Games Like Drugs and Crime Idle

Welcome, eager young investor, to AdVenture Capitalist! Arguably the world's greatest Capitalism simulator!

Why similar: Automation 15.7%, Idler 15.6%, Capitalism 15.4%, Incremental 11.7%, Life Sim 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: The quintessential idle game that perfectly mirrors the scaling wealth and automation mechanics found in the seed game.

Have you ever considered creating your own crime empire, without the legal and moral consequences? SIMULATE IT! Crawl into the dark alleys of the street business in this OG drug-dealing game, and make a fortune! A co-op sequel – DDS2 – is out NOW

Why similar: Crime 60.2%, Management 14.1%, Simulation 13.5%, Resource Management 10.5%, Singleplayer 1.7%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a more hands-on, first-person perspective on the criminal underworld theme.

What turns a drug dealer into a drug lord? Find out in DDS2, a first-person co-op sim set in a dynamic open world. Make contacts, cook drugs, and manage your cartel on Isla Sombra, where power is the only law.

Why similar: Crime 54.9%, Management 21.3%, Resource Management 14%, Simulation 7.6%, Singleplayer 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: Expands the criminal management theme into a more immersive and detailed simulation experience.

Industry Idle is an idle game that combines factory building, resource management and market trading. Design & build your base, expand & scale up your productions, improve & optimize your economy. Plus all the incremental game goodies: offline earnings, prestige to unlock more powerful upgrades.

Why similar: Automation 20%, Idler 19.4%, Incremental 13%, Capitalism 10.4%, Economy 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: Offers deep resource management and automation systems for players who enjoy the strategic side of idle games.

An idle game about making cookies! Originally released in 2013 on the web, and actively developed since then. This is the official version for Steam.

Why similar: Incremental 33.7%, Idler 30.8%, Management 11.8%, Economy 11.4%, Resource Management 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive clicker experience that set the standard for addictive, long-term incremental growth.

Definitely Not Fried Chicken is a business management sim with a Twist! Grow your drugs trade through legitimate fronts by managing both sides of the business. Acquire new "businesses", meet new clientele, Develop more potent narcotics, make lots of money and leave a city in ruin!

Why similar: Crime 32%, Capitalism 22.2%, Management 16.4%, Economy 14.7%, Resource Management 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A management simulation that tasks you with running a legitimate business as a front for your criminal activities.

Craft a complex production line, earn idle cash and become an industrial tycoon!

Why similar: Idler 21.9%, Automation 20.6%, Incremental 18.1%, Capitalism 12.7%, Management 12.3%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the strategic aspect of production and supply chain management within an idle framework.

Start from nothing and rise to the top as you expand your criminal empire in Drug Lord Tycoon.

Why similar: Crime 33.7%, Gambling 31.4% ★, Management 13.8%, Economy 13.3%, Simulation 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: A simulation-heavy approach to the drug trade that emphasizes strategic decision-making and expansion.

Blow leaves, upgrade your gear, and automate your progress as you explore the Leaf Universe. A satisfying incremental idle game where every leaf blown brings you closer to the next big upgrade. Simple, relaxing, and endlessly rewarding. Let the leaves fall, and your progress rise!

Why similar: Idler 45.6%, Incremental 37.1%, Relaxing 11.1%, Casual 5.1%, Singleplayer 1%

Why You'll Like It: A surprisingly deep idle game that excels at providing constant progression and satisfying automation.

Idle Research is an addictive, resource management, incremental game with both idle and active playstyles. Research and craft colorful Flasks and Tubes to earn as much Energy as possible! Big numbers guaranteed.

Why similar: Idler 25.2%, Automation 19.6%, Incremental 19%, Management 11.2%, Resource Management 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a complex, science-themed incremental experience that rewards careful planning and automation.

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 48.6%, Incremental 34%, Old School 10.6%, Casual 5.5%, Singleplayer 1.3%

Why You'll Like It: Blends idle progression with active gameplay elements and a rewarding sense of long-term character growth.

In Idle Weaponshop, you are handed your very own weapon shop to manage. Design and sell weapons, build up your local community, hire employees, and send adventurers off into danger for fun and profit... all before prestiging to earn powerful bonuses, all so you can do it all over again.

Why similar: Idler 24.5%, Capitalism 23%, Incremental 16.7%, Management 14.3%, Automation 13.6%

Why You'll Like It: Combines management and idle mechanics with a focus on producing and selling goods for profit.

Modern Casino Tycoon Simulation in full 3D glory. Build the casino. Set the odds. Expand into a luxury hotel/casino or go cheap & extract max profits. Keep the vault secure at all times, and beware of criminals & cheaters!!

Why similar: Capitalism 31.7%, Management 20.8%, Economy 20%, Relaxing 9.5%, Resource Management 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the gambling and management aspects of the seed game, allowing you to build and run your own casino.

Roll Dice, Draw Cards, Get Points

Why similar: Gambling 43.7% ★, Idler 31.6%, Incremental 14.6%, Simulation 5.3%, Casual 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: Directly incorporates the gambling and RNG elements found in the seed game into a polished idle format.

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 39.5%, Idler 32.3%, Management 20.5%, Casual 4%, Simulation 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic of the genre that provides endless progression and satisfying combat-based clicker mechanics.

Idle Heist is an Idle/Clicker game where the objective is to get as much money from the bank vault before you get caught! Through the use of upgrades and skills, earn MILLIONS or even TRILLIONS of dollars. This is the perfect game to play whilst you work or do other tasks!

Why similar: Incremental 88.4%, Casual 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: Features a crime-themed premise that utilizes clicker mechanics to simulate successful robberies.

Incremental game about smashing with unfolding gameplay and two prestige layers.

Why similar: Idler 21%, Incremental 18.5%, Automation 13.8%, Management 11.8%, Time Management 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A straightforward clicker experience that focuses on the satisfying feedback loop of constant destruction and growth.

Grow your bakery franchise and manage bakeries in this cute idle tycoon game with over 150 desserts, 100+ in game awards, daily challenges, skill tree system, events each month with unique desserts and much more...

Why similar: Idler 16.3%, Automation 15.2%, Capitalism 13.7%, Incremental 12.4%, Time Management 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: A management-focused idle game that rewards players for optimizing their production and scaling their business.

Future Fortune is an incremental/idle game featuring big numbers, a multi-layer prestige system, a milestone reward system, multiple upgrade shops, and much more!

Why similar: Idler 25.7%, Automation 20.4%, Incremental 19.2%, Time Management 11.1%, Management 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A strategy-focused idle game that emphasizes long-term planning and resource accumulation.

Build an Empire, From Scratch, in this Scratch Card Idle/Incremental game.

Why similar: Idler 23.2%, Automation 19.3%, Incremental 16.8%, Capitalism 13.1%, Time Management 10.7%

An incremental game where you must make $1,000,000 to escape! Throw darts, drop pachinko balls, play scratch-off tickets, unlock automation, and discover powerful synergies as each new game affects all the others!

Why similar: Gambling 22% ★, Idler 15.7%, Automation 15.4%, Incremental 13.4%, Economy 9.1%

Idle Plant Game, an idle and offline progress or clicker plant simulation!

Why similar: Idler 26.3%, Incremental 24.1%, Automation 17.6%, Management 10.8%, Minimalist 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a relaxing, management-heavy idle experience that focuses on long-term growth and optimization.

Chill incremental game about dice making money. 🎲 Upgrade your dice to make more money, to upgrade your dice to make even more money! 😲🤯

Why similar: Incremental 28.6%, Idler 27.6%, Capitalism 19.2%, Economy 11%, Resource Management 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: Uses dice-based mechanics to drive incremental progress, appealing to fans of the seed game's gambling elements.

Thrilling business tycoon sim where you step into the shoes of a drug dealer in 1980s USA. Your main goal is simple: BUY LOW and SELL HIGH. Get ready for a experience where you'll combine strategy, risk-taking, and decision-making to build your criminal empire.

Why similar: Crime 26%, Capitalism 15.2%, Life Sim 14.8%, Economy 12.7%, Management 9.8%

A clicker/management drug dealing simulator. Get your product cut and wrapped quickly and out on the streets. Build your crew, expand your operation, and climb the supply chain. Stay ahead of the cops, keep your crew in line, or pay the price.

Why similar: Crime 26.4%, Management 12.9%, Capitalism 12.4%, Time Management 12.1%, Incremental 9.5%

Gamblers Table is an incremental game where you toss coins to earn money. Buy bigger and better coins, unlock upgrades and hire little helpers to automate the process and take care of all the busy flipping work for you. Simple. Satisfying. Strangely compelling...

Why similar: Gambling 22% ★, Automation 15%, Incremental 11.7%, Capitalism 11.6%, Idler 8.9%

Scritchy Scratchy is a super-satisfying scratch card incremental game. Buy stacks of scratch-offs, unlock auto-scratching, and chase massive jackpots. Will you play it safe or go all-in?

Why similar: Gambling 27.5% ★, Incremental 15.7%, Idler 14.2%, Capitalism 8.7%, Economy 6.3%

Harvest Dice Profit is an Incremental Idle Farming & Dice Game where you grow diceshrooms into dice, roll for profit, and automate your economy. Stay ahead of debt... or face the consequences.

Why similar: Gambling 20.6% ★, Idler 14%, Automation 12%, Incremental 11.2%, Capitalism 11%

Absurd incremental game where you turn even liquid assets into financial glory! Spin for jackpots and hire veteran gamblers to automate the madness. Use permanent upgrades and 'mishaps' to accelerate your progress! Simple. Messy. Addictive.

Why similar: Gambling 23.5% ★, Automation 13%, Idler 12.5%, Capitalism 12.1%, Incremental 10.3%

Are you ready to build your own drug empire?

Why similar: Idler 30%, Incremental 22.3%, Life Sim 19.8%, Management 12.5%, Simulation 8.8%

Scratch the Ticket is a first‑person incremental gambling sim where every ticket is a test of nerves. Print tickets, scratch cells, and decide: cash out now or risk it all. The outcome depends only on your choice.

Why similar: Gambling 31.5% ★, Idler 16.3%, Incremental 12.6%, Capitalism 9.9%, Economy 8.5%

Revolution Idle is a free idle incremental game with offline progress, prestige layers, and endless automation. Start simple, reach infinity and go further.

Why similar: Idler 20.7%, Automation 19.2%, Incremental 18.4%, Management 11.8%, Minimalist 9.2%

Drug Dealing RPG roguelite strategy crime saga with choose your own adventure elements. The police and the jackboys aren't your biggest enemy... Time is!

Why similar: Crime 41.9%, Life Sim 20.1%, Management 19.3%, Economy 18.7%

Drug Dealer Simulator: Free Sample is an introduction to the dark alleys of the ghetto, where you can start to expand your own crime empire! Get in touch with your contact and take your first steps in drug dealing business! 8 levels of dope business deals and constant adrenaline!

Why similar: Crime 52.2%, Management 22.6%, Simulation 15%, Casual 7.6%, Singleplayer 2.7%

Incredicer is a short, incremental dice game where you roll dice, earn money, upgrade and buy helper hands to automate and increase your income.

Why similar: Incremental 20.7%, Idler 19.8%, Automation 14.8%, Gambling 13.2% ★, Resource Management 7.2%

Click on the sloppy guy, earn money and spend it on increasing your media influence and reputation to become a real crypto scammer. Decorate your table with the most valuable artifacts. Get rich from promises and become the blogger you hate so much!

Why similar: Gambling 30.1% ★, Idler 15.7%, Incremental 14.4%, Economy 9.5%, Life Sim 8.7%

An active incremental game about searching for scraps and drag racing to rule over all the territories in the wasteland.

Why similar: Idler 24.8%, Incremental 21.2%, Economy 11.7%, Relaxing 8.4%, Management 7%

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: Idler 16.3%, Underground 16.1% ★, Capitalism 15.4%, Automation 13%, Economy 9.9%

A chaotic simulation where rent keeps rising and your money keeps disappearing. Scratch lottery tickets, sort junk, upgrade your setup, and make questionable decisions to survive another day. 🎰💸

Why similar: Gambling 23.5% ★, Automation 12.1%, Idler 12%, Capitalism 11.7%, Incremental 9.8%

IdleCoin is a real-time cryptocurrency mining and management simulation.

Why similar: Gambling 27.9% ★, Incremental 20.4%, Automation 12.9%, Management 10.9%, Economy 9.3%

A short, 3-6-hour incremental game about building a business by selling trash. Become a partner in the mysterious "Trashy Cashy" franchise. Unpack trash, ship it off, and rake in outrageous profits. Don't ask too many questions. Sounds simple, right?

Why similar: Idler 21.9%, Incremental 19.3%, Capitalism 19%, Economy 11.8%, Management 9.9%

DeepWeb Simulator is a simulation game where you will get lost in the dark corridors and experience the thrill of illegal trade. Place ads, make secret deals and build your criminal empire in the illegal world of the deep web.

Why similar: Capitalism 20.9%, Life Sim 20.3%, Management 20%, Economy 19.3%, Relaxing 8.3%

You're broke, smash piggy banks, bills must be paid. A short active incremental game. Get money, upgrade, and get debt free!

Why similar: Gambling 28% ★, Capitalism 16.4%, Idler 15.7%, Incremental 15.5%, Management 9.1%

From small-time dope pusher to kingpin - manufacture and distribute a range of drugs throughout the grungy city of Hyland Point. Expand your empire with properties, businesses, employees and more.

Why similar: Crime 48.2%, Management 22.3%, Automation 21.5%, Simulation 8%

DeepWeb Simulator: Prologue and start your dark trade! Start running your own dark world now. Source, process and sell illegal goods. Expand your inventory and take the restricted step of your dark trade empire.

Why similar: Gambling 31.8% ★, Underground 29% ★, Management 14.8%, Life Sim 10.7%, Resource Management 5.8%

Idle Cave Miner is an idle game about crafting items, mining gems, and building your team of miners. Prestige, craft, and travel to other mines to increase your strength to dig deeper, and find what lurks below.

Why similar: Idler 35.3%, Incremental 26.4%, Management 20.1%, Resource Management 10.6%, Simulation 4.4%

Upgrade, automate, and embrace chaos as numbers grow, luck bends, and dice never stop rolling. An idle clicker where goblins roll dice nonstop.

Why similar: Gambling 29.3% ★, Idler 17.7%, Incremental 16.8%, Management 15.6%, Resource Management 9.4%

Welcome to the Brokeville! Grind your way to the top through jobs, deliveries, bicycle races, and risky crypto trades. Buy, customize, and sell cars & motorcycles for profit. Build your own businesses, manage them, and hire staff to grow your empire.

Why similar: Capitalism 35%, Life Sim 21.6%, Management 14.7%, Economy 14.5%, Simulation 8.9%

An idle dungeon management game, where high tier units can create low tier units.

Why similar: Idler 30.6%, Incremental 23.4%, Economy 14.8%, Loot 12%, Resource Management 9.3%

Rock and Stone is an idle background mining game where you play as a dwarf, mining rocks for valuable loot. You can sell your loot on the community market for profit or use it to get new gear and gold. Equip different gear—from common to legendary—to boost your stats and mine even more effectively.

Why similar: Idler 25.1%, Incremental 22.6%, Underground 18.1% ★, Automation 13%, Loot 11%

Check it, clean it, sort it, ship it. Welcome to the life of a cash cleaner. Take jobs from underworld contacts and clean some cash. Just don't try to leave...

Why similar: Crime 28.7%, Automation 22%, Life Sim 14.6%, Management 13.9%, Relaxing 7.2%

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 29.8%, Incremental 21.2%, Old School 15.3%, Resource Management 9.9%, Management 9.2%

In this management tycoon game, you’ll start a criminal operation from nothing and grow it into a well-oiled money machine! Build speakeasies and illegal distilleries. Manage production chains and resource distribution. Leverage favors, chase down debtors, and bribe the police to look the other way.

Why similar: Crime 43.9%, Management 17.1%, Economy 13.2%, Resource Management 12.1%, Capitalism 10.5%

Scratchers is an incremental game where you scratch cards to earn cash, unlock upgrades, and hire little scratchers to do the scratching for you. Discover rare cards, and optimize your earnings as you climb to scratcher supremacy!

Why similar: Incremental 25.3%, Idler 23.7%, Management 15.2%, Economy 6.8%, Capitalism 6.4%

A pharmaceutical business management game.

Why similar: Capitalism 53.3%, Resource Management 28.4%, Simulation 16.3%, Singleplayer 2%

Build a criminal empire from the streets up. Commit crimes in third-person, run and automate illegal businesses, recruit your own crime family, fight rival organizations, and take control of a seamless open-world city.

Why similar: Crime 37.4%, Automation 19.9%, Management 16.5%, Economy 11.3%, Resource Management 10.1%

Weed Supermarket Simulator: Prologue is a chill store sim where you grow weed, choose the best products, set prices, and upgrade your shop to keep it running smoothly.

Why similar: Economy 30.3%, Capitalism 29.3%, Simulation 14.6%, Resource Management 10.4%, Relaxing 7.3%

Start as a street dealer and rise to criminal power — produce and distribute various illegal substances across the dark streets of Hyland Point. Expand your empire by purchasing property, growing your business, acquiring new cars, and building a powerful underground network.

Why similar: Crime 53.8%, Management 22%, Capitalism 12%, Simulation 6.5%, Resource Management 3.9%