- #1 Stress Buddy
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Jonathan HamelPub: ConJoy.co
Windows
A stress-relief ball that lives on your desktop. Bounce it, throw it around, let it keep you company while you work. Bored in a video call? Need a distraction from writer's block? Not anymore! Unlock and play with a variety of different balls in single- and multiplayer.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 43.5% ★, Idler 21.2%, Physics 15.5%, Incremental 12.7%, 3D 4.4%
- #2 Card Corner
96% matchVery Positive81% of 73 reviews2026
Dev: Conradical GamesPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
An idle poker game that sits in the corner of your screen while you do other things.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 41.1% ★, Idler 21.8%, Card Game 11.2%, Deckbuilding 10.1%, Incremental 6.8%
- #3 Desktop Claw Master
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: JJelly StudioPub: JJelly Studio
Windows
Graboo is the shyest claw machine in the world. Graboo quietly picks up doll friends from the corner of the screen while you're working or enjoying games. Give warm friends to Graboo, a loner!
Why similar: Desktop Companion 40.1% ★, Idler 20.9%, Collectathon 15.2%, Incremental 11.8%, Simulation 6%
- #4 Catch The Beaukes
95% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: Milan RaijmakersPub: Novixx Systems
Windows
In Catch The Beaukes, Beaukes (spheres) fall from the sky, and you need to collect them to earn money. Then you can upgrade things so you earn even more!
Why similar: Idler 26.7%, Incremental 25.2%, Collectathon 24%, Simulation 16.7%, 3D 6.9%
- #5 Idlewood Outpost
94% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Tidepool Games
Windows · Mac
An idle desktop pet game where pixel RPG heroes patrol the bottom of your screen, collect loot, and level up while you work.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 41.6% ★, Idler 24.7%, Collectathon 13.3%, Incremental 13.3%, Fantasy 3.8%
- #6 Relicguard
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: PacStar Games
Windows
Relicguard is a desktop toy idler clicker that you can leave running without it taking up the whole screen. Gain resources over time and spend them to upgrade your army. Once powerful enough, fight for powerful relics to augment your army. Build. Fight. Repeat.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 44.6% ★, Idler 27.8%, Incremental 20.3%, Fantasy 3.4%, Casual 2%
- #7 Daily Botanica
93% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Cyvana
Windows
Daily Botanica is a relaxing desktop idler about raising mysterious plants. Pet and water each seedling, discover what makes it flourish, and arrange a living collection around your screen - even while you work, study, or step away.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 41.7% ★, Idler 20.8%, Incremental 14.5%, Collectathon 14%, Simulation 6.3%
- #8 The Background Warrior
92% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Chotto Inc
Windows
Always open at the bottom of your screen, this idle game lets you advance through stages full of monsters. Master different jobs and become the strongest.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 43% ★, Idler 26.7%, Incremental 17.3%, Simulation 7.4%, Casual 2.4%
- #9 Akari: Lovely Moments with You
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hamstachio
Windows · Mac
"Akari: Lovely Moments with You" is a healing desktop companion game where players experience precious moments with elder sister Akari from Yuki's perspective. By gathering "Inspiration" from pomodoro timer, you can unlock more outfits, accessories, desktop wallpapers, BGM, and more story about her.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 38.4% ★, Idler 19.5%, Collectathon 15.4%, Incremental 13.3%, Immersive Sim 10.8%
- #10 Card Idler
91% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Cerulean Skies
Windows
An incremental card idler about collecting cards and expanding your deck. Farm, mine gems, kill monsters and cook meals to help your progression. Unlock new upgrades and merge your cards into their ultimate form. Will you complete your collection?
Why similar: Idler 28.8%, Incremental 26.3%, Collectathon 19.9%, Card Game 14.6%, Simulation 10%
- #11 Coin Harvest
90% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Dumbbell Games
Windows
Harvest coins with robotic arms, unlock islands and conquer realms. An incremental idle desktop widget game that runs while you work or game.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 46.1% ★, Idler 21.6%, Incremental 18.6%, Arcade 4.7%, Physics 4.2%
- #12 Desktop Tower Survivor
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kalgator
Windows
Your tower lives on your desktop, always on top of whatever you're doing. An incremental-idle survivor of endless waves: it shoots on its own, you drive the progression. Collect, climb the difficulty and beat your record. Free.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 43.1% ★, Idler 22.6%, Incremental 21.4%, Arcade 8.7%, Casual 3%
- #13 My Taskbar Farm
89% matchMixed69% of 26 reviews2025
Dev: Rising Moon Games
Windows
A farm simulator on your taskbar. Bring your taskbar to life by raising adorable farm animals while doing other things.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 38.4% ★, Idler 20.8%, Incremental 18.1%, Collectathon 16.5%, Simulation 3.3%
- #14 LaVonne's Bouncing Idle
87% matchMixed53% of 19 reviews2026
Dev: LaVonne
Windows
A satisfying physics-based idle game where you deploy an army of neon bouncing balls to obliterate geometric blocks. Buy crazy upgraded balls, level up your lab, and watch the numbers scale into infinity.
Why similar: Idler 30.2%, Incremental 26.1%, Physics 18.9%, Simulation 16.9%, Casual 5.8%
- #15 Tiny Ducks: Desktop Bath
86% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2026
Dev: Jooz
Windows
Tiny Ducks: Desktop Bath is a relaxing desktop idle game where you collect cute rubber ducks and let them float on your Windows taskbar. Unlock new ducks while you work or browse the web, and turn your ordinary desktop into your own personal tub.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 39.8% ★, Idler 20.5%, Collectathon 15.2%, Incremental 13.3%, Physics 8.8%
- #16 gate2up
86% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Gensou
Windows
This is a simple idle clicker game. Grow your item collection using points and strive to reach the ultimate goal of 99,999,999 points!
Why similar: Idler 35%, Incremental 32.2%, Collectathon 21.7%, 3D 6%, Casual 2.8%
- #17 Desktop Bouncer
85% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Siegward Games
Windows
Desktop Bouncer is a cozy desktop companion physics game where a lively cartoon ball bounces across your screen, colliding with icons, chasing high scores, and turning your desktop into a playful arcade playground while you work, browse, or relax.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 49.4% ★, Physics 16.3%, Idler 13.6%, Simulation 9.2%, Arcade 7.6%
- #18 Deskrawl: Idle ARPG
84% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: First Day Games
Windows
Grind mobs, farm loot and capture enemies to serve you. Deskrawl is an epic idle ARPG that plays at the bottom of your desktop. Farm legendary items and build overpowered heroes while you work or chill.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 43.5% ★, Idler 28.4%, Incremental 15%, 3D 5%, Fantasy 4.3%
- #19 Rubber Duck
84% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2026
Dev: dot dot dot
Windows
Ever had to spend your working hours staring at screen clicking and pretending in order to gain for living? Now you've a Rubber Duck that can make your (and my) miserable working day much more fun!
Why similar: Idler 36%, Incremental 30.9%, Collectathon 14.3%, Arcade 5.5%, Simulation 4.8%
- #20 Orbosis Gloriosis
83% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2026
Dev: russpuppy
Windows · Mac
A physics-based incremental game where you split and merge orbs
Why similar: Incremental 26.4%, Idler 22.1%, Physics 14.2%, Simulation 13.6%, Arcade 11.8%
- #21 Pincremental
88% matchMostly Positive75% of 653 reviews2020
Dev: Makopaz
Windows · Mac
Become the Pinball Wizard you were destined to be! Master the pinball machine, cash out for powerful upgrades and automation, and climb the corporate ladder in this Pinball Incremental.
Why similar: Incremental 34.3%, Idler 31.5%, Physics 18.4%, Simulation 9.7%, Casual 4.6%
- #22 Knock on Fate:The Guardian Pusher
82% matchVery Positive91% of 53 reviews2025
Dev: 刚正面的红领巾Pub: SeeingTec
Windows
Challenge the physics of Fate in this immersive Coin Pusher RPG! Topple towering "Coin Pagodas" and trigger the massive "Dragon Trial" Jackpot. Collect over 100 historical artifacts, Appraise them for permanent buffs, and define your own playstyle. No microtransactions—just pure physics strategy!
Why similar: Idler 22.7%, Physics 17.6%, Incremental 16.9%, Collectathon 16.6%, Arcade 10.3%
- #23 Repotted
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Humblebright Studio
Windows
A cozy desktop game where you grow plants in unique charming pots.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 39.8% ★, Idler 20.8%, Incremental 13.5%, Physics 9.5%, Collectathon 5%
- #24 ExerciseSimulator Vol.1 - Hustle and Exercise in a Cat-Type Rodeo Machine -
80% matchMixed53% of 19 reviews2026
Dev: やぶから堂
Windows
An interactive simulator and desktop mascot where a middle-aged man (Ojisan) works out as hard as he can on a rodeo machine! Take control of the machine and give him the ultimate workout.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 33.1% ★, Idler 25%, Incremental 18.8%, Physics 13.5%, Simulation 7%
- #25 Center Of The Galaxy: Desktop Idle
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: zFhresh
Windows
An idle pixel-art space game. Your ship travels toward the center of the galaxy on its own asteroids get in the way. Break them, upgrade your ship, unlock new ones. Reach the center, and the next universe begins harder than the last.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 53.8% ★, Idler 24.7%, Incremental 17.6%, Casual 2.8%, Indie 0.8%
- #26 LUNAR
79% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Husman Games
Windows · Mac
A tiny astronaut explores the Moon in a little window on your desktop. Collect resources, send out drones, upgrade your gear, and customize your operator. A calm idle companion to keep the workday fun.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 48.1% ★, Idler 29.2%, Incremental 20.4%, Casual 1.9%, Singleplayer 0.3%
- #27 Coin Pusher For My Wife
79% 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 33.1%, Physics 20.9%, Arcade 17.2%, Incremental 16.4%, Casual 6.1%
- #28 Coin Eruption
82% matchMixed40% of 35 reviews2024
Dev: SolitarygroundsPub: Solitarygrounds Studios
Windows
Experience the thrill of a mountain-top coin pusher game in Coin Eruption! Drop coins, collect special upgrades, unlock rewards, and trigger epic volcano eruptions. Customize your game with avatars and backgrounds while leveling up through dynamic and exciting gameplay.
Why similar: Idler 30.9%, Incremental 27.8%, Arcade 11.5%, Physics 9.4%, 3D 7%
- #29 Magiworks
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ionforge Labs
Windows · Linux
Rebuild magic itself in an incremental fantasy game. Craft spells, automate your empire, discover reality-bending relics, and rewrite time. The world evolves weekly with new mystical content.
Why similar: Idler 29.9%, Incremental 25.7%, Immersive Sim 17.1%, Arcade 15.6%, Casual 5.6%
- #30 Kombat Hamster
77% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Hamster Corp
Windows
Kombat Hamster is an idle clicker simulation game. Grow your empire to get more hamster coins in the fairest business simulator.
Why similar: Idler 29.5%, Incremental 24.4%, Collectathon 12%, Arcade 9.7%, Simulation 7.4%
- #31 Chicken Fren
77% matchVery Positive81% of 91 reviews2026
Dev: Iron Cock Studios
Windows
Chicken Fren is a desktop pet that struts across your screen while you work or play. Every mouse click and keypress is a chance to spawn an egg: crack the egg to reveal hats and cosmetics ranging from common to legendary. Collect items, equip them, or trade them on the Steam Marketplace!
Why similar: Idler 35%, Incremental 31.9%, Collectathon 26.5%, Casual 4.7%, Indie 1.4%
- #32 Crack the Pack
76% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Doigt
Windows
Open booster packs, buy upgrades, and collect over 600 cards and their variants. Build a true automated booster factory by endlessly multiplying production until you unlock cloning and nuclear fusion !
Why similar: Idler 21.4%, Collectathon 18%, Incremental 16%, Card Game 14.4%, Simulation 12.7%
- #33 Progress98
76% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Team Waku Waku
Windows
A retro incremental idle desktop companion all about making progress on the side and at your own pace.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 48.3% ★, Idler 22.7%, Incremental 19.1%, Simulation 7.3%, Casual 1.9%
- #34 Egg-cremental
75% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Lucuxis
Windows
Chickens lay, eggs fall, profits multiply! In this addictive first-person incremental tycoon game, toss eggs into a mysterious, bottomless pit to earn cold hard cash. Spend your riches to unlock an expansive tech tree, upgrade your poultry production, and build your ultimate egg empire!
Why similar: Incremental 29.5%, Idler 26.7%, Physics 20.9%, Simulation 10.6%, 3D 8.3%
- #35 MMO Botfarm Simulator
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: WAKA WAKA
Windows
A game about running a botfarm on an oldschool MMO to gather and sell resources, level up your bots, and clear dungeons to find loot.
Why similar: Idler 28.2%, Incremental 24.2%, Simulation 15.7%, Arcade 14.6%, 3D 6.8%
- #36 Toilet Paper Idle
74% matchMixed56% of 25 reviews2026
Dev: CHIZ
Windows
Toilet Paper Idle is an incremental game about consuming as much toilet papers as possible with the help of helpers, skills, and upgrades. Discover special types of toilet papers as you progress, and be careful to not clog your toilet!
Why similar: Idler 44.7%, Incremental 32.6%, Simulation 11.3%, 3D 4.9%, Casual 3.2%
- #37 Pocket Gecko
74% matchVery Positive98% of 54 reviews2025
Dev: riyotsa
Windows · Mac
A cute gecko lives on your screen! Capture bugs, keep them for special bonuses or sell them to buy upgrades and customize your gecko. Watch it wiggle while you work or play!
Why similar: Desktop Companion 40.7% ★, Idler 21%, Collectathon 16.6%, Incremental 14.4%, Simulation 5.2%
- #38 Astro Mouse
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 西梅树工作室
Windows
"Astro Mouse" is a tabletop game rich in casual idle fun. The quirky little mouse, "Coco," can appear at any time to accompany you as you travel through different planets, explore unknown realms, and use a variety of tools to obtain unique items.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 44.7% ★, Idler 23.4%, Collectathon 16.1%, Simulation 6.2%, Incremental 5.8%
- #39 Old Coin Pusher Friends 2
78% matchVery Positive90% of 469 reviews2023
Dev: STP WORKS
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
"Old Coin Pusher Friends 2" is an online cooperative coin pusher game set in the Edo period. Players work together to defeat yokai, repel skulls, and aim for the jackpot. As the game progresses, players can upgrade their abilities and equipment to become stronger.
Why similar: Collectathon 26.9%, Immersive Sim 21.9%, Physics 19.3%, Arcade 11.8%, Simulation 9.3%
- #40 Click-A-Duck
72% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: Altered Games
Windows
Turn a small duck pond into a chaotic, self-growing duck empire. Click, upgrade, and automate your way to explosive, unstoppable growth.
Why similar: Idler 23.7%, Incremental 21%, Collectathon 20.6%, Immersive Sim 18.5%, Arcade 7.3%
- #41 Spacenap
73% matchVery Positive88% of 52 reviews2025
Dev: Eleven Dusks Studios
Windows
A chill clicker-idle stars hunting and constellations creation game that sits in the corner of your screen. Feel free to daydream while you are working or doing something else.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 42.4% ★, Idler 26.5%, Incremental 18.7%, Simulation 7.7%, Casual 3.5%
- #42 FLINTWILDE
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: RottenShark Studio
Windows
In the 1-Bit world of black and white pixels, Explore, fight and survive automatically - enjoy this tabletop Idle RPG featuring monster hunting and minimalist character building with ease.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 57.5% ★, Idler 29.5%, Collectathon 10.6%, Casual 2.1%, Singleplayer 0.3%
- #43 Scrappers Paradise
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MisterElixir
Windows
A physics based incremental game about scrapping junk to collect scrap and components. Build machines and buy powerful upgrades to become more efficient.
Why similar: Incremental 31.3%, Idler 24.5%, Physics 24.4%, Simulation 11.5%, 3D 5%
- #44 Planetary Inc.
71% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2026
Dev: Alexsander Faria
Windows
A short incremental game about building a career by destroying planets, meeting corporate goals, and investing in profitable — and maybe not so ethical — ventures.
Why similar: Idler 32.8%, Collectathon 24%, Incremental 22.2%, Arcade 8.6%, Simulation 8.1%
- #45 Colorful Slots
70% matchMixed45% of 11 reviews2026
Dev: SYW Games
Windows
Colorful Slots is a short incremental game where you play slot machines to achieve increasingly higher scores.
Why similar: Idler 35.3%, Incremental 32.1%, Arcade 14.5%, Simulation 12.2%, Casual 4.3%
- #46 Idle Meteor
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: adrien
Windows
Cycle through phases of extinction, expansion, and exploration in an idle game where you play as a god who wants to establish a civilization in a hostile world where meteors fall almost as often as rain.
Why similar: Idler 41.9%, Incremental 36.4%, Arcade 17.7%, Casual 3.4%, Singleplayer 0.5%
- #47 Plonkers - totally bonkers plinko
69% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: CardSharkGames
Windows
Plonkers an incremental Plinko roguelike featuring 70 abilities, 41 permanent upgrades, 14 unique ball types, 100 arcade levels, and 500 collectible skins. Build absurd combos, unlock permanent progression, and turn a simple Plinko board into complete chaos.
Why similar: Idler 28%, Incremental 18.5%, Simulation 15.4%, Arcade 14.4%, Physics 8.9%
- #48 Little Ghosties
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Acrylic Pixel Games
Windows
Little Ghosties is a cozy idle desktop companion game where adorable ghosts live inside a terrarium on your desktop. Hatch, raise, and collect unique ghosts as they grow from eggs into fully grown adult ghosts.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 40.1% ★, Idler 20.5%, Collectathon 17.6%, Incremental 15.8%, Simulation 4.3%
- #49 Incremental Infinity
68% matchMixed60% of 153 reviews2026
Dev: Rablo Games
Windows
An Idle Incremental game where you explore an infinite, procedurally generated skill tree. Defend yourself against ever-growing waves of numbers. Unlock new abilities, complete quests and expand the skill tree to become infinitely powerful.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 34.4% ★, Idler 28.7%, Incremental 21.3%, Arcade 5.7%, Simulation 5.5%
- #50 Monslice
68% match6 user reviews50% of 6 reviews2026
Dev: zowlf
Windows
Monslice is a short incremental game about slicing monsters, collecting resources, expanding your skill tree, and unlocking and buying more monsters!
Why similar: Idler 31.4%, Incremental 28.8%, Collectathon 21.5%, Arcade 8.8%, Casual 4.1%
- #51 Void Pachinko
67% matchPositive94% of 34 reviews2026
Dev: Void Shaft GamesPub: 2 Left Thumbs
Windows
Build your own pachinko! Upgrade pins and balls, unleash powerful synergies, and help a shattered village rise again in this incremental adventure.
Why similar: Idler 27.2%, Incremental 25.8%, Physics 21.9%, Arcade 9.2%, Simulation 7.3%
- #52 Desktop Gugu: Cozy Idle Pet
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Chukai Games
Windows
Desktop Gugu is a cozy taskbar companion. Freely place crystals, sacred trees, or nuclear reactors to assign pets to different production jobs. Pet, feed, and fuse them to unlock 12+ quirky companions. Fully supports transparent mouse-passthrough to keep your work uninterrupted.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 49.2% ★, Idler 24.5%, Incremental 16.9%, Simulation 6.8%, Casual 2%
- #53 Second Monitor Football
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Tramvay Games
Windows
A lightweight, physics-based football auto-simulation designed to be played or watched on a second monitor just press play and let the match unfold.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 40.9% ★, Idler 21%, Incremental 15.8%, Physics 9.9%, Arcade 5.7%
- #54 Coin Pusher Casino
71% matchVery Positive85% of 1,009 reviews2024
Dev: TreeNutsGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 16.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Drop coins, trigger satisfying chain reactions, and collect prizes in this physics-based arcade experience. Inspired by classic coin pusher machines, enjoy a relaxing yet addictive gameplay loop right on your computer.
Why similar: Idler 22%, Collectathon 17.8%, Incremental 17.6%, Physics 16.1%, Arcade 10.6%
- #55 OshiYa
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Volker Schukai
Windows · Linux
Push commuters into packed trains, upgrade a stylish night station and master a chronicle of collectible trains in this active clicker and idle management game.
Why similar: Incremental 29.2%, Idler 22%, Collectathon 17%, Simulation 13%, Card Game 12.9%
- #56 Chill Fishing
66% matchPositive92% of 39 reviews2026
Dev: R.H. Industries
Windows
Chill Fishing is the ultimate laid-back desktop fishing experience!
Why similar: Desktop Companion 58.8% ★, Idler 27.6%, Simulation 8.8%, Casual 2.9%, Indie 1.3%
- #57 idle Collection
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: vacp
Windows
Defeat the games, organize them in the Trophy Room, swap case colors, physical format of the game, be happy!!
Why similar: Idler 42.8%, Incremental 29.2%, Arcade 15.1%, 3D 9%, Casual 2%
- #58 Second Monitor Gladiators
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tramvay Games
Windows
A lightweight gladiator auto-battler designed to be played or watched on a second monitor.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 44.4% ★, Idler 27.8%, Incremental 18.8%, 3D 6%, Casual 2.5%
- #59 Creature Evolution
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: VaragtP
Windows
Creature Evolution is a game about merging little creatures and seeing what they turn into. You start with a few small critters, and by combining them, they slowly change into new and sometimes unexpected forms. The more you merge, the stranger and bigger they grow.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 38.5% ★, Idler 22%, Incremental 18.1%, Collectathon 16.3%, Simulation 3.7%
- #60 Dicey Desk
65% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ShatterdBitsPub: ShatterdBitsStudio
Windows
There's a die on your taskbar. It charges while you type, so the more work you get done the more you get to roll. Collect an unreasonable number of dies, trade your spares up into rarer ones, and watch it tumble across your desktop instead of finishing that email.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 49.3% ★, Idler 31.4%, Simulation 9.1%, 3D 5.2%, Casual 3.7%