- #1 Idle Monster TD
97% matchMostly Positive72% of 856 reviews2021
Dev: Swell Games LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 162.2 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 20.3%, Idler 16.6%, Time Management 10.7%, Automation 10.2%, Incremental 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: A direct genre peer that focuses on monster-themed tower defense with extensive idle progression mechanics.
- #2 Idle Monster TD: Evolved
96% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,253 reviews2022
Dev: Monstermob USA, INC
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 129.5 hrs≥1hr: 65%
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: Tower Defense 18.2%, Auto Battler 18.2%, Idler 15.6%, Time Management 12.8%, Incremental 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: The sequel refines the original's mechanics with improved auto-battler features and deeper time-management systems.
- #3 Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms
96% matchMostly Positive77% of 15,073 reviews2020
Dev: Codename Entertainment Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 389.7 hrs≥1hr: 75%
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 37%, Incremental 29.5%, Strategy 12.6%, Fantasy 10.4%, Management 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: This game is the gold standard for hero-based idle tower defense, featuring deep party management and formation strategy.
- #4 Firestone – Idle Clicker Online RPG
95% matchMostly Positive77% of 6,999 reviews2024
Dev: Holyday Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 535.2 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 24.7%, Idler 19.4%, Strategy RPG 18.2%, Incremental 18%, Strategy 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a similar blend of idle combat and RPG progression, focusing on gear and hero synergies to defeat PvE encounters.
- #5 Idle TD: Heroes vs Zombies
94% matchMostly Positive74% of 166 reviews2022
Dev: Swell Games LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 27.9 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 19%, Tower Defense 17.9%, Idler 14.7%, Time Management 12.6%, Incremental 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: A straightforward tower defense experience that leans heavily into the idle and free-to-play progression models.
- #6 Crusaders of the Lost Idols
94% matchVery Positive83% of 3,036 reviews2015
Dev: Codename Entertainment Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 384.9 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 70%, Idler 12.4%, Casual 6%, Strategy 5.7%, Fantasy 5%
Why You'll Like It: A classic hero-based idle game that relies heavily on formation strategy and synergy, mirroring the core loop of Idle Hero TD.
- #7 Monster Tiles TD: Tower Wars
93% matchVery Positive82% of 507 reviews2024
Dev: Swell Games LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 55%
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 21.2%, Tower Defense 18.9%, Strategy RPG 15.8%, Idler 14.5%, Strategy 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: Integrates auto-battler and roguelike elements into a tower defense framework for a more dynamic gameplay experience.
- #8 Grow Defense
92% matchMostly Positive77% of 610 reviews2021
Dev: SoftCowGames
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 80.0 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 33.1%, Idler 29.3%, Incremental 22.7%, Strategy 6.1%, Casual 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: A focused tower defense game that emphasizes incremental growth and casual, satisfying progression.
- #9 Soda Dungeon 2
91% matchVery Positive94% of 5,681 reviews2020
Dev: AN ProductionsPub: Armor Games Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 68.0 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 32.5%, Strategy RPG 23.1%, Incremental 21%, Fantasy 6.5%, Simulation 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: While more of an RPG, it captures the exact feeling of recruiting heroes and setting up automated combat loops to progress through increasingly difficult dungeons.
- #10 IdleOn
89% matchMostly Positive77% of 29,909 reviews2025
Dev: Lavaflame2
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 229.7 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 42.2%, Incremental 30.6%, Resource Management 11%, Management 8.9%, Simulation 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: Features a massive hero management system where you balance multiple characters and their unique skill trees in an idle environment.
- #11 Samawa Idle
91% matchMixed66% of 625 reviews2023
Dev: Samharia Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 29.1 hrsMean: 73.6 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 28.2%, Tower Defense 24.4%, Idler 21.8%, Incremental 20.8%, Fantasy 2.1%
Why You'll Like It: Blends tower defense with roguelite elements, forcing you to adapt your strategy with every run.
- #12 Bard Idle
90% matchMixed70% of 839 reviews2025
Dev: Illegal Turtle 🐢
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 167.2 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 17.2%, Strategy RPG 16.5%, Incremental 16%, Automation 12%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on party-based RPG mechanics within an auto-battler structure, perfect for fans of hero-centric idle games.
- #13 Incremental Epic Hero 2
88% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,707 reviews2025
Dev: HapiwakuPub: Idle System, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 188.9 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 33%, Automation 25.4%, Idler 25%, Management 10.2%, Fantasy 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: A massive, feature-rich incremental RPG that offers endless progression and complex combat systems.
- #14 Idle Wizard
89% matchVery Positive86% of 1,844 reviews2019
Dev: TwoWizards
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.8 hrsMean: 222.4 hrs≥1hr: 76%
RPG/Idle hybrid about becoming the most powerful wizard there is. Pick a class, get a pet, configure and improve your character in a myriad ways!
Why similar: Idler 39.7%, Incremental 27.4%, Resource Management 16.8%, Management 7.6%, Simulation 3.2%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a deep, complex incremental experience that rewards strategic planning and long-term resource management.
- #15 DPS IDLE 2
86% matchMixed55% of 591 reviews2026
Dev: YDKR
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 47.8 hrs≥1hr: 72%
The long awaited sequel to DPS Idle. Collect cards, upgrade cards, defeat monsters, join guilds and recruit heroes. DPS IDLE 2!
Why similar: Idler 38.3%, Strategy RPG 22.7%, Automation 20.1%, Strategy 15.3%, Fantasy 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: Expands on its predecessor with deeper RPG elements and refined strategy for those who enjoy card-based idle combat.
- #16 DPS IDLE
87% matchMixed63% of 803 reviews2021
Dev: YDKR
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 125.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Collect cards, upgrade cards, defeat monsters, join guilds and hire heroes. Raise your DPS!
Why similar: Idler 38.7%, Incremental 33.3%, Resource Management 12.5%, Fantasy 8.3%, Casual 4.2%
Why You'll Like It: Utilizes card-based mechanics to drive its idle combat, offering a unique twist on the standard incremental formula.
- #17 Goblin Buster: Incremental Tower Defense
84% matchMostly Positive76% of 160 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 23.5%, Incremental 21.8%, Idler 19.8%, Resource Management 10.2%, Strategy 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: A dedicated tower defense title that incorporates incremental upgrades to keep the gameplay loop engaging.
- #18 Defense Clicker
85% matchMostly Positive73% of 173 reviews2017
Dev: Albatros Softworks
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 98.8 hrs≥1hr: 65%
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 42.8%, Incremental 32.5%, Strategy 17.3%, Casual 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: A minimalist approach to tower defense that relies on clicker and incremental mechanics for its progression.
- #19 Godsbane Idle
86% matchMixed61% of 427 reviews
Dev: MadJones
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 152.7 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 20.2%, Idler 17.2%, Incremental 15.3%, Strategy RPG 14.4%, Time Management 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on loot and RPG progression, providing a satisfying sense of growth through idle combat.
- #20 Cave Heroes
84% matchMixed56% of 130 reviews2023
Dev: VSTGames
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 28.7 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 26.8%, Strategy RPG 20.9%, Idler 19.2%, Incremental 16.4%, Strategy 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: An auto-battler RPG that emphasizes strategy and hero management in a dungeon-crawling setting.
- #21 Farmer Against Potatoes Idle
81% matchVery Positive95% of 8,191 reviews2024
Dev: Oni Gaming
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 255.4 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 30.4%, Incremental 25.7%, Strategy RPG 17.9%, Resource Management 13.5%, Simulation 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: A highly addictive incremental game that features deep simulation and resource management mechanics.
- #22 Incremental Adventures
83% matchMostly Positive78% of 821 reviews2020
Dev: Gniller
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 15.3 hrsMean: 63.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 26.5%, Idler 22.5%, Automation 21.4%, Time Management 14.7%, Management 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, text-based incremental game that offers surprisingly deep strategy for those who prefer mechanics over graphics.
- #23 Idle Research
82% matchVery Positive84% of 1,909 reviews2022
Dev: Considera Games LLCPub: Considera Core LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 10.6 hrsMean: 76.4 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 25.2%, Incremental 22.2%, Automation 20.3%, Resource Management 11.2%, Management 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: While focused on simulation, its deep incremental systems and resource management will appeal to fans of complex idle games.
- #24 PANOPTYCA : Idle RPG Manager
81% matchMixed67% of 1,481 reviews2025
Dev: Tesseract Studio
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 48.2 hrs≥1hr: 63%
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 29.9%, Idler 29.4%, Strategy RPG 27.5%, Simulation 5.7%, Combat 2.8%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the management aspect of idle RPGs, tasking you with optimizing your heroes for combat.
- #25 All Aboard! The Train Defense Express
80% matchVery Positive85% of 384 reviews2025
Dev: Likadev
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 96%
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 18.9%, Tower Defense 17.5%, Idler 14.7%, Time Management 14.6%, Incremental 13.1%
Why You'll Like It: A unique take on tower defense that incorporates bullet-heaven elements and time-management for a fresh experience.
- #26 castle idler
79% matchVery Positive80% of 184 reviews2026
Dev: Soy Boy Games
Windows · Mac
castle idler is a short, relaxing incremental tower defense game with no waves. upgrade towers, collect coins, and unlock powerful prestige upgrades to defend your castle.
Why similar: Tower Defense 25.9%, Idler 23.9%, Incremental 20.7%, Management 7.6%, Resource Management 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: A simple yet effective tower defense game that leans heavily into the incremental and casual aspects of the genre.
- #27 Summoners War: RUSH
79% matchMixed48% of 161 reviews2025
Dev: Com2uS
Windows
Summoners War: Rush is an idle tower defense RPG where you collect and strengthen your Monsters to build a team and defeat waves of enemies! Fight increasingly powerful foes across Stage Mode and Tower Defense Mode. Build your ultimate team and dominate every challenge!
Why similar: Auto Battler 30.5%, Tower Defense 24.3%, Strategy RPG 21.4%, Idler 16.1%, Strategy 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: A collectathon-style RPG that uses auto-battler and tower defense mechanics to drive its core gameplay.
- #28 This Isn't Just Tower Defense
78% matchMixed60% of 128 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 23.8%, Idler 18.1%, Incremental 16.9%, Automation 13.9%, Auto Battler 7.7%
- #29 Vacuum Warrior - Idle Game
77% matchMostly Positive79% of 935 reviews2023
Dev: Benjamin StaugaardPub: Benzoft
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 97.1 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 26.1%, Automation 23%, Incremental 23%, Tactical 7%, Simulation 6.4%
- #30 Abyss Manager Idle
75% matchVery Positive96% of 273 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: Tower Defense 24.4%, Time Management 24.1%, Idler 22.9%, Strategy 9.6%, Simulation 6.3%
- #31 Idle Pixel Fantasy
76% matchMostly Positive78% of 938 reviews2025
Dev: Max Ritters
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 22.4 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 34.5%, Automation 30.2%, Idler 15.8%, Fantasy 8.2%, Management 7.8%
- #32 Incremental Epic Breakers
78% matchMixed52% of 107 reviews2021
Dev: HapiwakuPub: Idle System, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 34.9 hrs≥1hr: 63%
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 21.1%, Tower Defense 18.5%, Idler 18.2%, Incremental 16%, Automation 12%
- #33 Idle Tower Defense
77% matchMixed54% of 118 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 32.5%, Idler 26.9%, Incremental 26%, Combat 6.1%, Strategy 5.5%
- #34 Ash Warden
74% matchMostly Positive72% of 123 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 26.9%, Idler 20%, Incremental 19.6%, Management 8.2%, Strategy 7%
- #35 Tap Tap Infinity
76% matchMostly Positive74% of 952 reviews2015
Dev: Scary Bee LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 93.0 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Tap Tap Infinity is a fully 3D incremental RPG. Hire Heroes to fight for you, even with the game closed! Gain unimaginable DPS, mountains of gold, conquer thousands of levels and millions of monsters on your quest to defeat ‘The Master'.
Why similar: Incremental 89%, Casual 7.1%, Action 3.9%
- #36 Fantasy Miner: Idle Depths
73% matchMixed65% of 103 reviews2026
Dev: SuperioritaPub: Kai
Windows
Dig for ore, discover new resources, smelt ingots, and unlock hundreds of upgrades in this fantasy mining idle game. Mine faster, dig deeper, and watch your progress grow.
Why similar: Auto Battler 27.8%, Incremental 18%, Idler 17.3%, Automation 13%, Strategy 11.4%
- #37 Unnamed Space Idle
72% matchVery Positive93% of 4,489 reviews2023
Dev: SylvPub: Jdog Corp
Windows · Linux
Median: 10.2 hrsMean: 302.6 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 31.1%, Incremental 24.7%, Auto Battler 12.8%, Automation 10.6%, Resource Management 10.5%
- #38 Idle Sphere
74% matchMixed49% of 332 reviews2024
Dev: Idle System, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 89.7 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Stunning sphere-themed idle/incremental game. Experience simplicity's beauty.
Why similar: Auto Battler 26.5%, Idler 20.1%, Time Management 18.9%, Incremental 17.1%, Simulation 6.3%
- #39 Revolution Idle
70% matchVery Positive87% of 12,507 reviews2025
Dev: Oni Gaming
Windows
Median: 16.6 hrsMean: 181.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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: Incremental 24.4%, Idler 23.6%, Automation 22.6%, Resource Management 10.9%, Management 9.3%
- #40 Tower Ball - Incremental Tower Defense
75% matchMixed62% of 237 reviews2021
Dev: WaffleStack Studio LLC
Windows
Build turrets to destroy balls & earn cash, spend it to upgrade and get stronger
Why similar: Tower Defense 27.4%, Idler 23.4%, Incremental 23%, Building 8.2%, Management 7.9%
- #41 Underworld Idle
73% matchMostly Positive71% of 1,368 reviews2023
Dev: Aleksandr Golovkin
Windows
Median: 15.0 hrsMean: 139.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
An idle dungeon management game, where high tier units can create low tier units.
Why similar: Idler 31%, Incremental 27.7%, Resource Management 12.8%, Strategy 8.8%, Combat 8.8%
- #42 Increlution
73% matchVery Positive85% of 1,257 reviews2021
Dev: Gniller
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 72.4 hrsMean: 602.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Survive the ever increasing pressure of time for as long as you can! A minimalistic incremental game about time management that takes inspiration from roguelite games, with a focus on meta-progression. Every generation has a better chance at survival, because previous lives influence its instincts
Why similar: Incremental 30.8%, Idler 25.3%, Time Management 22.6%, Strategy RPG 11.8%, Resource Management 5.7%
- #43 Crown Siege
71% matchMostly Positive80% of 335 reviews2026
Dev: JOrbits GamesPub: 2 Left Thumbs
Windows · Mac · Linux
A short incremental siege game centered around growing and strengthening an army to defend your kingdom. Seize the crown from an endless wave of enemies for your best chance at survival!
Why similar: Auto Battler 22.1%, Tower Defense 19.1%, Incremental 15.5%, Idler 15.3%, Management 6%
- #44 Sit-Back Attack
71% matchMostly Positive80% of 118 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 29.9%, Idler 21.4%, Incremental 14.9%, Management 9.2%, Combat 7%
- #45 Idle Slayer
71% matchVery Positive84% of 10,912 reviews2020
Dev: Pablo Leban
Windows
Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 106.3 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 49.1%, Incremental 40%, Casual 6.2%, Strategy 4.7%
- #46 Wizard And Minion Idle
72% matchVery Positive90% of 820 reviews2019
Dev: Oni Gaming
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 496.6 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Train your stats, cast spells, feed your minion, defeat monsters and bosses, raise demons, craft gems, go fishing and so much more in Wizard and Minion Idle--WAMI. This free to play, solo developed, Idle/active hybrid game has flexible pacing for long-time play-ability.
Why similar: Idler 36.2%, Incremental 34%, Strategy 11.1%, Management 9%, Simulation 5.7%
- #47 Idle Xanxia
69% matchVery Positive82% of 82 reviews2026
Dev: Cezae
Windows
Build your cultivator through stats, Dao paths, and rebirth in a deep idle RPG where every choice shapes your progression.
Why similar: Auto Battler 29%, Idler 23.8%, Incremental 17.9%, Automation 12.9%, Simulation 6.3%
- #48 Infinitode 2 - Infinite Tower Defense
69% matchVery Positive91% of 4,247 reviews2021
Dev: Prineside
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 45.7 hrs≥1hr: 69%
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 44.3%, Tactical 20.7%, Building 17.8%, Strategy 12.6%, Casual 4.6%
- #49 Hero Tale
70% matchMixed69% of 429 reviews2024
Dev: Weird Johnny Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 61.9 hrsMean: 133.3 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 50.4%, Idler 35.2%, Fantasy 9.4%, Casual 5.1%
- #50 Card Storm Idle
70% matchMixed51% of 111 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 25.9%, Idler 20%, Incremental 18.8%, Automation 15%, Resource Management 7.2%
- #51 Zero Stress King: Idle Defense
65% matchVery Positive88% of 1,911 reviews2026
Dev: Pauloondra
Windows · Mac
Median: 9.7 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 95%
A short relaxing incremental game disguised as a tower defense, but enemies can’t reach your walls. Thanks to lava.
Why similar: Incremental 20.4%, Idler 20.3%, Tower Defense 19.8%, Auto Battler 18.4%, Resource Management 8.4%
- #52 Last Hit Titan
68% matchMixed60% of 99 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 26.2%, Idler 22.8%, Incremental 20.1%, Automation 9.3%, Tactical 7%
- #53 Idle Pins
69% matchMixed63% of 553 reviews2021
Dev: Arkshija
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 667.3 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Idle Pins is an Incremental game made by an Incremental addict for Incremental lovers. Over 250 Pins to collect and merge. Hundreds of upgrades, features and QoL. Enjoy one of the most rewarding 'grind' experience, now on Steam!
Why similar: Auto Battler 23.4%, Idler 18%, Incremental 16.3%, Time Management 12.1%, Strategy RPG 11.8%
- #54 Industry Idle
66% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,488 reviews2024
Dev: FishPondPub: Fish Pond Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 27.6 hrs≥1hr: 61%
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 22.7%, Idler 21.4%, Incremental 16.7%, Resource Management 12%, Building 8.5%
- #55 Tap Wizard 2
67% matchMostly Positive75% of 501 reviews2024
Dev: TopCog
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 59.7 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Choose your Spells, Perks, and Traits, then let the Wizard do all of the work in this unique Idle RPG! Tap Wizard 2 is a fusion of the Idle, Incremental, ARPG, and Twin-Stick Shooter genres, resulting in a game like no other!
Why similar: Idler 45.2%, Incremental 26.3%, Combat 9.3%, Fantasy 7.8%, Simulation 6.9%
- #56 Cultivation Idle
66% matchMostly Positive75% of 95 reviews2026
Dev: 老鱼工作室
Windows
A casual cultivation-themed 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 25.2%, Automation 20.3%, Incremental 19.8%, Resource Management 11.9%, Time Management 11%
- #57 Incremental Cubes
68% matchMixed68% of 1,023 reviews2021
Dev: Idle System, Inc.
Windows
Median: 14.7 hrsMean: 67.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Cube based incremental game that is simple but very deep!
Why similar: Incremental 28.5%, Idler 26.1%, Auto Battler 23.2%, Time Management 15.7%, Simulation 6.5%
- #58 Survivor Challenge TD
65% matchMostly Positive80% of 60 reviews2026
Dev: SQRT Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Survivor Challenge TD - is a Tower Defense game where you manage a single tower and add upgrades to it. Buy abilities, enhance upgrades, and defeat the boss!
Why similar: Tower Defense 32.8%, Automation 26.3%, Tactical 14.3%, Combat 9.8%, Strategy 8.3%