- #1 Card Corner
97% matchVery Positive85% of 72 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 42.5% ★, Idler 21.4%, Card Game 10.9%, Deckbuilding 9.9%, Incremental 6.6%
- #2 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 41.7% ★, Idler 20.5%, Collectathon 14.7%, Incremental 11.6%, Simulation 5.7%
- #3 Idlewood Outpost
96% 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 43.1% ★, Idler 24.3%, Incremental 13%, Collectathon 12.8%, Fantasy 3.6%
- #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 27%, Incremental 25.3%, Collectathon 23.8%, Simulation 16.5%, 3D 6.8%
- #5 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 46.1% ★, Idler 27.2%, Incremental 19.8%, Fantasy 3.3%, Casual 1.9%
- #6 Tiny Capsule Collector
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Playing Mantis
Windows
Run a cozy capsule shop at the bottom of your screen. Attract cute animal customers, collect charming capsule toys, and build a relaxing, ambient world in this idle sim bringing you small moments of joy while you work. Make your desktop a place you’d rather be.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 45.2% ★, Idler 26.4%, Incremental 16%, Simulation 7.8%, Casual 3%
- #7 The Background Warrior
93% matchNo user reviews
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 44.5% ★, Idler 26.2%, Incremental 16.9%, Simulation 7.1%, Casual 2.3%
- #8 Akari: Lovely Moments with You
92% 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 40% ★, Idler 19.2%, Collectathon 14.9%, Incremental 13.1%, Immersive Sim 10.4%
- #9 Coin Harvest
91% 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 47.6% ★, Idler 21.1%, Incremental 18.1%, Arcade 4.5%, Physics 4%
- #10 Tiny Ducks: Desktop Bath
90% match4 user reviews100% of 4 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 41.2% ★, Idler 20.3%, Collectathon 14.7%, Incremental 13.1%, Physics 8.5%
- #11 My Taskbar Farm
91% matchMostly Positive71% of 21 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 39.9% ★, Idler 20.4%, Incremental 17.7%, Collectathon 15.9%, Simulation 3.2%
- #12 Deskrawl: Idle ARPG
89% 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 45.5% ★, Idler 27.1%, Incremental 14.7%, 3D 4.8%, Fantasy 4.2%
- #13 LaVonne's Bouncing Idle
88% matchMixed53% of 17 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 30.6%, Incremental 26.3%, Physics 18.7%, Simulation 16.7%, Casual 5.7%
- #14 Desktop Bouncer
87% matchNo user reviews
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 52.6% ★, Physics 16%, Idler 13.7%, Arcade 7.5%, Simulation 6.3%
- #15 Repotted
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Humblebright Studio
Windows
A cozy desktop game where you grow plants in unique charming pots.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 41.9% ★, Idler 20.6%, Incremental 13.3%, Physics 8.9%, Simulation 4.7%
- #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 35.3%, Incremental 32.3%, Collectathon 21.5%, 3D 5.9%, Casual 2.8%
- #17 Rubber Duck
85% 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 36.3%, Incremental 31.1%, Collectathon 14.2%, Arcade 5.4%, Simulation 4.7%
- #18 Pincremental
89% matchMostly Positive76% of 650 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 34.4%, Idler 31.8%, Physics 18.1%, Simulation 9.6%, Casual 4.6%
- #19 Center Of The Galaxy: Desktop Idle
84% 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 55.2% ★, Idler 24%, Incremental 17%, Casual 2.6%, Indie 0.8%
- #20 Orbosis Gloriosis
84% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: russpuppy
Windows · Mac
A physics-based incremental game where you split and merge orbs
Why similar: Incremental 26.7%, Idler 22.3%, Physics 14.1%, Simulation 13.5%, Arcade 11.6%
- #21 ExerciseSimulator Vol.1 - Hustle and Exercise in a Cat-Type Rodeo Machine -
82% matchMixed45% of 11 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 34.8% ★, Idler 24.6%, Incremental 18.5%, Physics 13%, Simulation 6.7%
- #22 Knock on Fate:The Guardian Pusher
82% matchPositive89% of 45 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 23%, Physics 17.5%, Incremental 17%, Collectathon 16.5%, Arcade 10.2%
- #23 Coin Pusher For My Wife
81% matchNo user 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 33.5%, Physics 20.7%, Arcade 16.9%, Incremental 16.6%, Casual 6%
- #24 Coin Eruption
83% matchMostly Negative40% 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 31.3%, Incremental 28%, Arcade 11.3%, Physics 9.3%, 3D 6.9%
- #25 Magiworks
81% 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 30.3%, Incremental 25.9%, Immersive Sim 16.9%, Arcade 15.4%, Casual 5.5%
- #26 Second Monitor Football
80% 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 45.1% ★, Idler 21.8%, Incremental 16.4%, Physics 6.7%, Simulation 5.5%
- #27 Pocket Gecko
79% matchPositive98% of 49 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 42.3% ★, Idler 20.6%, Collectathon 16%, Incremental 14.1%, Simulation 5%
- #28 Kombat Hamster
79% 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 29.9%, Incremental 24.6%, Collectathon 11.9%, Arcade 9.5%, Simulation 7.3%
- #29 Chicken Fren
78% matchVery Positive88% of 72 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 35.4%, Incremental 32.1%, Collectathon 26.2%, Casual 4.5%, Indie 1.3%
- #30 Astro Mouse
78% 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 46.3% ★, Idler 23%, Collectathon 15.5%, Simulation 6%, Incremental 5.6%
- #31 Little Ghosties
77% 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 41.5% ★, Idler 20%, Collectathon 16.9%, Incremental 15.4%, Simulation 4.1%
- #32 Spacenap
76% matchVery Positive88% of 51 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 43.4% ★, Idler 26.2%, Incremental 18.4%, Simulation 7.5%, Casual 3.4%
- #33 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 21.7%, Collectathon 17.9%, Incremental 16.2%, Card Game 14.4%, Simulation 12.6%
- #34 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 28.6%, Incremental 24.4%, Simulation 15.6%, Arcade 14.4%, 3D 6.7%
- #35 Toilet Paper Idle
73% matchMixed59% of 22 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 45%, Incremental 32.7%, Simulation 11.1%, 3D 4.8%, Casual 3.1%
- #36 Desktop Gugu: Cozy Idle Pet
75% 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 50.7% ★, Idler 23.9%, Incremental 16.4%, Simulation 6.4%, Casual 1.9%
- #37 Old Coin Pusher Friends 2
77% matchVery Positive90% of 468 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 27%, Immersive Sim 21.9%, Physics 19.3%, Arcade 11.7%, Simulation 9.3%
- #38 Black Cat Book Club
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Idea Garden Games
Windows
A magical library you can place on your desktop. Help the black cat study ancient tomes and learn spells in this cozy idle game.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 46.8% ★, Idler 22.2%, Incremental 18.1%, Simulation 5.3%, 3D 4.6%
- #39 Second Monitor Gladiators
74% 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 45.9% ★, Idler 27.2%, Incremental 18.3%, 3D 5.7%, Casual 2.4%
- #40 Planetary Inc.
73% 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 33.1%, Collectathon 23.8%, Incremental 22.4%, Arcade 8.4%, Simulation 8%
- #41 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 24%, Incremental 21.2%, Collectathon 20.5%, Immersive Sim 18.3%, Arcade 7.2%
- #42 Creature Evolution
73% 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 40% ★, Idler 21.6%, Incremental 17.7%, Collectathon 15.7%, Simulation 3.5%
- #43 Idle Meteor
72% 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 42.2%, Incremental 36.5%, Arcade 17.3%, Casual 3.4%, Singleplayer 0.5%
- #44 POP! Blind Box
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Weira GamesPub: Kunpan Games
Windows
Pop! Blind Box is a relaxing idle game where every keystroke and click builds up energy for the thrill of unboxing! Collect designer toy figures, build your display showcase, mix and match figure skills to battle powerful enemies. The perfect blend of blind box collecting and match-3 combat!
Why similar: Desktop Companion 40.6% ★, Idler 20.1%, Incremental 15.4%, Collectathon 11.5%, Simulation 5.2%
- #45 Loop Tower: Prologue
70% matchPositive93% of 45 reviews2026
Dev: Enter the Game Studios
Windows
Loop Tower tells the story of adventurers climbing an endless tower. Place it on a corner of your desktop and help them continue their ascent. Experience a fresh blend of desktop idle gameplay + roguelike + RPG right now!
Why similar: Desktop Companion 48.2% ★, Idler 22.4%, Incremental 20.8%, Simulation 5.6%, Casual 1.6%
- #46 Colorful Slots
70% matchNo user 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 35.6%, Incremental 32.2%, Arcade 14.2%, Simulation 12.1%, Casual 4.3%
- #47 Monslice
70% matchNo user reviews
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 32.1%, Incremental 28.8%, Collectathon 21.2%, Arcade 8.6%, Casual 4%
- #48 Void Pachinko
69% matchNo user 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 27.6%, Incremental 25.9%, Physics 21.6%, Arcade 9.2%, Simulation 7.2%
- #49 Coin Pusher Casino
71% matchVery Positive85% of 991 reviews2024
Dev: TreeNutsGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 16.7 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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 22.3%, Incremental 17.8%, Collectathon 17.7%, Physics 16%, Arcade 10.4%
- #50 MINECORE
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: PEGAX Studios
Windows
The first Incremental RPG you can play at any scale. Dig toward the center of the world. Sell the items you find, earn money, or upgrade your character. Fight underground monsters and mine more valuable ores.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 47.9% ★, Idler 26.3%, Incremental 22.2%, Casual 2.2%, Indie 1%
- #51 My Little Cosmos
67% matchPositive88% of 17 reviews2026
Dev: PcZ Games
Windows
My Little Cosmos is a light idle clicker game that runs quietly in the background. Keyboard input and mouse clicks from everyday computer use automatically drive the evolution of a universe, with inventory rewards dropping over time.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 41.5% ★, Idler 20.8%, Incremental 15.2%, Physics 9.8%, Simulation 6.1%
- #52 Little Writer Desktop Companion
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: JSLegendDev
Windows · Mac
Your little companion is an ambitious writer with very little discipline. Type, and they'll write too. Every keystroke moves their work forward. In this idle incremental productivity game, help them become a renowned author while you get things done.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 46.8% ★, Idler 28%, Incremental 18.2%, Simulation 3.2%, Casual 2.9%
- #53 DriveWave
67% matchVery Positive86% of 117 reviews2025
Dev: Dumbbell Games
Windows · Mac
Every keystroke powers your car across endless neon highways, from glowing deserts to midnight forests. Collect, customize, and embark on a driving journey, all while boosting your productivity.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 39.9% ★, Idler 17.5%, Incremental 14.4%, Collectathon 13.7%, Arcade 8.5%
- #54 Desktop Taxi
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Vasrak games
Windows
A cozy idle taxi sim with Lofi beats. Grow your taxi business quietly in the corner of your screen while you work.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 56.1% ★, Idler 26.3%, Simulation 7.3%, 3D 3.5%, Incremental 2.7%
- #55 Balloon Hater
66% matchMixed60% of 15 reviews2025
Dev: Nikorych
Windows · Mac
Balloon Hater is an incremental clicker game. Pop balloons, buy weapons, explore new areas, unlock new abilities, find special balloons to gain temporary boosts, and upgrade your gear to increase your rewards.
Why similar: Idler 30.9%, Incremental 23.5%, Collectathon 22.6%, Physics 15.1%, Arcade 3%
- #56 Y2K Coin Pusher
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ink Ribbon Studios
Windows
Enjoy this 2000's inspired coin pusher game with 13 unlockable levels, each corresponding to their own song and vibe, all in delicious PS2 inspired graphics.
Why similar: Idler 37.9%, Incremental 27.3%, Simulation 18.9%, 3D 8.8%, Casual 6.5%
- #57 Beat Pet
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pepper Universe
Windows
A desktop pet who listens to music with you and plays the drums along to the beat. Most of the time, he quietly keeps you company. But when the music starts, the stage is his.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 59.2% ★, Idler 36.2%, Casual 3.2%, Indie 1.1%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #58 Penguin Hatchery
69% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: BroanaterPub: BA Development
Windows
Penguin Hatchery is a game about hatching penguins. Yeah, that's pretty much it. With the help of some clicking and some random things that sometimes make sense, sometimes don't you can begin to hatch penguin eggs and eventually hatch them at an insane rate!
Why similar: Idler 31.2%, Incremental 26.9%, Simulation 17.9%, Arcade 16%, Casual 6.1%
- #59 Astral Archive
65% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Frostice Dev
Windows
Astral Archive is a short, incremental idle + space shooter hybrid where you collect space artifacts to grow a powerful archive!
Why similar: Idler 40.1%, Incremental 36.7%, Arcade 15.9%, Casual 5.2%, Indie 1.4%
- #60 BIT-HOLE: Neon Incremental
65% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Rift Interactive
Windows
BIT HOLE: NEON Incremental is a compact, straightforward incremental experience. Eliminate viruses, collect data fragments, and unlock massive power spikes by decrypting legendary malware like the "I Love You" worm. A focused cyber-power trip designed for a short, satisfying session.
Why similar: Idler 39.7%, Incremental 25.6%, Arcade 13%, Physics 9.1%, 3D 6.4%