- #1 Screen Survivors
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tom Daly
Windows
An idle survivor-like that sits in the corner of your screen.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 30.7% ★, Bullet Heaven 19.4% ★, Auto Battler 13.8%, Idler 11.1%, Incremental 8.7%
- #2 Desktop Defender
96% matchVery Positive93% of 1,715 reviews2025
Dev: Conradical GamesPub: Poysky Productions
Windows
Median: 26.5 hrsMean: 55.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
An idle auto-battler that sits in the corner of your screen while you do other things.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 37.8% ★, Auto Battler 16.5%, Idler 12.5%, Tower Defense 10.5%, Incremental 10.4%
- #3 Incremental Infinity
96% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Rablo Games
Windows
Explore an infinite, procedurally generated skill tree as you defend yourself against ever-growing waves of numbers. Play in full screen or as a side-window companion while doing other things.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 28.6% ★, Desktop Companion 23.7% ★, Incremental 16.1%, Idler 8.5%, Strategy 4.2%
- #4 Loop Tower: Prologue
95% 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 41% ★, Auto Battler 16.6%, Incremental 12.9%, Idler 12.6%, Roguelike 4.9%
- #5 Loop Tower
94% matchNo user reviews
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 38.5% ★, Auto Battler 17.5%, Idler 13.1%, Incremental 12.1%, Roguelike 5.6%
- #6 Breach Squad
94% match4 user reviews60% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: INDIELLIGENT
Windows
Breach. Fight. Loot. Repeat... Breach Squad is a top-down sci-fi auto-combat roguelike RPG built around corridor breaches. Your squad fights on its own - you command, manage loot, and grow marines permanently… But if they die, they’re gone.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 36% ★, Bullet Heaven 22.8% ★, Auto Battler 16.1%, Idler 8.3%, Roguelike 6.6%
- #7 Incrempire
93% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: FMGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Defend. Upgrade. Dominate. A relaxing incremental base-defense game, packed with powerful skills and a deep skill tree.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 26.4% ★, Auto Battler 15.5%, Idler 14.2%, Incremental 12.7%, Tower Defense 10.1%
- #8 Swarm Survivor: Endless Siege
92% matchPositive100% of 25 reviews2026
Dev: kamen
Windows
Swarm Survivors: Endless Siege is a light roguelike bullet-hell idle shooter. You play as the last survivor of the Swarm, fighting to stay alive under the endless siege of alien fleets. Build overwhelming power and face wave after wave of relentless challenges.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 32.7% ★, Bullet Heaven 21.8% ★, Idler 12.3%, Tower Defense 11%, Incremental 9.7%
- #9 increTower
91% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Tent Incident
Windows
A short incremental tower defense game. Upgrade your tower. Upgrade your enemies. Repeat until it gets out of control.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 28.1% ★, Idler 15.5%, Incremental 14.5%, Tower Defense 12.7%, Abstract 8.4%
- #10 Second Monitor Gladiators
91% 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 43% ★, Auto Battler 19.6%, Idler 16.9%, Incremental 12.6%, Management 5.1%
- #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 51.6% ★, Idler 15.1%, Incremental 14.3%, Economy 10.6%, Management 3.6%
- #12 The Background Warrior
89% 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 49.6% ★, Idler 19.3%, Incremental 13.8%, Auto Battler 10.4%, Simulation 3.7%
- #13 Void Salvage
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: myradann
Windows
Salvage derelict ships, uncover strange points of interest, and survive hostile ambushes in this incremental auto-combat game. Upgrade your ship, collect loot, stack wild synergies, and become absurdly overpowered.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 24.4% ★, Auto Battler 19.3%, Incremental 12.3%, Idler 12.2%, Tower Defense 10.9%
- #14 Long Rest
88% matchPositive86% of 21 reviews2026
Dev: Newyares
Windows · Mac
Lead 4 auto-running heroes through dungeon runs, open chests, survive the curse, and spend your loot on permanent upgrades.
Why similar: Auto Battler 26.5%, Idler 20.1%, Incremental 19.7%, Management 8.1%, Arcade 4.6%
- #15 Tiny Capsule Collector
87% 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 51.5% ★, Idler 20%, Incremental 13.4%, Management 6.5%, Casual 4.4%
- #16 Relicguard
86% 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 53.2% ★, Idler 20.8%, Incremental 16.7%, Minimalist 6.5%, Casual 2.8%
- #17 Wartide
86% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Dumbbell Games
Windows
An incremental desktop defense game that lives on the corner of your screen. Waves get harder, upgrades get stronger, progress never stops. Build your base, unlock permanent bonuses and grow your army while you work or relax.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 42.3% ★, Auto Battler 14.4%, Tower Defense 12.3%, Idler 10.8%, Incremental 9.9%
- #18 Corner Quest
85% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: EbonForgeGames
Windows
An idle auto-battler that sits in the corner of your screen while you do other things.
Why similar: Auto Battler 25.3%, Desktop Companion 21.1% ★, Idler 20%, Incremental 16.2%, Top-Down 5.1%
- #19 Space Annihilator
84% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Szymon AniolaPub: Szymon Aniola Entertainment
Windows
Command a powerful space warship and fight your way through relentless waves of enemy ships and bases to achieve the ultimate victory!
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 29.6% ★, Auto Battler 19.5%, Incremental 11.7%, Tower Defense 11.6%, Roguelike 8.4%
- #20 Desktop Detective
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Conradical GamesPub: Playsaurus
Windows
An idle detective game that sits in the corner of your screen while you do other things.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 48.4% ★, Auto Battler 17.1%, Idler 15.6%, Incremental 13%, Stylized 3.8%
- #21 Hex Core
83% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Serious Penguin Studios Inc.
Windows
Hex Core is a short, incremental clicker-style defense game where you help PeteOS hold back waves of viruses until you can wipe them out for good. Spend resources to unlock a huge spread of upgrades, new mechanics, weapons, and research.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 39.8% ★, Idler 18.7%, Incremental 15.5%, Minimalist 5.9%, Futuristic 4.9%
- #22 Boid Predator
82% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: QuadNode
Windows
The BOIDS are a plague. Build your PREDATORS to destroy them. Upgrade your PREDATORS from the spoils.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 23.7% ★, Idler 20.9%, Incremental 19.8%, Auto Battler 18.7%, Management 4.9%
- #23 Storm Grill
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SametHope
Windows
A short incremental game where you play as a grill and fight against the storm! Evaporate raindrops, earn coins, unlock new upgrades and skills, grow stronger until you can outlast the downpour.
Why similar: Idler 18.1%, Incremental 16.7%, Abstract 12.1%, Management 7.4%, Minimalist 7.3%
- #24 ORE x TRACTOR
81% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Glitchless Games
Windows
ORE x TRACTOR is a short, incremental game about demolishing space rocks with a variety of weaponry.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 44.8% ★, Incremental 13.9%, Idler 12.3%, Strategy 6.6%, Casual 4.7%
- #25 Idle Protocol
80% match3 user reviews0% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: Zzz Idle Games
Windows
Idle Protocol is a minimalist sci-fi tower defense and incremental game. Manage a central CPU core, equip exactly 2 Nodes, and defend against geometric anomalies. Perform a System Reboot to earn Cycles and unlock permanent modules in the BIOS!
Why similar: Auto Battler 26.7%, Idler 20.3%, Incremental 20.2%, Tower Defense 16.2%, Strategy 7.5%
- #26 Loot Loop
79% matchVery Positive92% of 1,012 reviews2026
Dev: BitBrew
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Build a party of heroes and send them into dungeons in this short incremental RPG. Fight monsters, collect loot, and unlock upgrades. Fast runs, deep skill tree, zero stress.
Why similar: Incremental 21.9%, Idler 20.2%, Auto Battler 12.1%, Management 8.5%, Minimalist 7.1%
- #27 Crystal Ascend
81% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Zodiac GameLab
Windows
A simple incremental game where you nurture crystal elementals by destroying floating crystals and harvesting aether. Upgrade the skill tree, unlock new abilities to gather resources faster, and build your ultimate crystal companions.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 33% ★, Incremental 17%, Idler 14.5%, Economy 10%, Management 7.5%
- #28 Crusaders Quest : Mini
78% matchVery Positive82% of 472 reviews2025
Dev: CQ LABSPub: LoadComplete
Windows
Meet Little Friends on the PC with Crusaders Quest : Mini (CQ:Mini)! You can work and study During the game, Crusader Quest's warriors fought hard and saved the Hasla continent You're leaving. You can collect the original warriors and costumes just for this game, too. Let go of your boredom
Why similar: Desktop Companion 43.5% ★, Auto Battler 18.1%, Idler 14.3%, Incremental 12%, Roguelite 5.8%
- #29 Side Shop Simulator
78% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: paçocaUNLIMITED
Windows
A cozy idle shop-sim that can sit in the corner of your screen while you work or play. Stock products, upgrade your tools, and expand your business comfortably from your desktop!
Why similar: Desktop Companion 42.2% ★, Idler 17.2%, Incremental 13.6%, Economy 7.6%, Management 5.4%
- #30 Smashing Bottles
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Blue Makes Games
Windows
Smashing Bottles is a short and satisfying incremental game where you break bottles to earn money, upgrade your bat, discover new bottles, and cause chaos! Will you smash enough bottles to buy the universe?
Why similar: Idler 20.7%, Incremental 20.2%, Economy 13%, Management 8.4%, Abstract 7.3%
- #31 Refence
79% matchMostly Positive79% of 141 reviews2025
Dev: Muurou Tech
Windows · Mac · Linux
Refence is a roguelite based idle defense game, where you can choose heroes and their traits, upgrade your castle, and manage resources to fend off enemies from the Demon Realm who are trying to attack your castle.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 25.5% ★, Idler 15.9%, Tower Defense 14.5%, Incremental 14%, Roguelite 8.6%
- #32 Center Of The Galaxy: Desktop Idle
76% 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 61.5% ★, Idler 17.7%, Incremental 13.9%, Casual 3.8%, Stylized 3.2%
- #33 No More Pesticide
76% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Jampacked Games
Windows
No More Pesticide is an active incremental game about a cute frog exterminating swarms of mutant bugs and taking down an evil pesticide manufacturer.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 32.6% ★, Incremental 16.8%, Idler 14.6%, Management 8.2%, Economy 6.4%
- #34 Black Hole Surfers
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mulch RatsPub: Triplevision Games Limited
Windows
An incremental game where you avoid space debris and collect antimatter to level up your ship. Upgrade your weapons systems, shields, engines and more as you jump from sector to sector, trying to find your way home.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 33.8% ★, Incremental 17.7%, Idler 16.8%, Roguelite 7.7%, Arcade 5.3%
- #35 A game about sucking (up ghosts with a Vacuum)
73% matchMixed63% of 27 reviews2026
Dev: Brave Traveller Games
Windows
A short, active incremental game about sucking up a range of cute and mischievous Ghosts with a Vacuum and harvesting their Ectoplasm.
Why similar: Idler 19%, Incremental 18.6%, Abstract 12.2%, Economy 9.3%, Minimalist 8.1%
- #36 Galaxy Pirates
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Chubby Horse Games
Windows
An idle auto-battler that fights epic battles in the corner of your screen while you conquer your day. Complete missions, build your hero squad, unlock new weapons, skills and upgrades. Assemble your own pirate crew and set sail among the stars!
Why similar: Auto Battler 26.9%, Idler 20.6%, Incremental 17.1%, Tower Defense 17%, Futuristic 8.9%
- #37 Antivirus PROTOCOL
75% matchVery Positive87% of 295 reviews2025
Dev: FIREHIVE Studio
Windows
Antivirus PROTOCOL is an incremental game about destroying viruses. Learn and adapt, collect data, upgrade yourself, and eliminate the Virus that has taken over the world.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 29.3% ★, Idler 14.3%, Incremental 13.2%, Abstract 11.4%, Roguelike 8%
- #38 Monster Hatcher
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Monkey Cube
Windows
An incremental monster-farming game where you catch and hatch unique creatures, unlock powerful upgrades, expand your skill tree, harvest resources, and battle in idle arenas to become the ultimate monster hatcher.
Why similar: Auto Battler 25.7%, Idler 19.1%, Incremental 18.3%, Roguelite 8.5%, Roguelike 8.1%
- #39 My Own Hero Party
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Sekhmet Games
Windows
A party-building casual incremental game where every expedition is a race against your stamina. Recruit allies, clear room-based dungeons, gather gold, and grow a custom upgrade tree after being kicked out of the hero party.
Why similar: Auto Battler 30.2%, Incremental 20.8%, Economy 13.4%, Management 8.6%, Abstract 8.1%
- #40 castle idler
71% matchVery Positive81% of 143 reviews2026
Dev: Soy Boy Games
Windows · Mac
castle idler is a short, relaxing incremental tower defense game with no waves. upgrade towers, collect coins, and unlock powerful prestige upgrades to defend your castle.
Why similar: Idler 23.1%, Tower Defense 19.4%, Incremental 19.1%, Management 7.5%, Minimalist 7.1%
- #41 Last Watchtower
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: nija games
Windows
Last Watchtower is a short incremental defense game. Gather resources, pick upgrades, and unlock powerful tower abilities. Experiment with diverse builds, withstand relentless monster waves, and grow stronger with every run through permanent meta-progression.
Why similar: Auto Battler 31.6%, Idler 19%, Tower Defense 18.5%, Minimalist 8.7%, Incremental 7.7%
- #42 Football AFK
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Happyland Games
Windows
The football management game that plays itself. It runs at the bottom of your screen while you live your life. Enjoy real team progression, make a few smart choices, and let the rest unfold without demanding your attention.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 58.7% ★, Idler 18.7%, Management 8.2%, Strategy 4.7%, Simulation 3.6%
- #43 BastionOS
69% matchVery Positive99% of 134 reviews2026
Dev: Feral Paw
Windows · Mac
A short active incremental game where you stack ludicrous weapons and upgrades onto a tower. Destroy a gigantic evolving horde, unlock new tech, repeat.
Why similar: Idler 17.2%, Incremental 16.1%, Tower Defense 15.2%, Abstract 13%, Minimalist 7.4%
- #44 Bottom Squad
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Family Devs
Windows
An idle defense game at the bottom of your screen. Build your squad, upgrade your base, and hold the line against relentless alien waves while you work or browse.
Why similar: Auto Battler 25.5%, Idler 22.9%, Tower Defense 17.9%, Incremental 17.8%, Minimalist 4.5%
- #45 Spacenap
72% 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 47.6% ★, Idler 19%, Incremental 14.8%, Economy 5.8%, Casual 4.8%
- #46 Click Flip
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Post Jaded Games
Windows
Click Flip is a short incremental game about clicking tiles, earning points, buying upgrades, and causing crazy tile combos.
Why similar: Idler 21.6%, Incremental 21.4%, Economy 13.6%, Management 8.8%, Abstract 7.1%
- #47 Prismfall
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Glass Shard Games
Windows
Prismfall is a strategic incremental game about defending your Prism from waves of enemies. Earn gold, wield powerful abilities, and buy upgrades from a deep and extensive upgrade tree.
Why similar: Incremental 22.5%, Minimalist 11.1%, Economy 10.2%, Roguelike 9.5%, Strategy 9%
- #48 Guild Idle
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GuildIdleDev
Windows · Linux
An incremental idle RPG focused on hero management, buildcraft, optimization, and long-term progression. Develop powerful heroes, push them through the endless Eternal Strife, and immortalize them in asynchronous PvP where their legacy strengthens future generations.
Why similar: Auto Battler 25.9%, Idler 23.6%, Incremental 18.2%, Roguelite 10.2%, Roguelike 7.6%
- #49 Endless Escalation
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GFX47
Windows
A strategy-driven incremental where choices actually matter. Upgrade costs scale together, forcing meaningful trade-offs instead of blindly upgrading everything. Build defenses, specialize your army, and adapt to overcome ever-evolving enemy forces.
Why similar: Auto Battler 27.2%, Idler 21.8%, Incremental 20.4%, Tower Defense 6.2%, Strategy 6.1%
- #50 Professor Simulator: Desktop Lab
67% matchVery Positive84% of 136 reviews2026
Dev: HCL
Windows · Mac
Professor Simulator: Desktop Lab is a semi-idle research game, not a traditional management sim. Keep it in a small window while you work, study, write papers, or take a break. Recruit students, run a pixel lab, publish papers, earn Impact Factor, and watch them work, slack off, and break down.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 61.6% ★, Idler 26.3%, Management 5.1%, Casual 4.5%, Colorful 2.5%
- #51 Mech Fortress
68% matchVery Positive87% of 262 reviews2026
Dev: Some Sugar Studio
Windows
Mech Fortress is a sci-fi tower defense game where each turret has unique mechanics. You can freely place them on a 5×5 grid, and your goal is to eliminate all enemies!
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 38.5% ★, Auto Battler 30.3%, Tower Defense 21.8%, Strategy 5.5%, Top-Down 3.9%
- #52 Samawa Idle
77% matchMixed66% of 609 reviews2023
Dev: Samharia Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 29.1 hrsMean: 72.2 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Unleash the power of specialized towers to annihilate hordes of monsters in this idle game with roguelike elements. Collect gold, level up your towers, face powerful bosses, and refine your strategy with an evolving skill tree.
Why similar: Auto Battler 24.1%, Idler 17.7%, Incremental 16.2%, Tower Defense 15.4%, Roguelite 8.9%
- #53 Idle Pixel Battle
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Max Ritters
Windows
Idle Pixel Battle is a fantasy idle auto battler focused on loot, upgrades, and constant progression. Build a team of heroes and watch them fight automatically through waves of monsters.
Why similar: Auto Battler 30.6%, Idler 26.6%, Incremental 20.3%, Roguelite 10.4%, Roguelike 7.8%
- #54 Tower Vibes
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: dreamer
Windows
Classic tower defense depth with an extra sound waves sync tech garnish
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 22% ★, Tower Defense 18.4%, Auto Battler 18.3%, Idler 15.9%, Incremental 9.6%
- #55 Crown Siege
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: JOrbits GamesPub: 2 Left Thumbs
Windows · Mac · Linux
A short incremental tower defense game centered around growing and strengthening armies, to defend your kingdom and stop endless waves of enemies.
Why similar: Auto Battler 25.9%, Idler 17.3%, Tower Defense 16.8%, Incremental 16.5%, Management 6.5%
- #56 The Snake Is the Tower
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Happy Distractions Studio
Windows
An incremental tower defense game where YOUR SNAKE is the tower. Every segment you grow is a new weapon (lasers, shields, AOE blasts) all firing automatically. Merge towers. Break synergies. Scale your power until the screen can't contain it.
Why similar: Tower Defense 16.1%, Idler 15.7%, Incremental 12.7%, Abstract 11.9%, Roguelike 9.4%
- #57 Aleef: Desktop Pet Collector
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Samharia Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Work, browse, or play other games while hatching eggs in the background! Collect 300+ pets, unlock powerful upgrades, and build your battle team. Or Sell/Buy from the Steam Community Market.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 47.4% ★, Idler 17.9%, Incremental 13.4%, Auto Battler 12.3%, Roguelite 4.4%
- #58 Desktropolis
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bean Juice Studios
Windows
Desktropolis is an idle city builder that lives quietly on the bottom of your screen while you work, game, or study.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 48.8% ★, Idler 16.3%, Incremental 13.1%, Economy 7.2%, Strategy 3.9%
- #59 Outhold
66% matchVery Positive86% of 1,581 reviews2025
Dev: Tellus Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Outhold is a short, strategic incremental game that blends tower defense with a deep meta-progression. Experiment with builds and find overpowered synergies to defend the dwindling fires of Outhold.
Why similar: Incremental 21.1%, Tower Defense 20.1%, Minimalist 10.3%, Idler 9.9%, Management 8.8%
- #60 Desktop Slippers
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Siar Games
Windows
An oddly satisfying idle game that runs on your desktop. Let your slippers handle the bugs while you handle your work.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 52.5% ★, Idler 17%, Incremental 11.8%, Management 6%, Minimalist 5%