- #1 Crusaders of the Lost Idols
97% matchVery Positive83% of 3,036 reviews2015
Dev: Codename Entertainment Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 384.7 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Crusaders of the Lost Idols is an idle game of heroic awesomeness! Create a band of fighters to fight monsters, earn gold and create strategies for the perfect formations over multiple campaigns! Upgrade your heroes, collect unique gear, and unlock new Crusaders in regular new events.
Why similar: Incremental 69.7%, Idler 12.5%, Casual 7.7%, Strategy 4.6%, RPG 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: A classic party-based idle RPG that shares the same focus on strategic formation and character collection.
- #2 Tap Heroes
96% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,372 reviews2015
Dev: VaragtP
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 23.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Welcome to the first puppet show RPG! Participate in battling a ton of foes, buy new upgrades, cast magic and recruit new Heroes. Or just sit back and enjoy the show as your Heroes fight on their own while you watch or do other things.
Why similar: Auto Battler 27.4%, Idler 21.7%, Incremental 20.3%, Automation 16.2%, RPG 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: A foundational tactical RPG clicker that emphasizes party management and automated combat.
- #3 Soda Dungeon 2
96% matchVery Positive94% of 5,663 reviews2020
Dev: AN ProductionsPub: Armor Games Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.6 hrsMean: 68.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Everyone’s favorite laid-back dungeon crawler returns in Soda Dungeon 2. Featuring a new adventure, a whole town to upgrade, crafting, new classes, alternate dimensions, and more! It’s everything you loved about the original plus all the stuff you’ve been asking for.
Why similar: Idler 33.4%, Strategy RPG 22.1%, Incremental 21.8%, RPG 11.3%, Casual 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: Combines party-based dungeon crawling with idle-friendly automation and character management.
- #4 Book of Fei
94% matchVery Positive94% of 364 reviews2026
Dev: TAO Studio
Windows · Mac
Lead adorable warriors to form an adventure team to work and adventure on the computer desktop. Defeat the warriors to save the world. Rich nurturing and collection elements, idle and slack off to earn money and fight monsters!
Why similar: Desktop Companion 55.7% ★, Idler 21.4%, Incremental 9.1%, RPG 6.2%, Combat 3.7%
Why You'll Like It: A cute, casual RPG that leans into idle mechanics and character-focused progression.
- #5 Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms
94% matchMostly Positive77% of 15,024 reviews2020
Dev: Codename Entertainment Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 402.6 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms is a Dungeons & Dragons strategy management game uniting Champions from throughout the D&D multiverse into a grand adventure.
Why similar: Idler 43.6%, Incremental 34.4%, Strategy 11.9%, RPG 5.5%, Casual 2.9%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a high-quality, party-based idle RPG experience with deep strategic depth and constant progression.
- #6 Idle Slayer
93% matchVery Positive85% of 10,806 reviews2020
Dev: Pablo Leban
Windows
Median: 8.8 hrsMean: 106.1 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Start from nothing and grow into a legendary Slayer. Explore countless dimensions, collect souls, unlock powerful upgrades, craft powerful gear, defeat epic bosses, and enjoy a deep idle RPG with active and offline progression.
Why similar: Idler 40%, Incremental 32.9%, 2D Platformer 13.1%, Casual 6.6%, Strategy 3.1%
Why You'll Like It: Blends idle mechanics with 2D platforming elements, mirroring the platformer tag of the seed game.
- #7 Desktop Raid
92% matchMostly Positive77% of 687 reviews2026
Dev: Lee_Studio
Windows
Median: 12.1 hrsMean: 71.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Assemble your adventure squad on the desktop! Classic RPG meets idle play—no grind, no stress, just nonstop progress. Your heroes fight, level up, and loot while you work or study. Explore rich classes, powerful skills, and thrilling gear drops. RPG excitement, anytime, anywhere!
Why similar: Idler 27.4%, Incremental 21.9%, Creature Collector 21%, Auto Battler 17.1%, RPG 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the 'desktop' feel of the seed game while focusing on creature collection and loot.
- #8 Ani Idle
91% matchVery Positive87% of 77 reviews2025
Dev: Ani Dev
Windows
Ani Idle is an Idle-like RPG in which you will have to fight a variety of enemies. Kill them, collect their loot, take a rest, do some quests and craft your gear to become more and more powerful.
Why similar: Idler 47.9%, Character Customization 20.5%, RPG 20.2%, Casual 9.7%, Singleplayer 1.8%
Why You'll Like It: Matches the anime-inspired aesthetic and casual idle progression found in the seed game.
- #9 Clicker Heroes
91% matchVery Positive90% of 62,142 reviews2015
Dev: Playsaurus
Windows · Mac
Median: 10.6 hrsMean: 165.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Click your way through hordes of monsters, earn gold, and recruit quirky heroes with powerful skills. Progress even while you're idle, and watch the numbers climb into the absurd. It’s a never-ending journey of clicks, crits, and colossal damage.
Why similar: Incremental 48.1%, Idler 34%, Casual 6%, RPG 5.6%, Strategy 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: The definitive clicker experience that set the standard for incremental progression and RPG-lite mechanics.
- #10 Gaiadon: Eternal Quest
90% matchVery Positive80% of 250 reviews2024
Dev: nadukkon
Windows
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 237.4 hrs≥1hr: 98%
An Epic Incremental/Idle RPG
Why similar: Auto Battler 27.3%, Idler 22%, Incremental 18%, Creature Collector 17.5%, RPG 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: A strong auto-battler and clicker hybrid that emphasizes creature collection and casual play.
- #11 Clicker Cuties - Anime Idler
89% matchMostly Positive71% of 488 reviews2024
Dev: Clicker Company
Windows
💗 Idler Clicker + Dating Sim 💗 Meet virtual cuties, care for them, and get to know their stories!
Why similar: Idler 29.2%, Incremental 26%, Life Sim 22.2%, Time Management 12.4%, RPG 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: Directly mirrors the anime aesthetic and life-sim elements of the seed game.
- #12 Monsters Idle RPG
89% matchMixed64% of 67 reviews2023
Dev: Overaction Game Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Monsters Idle RPG is a cozy and relaxing idle game where you collect monsters, deploy them in battles, gather resources, and sell them to earn profits! Explore Arcanium as you advance from a basic starter monster to your favorite companion by expanding your collection.
Why similar: Auto Battler 21.1%, Idler 20.1%, Incremental 17.7%, Creature Collector 16.2%, Automation 11.8%
Why You'll Like It: Blends creature collection with simulation elements for a relaxing, casual experience.
- #13 Idle Skilling
88% matchMostly Positive70% of 2,389 reviews2022
Dev: Lavaflame2
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 96.1 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Idle Skilling is the ultimate Idle Game with years of content! Meant to be played for 5-10 minutes a day, you gradually unlock new skills like mining, fishing, pet breeding, crusading, potion-making, lab-research, construction, and more! With new updates coming, you'll never run out of stuff to do!
Why similar: Idler 46.5%, Incremental 38.3%, RPG 6.6%, Casual 5.8%, Singleplayer 2.9%
Why You'll Like It: Offers an incredibly deep RPG experience with numerous systems to automate and manage.
- #14 Nomad Idle
87% matchMixed65% of 880 reviews2025
Dev: The Fox Knocks
Windows
Median: 26.7 hrsMean: 58.5 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Face waves of enemies automatically and create builds by distributing stat points, leveling up equipment, choosing passive skills, summons and more. An idle game about killing hordes of enemies, becoming stronger, and exploring an unfolding storyline. A spin-off of Nomad Survival.
Why similar: Auto Battler 23.7%, Idler 22.5%, Incremental 19.6%, Roguelite 10.3%, Automation 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: Features class-based progression and crafting systems that add depth to the idle experience.
- #15 Bard Idle
86% matchMixed70% of 835 reviews2025
Dev: Illegal Turtle 🐢
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 165.1 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Build a unique team, where each character has a random weapon, race and class. Strong combinations of heroes, enhanced by the ballad creation system and jelly dwarfs, will capture your adventure in history!
Why similar: Auto Battler 23.2%, Idler 17.6%, Incremental 16.2%, Strategy RPG 15.7%, Automation 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a strategy-heavy RPG experience with automated combat and party-based mechanics.
- #16 Idle Pixel Fantasy
85% matchMostly Positive79% of 914 reviews2025
Dev: Max Ritters
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 22.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Recruit hard-working helpers and magical creatures that automatically collect gold and crystals. Unlock new levels, invest in stronger units, and work your way up to the powerful dragon boss at the top. A relaxing pixel-style idle clicker!
Why similar: Incremental 43.8%, Automation 28.9%, Idler 20%, Casual 5.9%, Singleplayer 1.4%
Why You'll Like It: A casual, pixel-art idle game that focuses on accessible progression and fantasy themes.
- #17 Cave Heroes
86% matchMixed57% of 127 reviews2023
Dev: VSTGames
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 29.5 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Lead a party of Cave Heroes to explore dungeons, battle monsters and defeat tough archdemons. Build your village, collect loot, rescue pets and much more in this idle RPG.
Why similar: Auto Battler 27.3%, Strategy RPG 20.3%, Idler 20.1%, Incremental 17%, RPG 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on strategy-rpg elements and auto-battler combat within a dungeon-crawling setting.
- #18 Idle Quest Simulator
84% matchMostly Positive80% of 191 reviews2026
Dev: 所以然
Windows
No complex operations required! Auto-battle through the Underworld, traverse the Dragon Palace, and retrieve the True Scriptures with full idle gameplay.
Why similar: Idler 43.3%, Incremental 33.7%, Strategy 11.5%, 2D Platformer 10.3%, Singleplayer 1.2%
Why You'll Like It: Features turn-based combat and card-battler elements within an idle progression framework.
- #19 Firestone – Idle Clicker Online RPG
82% matchMostly Positive77% of 6,945 reviews2024
Dev: Holyday Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 533.8 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Your heroes never stop fighting. Build an unstoppable team in a fantasy idle RPG with AFK progression and offline rewards. Collect heroes and powerful gear, master formations, defeat epic bosses, and return to bigger rewards and endless incremental growth.
Why similar: Auto Battler 25.8%, Idler 20.8%, Incremental 19.2%, Strategy RPG 18.3%, RPG 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: A multiplayer-focused idle RPG that offers a wide variety of character customization and progression.
- #20 放置勇者:远征/Idle Heroes:Odyssey
84% matchMixed52% of 570 reviews2021
Dev: OnigiriStudio
Windows · Mac
As a hero leader, you need to recruit your hero, collect treasures and equipment, and run towns to upgrade the combat team.Facing powerful monsters on the expedition, you also need strategies to match heroes, skills and treasures, finally save the world again.
Why similar: Idler 57.1%, RPG 20.2%, Strategy 10.8%, Casual 10.2%, Singleplayer 1.7%
Why You'll Like It: An adventure-focused idle RPG that emphasizes casual progression and clicker mechanics.
- #21 Knights and Castles
83% matchMixed64% of 89 reviews2021
Dev: Pixelabor
Windows
(KnC) Knights and Castles is an IDLE - GAME, wich is a game where most of the mechanics and battles are automated so you can enjoy making progress while drinking a coffe without having to work so hard to play =)
Why similar: Auto Battler 42.9%, Incremental 28.9%, Automation 14.2%, RPG 13.5%, Singleplayer 0.5%
Why You'll Like It: Combines point-and-click exploration with auto-battler combat and character collection.
- #22 Koltera
82% matchMostly Positive71% of 170 reviews2023
Dev: Braymen
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 44.8 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Idle creature-collector, where you mine, train, breed, explore and more with your creatures. Discover all there is in the world of Koltera.
Why similar: Idler 37.7%, Creature Collector 29.7%, RPG 13.5%, Strategy 9.8%, Casual 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: An adventure-focused RPG that incorporates idle elements and creature collection.
- #23 Fantasy Idle Dungeon
80% matchMixed69% of 748 reviews2025
Dev: Leaves GamesPub: Gamersky Games
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 66.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
In Fantasy Idle Dungeon, hatch and capture rare Jenin, awaken their legendary skills and talents, and experience the joy of leveling up, evolving, and fusing them. Freely customize your gear, assemble an unbeatable adventure team, and claim glorious victories with effortless idle gameplay!
Why similar: Idler 36.6%, Creature Collector 19%, Auto Battler 14%, Strategy RPG 9.2%, Strategy 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on loot and turn-based strategy within a casual idle environment.
- #24 Crusaders Quest : Hero Town
78% matchMostly Positive77% of 2,553 reviews2026
Dev: CQ LABSPub: LoadComplete
Windows · Mac
Median: 32.1 hrsMean: 90.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A desktop idle RPG that lives on the side of your screen. Gather cute pixel heroes, rebuild a tiny town, and watch it grow while you work. Welcome to 《Crusader Quest: Hero Town》!
Why similar: Desktop Companion 44% ★, Idler 15.2%, Incremental 12.6%, Automation 10.4%, Character Customization 5.5%
- #25 TBH: Task Bar Hero
78% matchMixed53% of 44,910 reviews2026
Dev: Nugem Studio
Windows
Median: 128.8 hrsMean: 249.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%
The ultimate tiny idle RPG! Adorable pixel heroes are waiting to join your adventure — from your taskbar. Fight off the boredom of work and daily life with diverse classes, skills, items, and builds!
Why similar: Desktop Companion 44.5% ★, Idler 20.5%, Trading 17.6%, Auto Battler 8.5%, RPG 4.4%
- #26 Incremental Adventures
81% matchMostly Positive78% of 821 reviews2020
Dev: Gniller
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 15.4 hrsMean: 63.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Lead your heroes in their neverending adventures! A minimalistic Idle game where combat is fully automated. It's up to you to make the most of that automation to reach extremely high numbers!
Why similar: Auto Battler 29.4%, Idler 25.5%, Automation 18.6%, Time Management 10%, Incremental 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, text-based idle game that excels at automation and deep mechanical progression.
- #27 Smalles
81% matchMixed63% of 59 reviews2021
Dev: Pixelabor
Windows
Smalles is a game where you will send your champion into the Dungeon to collect gold and also raise in strenght.You will acquire precious Talent Points that can be used to upgrade your character.
Why similar: Auto Battler 36.5%, Incremental 23.7%, RPG 17.1%, Idler 11.5%, Casual 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: A point-and-click RPG that utilizes auto-battler mechanics for a casual, accessible feel.
- #28 Vacuum Warrior - Idle Game
79% matchMostly Positive79% of 924 reviews2023
Dev: Benjamin StaugaardPub: Benzoft
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 97.2 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Vacuum Warrior is a Free to Play incremental idle game. Listen to the crisp crackle of dust and debris entering your vacuum as you vacuum ridiculous amounts of dust. Upgrade your vacuums, idle gains, and robot vacuums, earn achievements, and explore numerous locations in the Vacuum Warrior universe!
Why similar: Idler 35.7%, Incremental 31.2%, Automation 23.8%, Casual 6.8%, Singleplayer 2.5%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, casual idle game that provides a low-stress experience similar to the seed game.
- #29 Tiny Pasture
76% matchVery Positive92% of 8,575 reviews2025
Dev: CaveLiquidPub: Gamersky Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 26.2 hrsMean: 61.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Meet your new little desk buddies! They’ll snooze, scratch, and scamper around while you work or study (don’t worry, they’ve been trained not to invade your workspace). If you’re good at animal management, they will occupy the bottom of your screen with different kinds and colors!
Why similar: Desktop Companion 45.9% ★, Idler 19.7%, Incremental 16.2%, Creature Collector 14.4%, Casual 3.1%
- #30 Desktop Heroes
77% matchMostly Positive75% of 146 reviews2025
Dev: TelazerPub: Blackburne Games Studio FZ LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Desktop Heroes is a unique idle RPG designed to be your faithful companion while you work. Set just above your taskbar, this game runs in the background, letting you build a team of courageous heroes, battle monstrous foes, and collect loot; all without disrupting your productivity.
Why similar: Idler 55.3%, RPG 16.8%, Combat 14.4%, Casual 9.7%, Singleplayer 3.8%
- #31 TASMON: Taskbar Monsters
77% matchMixed69% of 75 reviews2026
Dev: ProjectZeta
Windows
An idle RPG that lives in your taskbar. While you work, your monsters auto-battle and bring back eggs and loot. Collect 156 species, evolve and awaken them, forge one-of-a-kind serial-stamped weapons, and shape every weekly update from the in-game suggestion box. Free to play.
Why similar: Auto Battler 27.5%, Idler 22.9%, Creature Collector 11.8%, RPG 11.4%, Roguelite 10.2%
- #32 Idle Knight
76% matchMixed70% of 69 reviews2026
Dev: VECR
Windows
Idle Knight runs in the background, turning your clicks, keystrokes, and controller inputs into XP. Work or play your favorite game: your knight levels up in the background! Build your character, manage stats, open hourly chests, and fight others in ranked duels.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 48.2% ★, Idler 16%, Incremental 14.7%, Strategy RPG 13.7%, RPG 4.9%
- #33 The Magician's Research
79% matchMixed58% of 265 reviews2019
Dev: Mad Labyrinth Studios LLC
Windows
The MAGICIAN'S RESEARCH is an RPG style IDLE - INCREMENTAL - MANAGEMENT Game! The Experiments of the Mage's Guild have broken out and you are tasked with tracking down, researching, and disposing of them before they can disturb the nearby towns or multiply!
Why similar: Auto Battler 27.3%, Idler 23.7%, Incremental 22.2%, Roguelite 11.3%, RPG 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: A dungeon-crawler that integrates clicker and idle mechanics with deep collectathon elements.
- #34 Cultivation Idle
74% matchMostly Positive74% of 65 reviews2026
Dev: 老鱼工作室
Windows
A casual cultivation-themed incremental idle RPG. Start as a Qi Refining cultivator, auto-train, idle, break through realms, explore maps and dungeons, defeat monsters, collect gear, skills, materials, pills, spirit stones and pets, farm, fish, chop wood, mine, cook, forge, and plan long-term growth
Why similar: Idler 28%, Incremental 21.9%, Automation 17.1%, RPG 8.7%, Life Sim 8.1%
- #35 Lonely Knight - Idle Roguelike RPG
75% matchMixed68% of 250 reviews2024
Dev: Enter the Game Studios
Windows
Lonely Knight is a game that combines idle and roguelike elements. Defeat monsters and embark on a journey to find companions for the lonely knight. Experience growth through idle gameplay and test your strength in dungeons!
Why similar: Auto Battler 50.3%, Idler 34.7%, Casual 8.5%, RPG 4%, Strategy 1.6%
- #36 Nano Neighbors
73% matchVery Positive82% of 157 reviews2025
Dev: Studio BitDotPub: UNIKAT Label
Windows
A cozy online incremental idle game you can play with your friends at the bottom of your screen. Customise, play mini games, earn & spend!
Why similar: Desktop Companion 49.7% ★, Idler 15.5%, Life Sim 12.7%, Automation 10.2%, Roguelite 5.4%
- #37 Desktop Defender
72% matchVery Positive92% of 1,793 reviews2025
Dev: Conradical GamesPub: Poysky Productions
Windows
Median: 25.6 hrsMean: 53.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
An idle auto-battler that sits in the corner of your screen while you do other things.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 46.7% ★, Auto Battler 19%, Idler 15.7%, Incremental 13.6%, Casual 2.4%
- #38 Task Bar of Ragnalis
75% matchNo user reviews24% of 330 reviews2026
Dev: Jagernaut Games
Windows
Your taskbar is now a battlefield. Task Bar of Ragnalis is an idle auto-battler RPG that lives on your desktop. Your heroes fight, loot, and grow stronger while you work, browse, or watch. Collect gear, stack duplicates to rank them up, build your dream party!
Why similar: RPG 35.8%, 2D Platformer 28.6%, Auto Battler 21.5%, Casual 11.6%, Singleplayer 2.5%
- #39 Sin Slayers: Meat & Greed
74% matchMixed55% of 75 reviews2025
Dev: Goonswarm Games
Windows
A chill idle-mining sim that lives on your desktop. Dig rocks, collect gems, buy upgrades, feed your greed, and uncover shiny surprises while you do other things.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 53.5% ★, Idler 17.1%, Automation 10.7%, Incremental 10.1%, RPG 3.7%
- #40 PC FISH: Taskbar Aquarium
71% matchVery Positive85% of 136 reviews2026
Dev: NANOO
Windows · Mac
Raise, Collect, Trade! Discover rare fish, grow your collection, and build a living aquarium right on your desktop.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 41.5% ★, Idler 19.3%, Trading 14.8%, Creature Collector 14.4%, Life Sim 9.6%
- #41 My Little Spider
71% matchVery Positive94% of 424 reviews2025
Dev: 9FingerGames
Windows
Median: 21.5 hrsMean: 44.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Adopt a cute pet spider that lives anywhere on your desktop! Team up to discover unique bugs, decorate their web, and unlock adorable spider hats as you work or relax.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 60.6% ★, Creature Collector 16.8%, Idler 16.3%, Casual 3.1%, Character Customization 2.7%
- #42 IdleOn
70% matchMostly Positive77% of 29,572 reviews2025
Dev: Lavaflame2
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 225.9 hrs≥1hr: 64%
The incremental idle MMO where your heroes keep fighting while you're gone! Spend their loot on upgrades, unlock classes from Elemental-Wizard to Cannon-Pirate, and level 20 unique skills like Farming, Sailing, and Construction!
Why similar: Idler 45.6%, Incremental 32.7%, Character Customization 9.3%, RPG 8.9%, Casual 3.5%
- #43 Loot of Baal
72% matchMixed62% of 1,512 reviews2025
Dev: Gleamer Studio
Windows
Median: 22.5 hrsMean: 79.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Recruit, manage, and send your hireling crew to conquer demons and gather treasure—all from the corner of your screen. "Loot of Baal" is an idle desktop game where adventure runs alongside your daily tasks. Can your heroes save the world from chaos?
Why similar: Idler 36.1%, Incremental 21.3%, Automation 17.2%, RPG 11.1%, Strategy 9.1%
- #44 miniBONG
73% matchVery Positive80% of 959 reviews2023
Dev: Game Star
Windows · Mac
Median: 22.0 hrsMean: 96.1 hrs≥1hr: 92%
"miniBONG" is a lightweight rogue-like game that focuses on dress-up DIY and idle gameplay, while incorporating elements of combat, character development, and strategy.. You can feel the charm of dressing up and fighting at the same time.
Why similar: Idler 27.7%, Strategy RPG 21.9%, Character Customization 13.4%, Automation 12.9%, Roguelite 11.1%
- #45 Clicker Guardians
73% matchMixed69% of 250 reviews2024
Dev: Quantumfrog
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 61%
A true RPG clicker in which you need to loot, craft and refine your equipment to come out on top. Loyal guild members will help you along your mystical journey to defeat goblins, skeletons and adequately dressed frogs!
Why similar: Incremental 50.1%, Idler 25.7%, RPG 9.9%, Character Customization 6.9%, Casual 5.3%
- #46 Koltera 2
71% matchMostly Positive79% of 236 reviews2026
Dev: Braymen
Windows
Gather resources, craft items, and grow a team of creatures in this relaxed incremental idle RPG. Automate your skills, send creatures on expeditions, and keep progressing even while offline.
Why similar: Idler 35.7%, Creature Collector 26.8%, Automation 18.5%, RPG 11%, Casual 5.7%
- #47 Desktop Fishing
69% matchVery Positive91% of 359 reviews2025
Dev: Ostend Games
Windows
Desktop Fishing is a cozy idle game that sits in the corner of your screen. Go about your usual desk work (or don't) while your frog buddy catches fish, discovers new outfits, and unlocks fishing spots.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 43.9% ★, Idler 14.2%, Creature Collector 12.4%, Incremental 11.7%, Automation 9.7%
- #48 Artesnaut
70% matchMixed58% of 106 reviews2026
Dev: R.N.Studio
Windows
A hardcore medieval fantasy idle RPG, almost entirely in text. Build characters with races, jobs, and epithets. Over 1,000 items to loot. A story 93% of players rated "great." Combat and exploration are fully auto—just check your results. Now in Chapter 5, unfolding across five major updates.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 41.5% ★, Auto Battler 17%, Strategy RPG 11.7%, Idler 11.4%, Character Customization 5.6%
- #49 Desk Paws
68% matchVery Positive89% of 577 reviews2025
Dev: GinkgoGamesPub: Captcha Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 19.8 hrsMean: 79.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Collect over 100 stylish little pets on your desktop! They can freely move along the bottom of your screen, or live in the little houses you've carefully decorated for them. Hmm... or perhaps send them on adventures to earn treats?
Why similar: Idler 46.2%, Creature Collector 38.5%, Casual 8.5%, Automation 4.5%, Singleplayer 2.3%
- #50 Professor Simulator: Desktop Lab
67% matchVery Positive86% of 154 reviews2026
Dev: HCL
Windows · Mac
Professor Simulator: Desktop Lab is a semi-idle desktop simulation game about academic life. Keep a tiny lab in the corner of your screen while you work, study, or relax. Recruit graduate students, apply for research projects, publish papers, purchase equipment, and build your own research team.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 65.5% ★, Idler 28.7%, Casual 4.9%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #51 Idle Cats Dungeon
69% matchMixed64% of 56 reviews2026
Dev: Artur Latkovsky
Windows
Recruit different cats, level them up, and gather treasure all from the corner of your screen. Idle Cats Dungeon is an incremental desktop game where adventure runs alongside your daily tasks. Can you slay more enemies than other players?
Why similar: Incremental 37.1%, Idler 36.9%, Auto Battler 16.1%, Casual 8.5%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #52 Heros and Monsters: Idle Incremental
70% matchMixed69% of 121 reviews2023
Dev: Mathew Perry
Windows
Auto Battler, Incremental, Idle Game
Why similar: Auto Battler 43.3%, Idler 35.7%, Strategy 8.2%, Casual 4.2%, Incremental 4.1%
- #53 Hero Tale
69% matchMixed69% of 429 reviews2024
Dev: Weird Johnny Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 56.4 hrsMean: 132.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
A relaxing auto-battler running in the background. Watch your combat experience grow and occasionally develop the massive skill tree and upgrade your equipment to explore secrets of the island.
Why similar: Auto Battler 46.4%, Idler 33.3%, RPG 11.8%, Casual 6.2%, Singleplayer 2.4%
- #54 My Little Life
66% matchVery Positive89% of 1,152 reviews2025
Dev: 9FingerGames
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 14.0 hrs≥1hr: 69%
A relaxing life-sim that lives on the bottom of your screen while you do other things.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 51.4% ★, Idler 17.6%, Life Sim 14.6%, Creature Collector 13.8%, Casual 2.7%
- #55 Ultimate Auto-RPG: Tower Walker
68% matchMostly Positive73% of 64 reviews2025
Dev: Millendream
Windows
Ultimate Auto-RPG is an idle game, meaning that it mostly plays on its own. Your hero will automatically defeat enemies and level up on your screen while you do other things. Allowing you to work on other tasks while gaining experience and loot!
Why similar: Idler 30.7%, Auto Battler 22.4%, Incremental 17%, RPG 10.7%, Automation 8.7%
- #56 Incremental Epic Hero 2
67% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,685 reviews2025
Dev: HapiwakuPub: Idle System, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 188.8 hrs≥1hr: 73%
A mixture of incremental/idle and roleplaying game set in fantasy world filled with monsters and things to explore, where battling is constant, almost everything can be upgraded, and with wide array of various prestige mechanics to always keep things interesting and moving forward!
Why similar: Auto Battler 30.3%, Idler 23.6%, Automation 18.1%, Character Customization 10%, Roguelite 8.7%
- #57 Dino Market
67% matchVery Positive94% of 64 reviews2024
Dev: Fuz Games
Windows
Animal friends to keep you company while you work on other tasks. Run a cozy market, play with your chat during streams or use productivity tools to help you focus. All from your desktop!
Why similar: Desktop Companion 45.1% ★, Idler 15.2%, Incremental 13.3%, Creature Collector 12%, Automation 11.2%
- #58 Electronic Woodfish
65% matchVery Positive93% of 89 reviews2026
Dev: HaHaHaGame
Windows
A casual companion that lives on your Windows desktop. Strike the woodfish to earn Merit, collect skins, open chests, complete collections and crafting, and play online with up to 3 Steam friends.
Why similar: Idler 75.2%, Casual 16.4%, Singleplayer 8.5%
- #59 Coin Push RPG
66% matchMostly Positive77% of 760 reviews2025
Dev: RAmenPub: Wise Games
Windows
Median: 8.0 hrsMean: 25.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Coin Push RPG is a unique blend of Semi-Idle RPG and coin-pusher gameplay! Recruit legendary heroes, equip them with powerful gear, upgrade your town, construct buildings, and unlock stunning backgrounds as you expand your influence. Build a diverse and unstoppable team with your own unique style .
Why similar: Idler 52.1%, RPG 15%, Strategy 12%, Combat 11.1%, Casual 6.7%