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Games Like Idle Hero TD - Tower Defense

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Idler, Strategy, Clicker, Casual.

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Endless idle tower defense game full of deep strategy and combat mechanics. Unlock and upgrade dozens of epic fantasy heroes to defeat an infinite swarm of enemy monsters. Strategize hero positions, synergies, and skills for an effective defense, then sit back and let the auto-battler do its thing!

Reviews: Very Positive — 83% — of 1,068 reviews
Released: 2024-05-03
Developer: Swell Games LLC
Genres: Action, Casual, Indie, Strategy, Free To Play, Early Access
Platforms: Windows, Mac
Median playtime: 3.4 hrs
Mean playtime: 169.0 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 72%

Overview

Idle Hero TD combines the strategic positioning of tower defense with the satisfying progression of idle auto-battlers. These recommendations focus on games that emphasize hero collection, tactical formation management, and incremental growth to help you find your next addictive defense experience.

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  1. #1 Idle Monster TD
    97% matchMostly Positive72% of 841 reviews2021
    Dev: Swell Games LLC
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 164.6 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    An endless Tower Defense game of epic Monsters vs evil War Machines. Unlock and upgrade tons of unique elemental Monsters (Water, Air, Earth, and Fire) to defend your home from an infinite swarm of robots. Strategize the most effective placement of Monsters to synergize their elemental abilities.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 21%, Idler 18.8%, Time Management 10.7%, Clicker 9.4%, Resource Management 7.2%

    Why You'll Like It: This game shares the exact core loop of hero-based tower defense and incremental progression found in the seed game.

  2. #2 Idle Monster TD: Evolved
    96% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,226 reviews2022
    Dev: Monstermob USA, INC
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 130.2 hrs≥1hr: 66%

    Evolve epic monsters and crush puny humans in this endless idle tower defense game! Unlock, upgrade, and evolve over 150 unique monsters and pets, ranging from cute and colorful flower creatures to epic fire breathing dragons, to assemble the ultimate team against the endless waves of enemies.

    Why similar: Auto Battler 18.5%, Tower Defense 16.8%, Idler 15.9%, Time Management 11.4%, Clicker 9.8%

    Why You'll Like It: A direct evolution of the original, offering more refined auto-battler mechanics and deeper hero synergies.

  3. #3 Idle TD: Heroes vs Zombies
    96% matchMostly Positive74% of 165 reviews2022
    Dev: Swell Games LLC
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 28.9 hrs≥1hr: 67%

    An endless Tower Defense game of epic heroes vs evil zombies. Unlock and upgrade countless Heroes, artifacts, and technologies to defend against the infinite zombie swarms. Strategize the most effective placement of Heroes to synergize their skills and abilities.

    Why similar: Auto Battler 21.3%, Tower Defense 18.1%, Idler 16.4%, Time Management 12.3%, Clicker 8.4%

    Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the same hero-centric defense style, requiring tactical placement to hold off waves of enemies.

  4. #4 Monster Tiles TD: Tower Wars
    95% matchVery Positive82% of 494 reviews2024
    Dev: Swell Games LLC
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 54%

    Free Tower Defense game with unique roguelike elements. Custom base building mechanics allow you to create your own base and maze with tiles earned after each wave. Unleash a variety of monsters, each with its own evolution path and unique skills, and evolve them into legendary creatures.

    Why similar: Auto Battler 26.6%, Tower Defense 21.5%, Idler 18.2%, Strategy 6.8%, Tactical 6.7%

    Why You'll Like It: Blends tower defense with auto-battler elements, providing a similar tactical feel to the seed game's combat.

  5. #5 Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms
    94% 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 42.1%, Clicker 28.3%, Strategy 12.9%, Fantasy 9.8%, Management 4.7%

    Why You'll Like It: Features a complex formation-based strategy system where hero positioning is critical to maximizing your idle defense output.

  6. #6 Idle Tower Defense
    94% matchMixed54% of 115 reviews2024
    Dev: ZNZ Games
    Windows

    Idle Tower Defense is a game where you control a single tower to fight off hordes of enemies. No randomization. Choose from a variety of modules to create unique builds and upgrade modules and survive endless waves.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 30.6%, Idler 27.8%, Clicker 23.5%, Combat 6.1%, Strategy 5.1%

    Why You'll Like It: A minimalist take on the genre that strips away complexity to focus on pure idle defense and tactical upgrades.

  7. #7 Goblin Buster: Incremental Tower Defense
    92% matchMostly Positive77% of 146 reviews2025
    Dev: Natrix
    Windows

    Goblin Buster is an incremental tower defense game with deep upgrade mechanics. Obliterate annoying goblins, collect materials, discover powerful relics, invest in unique buildings and spend your resources to upgrade towers and magical spells with a massive skill tree!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 24.5%, Idler 23.2%, Clicker 20.8%, Resource Management 11%, Strategy 7.9%

    Why You'll Like It: Offers a similar incremental progression system where you build and upgrade defenses to survive increasingly difficult monster swarms.

  8. #8 Grow Defense
    93% matchMostly Positive77% of 610 reviews2021
    Dev: SoftCowGames
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 74.7 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    Upgrade your Castle and Unlock new tiers of Skills and Weapons to Defend vs Monsters and Bosses across VARIOUS ZONES! Find Rare ITEMS dropped from monsters and bosses and upgrade them to their full potential! Defeat RAID Mega-Bosses to find LEGENDARY items!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 31.4%, Idler 30.6%, Clicker 20.1%, Strategy 5.7%, Casual 4.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A casual-friendly tower defense game that relies heavily on incremental upgrades and automated combat.

  9. #9 Samawa Idle
    91% matchMixed66% of 590 reviews2023
    Dev: Samharia Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 27.7 hrsMean: 71.7 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 30%, Tower Defense 23.4%, Idler 23%, Clicker 19.1%, Colorful 1.9%

    Why You'll Like It: Integrates roguelite elements into an idle tower defense framework, providing a fresh challenge for fans of the genre.

  10. #10 Desktop Defender
    90% matchVery Positive93% of 1,632 reviews2025
    Dev: Conradical GamesPub: Poysky Productions
    Windows
    Median: 26.0 hrsMean: 52.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    An idle auto-battler that sits in the corner of your screen while you do other things.

    Why similar: Auto Battler 29.4%, Idler 27.5%, Tower Defense 22.3%, Clicker 17.5%, Casual 3.3%

    Why You'll Like It: A lightweight idle tower defense game that excels at providing a 'set and forget' experience with tactical hero upgrades.

  11. #11 Tower Ball - Incremental Tower Defense
    91% matchMixed62% of 232 reviews2021
    Dev: WaffleStack Studio LLC
    Windows

    Build turrets to destroy balls & earn cash, spend it to upgrade and get stronger

    Why similar: Tower Defense 28.2%, Idler 26.6%, Clicker 22.2%, Strategy 7.6%, Management 5.5%

    Why You'll Like It: Combines clicker mechanics with tower defense, focusing on the same satisfying growth and automation loops.

  12. #12 This Isn't Just Tower Defense
    89% matchMixed61% of 113 reviews2025
    Dev: Pri Games
    Windows

    Defend your base with placeable towers that can be upgraded endlessly. Automate your production and make sure there's enough power to keep everything running.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 23.9%, Idler 19.9%, Clicker 13.4%, Auto Battler 11.7%, Resource Management 8.3%

    Why You'll Like It: Uses voxel graphics to present a unique take on tower defense with deep idle mechanics and strategic depth.

  13. #13 Firestone – Idle Clicker Online RPG
    89% matchMostly Positive77% of 6,677 reviews2024
    Dev: Holyday Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 523.7 hrs≥1hr: 70%

    Chill out, your heroes got this! They’ll fight even when you’re offline. Pop back in for satisfying numbers going up, sweet rewards and easy level-ups. Unlock cool gear, & smack down epic bosses. Play idle or clicker - you’ll power up with no stress, just good times and infinite progression!

    Why similar: Idler 56.7%, Clicker 31.1%, Casual 5.3%, Fantasy 4.2%, Strategy 2.7%

    Why You'll Like It: A multiplayer-focused idle game that emphasizes hero party management and tactical skill usage during combat.

  14. #14 Refence
    88% 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: Tower Defense 25.8%, Idler 24.2%, Clicker 19.5%, Strategy 7%, Combat 6.7%

    Why You'll Like It: A roguelite-inspired tower defense game that rewards tactical decision-making and incremental hero growth.

  15. #15 Poly TD
    86% matchVery Positive86% of 491 reviews2026
    Dev: Naroot
    Windows

    Classic Warcraft III TD customs meet roguelike strategy. Summon and merge units to evolve them into legendary figures like Joan of Arc, Guan Yu, and Lovecraft—Legendary heroes from across time and space await! Prove your ultimate synergy against endless waves of enemies.

    Why similar: Auto Battler 34.6%, Tower Defense 28.5%, Tactical 17.2%, Strategy 7.4%, Management 5.5%

    Why You'll Like It: Focuses on tactical positioning and roguelike elements, making it a great choice for players who enjoy the strategy aspect of the seed game.

  16. #16 Idle Pixel Fantasy
    86% matchMostly Positive79% of 767 reviews2025
    Dev: Max Ritters
    Windows
    Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 21.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    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: Clicker 47.8%, Automation 18.1%, Idler 12.9%, Casual 8%, Fantasy 7.5%

    Why You'll Like It: Features a charming pixel aesthetic with deep automation and hero-based progression systems.

  17. #17 Card Storm Idle
    87% matchMixed51% of 108 reviews2023
    Dev: Hyperbeam Games
    Windows

    Card Storm Idle is an incremental game with both idle and active playstyles. Research and craft card deсk to earn as much resource as possible! Build up your power and see how far you can get. Bring the card storm down on monsters!

    Why similar: Auto Battler 29.1%, Idler 22.4%, Clicker 18.3%, Resource Management 7.6%, Automation 6.9%

    Why You'll Like It: Incorporates card-based mechanics into an idle auto-battler, adding a layer of strategic variety to the defense loop.

  18. #18 Incremental Epic Hero 2
    85% 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 41.2%, Automation 17.1%, Cartoony 10.5%, Management 10.2%, Fantasy 8.7%

    Why You'll Like It: Offers a massive scale of incremental growth and hero management that will appeal to fans of long-term idle progression.

  19. #19 Zero Stress King: Idle Defense
    82% matchVery Positive89% of 209 reviews2026
    Dev: Pauloondra
    Windows

    A short relaxing incremental game disguised as a tower defense, but enemies can’t reach your walls. Thanks to lava.

    Why similar: Idler 22.5%, Clicker 19.5%, Tower Defense 17.1%, Auto Battler 16.7%, Strategy 9%

    Why You'll Like It: Designed for a casual, low-pressure experience that still delivers the satisfying progression of a tower defense game.

  20. #20 DPS IDLE
    84% matchMixed64% of 782 reviews2021
    Dev: YDKR
    Windows
    Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 118.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Collect cards, upgrade cards, defeat monsters, join guilds and hire heroes. Raise your DPS!

    Why similar: Idler 41.8%, Clicker 31%, Resource Management 12.6%, Fantasy 7.4%, Casual 4.3%

    Why You'll Like It: Focuses on maximizing damage output through hero upgrades and automated combat, similar to the seed game's core loop.

  21. #21 Idle Sphere
    84% matchMixed49% of 314 reviews2024
    Dev: Idle System, Inc.
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 61.9 hrs≥1hr: 66%

    Stunning sphere-themed idle/incremental game. Experience simplicity's beauty.

    Why similar: Auto Battler 31.2%, Idler 23.6%, Time Management 19.5%, Clicker 17.4%, Fantasy 4.1%

    Why You'll Like It: A unique simulation-heavy idle game that utilizes auto-battler mechanics to manage complex defense scenarios.

  22. #22 Bard Idle
    81% matchMixed69% of 808 reviews2025
    Dev: Illegal Turtle 🐢
    Windows
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 157.8 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 31.1%, Idler 22.8%, Clicker 18.5%, Resource Management 7.9%, Automation 6.6%

    Why You'll Like It: A party-based RPG that uses idle and auto-battler mechanics to manage combat, providing a strong strategic foundation.

  23. #23 Cave Heroes
    83% 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: Auto Battler 35.2%, Idler 25.1%, Clicker 18.7%, Strategy 9.6%, Management 3.6%

    Why You'll Like It: An adventure-themed idle RPG that uses auto-battler mechanics to handle combat while you focus on strategy.

  24. #24 Idle Research
    81% matchVery Positive84% of 1,828 reviews2022
    Dev: Considera Games LLCPub: Considera Core LLC
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 10.9 hrsMean: 78.0 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    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 31.3%, Clicker 22.8%, Resource Management 13%, Automation 10.3%, Strategy 8.2%

    Why You'll Like It: While more simulation-focused, it provides the same addictive incremental progression found in the best idle tower defense games.

  25. #25 Nomad Idle
    80% matchMixed65% of 850 reviews2025
    Dev: The Fox Knocks
    Windows
    Median: 28.6 hrsMean: 63.0 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    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 30.7%, Idler 28.4%, Clicker 21.1%, Automation 4.9%, Combat 4.6%

    Why You'll Like It: Combines class-based hero progression with idle mechanics, offering a different flavor of tactical team building.

  26. #26 Defense Clicker
    82% matchMostly Positive73% of 170 reviews2017
    Dev: Albatros Softworks
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 101.6 hrs≥1hr: 66%

    Defense Clicker is an clicker game which will be soon F2P, with an tower defense theme and a few twists which make it very unique. You have to build an defense line with towers and upgrade them to stay alive as long as possible. when you die the map resets but you get a few special points depending on how long you survived.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 43.2%, Clicker 31.4%, Strategy 17.5%, Casual 7.9%

    Why You'll Like It: A straightforward tower defense game that leans heavily into clicker mechanics for rapid progression.

  27. #27 All Aboard! The Train Defense Express
    78% matchVery Positive85% of 362 reviews2025
    Dev: Likadev
    Windows
    Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Protect the Infinite Power Generator by looping around the train tracks! Battle endless waves of enemies in this unique hybrid of auto-battler, survivor, tower defense, idle/clicker gameplay. How long can you survive?

    Why similar: Auto Battler 23%, Tower Defense 17.9%, Idler 15.8%, Clicker 12.7%, Time Management 12.1%

  28. #28 Incremental Adventures
    79% matchMostly Positive78% of 810 reviews2020
    Dev: Gniller
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 15.8 hrsMean: 64.6 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 33.8%, Idler 28.4%, Time Management 16.4%, Automation 11.3%, Management 5.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, text-heavy approach to the genre that emphasizes strategy and automation over flashy graphics.

  29. #29 Incremental Epic Hero
    79% matchMostly Positive74% of 325 reviews2021
    Dev: HapiwakuPub: Idle System, Inc.
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 13.8 hrsMean: 145.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Incremental, Idle, RPG, Japanese Anime Game! Incremental Epic Hero is a free-to-play idle game with Japanese cute anime!

    Why similar: Auto Battler 35.1%, Idler 27.3%, Clicker 20.2%, Cartoony 5.3%, Cute 3.9%

  30. #30 DPS IDLE 2
    77% matchMixed52% of 513 reviews2026
    Dev: YDKR
    Windows
    Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 48.4 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    The long awaited sequel to DPS Idle. Collect cards, upgrade cards, defeat monsters, join guilds and recruit heroes. DPS IDLE 2!

    Why similar: Idler 42.6%, Clicker 29.8%, Strategy 15.2%, Automation 9.2%, Fantasy 3.2%

  31. #31 Infinitode 2 - Infinite Tower Defense
    77% matchVery Positive91% of 4,062 reviews2021
    Dev: Prineside
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 45.9 hrs≥1hr: 70%

    Infinitode 2 - a strategy in the Tower Defense genre, in which the player will have to build towers to protect his base from endless waves of enemies. The game features huge maps, lots of towers, resource miners, upgrade tree and map editor.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 45.6%, Tactical 22.3%, Strategy 12.7%, Building 7.8%, Colorful 6.5%

  32. #32 Abyss Manager Idle
    75% matchVery Positive97% of 117 reviews2026
    Dev: D4 Laboratory
    Windows

    This is a short idle tower defense game that players can complete to 100% in 2 hours.Abyss Manager is an idle tower defense game where players need to assign jobs to various characters, collect resources, recruit and train characters, and excavate more floors to unlock further mechanics.

    Why similar: Idler 25.8%, Tower Defense 25.5%, Time Management 24.9%, Strategy 10.1%, Resource Management 6.6%

  33. #33 Tiny Tactics
    76% matchVery Positive84% of 658 reviews2022
    Dev: Tiny Forge Gaming
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    Tiny Tactics is a Tower Defense game with a heavy focus on mazing, with mechanics inspired by the Auto Chess genre.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 27.7%, Auto Battler 19.2%, Tactical 13.4%, Strategy 8.4%, Cartoony 7.9%

  34. #34 Incremental Epic Breakers
    78% matchMixed51% of 104 reviews2021
    Dev: HapiwakuPub: Idle System, Inc.
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 36.8 hrs≥1hr: 61%

    Incremental Idle Breakout Japanese Anime RPG! Explore the vast map (~ 10^21 meters) through breaking many blocks and defend your base from various monsters!

    Why similar: Auto Battler 23.4%, Idler 20.1%, Tower Defense 18.5%, Clicker 14.7%, Tactical 8.1%

  35. #35 Heros and Monsters: Idle Incremental
    76% matchMixed69% of 118 reviews2023
    Dev: Mathew Perry
    Windows

    Auto Battler, Incremental, Idle Game

    Why similar: Auto Battler 43.7%, Idler 34.9%, Strategy 8.9%, Fantasy 5.2%, Combat 4.3%

  36. #36 Arrow Spire: Tower Defense
    74% matchNo user reviews64% of 50 reviews2025
    Dev: Kettle Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A roguelite tower defense where every defeat makes you stronger. Spend gold on powerful temporary boosts, invest gems in permanent upgrades, and push your tower higher each attempt as you fight to survive all 100 waves.

    Why similar: Idler 32%, Tower Defense 28.5%, Clicker 22.2%, Strategy 7.1%, Casual 3.6%

  37. #37 Last Hit Titan
    75% matchMixed64% of 87 reviews2025
    Dev: Summonings systems
    Windows

    Strategically place turrets and build defenses to maximize your firepower against colossal Titans! Experiment with different setups, optimize your battlefield, and take down legendary creatures with the most efficient tactics. Every decision counts in this unique tower defense experience!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 27.7%, Idler 26.6%, Clicker 20.4%, Tactical 7.8%, Management 4.5%

  38. #38 Sit-Back Attack
    73% 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: Auto Battler 34%, Idler 24.6%, Clicker 14.7%, Combat 7.8%, Management 6.6%

  39. #39 PANOPTYCA : Idle RPG Manager
    73% matchMixed67% of 1,059 reviews2025
    Dev: Tesseract Studio
    Windows
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 33.2 hrs≥1hr: 65%

    Discover a new style of RPG management gameplay. Experience the fun of an idle RPG that blends an innovative four-view battle system with a deep hero-growth mechanic.

    Why similar: Auto Battler 46.9%, Idler 45.6%, Combat 4.2%, Fantasy 3.3%

  40. #40 IdleOn
    70% matchMostly Positive79% of 28,155 reviews2025
    Dev: Lavaflame2
    Windows
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 210.1 hrs≥1hr: 64%

    The management RPG where your heroes keep fighting even when you're gone! Spend their loot on upgrades, unlock classes from Elemental Wizard to Cannon Pirate, and level up 19 unique skills like Farming, Sailing, and even Construction!

    Why similar: Idler 48.8%, Clicker 23.1%, Resource Management 14.2%, Management 9%, Casual 2.6%

  41. #41 Farmer Against Potatoes Idle
    70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 7,884 reviews2024
    Dev: Oni Gaming
    Windows
    Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 249.6 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    Pick up your sword and fight off waves of Potatoes by upgrading your stats constantly, use Equipment, choose between different Classes, put your many Talents to good use, and so much more designed to keep you entertained for a long time.

    Why similar: Idler 44.9%, Clicker 30.9%, Resource Management 18.7%, Casual 5.4%

  42. #42 Crusaders of the Lost Idols
    73% matchVery Positive83% of 3,032 reviews2015
    Dev: Codename Entertainment Inc.
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 383.6 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: Clicker 68.1%, Idler 14.3%, Casual 6.7%, Strategy 6%, Fantasy 4.9%

  43. #43 Outhold
    69% matchVery Positive86% of 1,292 reviews2025
    Dev: Tellus Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    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: Tower Defense 34.4%, Clicker 19%, Idler 13.6%, Strategy 9.9%, Combat 8.2%

  44. #44 The Wall Mustn't Fall
    72% matchVery Positive91% of 68 reviews2023
    Dev: CapsuleCollapse
    Windows

    You will select a hero with unique abilities. As you defend your castle, you will earn money and loot. This will allow you to upgrade your castle and recruit AI controlled allies to synergize with and equip them with weapons and relics. You may also choose to allow the AI to control your hero.

    Why similar: Auto Battler 30.5%, Tower Defense 25.7%, Idler 17.2%, Clicker 14.8%, Strategy 6.8%

  45. #45 God Awe-full Clicker
    74% matchMixed64% of 392 reviews2018
    Dev: Mad Labyrinth Studios LLC
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 106.4 hrs≥1hr: 69%

    God Awe-Full Clicker is an Endless Dungeon Clicker/Idle game full of Greek Mythology and Epic Battles with RPG style aspects.

    Why similar: Auto Battler 28.9%, Idler 24.4%, Clicker 18.8%, Resource Management 11.1%, Strategy 6.5%

  46. #46 Ash Warden
    70% matchMostly Positive74% of 89 reviews2026
    Dev: Mgfa StudioPub: Molter Games
    Windows

    Survive waves of enemies in Ash Warden, an incremental tower defense where you slowly become overpowered. Unlock new abilities, fight against powerful bosses, and evolve into an unstoppable force against the endless Redgaze hordes.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 28.7%, Idler 24.1%, Clicker 19.7%, Strategy 7.4%, Combat 6.5%

  47. #47 Siegeturtle
    69% 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: Auto Battler 31.2%, Idler 22.5%, Clicker 11.9%, Tactical 11.4%, Strategy 7%

  48. #48 Idle Campaign
    72% 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: Auto Battler 28.8%, Idler 23%, Clicker 18.1%, Resource Management 11.3%, Strategy 6.7%

  49. #49 Territory Idle
    71% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,694 reviews2019
    Dev: Aleksandr Golovkin
    Windows
    Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 173.1 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    Strategic idle game. Develop the kingdom, then abdicate and get gold! For gold, you can buy new tiles and expand the territory.

    Why similar: Idler 53.6%, Clicker 33.3%, Strategy 13.1%

  50. #50 Unnamed Space Idle
    68% matchVery Positive93% of 3,991 reviews2023
    Dev: SylvPub: Jdog Corp
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 10.6 hrsMean: 282.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Destroy endless waves of alien ships that have all but wiped out humanity in this long form, unfolding, sci-fi idle game. Customize your ship with different weapons and defenses to defeat specific enemy types and utilize a ton of different systems to increase your overall power.

    Why similar: Idler 40.1%, Clicker 21.6%, Auto Battler 14.8%, Resource Management 12.8%, Automation 6%

  51. #51 Vacuum Warrior - Idle Game
    69% matchVery Positive81% of 854 reviews2023
    Dev: Benjamin StaugaardPub: Benzoft
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 100.9 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    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 39%, Clicker 28.4%, Tactical 9.8%, Automation 8.1%, Casual 7.7%

  52. #52 Maktala: Slime Lootfest
    66% 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: Auto Battler 29.3%, Idler 25.9%, Clicker 23.7%, Strategy 7.2%, Fantasy 4.7%

  53. #53 Hero Tale
    68% matchMixed69% of 413 reviews2024
    Dev: Weird Johnny Studio
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 55.8 hrsMean: 131.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Let Hero fight monsters while you do other things. Grind to gain experience and progress on the massive skill tree. Unlock new maps, drop the best loot and fight increasingly difficult enemies in medieval fantasy idle RPG.

    Why similar: Idler 56.5%, Strategy 16.6%, Cartoony 15.1%, Fantasy 11.8%

  54. #54 The Perfect Tower II
    64% matchVery Positive87% of 4,245 reviews2025
    Dev: Fire Sword Studios
    Windows

    The Perfect Tower II is a mix between an incremental and a tower defense game. Build a town, manage resources and explore a variety of mini-games and tons of upgrades. Fully automate your game and watch numbers going up!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 26.1%, Idler 23.5%, Clicker 13.9%, Resource Management 12.2%, Automation 9.9%

  55. #55 Godsbane Idle
    71% matchMixed62% of 420 reviews
    Dev: MadJones
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 159.1 hrs≥1hr: 65%

    Godsbane Idle is a fresh idle take on games such as path of exile. It combines the hunt for powerful loot with idle systems to guarantee your progress even if time is short that day. It tries to stray away from linear paths and offers multiple ways to customize your equipment, skills and even more.

    Why similar: Auto Battler 26.5%, Idler 22.5%, Clicker 17.2%, Time Management 12.2%, Resource Management 8.7%

  56. #56 Underworld Idle
    67% matchMostly Positive71% of 1,303 reviews2023
    Dev: Aleksandr Golovkin
    Windows
    Median: 15.0 hrsMean: 137.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%

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

    Why similar: Idler 35.8%, Clicker 27%, Resource Management 13.9%, Combat 9.8%, Strategy 9%

  57. #57 Relic Guardian - Tower Defense
    64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 914 reviews2025
    Dev: Mystrigger
    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    "Relic Guardian" is a fantasy style strategy tower defense game. As the builder on the battlefield, summon a variety of defense towers and spells with reliable hero companions to complete this epic and guarding adventure!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 38%, Tactical 17.4%, Strategy 11.6%, Cartoony 11%, Fantasy 8.2%

  58. #58 Skill Legends Royale
    65% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,795 reviews2024
    Dev: ZGGame
    Windows
    Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 32.9 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    This is a free multiplayer PvP strategy game that incorporates rogue-like and auto chess elements, players need to equip their auto-battling heroes with the right treasures and skills to ultimately defeat all other players and become the champion.

    Why similar: Auto Battler 64.9%, Strategy 15%, Fantasy 8.9%, Automation 5.7%, Casual 5.5%

  59. #59 Broken Banners
    68% matchVery Positive81% of 59 reviews2022
    Dev: Eirik Wiklund
    Windows

    Defend your kingdom from evil monsters in this combination of Tower Defense and Auto Battle. Place your defenses and stop the forces of evil from reaching your kingdom.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 33.4%, Auto Battler 33.1%, Strategy 12.2%, Tactical 10.2%, Fantasy 5.6%

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