 26.8%, Strategy 17.9%, Indie 2%