- #1 Dragon Cliff
97% matchVery Positive89% of 8,079 reviews2018
Dev: Meta Interaction
Windows
Median: 17.1 hrsMean: 64.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Dragon Cliff is a Semi-Idle RPG game with deep and complex itemization/skill systems to support endless character builds. Players are to collect adventurers, kill monsters, advance talent trees, enchant/reforge equipment, discover scrolls and finally assemble the most powerful adventure team!
Why similar: Loot 33.1%, Idler 31%, Clicker 11.5%, Strategy 11.4%, Casual 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: Offers deep hero management and complex loot systems that mirror the strategic depth of the seed game.
- #2 Soda Dungeon 2
96% matchVery Positive94% of 5,591 reviews2020
Dev: AN ProductionsPub: Armor Games Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 67.8 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 39.7%, Strategy RPG 17.5%, Clicker 12.5%, Turn-Based Combat 8.7%, Strategy 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: Features a similar loop of managing hero parties, dungeon crawling, and upgrading a central hub with loot.
- #3 再刷一把 PlayAgain
96% matchMixed66% of 4,525 reviews2022
Dev: 滑稽工作室
Windows
Median: 22.8 hrsMean: 128.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
你是一个前往轮回的灵魂,被神秘人拦截,送你到了一个叫做"神魔之塔"的地方,冒险由此开始... 本游戏融合了卡牌抽取+角色养成+宠物养成+宠物合成+暗黑类刷宝+爬塔+轻微肉鸽+符文之语等玩法的游戏,如果你是一个喜欢刷宝玩家千万不要错过!!
Why similar: Loot 27.9%, Idler 20.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.6%, Strategy RPG 13%, Turn-Based Combat 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: Combines turn-based combat with an extensive loot-grinding system that rewards persistent play.
- #4 再刷一把2:金色传说
95% matchMixed44% of 2,807 reviews2024
Dev: 滑稽工作室
Windows
A few days ago, a bright meteor streak across of the sky, the golden light lit up the whole sky. The color of golden symbolizes wealth, power, strength, sacredness and happiness, has attracted countless adventurers, including you, on the adventurous journey for this reason...
Why similar: Loot 39.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 21%, Strategy RPG 15.9%, Strategy 10.4%, Roguelite 9%
Why You'll Like It: A highly regarded idle cultivation game that focuses on long-term progression and character building.
- #5 Sect And Monsters
94% matchMostly Positive80% of 137 reviews2024
Dev: StarMatrix Labs
Windows
Build your own equipment,Manage the sect, recruit various members of the sect, form a team to farm monsters and use equipment, and strengthen and synthesize gems. Collect resources, refine elixirs, and place idle games.The game supports English and eight languages
Why similar: Idler 31%, Loot 30.1%, Strategy RPG 18.6%, Strategy 9.4%, Simulation 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on resource management and strategic team building within an idle framework.
- #6 壶中日月 Timeless Teapot
94% matchMostly Positive79% of 403 reviews2025
Dev: 壶天云镜
Windows
《壶中日月》是一款独特的修仙挂机模拟游戏,融合了师徒养成、刷宝养成的玩法。玩家将扮演一位意外穿越到壶中世界的人,在这个充满灵气与神秘的仙境中,开启一段别样的修仙之旅。
Why similar: Idler 37.8%, Loot 37.3%, Strategy 11.2%, Simulation 5.5%, Casual 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: A simulation-heavy idle game that emphasizes resource gathering and management.
- #7 Rusty's Retirement
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 14,403 reviews2024
Dev: Mister Morris Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 23.2 hrsMean: 54.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
A relaxing idle-farming simulator that sits at the bottom of your screen while you do other things.
Why similar: Idler 60.1%, Strategy 12.1%, Simulation 9.5%, Relaxing 9.1%, Casual 5%
Why You'll Like It: Uses a unique idle automation mechanic that allows for passive growth while managing a farm.
- #8 Idle Slayer
92% matchVery Positive85% of 10,157 reviews2020
Dev: Pablo Leban
Windows
Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 100.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Idle Slayer is an incremental game with idle and active playstyle mechanics, medieval pixel art visuals and retro 8-bit sounds and music.
Why similar: Idler 57.1%, Clicker 22.9%, Casual 9.7%, Strategy 5.8%, 2D 2.9%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a polished idle experience with constant upgrades and a satisfying sense of progression.
- #9 Incremental Epic Hero 2
91% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,622 reviews2025
Dev: HapiwakuPub: Idle System, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 190.4 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: Idler 59.6%, Roguelite 19.4%, Hand-drawn 9.7%, Colorful 5.5%, 2D 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: A deep RPG-idle hybrid that emphasizes character stats, crafting, and expansive world progression.
- #10 No-brainer Heroes 挂机吧!勇者
91% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,693 reviews2019
Dev: 小团团工作室
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 67.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%
No-brainer Heroes is a pixel style semi-idle RPG game. As a lord, you need to run your town, recruit your heroes, defeat level monsters, solve random events, collect powerful treasures, and finally defeat evil dragons.
Why similar: Idler 45%, Strategy 20.9%, Casual 11.8%, Simulation 10.6%, Clicker 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: A classic take on hero management and idle progression that feels very similar to the seed game's core loop.
- #11 Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms
90% matchMostly Positive77% of 14,922 reviews2020
Dev: Codename Entertainment Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 389.1 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 43.9%, Clicker 18.8%, Loot 17.4%, Strategy 14.6%, Casual 2.8%
Why You'll Like It: Features complex formation strategies and hero management that align with the seed game's mechanics.
- #12 Idle Quest Simulator
89% matchVery Positive86% of 129 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 47.1%, Clicker 20.7%, Strategy 15.7%, Turn-Based Combat 11.7%, Colorful 2%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the meta-simulation feel of managing quests and hero progression in an idle environment.
- #13 Multiverse Loot Hunter
88% matchVery Positive81% of 2,607 reviews2025
Dev: 游戏养家工作室
Windows
Median: 57.4 hrsMean: 204.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
This is a brush treasure adventure game across the heavens. The protagonist awakens his powers and freely passes through different planes such as Xiuxian, history, Wuxia, magic, and future. Collect equipment, spirits, characters and cheats distributed across all planes through battle.
Why similar: Loot 29.8%, Idler 27.3%, Strategy RPG 9.9%, Strategy 8.3%, Roguelite 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: Emphasizes the loot-hunting aspect of the idle genre with a unique time-travel theme.
- #14 Fantasy Idle Dungeon
87% matchMostly Positive70% of 531 reviews2025
Dev: Leaves GamesPub: Gamersky Games
Windows
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 32.3%, Loot 24%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.7%, Strategy 9.8%, Strategy RPG 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the dungeon-crawling aspect of idle games with turn-based strategy elements.
- #15 放置勇者:远征/Idle Heroes:Odyssey
89% matchMixed52% of 568 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 49.4%, Clicker 22.6%, Strategy 11.3%, Casual 8.4%, Simulation 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a standard, well-executed idle hero collection experience.
- #16 Idle Skilling
86% matchMostly Positive71% of 2,338 reviews2022
Dev: Lavaflame2
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 96.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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 46.6%, Clicker 21.3%, Crafting 11.5%, Simulation 8.1%, Casual 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: Features an incredibly deep crafting and skill-based progression system that keeps players engaged for hundreds of hours.
- #17 Immortal IDLE
86% matchMostly Positive70% of 84 reviews2025
Dev: 伯乐Couple
Windows
This is an IDLE cultivation game. Rise from mortal to immortal! Explore a world inspired by Confucian, Buddhist, and Taoist traditions as you master swordplay, elemental magic, or Buddhist powers. Grow spirit crops, craft items, defeat monsters, and loot treasures. Your path to immortality awaits!
Why similar: Idler 32.3%, Loot 28.4%, Strategy 14.1%, Strategy RPG 11.4%, Casual 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: A solid RPG-idle hybrid that focuses on loot and character power scaling.
- #18 xiuzhen idle
84% matchMostly Positive80% of 2,346 reviews2025
Dev: 游戏养家工作室
Windows
Median: 12.0 hrsMean: 112.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
This is a xiuzhen simulation placement game! From the refining of qi, building the foundation to the ascension of the celestial realm, crossed into the divine realm. (The game has been updated with the english mod, but you will need to select the "english" beta in the properties option to update it)
Why similar: Idler 50%, Clicker 14.4%, Time Management 11%, Strategy 8.9%, Casual 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: A cultivation-themed idle game that emphasizes the grind and progression typical of the genre.
- #19 Grim Clicker
84% matchMostly Positive79% of 2,845 reviews2024
Dev: EvilCharm Games
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 83.4 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Grim Clicker is an IDLE/RPG clicker where you will find your own strategy to explore the lost worlds. Inspired by games such as Diablo, Grim Dawn, Dark Souls, etc., the game features a complex character development, many unique items, active and passive playstyle.
Why similar: Idler 50.5%, Clicker 26.4%, Strategy 10.8%, Casual 6%, 2D 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: Blends roguelite elements with idle mechanics, focusing on loot and character build optimization.
- #20 Idle Progress
85% matchMixed46% of 65 reviews2023
Dev: blevsoft
Windows
Idle Progress - A free idle game where your task is to produce as many resources as possible, improve your weapons and armor for good attacks, create good fishing rods for a good catch and get legendary items by completing legendary quests.
Why similar: Idler 25.9%, Loot 19.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.1%, Clicker 11.9%, Strategy 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the core satisfaction of incremental growth and unlocking new tiers of power.
- #21 Sit-Back Attack
82% matchVery Positive81% of 93 reviews2025
Dev: StapletonPub: DPSII
Windows
Conquer your free time with this Strategic Idle-RPG that grinds for you! Gathering unique loot, upgrading materials, and XP. Allowing you to jump straight into the fray by crafting equipment, leveling 60+ unique characters, taking on epic boss battles, and challenge an endless tower of difficulty!
Why similar: Idler 29.5%, Loot 25.7%, Clicker 11.2%, Strategy 8.1%, Turn-Based Combat 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: An auto-battler that allows for hands-off management of hero teams.
- #22 Coin Push RPG
82% matchMostly Positive77% of 753 reviews2025
Dev: RAmenPub: Wise Games
Windows
Median: 8.2 hrsMean: 24.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 39.1%, Loot 33.5%, Strategy 10.9%, Relaxing 5.1%, Casual 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a unique mechanical twist on the idle genre while maintaining core RPG progression.
- #23 Leaf Blower Revolution - Idle Game
81% matchVery Positive94% of 26,225 reviews2020
Dev: Humble North
Windows
Median: 8.5 hrsMean: 131.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 44.2%, Clicker 20.3%, Crafting 16.4%, Casual 6.8%, Relaxing 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in prestige mechanics and incremental progression.
- #24 Merchant
83% matchMostly Positive78% of 596 reviews2018
Dev: Retora Games
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 27.6 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Merchant blends traditional RPG systems and tycoon style mechanics. No gems, no consumables, all purchases are DLC! Great for second screen gaming! Merchant reimagines the classic RPG experience from the perspective of a Merchant. Hire Heroes and Crafters to do your bidding for you.
Why similar: Crafting 39%, Simulation 20.4%, Clicker 18%, Casual 17.4%, Indie 2.9%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the crafting and management side of the idle genre, tasking players with equipping heroes for quests.
- #25 Antimatter Dimensions
80% matchVery Positive92% of 4,261 reviews2022
Dev: Hevipelle
Windows · Mac
Median: 27.3 hrsMean: 219.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Earn antimatter through dimensions! Gain Infinite antimatter to collapse the universe!
Why similar: Idler 57.3%, Clicker 18%, Strategy 17.1%, Casual 6.1%, Indie 0.8%
Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for deep, mathematical incremental progression.
- #26 Clicker Heroes
81% matchVery Positive90% of 61,916 reviews2015
Dev: Playsaurus
Windows · Mac
Median: 10.5 hrsMean: 164.2 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: Idler 43.1%, Clicker 32.3%, Strategy 7.6%, Casual 7.3%, Simulation 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: The foundational idle game that defined the hero-management and clicker-loot genre.
- #27 挂机神话
79% matchVery Positive90% of 1,735 reviews2023
Dev: 摸鱼猫工作室
Windows
Median: 22.7 hrsMean: 97.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
挂爆电费,休闲摸鱼,偷懒耍滑!现代修真为皮;刷宝养成为骨;擦边玩梗为神。宅度与中二度突破天际,在游戏库内随时出击杀掉那些无聊的时间。其将为放置游戏中最妖艳的奇葩;其名为 挂 机 神 话 !
Why similar: Idler 26.3%, Loot 25.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.5%, Clicker 10.7%, Strategy 8%
- #28 蜀仙传·挂至飞升
78% matchVery Positive83% of 217 reviews2026
Dev: 有杕之杜
Windows
Form a team, battle, AFK farming, loot grinding, divine weapon forging, artifact refining, pet catching, pet fusion, pet training... all the way to ascension!
Why similar: Idler 37.4%, Loot 31.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.9%, Strategy 13%, Indie 0.6%
- #29 无休仙途
79% matchMostly Positive73% of 986 reviews2025
Dev: GOCORE
Windows
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 29.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
This is a casual strategic placement game. In the aerial world set in ancient China, players will play the role of a descendant of the Immortal Cultivation Sect. Travel through the barren continent, obtain various resources, build your sect, and ultimately ascend to the immortal realm.
Why similar: Idler 28.5%, Loot 17.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.6%, Strategy RPG 11.4%, Strategy 7.4%
- #30 挂姬恶魔 IDLE DEVILS
77% matchVery Positive80% of 1,266 reviews2024
Dev: GOCORE
Windows
Median: 17.9 hrsMean: 56.8 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Idle Devils is a leisure strategic placement game. In addition to rich roles, skills and equipment systems, you can also freely choose the devil to cultivate. Through her, you can conquer new female demons, and finally complete the salvation of the Demon World, becoming a real Demon King.
Why similar: Loot 39.3%, Idler 25.4%, Roguelite 11.3%, Clicker 7.9%, Strategy 6.7%
- #31 长路江湖 - 九州群芳
77% matchMixed58% of 132 reviews2026
Dev: SourceIn Games
Windows
这是一款拥有丰富技能搭配和城市经营的国风放置类游戏,玩家在游历天下的同时可以在各个城市开设自己的店铺,并招募可爱的店员为自己经营或者消耗材料来生产更强大的装备。
Why similar: Idler 35.5%, Loot 33.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.7%, Casual 7.5%, Time Management 7.5%
- #32 懒人修仙传2
78% matchMostly Positive72% of 882 reviews2022
Dev: 托更的修罗
Windows
以修仙为背景的硬核的文字挂机游戏,放开双手快乐修仙。作为懒人修仙传的续作,这是一款更成熟更好玩的挂机游戏,并且附加更强大的mod编辑器。
Why similar: Idler 31.7%, Loot 18.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.8%, Time Management 13.7%, Roguelite 12.4%
- #33 👑Idle Calibur:Zero💕(选王之剑:零)
75% matchVery Positive83% of 495 reviews2024
Dev: 绝汪
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 38.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%
A game that seamlessly integrates TRPG, SLG,Gacha, Idle,Rogue,anime style. Crafted by genuine players, Prepare to embark on a journey that showcases the full extent of my intellect, imagination, and sincerity. Gather your strength, forge bonds, and ascend to the throne of kingship—
Why similar: Idler 29.8%, Strategy RPG 17.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.1%, Roguelite 12.5%, Time Management 11.1%
- #34 miniBONG
76% matchVery Positive80% of 928 reviews2023
Dev: Game Star
Windows · Mac
Median: 21.9 hrsMean: 82.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
"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: Loot 30.5%, Idler 29.1%, Strategy RPG 15.2%, Roguelite 9.6%, Casual 5.3%
- #35 只有文字的挂机刷宝游戏
74% matchVery Positive80% of 65 reviews2025
Dev: 挂机刷宝工作室
Windows · Linux
Up to 16x speed! An idle RPG game with customizable character portraits and names!
Why similar: Idler 45.3%, Loot 31%, Clicker 6.8%, Casual 6.6%, Strategy 5.1%
- #36 Your Big, Cute Monster Farm
73% matchMostly Positive80% of 865 reviews2025
Dev: KaiPlay StudioPub: Gamersky Games
Windows
Median: 24.8 hrsMean: 85.9 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Create a farm at the bottom of the screen and enjoy planting and harvesting with your monster companions! They handle all the work—just plan the layout, decorate, and wait for fun crop mutations. Take a break from busy life and enjoy the calm joy of farming.
Why similar: Idler 43.1%, Strategy 22.3%, Casual 12.7%, Simulation 12.5%, Relaxing 4.8%
- #37 闲置神话
76% matchMixed54% of 113 reviews2024
Dev: 摸鱼猫工作室
Windows
挂爆电费,休闲摸鱼,偷懒耍滑!现代修真为皮;刷宝养成为骨;擦边玩梗为神。宅度与中二度突破天际,在游戏库内随时出击杀掉那些无聊的时间。其将为放置游戏中最离谱的奇葩;其名为 闲 置 神 话 !
Why similar: Idler 27.9%, Loot 26.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.5%, Clicker 10.8%, Strategy 8.1%
- #38 挂机修仙
73% matchVery Positive88% of 94 reviews2026
Dev: mixianzong
Windows
绿玩1群:1080655844答案:觅仙踪。 风灵月影2群:1078010667答案:确定。兼职开发,更新较慢的小体量游戏,后续新功能增加不多,请先试玩Demo,合适再买。轻松挂机,修仙无忧!一键[~]隐藏界面 + 任务栏! 装备强化重铸神品灵纹、采矿炼器打造天级装备、炼丹提速突破境界、属性丹堆叠跨阶优势, 绘制专属符箓,如技能般释放攻击、防御、辅助等特效,符箓师等级越高解锁越强符箓!自动修炼、灵田种植、矿洞采集、功法搭配等丰富玩法全覆盖,一步步突破境界,最终挑战轮回塔。本游戏不加速通关时长预计1.5-2个月,加速几天即可通关,需要长时间挂机游戏请谨慎购买。
Why similar: Idler 46.4%, Loot 39.4%, Casual 8.9%, Roguelite 4.7%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #39 小小侠客模拟器
71% matchVery Positive89% of 1,112 reviews2025
Dev: 小小游戏
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
《小小侠客模拟器》是一款以古代武侠世界为背景的 Roguelike 回合制策略游戏。玩家将通过上百种武学招式和计略构筑独特流派,应对上百个随机事件和多种敌人的挑战。游戏注重策略性和多样性,每次冒险都将为您带来不同的体验。
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 28%, Time Management 17.5%, Strategy 16%, Roguelite 15.3%, Simulation 9.2%
- #40 Idle Exorcism Hero
74% matchMostly Positive72% of 110 reviews2023
Dev: okyakusama
Windows
This is an idle turn-based combat game. While obtaining the best equipment, it doesn’t require too many operations.
Why similar: Idler 49%, Turn-Based Strategy 20.9%, Strategy RPG 17.3%, Casual 9.4%, 2D 2.3%
- #41 Hang up Street
73% matchMixed64% of 53 reviews2025
Dev: FoxGame
Windows
Build your vocational academy to turn adventurers into your idle heroes, liven up the deserted streets, and advance the levels together!
Why similar: Loot 37.9%, Idler 36.3%, Crafting 15.3%, Casual 5.9%, 2D 2.6%
- #42 魔能纪元
75% matchMixed43% of 63 reviews2022
Dev: Fireball Studio
Windows
An IDLE role-playing game
Why similar: Loot 28%, Idler 26.8%, Strategy RPG 15.8%, Clicker 12%, Strategy 7.7%
- #43 Desktop Raid
70% matchMostly Positive72% of 414 reviews2026
Dev: Lee_Studio
Windows
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 38%, Loot 35%, Clicker 17.2%, Casual 5.5%, Crafting 3.1%
- #44 Maktala: Slime Lootfest
69% matchVery Positive81% of 1,092 reviews2025
Dev: Samharia Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 94%
An incremental game where you kill hordes of slimes and use their loot to become stronger and farm them. Collect powerful loot, master skills, and uncover tons of content.
Why similar: Loot 30.8%, Idler 27%, Clicker 15.6%, Roguelite 10.6%, Strategy 8.1%
- #45 Legend Creatures(传奇生物)
72% matchVery Positive90% of 3,948 reviews2020
Dev: HideChara
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 14.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Legendary creature is an independent game with rich playing methods such as roguelike + self-propelled chess + strategy. You can collect all kinds of magic creatures with various talents and skills, and can also evolve to a higher level.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 27.1%, Roguelite 23.7%, Strategy RPG 23.4%, Strategy 18.2%, 2D 4.3%
- #46 Loot of Baal
70% matchMixed62% of 1,431 reviews2025
Dev: Gleamer Studio
Windows
Median: 19.3 hrsMean: 78.3 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 35.4%, Loot 34.9%, Clicker 12%, Strategy 11%, Casual 2.7%
- #47 Desk Garden
68% matchVery Positive86% of 492 reviews2025
Dev: Siesta Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 63.1 hrsMean: 85.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Relax and grow! A laid-back idle game where you nurture mysterious plants (some even human-like!), watch them flourish, then sell them to expand your magical garden. Design your own unique oasis at your own pace.
Why similar: Idler 44.9%, Clicker 20.8%, Crafting 11.9%, Casual 7.3%, Simulation 4.9%
- #48 Siegeturtle
68% matchVery Positive89% of 215 reviews2025
Dev: YYZ StudioPub: Pretty Soon
Windows · Mac · Linux
Upgrade your turtle, recruit cute animals like unicorns, giant squids, otters and more, and blast through waves in an idle roguelite auto battler! Swim farther with each run, unlock new skills, and get closer to home every time you grow stronger.
Why similar: Idler 27.6%, Loot 18.3%, Strategy RPG 12.6%, Roguelite 10.9%, Strategy 9.4%
- #49 Idle Cultivation
69% matchVery Positive81% of 118 reviews2025
Dev: Linmios
Windows
Idle towards Immortality! Ascend the cultivation stages to become immortal. Battle experts, monsters and mythological beasts. Draw talismans, craft powerful equipment and powerful pills to assist you in combat.
Why similar: Idler 47.7%, Loot 19.1%, Casual 13.6%, Crafting 12.9%, Colorful 4.7%
- #50 Sky Realm Idle
67% matchVery Positive81% of 102 reviews2026
Dev: 323GamePub: Star Seeker Ltd
Windows
Sky Realm Idle is a Xianxia RPG combining Spirit Array strategy with estate management. Forge artifacts, cultivate pills, and recruit companions. Ascend from mortal to immortal through deep customization and idle growth.
Why similar: Idler 39.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.9%, Time Management 15.8%, Simulation 7.5%, Casual 7.2%
- #51 Lootun
67% matchVery Positive93% of 975 reviews2024
Dev: ArrowSoftGames
Windows
Median: 24.7 hrsMean: 91.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Lootun is a Semi-Idle RPG with a strong focus on Character/Skill Progression, Item Hunting, and Inventory Management. Assemble a team of adventurers and send them off to clear missions while you Craft, Upgrade and Enchant the Loot!
Why similar: Loot 53.3%, Idler 29.9%, Crafting 14.9%, 2D 1.1%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #52 Idle Campaign
71% matchMixed55% of 136 reviews2022
Dev: Mad Labyrinth Studios
Windows
Explore through Idle Campaign! A DnD-inspired idle/incremental game about slaughtering enemies with a group of heroes through an endless campaign!This game has no rebirth; level continuously without having to repeat levels!
Why similar: Idler 29.4%, Loot 28.5%, Clicker 14.6%, Strategy 9.3%, Simulation 4.6%
- #53 Idle Armada
70% matchVery Positive86% of 63 reviews2020
Dev: Corfe83
Windows · Mac · Linux
Deep idle game with NO ads, NO in-app-purchases. Watch your fleet battle automatically. Collect items and upgrade your buildings and fleet to reach progressively higher levels!
Why similar: Idler 32%, Loot 24%, Strategy 17.3%, Clicker 16.8%, Casual 7.1%
- #54 懒人修仙传
71% matchMixed60% of 1,286 reviews2018
Dev: 托更的修罗
Windows
Median: 53.2 hrsMean: 194.1 hrs≥1hr: 97%
这是一款很"休闲"的文字挂机游戏,游戏小而系统完善,玩法丰富,极其耗电,并且有大量玩家自制mod,让你玩了就停不下来。喜欢文字挂机游戏的不要错过,也仅限喜欢挂机游戏的同好,
Why similar: Simulation 48.7%, Casual 43.2%, Indie 8.1%
- #55 Cave Heroes
69% matchMixed56% of 124 reviews2023
Dev: VSTGames
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 30.9 hrs≥1hr: 60%
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: Idler 28.5%, Loot 20.4%, Strategy RPG 19.1%, Clicker 13.5%, Strategy 11.8%
- #56 Skeleseller
64% matchVery Positive94% of 249 reviews2026
Dev: Xtonomous
Windows · Mac · Linux
You're a skeleton shopkeep who hires adventurers to collect loot for you after your untimely demise. Send adventurers into battle, sell what they find, and build up your town in this laid-back idle game!
Why similar: Idler 36.9%, Loot 33%, Simulation 7.5%, Casual 6.8%, Strategy 5.4%
- #57 Backpack Battles
63% matchVery Positive91% of 19,754 reviews2025
Dev: PlayWithFurciferPub: IndieArk
Windows · Linux
Median: 10.9 hrsMean: 31.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
A PvP inventory management auto battler! Buy and craft powerful items, then carefully arrange them in your backpack.
Why similar: Loot 52%, Strategy 36.9%, Hand-drawn 5.7%, 2D 3.2%, Indie 2.3%
- #58 Island Robot Farm
66% matchVery Positive88% of 160 reviews2025
Dev: MoraCocoPub: Wise Games
Windows
Build a super large island with robots in this relaxing idle farm simulation game. Assign tasks to robots to plant, raise animals and build various buildings to expand your island. Even when you're busy, the game can run quietly at the corner or bottom of the screen and keep developing your farm.
Why similar: Idler 58.6%, Casual 9.7%, Simulation 9.3%, Clicker 8.8%, Relaxing 7.7%
- #59 Refence
66% matchMostly Positive79% of 140 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: Idler 32.6%, Clicker 16.6%, Roguelite 14.9%, Crafting 11.3%, Strategy 10.3%
- #60 Monsters Idle RPG
68% matchMixed65% of 66 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: Idler 39.6%, Clicker 16.4%, Crafting 12.3%, Strategy 8.6%, Casual 7.2%