- #1 Dragon Cliff
97% matchVery Positive89% of 8,115 reviews2018
Dev: Meta Interaction
Windows
Median: 17.2 hrsMean: 64.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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: Idler 39.9%, RPG 23.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, Strategy 8.8%, Adventure 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: Features a deep party-based hero management system with complex loot and skill synergies that mirror the strategic depth of the seed game.
- #2 No-brainer Heroes 挂机吧!勇者
96% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,698 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 33.6%, RPG 17.6%, Adventure 9.7%, Strategy 9.5%, Simulation 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: Combines town management and hero recruitment with idle progression, making it a direct thematic and mechanical match.
- #3 Soda Dungeon 2
96% matchVery Positive94% of 5,616 reviews2020
Dev: AN ProductionsPub: Armor Games Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.5 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 44.8%, RPG 15.9%, Pixel Graphics 13.3%, Simulation 6.4%, Casual 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: Offers an addictive loop of dungeon crawling and party management where you recruit heroes and upgrade your town base.
- #4 Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms
95% matchMostly Positive77% of 14,968 reviews2020
Dev: Codename Entertainment Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 396.8 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 65.6%, Strategy 13.4%, RPG 8.8%, Adventure 5.3%, Casual 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: A classic party-based idle game that emphasizes hero collection and formation strategy to overcome powerful monsters.
- #5 Loop Hero
94% matchVery Positive93% of 36,230 reviews2021
Dev: Four QuartersPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12.2 hrsMean: 28.4 hrs≥1hr: 93%
The Lich has thrown the world into a timeless loop and plunged its inhabitants into never ending chaos. Wield an expanding deck of mystical cards to place enemies, buildings, and terrain along each unique expedition loop for the brave hero.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 38.8%, RPG 34.4%, Adventure 18.4%, Indie 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a unique strategic auto-battler experience with pixel-art aesthetics and a focus on managing resources and hero progression.
- #6 Incremental Epic Hero 2
93% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,648 reviews2025
Dev: HapiwakuPub: Idle System, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 191.2 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 65.5%, RPG 22.4%, Adventure 10.1%, Singleplayer 2%
Why You'll Like It: Features extensive automation, hack-and-slash combat, and deep RPG progression systems for fans of idle growth.
- #7 Crusaders of the Lost Idols
94% matchVery Positive83% of 3,036 reviews2015
Dev: Codename Entertainment Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 382.9 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: Idler 41.3%, Casual 23.7%, RPG 13.3%, Strategy 11.2%, Indie 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: Features a formation-based combat system that requires careful planning of hero placement and skill synergies.
- #8 Dungeon Village 2
92% matchVery Positive87% of 660 reviews2023
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
Median: 8.5 hrsMean: 15.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Recruit adventurers and monsters to create your own RRG-style town!
Why similar: RPG 29%, Pixel Graphics 21.7%, Simulation 19.3%, Strategy 17%, Casual 13%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on the town management and hero recruitment aspects, allowing you to build a base for adventurers to thrive.
- #9 Fantasy of Expedition
91% matchVery Positive80% of 687 reviews2020
Dev: LW.C
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Fantasy of Expedition is a Roguelike Strategy Adventure Game where players lead their own army on an expedition mandated by the Heavens. Be careful what choices you make on our randomized maps! Recruit, purchase, and gather relics to win battles and solve events. Your destiny awaits!
Why similar: RPG 31.7%, Strategy 17.8%, Adventure 15.5%, Pixel Graphics 15.2%, Casual 13.6%
Why You'll Like It: Blends strategy and RPG elements with a focus on expedition management and party-based combat.
- #10 Loot of Baal
91% matchMixed61% of 1,466 reviews2025
Dev: Gleamer Studio
Windows
Median: 23.1 hrsMean: 80.4 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 49.9%, RPG 16.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, Strategy 9.3%, Adventure 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: A party-based idle RPG that prioritizes loot collection and tactical team building to defeat challenging foes.
- #11 Cave Heroes
90% matchMixed56% of 125 reviews2023
Dev: VSTGames
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 30.5 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Lead a party of Cave Heroes to explore dungeons, battle monsters and defeat tough archdemons. Build your village, collect loot, rescue pets and much more in this idle RPG.
Why similar: Idler 46.2%, RPG 19.9%, Strategy 11.7%, Adventure 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: An auto-battler that emphasizes strategic party composition and dungeon exploration in a pixelated world.
- #12 Merchant
89% matchMostly Positive78% of 599 reviews2018
Dev: Retora Games
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 27.5 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: RPG 35.9%, Pixel Graphics 25.8%, Simulation 18.7%, Casual 12.9%, Indie 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: Centers on the management of a shop and the equipping of heroes to send them on successful expeditions.
- #13 Idle Skilling
88% matchMostly Positive70% of 2,356 reviews2022
Dev: Lavaflame2
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 97.2 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 57.9%, Pixel Graphics 13.2%, Simulation 12.1%, RPG 8.7%, Casual 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: Provides an incredibly deep RPG progression system with extensive automation and character growth mechanics.
- #14 Multiverse Loot Hunter
86% matchVery Positive81% of 2,636 reviews2025
Dev: 游戏养家工作室
Windows
Median: 45.0 hrsMean: 198.8 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: Idler 47.3%, RPG 17%, Strategy 8.8%, Adventure 7.5%, Simulation 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: A loot-driven idle RPG that incorporates creature collection and time-travel mechanics for varied gameplay.
- #15 Realm Grinder
87% matchVery Positive87% of 7,385 reviews2017
Dev: Divine GamesPub: Kongregate
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 131.9 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Grow your realm, build alliances, and explore one of the deepest idle RPGs ever!
Why similar: Idler 42.3%, Pixel Graphics 19.2%, RPG 13.6%, Strategy 12.9%, Casual 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: Offers deep idle strategy and management mechanics that reward long-term planning and optimization.
- #16 Fantasy Idle Dungeon
84% matchMixed69% of 560 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 60.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%, Strategy 11.3%, Casual 9.4%, Adventure 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: Centers on dungeon-crawling and loot management within an idle framework, offering a classic fantasy feel.
- #17 Bard Idle
84% matchMixed69% of 825 reviews2025
Dev: Illegal Turtle 🐢
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 156.1 hrs≥1hr: 70%
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: Idler 57.5%, RPG 17.3%, Pixel Graphics 13.8%, Strategy 10.1%, Singleplayer 1.3%
Why You'll Like It: A strategy-focused auto-battler that utilizes party-based mechanics to progress through increasingly difficult stages.
- #18 Adventurer Manager
86% matchMixed60% of 576 reviews2014
Dev: Vigilant Addiction StudiosPub: BBEW BBEW, LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Reunite the kingdom of Adventuria and defeat the evil Illusionist Miraj by recruiting Adventurers to send on Adventures for epic loot and rewards in this RPG/Management Sim with tons of depth, randomization, and customization options!
Why similar: RPG 48%, Pixel Graphics 22.2%, Casual 12.1%, Simulation 9.7%, Indie 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the management of a guild of adventurers, balancing their needs and equipment for successful quests.
- #19 Idle Pixel Fantasy
83% matchMostly Positive79% of 835 reviews2025
Dev: Max Ritters
Windows
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 21.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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: Idler 46.3%, Pixel Graphics 32.1%, Casual 13.1%, Indie 7%, Singleplayer 1.4%
Why You'll Like It: A casual idle RPG with charming pixel graphics that focuses on steady progression and hero collection.
- #20 Monsters Idle RPG
82% 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 52.4%, RPG 16.1%, Simulation 11%, Casual 9.2%, Strategy 7%
Why You'll Like It: Features creature collection and simulation elements that provide a satisfying sense of growth and discovery.
- #21 挂机手游模拟器
78% matchVery Positive93% of 1,071 reviews2025
Dev: 天光
Windows
Median: 12.2 hrsMean: 39.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Idle farming for treasures, summoning heroes, collecting compendiums, crafting equipment, unlocking formations, researching technologies, sweeping maps, and competing for resources!
Why similar: Idler 63.5%, Strategy 14.8%, Casual 11%, Simulation 9%, Indie 1.2%
- #22 挂姬恶魔 IDLE DEVILS
79% matchVery Positive80% of 1,275 reviews2024
Dev: GOCORE
Windows
Median: 17.9 hrsMean: 55.1 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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: Clicker 34% ★, Idler 30.6%, RPG 14%, Casual 5%, Strategy 4.9%
- #23 Island Idle RPG
81% matchMixed66% of 95 reviews2022
Dev: Overaction Game Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Lead the Balgairs - mercenaries creatures and experts in the art of hard working - manage the workforce, inputs, capital, other resources and help provide all the equipment and weaponry needed to defeat bosses in distant Dungeons
Why similar: Idler 55.1%, RPG 17.8%, Simulation 12.3%, Casual 9.7%, Indie 4%
Why You'll Like It: Combines base-building and idle simulation, requiring you to manage resources to expand your territory.
- #24 Ghost of Dragon
81% matchMixed41% of 803 reviews2022
Dev: Meta Interaction
Windows
Ghost of Dragon is a semi-idle role-playing game. Players can build battle teams with unique heroes, flexible equipment, soul gems and powerful pets; the unique resident system provides players with great freedom for town management, whether it is forging equipment, capturing pets, refining soul...
Why similar: RPG 31.5%, Idler 30.3%, Simulation 17.2%, Adventure 15.1%, Indie 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: An indie RPG adventure that features simulation elements and a focus on party-based exploration.
- #25 无尽的冒险
78% matchVery Positive93% of 88 reviews2025
Dev: 水月suigetsu
Windows
Endless Adventure is an idle looting RPG. Freely assign stats, craft gear with materials, defeat mighty monsters for resources, grow stronger, and save the world.
Why similar: Idler 51.4%, RPG 23.9%, Adventure 11.8%, Casual 10.7%, Indie 1.6%
- #26 RPG Tycoon
82% matchMixed51% of 487 reviews2016
Dev: Skatanic StudiosPub: Macrocosmic Software
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Hire heroes, send them on quests, get loot and make a profit as you expand from nothing into a bustling fantasy kingdom and attempt to win the coveted title of the greatest kingdom in all of the land!
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 21.1%, Simulation 19.6%, RPG 17.2%, Strategy 16.6%, Adventure 13.7%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the simulation and management of a fantasy world, allowing you to build and grow your own kingdom.
- #27 dungeon & heros
80% matchMostly Positive75% of 52 reviews2021
Dev: 404 game
Windows
Dungeon Heroes is an srpg and roguelite game that I personally developed, recruit and develop your team of heroes, in the randomly generated map to explore,collect equipment and soul skills,in the infinite reincarnation to build the strongest team.
Why similar: Idler 42.7%, Pixel Graphics 18.1%, Casual 10.1%, Strategy 9.8%, RPG 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: A casual pixel-art fantasy game that provides a straightforward and accessible idle combat experience.
- #28 Crusaders Quest : Hero Town
75% matchVery Positive84% of 1,924 reviews2026
Dev: CQ LABSPub: LoadComplete
Windows · Mac
Median: 34.1 hrsMean: 69.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
A desktop idle RPG that lives on the side of your screen. Gather cute pixel heroes, rebuild a tiny town, and watch it grow while you work. Welcome to 《Crusader Quest: Hero Town》!
Why similar: Idler 57%, Pixel Graphics 18.2%, RPG 12.4%, Simulation 7.8%, Casual 4.7%
- #29 Battle On! Hero Academy
76% matchVery Positive86% of 752 reviews2025
Dev: MMUnit
Windows
Median: 20.8 hrsMean: 82.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Welcome to Battle On! Hero Academy! In this desktop idle game, you are the dean. Recruit heroes and plan their careers from swordsmen to paladins. Your heroes battle and grow. Reap the rewards, then lead your upgraded team against epic bosses. Enjoy deep strategy and satisfying idle progression!
Why similar: Idler 59.1%, Pixel Graphics 16.9%, Casual 13.3%, Strategy 8.6%, Indie 1.6%
- #30 Coin Push RPG
76% matchMostly Positive77% of 757 reviews2025
Dev: RAmenPub: Wise Games
Windows
Median: 8.0 hrsMean: 24.5 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 55%, RPG 16.7%, Strategy 9.3%, Simulation 8.1%, Casual 6.5%
- #31 Sect And Monsters
77% matchMostly Positive80% of 139 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: Clicker 45.1% ★, Idler 29.4%, RPG 9.7%, Strategy 5.6%, Adventure 3.9%
- #32 Lootun
75% matchVery Positive94% of 1,013 reviews2024
Dev: ArrowSoftGames
Windows
Median: 22.7 hrsMean: 89.9 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: Idler 68.2%, RPG 29.6%, Singleplayer 2.2%
- #33 Idle Civilization
79% matchMixed51% of 180 reviews2015
Dev: Very Simple Idea Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.0 hrsMean: 62.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Take command of a pair of villagers and help them build a mighty civilization that will spread across the world and conquer it. Idle Civilization is a civilization builder management game where you will oversee the growth of your people into a mighty kingdom through building, research, warfare, religion, diplomacy, culture, heroic...
Why similar: RPG 40.6%, Simulation 26.1%, Strategy 24.4%, Indie 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a strategic simulation experience where you manage the growth and development of a civilization over time.
- #34 Weapon Shop Fantasy
77% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,813 reviews2017
Dev: INDIECN
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A shop game with RPG? Or is it RPG with a shop? Collect materials, Craft weapons, Train your staff and defeat your enemy! This is Weapon Shop Fantasy!
Why similar: RPG 21.6%, Clicker 17.7% ★, Simulation 16.9%, Pixel Graphics 14.6%, Idler 10.5%
- #35 Yaoling: Mythical Journey
72% matchVery Positive90% of 3,470 reviews2025
Dev: RAYKA STUDIO
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 22.1 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Yaoling: Mythical Journey is a creature collecting Eastern fantasy RPG featuring an world filled with rich stories and unique Yaolings. Tasked to uncover a mysterious evil, you embark on a journey with your Yaolings, forming new friendships, engage in intense battles, and face countless challenges!
Why similar: RPG 29.9%, Strategy 19%, Adventure 16.2%, Simulation 15.2%, Casual 11.3%
- #36 无休仙途
73% matchMostly Positive73% of 994 reviews2025
Dev: GOCORE
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 29.5 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 52.2%, RPG 16.8%, Strategy 8.3%, Simulation 8.3%, Casual 7.2%
- #37 Desktop Heroes
73% matchMostly Positive74% of 141 reviews2025
Dev: TelazerPub: Blackburne Games Studio FZ LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Desktop Heroes is a unique idle RPG designed to be your faithful companion while you work. Set just above your taskbar, this game runs in the background, letting you build a team of courageous heroes, battle monstrous foes, and collect loot; all without disrupting your productivity.
Why similar: Idler 45.5%, RPG 14.6%, Pixel Graphics 14%, Simulation 9.7%, Adventure 7.4%
- #38 Raid Auctus
74% matchMixed59% of 450 reviews2025
Dev: Cosmic Whale Studio
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Grow your perfect raid team while the game runs! Build and train your squad from 20 unique classes, enhance their power through permanent upgrades, and watch them conquer challenging raids in Raid Auctus.
Why similar: Idler 51.1%, RPG 18.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%, Simulation 9.4%, Casual 7.1%
- #39 Loot Loop
70% matchVery Positive92% of 797 reviews2026
Dev: BitBrew
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Build a party of heroes and send them into dungeons in this short incremental RPG. Fight monsters, collect loot, and unlock upgrades. Fast runs, deep skill tree, zero stress.
Why similar: Idler 56%, Simulation 12.7%, Casual 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, Strategy 8.8%
- #40 HyperLeague Heroes
74% matchMostly Positive74% of 50 reviews2022
Dev: Siphon Shock
Windows
Assemble a team of warriors and delve into the endless dungeons of Utopia to face off against waves of enemies, collect loot, and compete online for high scores. Issue commands to your squad directly or sit back and watch them fight and explore on their own. Steam Workshop compatible.
Why similar: Idler 49.5%, RPG 16.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, Strategy 9.5%, Adventure 8.2%
- #41 Clicker Heroes
73% matchVery Positive90% of 62,008 reviews2015
Dev: Playsaurus
Windows · Mac
Median: 10.6 hrsMean: 164.6 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 57.6%, RPG 10.1%, Casual 9.4%, Simulation 6.3%, Strategy 6.2%
- #42 Idle Heros
72% matchVery Positive82% of 571 reviews2024
Dev: EGAME
Windows
《IDLE HEROS》 is a special placement game, invite your friends to form a fixed team, come to participate in the battle, placement can easily obtain a variety of resources
Why similar: Idler 65%, Simulation 13%, Adventure 10.1%, Casual 10%, Indie 2%
- #43 Legend Creatures(传奇生物)
71% 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: RPG 28.7%, Pixel Graphics 26.1%, Strategy 19.6%, Adventure 15.4%, Indie 7%
- #44 Idle Hero TD - Tower Defense
69% matchVery Positive83% of 1,157 reviews2024
Dev: Swell Games LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 175.5 hrs≥1hr: 71%
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!
Why similar: Idler 74%, Strategy 16%, Casual 10%
- #45 再刷一把 PlayAgain
71% matchMixed66% of 4,526 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: Idler 34.5%, RPG 18.5%, Pixel Graphics 16%, Adventure 10.5%, Strategy 9.2%
- #46 Book of Fei
67% matchVery Positive95% of 256 reviews2026
Dev: TAO Studio
Windows · Mac
Lead adorable warriors to form an adventure team to work and adventure on the computer desktop. Defeat the warriors to save the world. Rich nurturing and collection elements, idle and slack off to earn money and fight monsters!
Why similar: Idler 60.5%, RPG 24.9%, Casual 12.1%, Indie 1.9%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #47 IdleOn
67% matchMostly Positive78% of 28,807 reviews2025
Dev: Lavaflame2
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 219.4 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 61.6%, Pixel Graphics 13.3%, RPG 12.7%, Simulation 6%, Casual 4.5%
- #48 Hero's Warband
70% matchMostly Positive75% of 60 reviews2024
Dev: J.A.P Studio
Windows
Embark on an epic journey in Hero’s Warband, a captivating 2D Survival Autobattler. Recruit and manage a diverse array of heroes with unique classes and skills. Discover the perfect synergy between classes to suit your strategic vision. Lead your heroes to greatness and conquer the land of Astoria!
Why similar: RPG 31%, Pixel Graphics 26.7%, Strategy 20.8%, Simulation 19%, Singleplayer 2.5%
- #49 Desktop Raid
68% matchMostly Positive76% of 563 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 52.9%, RPG 17.9%, Pixel Graphics 13.7%, Adventure 8.1%, Casual 7.3%
- #50 Swag and Sorcery
71% matchMixed54% of 3,242 reviews2019
Dev: Lazy Bear GamesPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Grind for resources, manage your own fantasy village, create and equip your heroes and send them to collect swag in Swag and Sorcery - a new streamlined RPG from the creators of Punch Club and Graveyard Keeper.
Why similar: Idler 45.5%, RPG 20.1%, Pixel Graphics 18.6%, Adventure 10.1%, Indie 3.8%
- #51 Isekai Adventurer Guild
67% matchMostly Positive77% of 97 reviews2026
Dev: Beard Bear
Windows
Isekai Adventurer Guild is an SRPG roguelite where you train adventurers and go on quests together.People and monsters from Isekai have appeared.As the guild master, train adventurers and fight alongside them to solve the mysteries threatening the world!
Why similar: Simulation 27.1%, Strategy 26.2%, Adventure 23.8%, Pixel Graphics 22.9%
- #52 The Eastern Sacrifice
68% matchMixed62% of 403 reviews2025
Dev: 五条虾仁(5 shrimps)
Windows
“The Eastern Sacrifice” is an idle game combining simulation with Eastern Cthulhu-inspired themes. In a world spiraling into chaos over authority, vanquish enemy, gather treasures, and build a devoted religion. Your sanctuary will help you reclaim theurgy, ascend to the divine realm.
Why similar: Idler 46.3%, RPG 15.9%, Strategy 9.7%, Adventure 8.3%, Simulation 8.2%
- #53 Wizard's Wheel 2
69% matchMostly Positive71% of 205 reviews2022
Dev: Winding Clock Games
Windows
A deep idle RPG with retro roots. Recruit heroes, collect loot, upgrade gear, and grow infinitely stronger in Wizard’s Wheel 2.
Why similar: Idler 59.9%, RPG 17.8%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%, Simulation 9.9%
- #54 Heros and Monsters: Idle Incremental
69% matchMixed69% of 118 reviews2023
Dev: Mathew Perry
Windows
Auto Battler, Incremental, Idle Game
Why similar: Idler 64.6%, Strategy 11%, Simulation 9.3%, Casual 7%, Adventure 6.5%
- #55 Tap Heroes
70% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,371 reviews2015
Dev: VaragtP
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 23.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Welcome to the first puppet show RPG! Participate in battling a ton of foes, buy new upgrades, cast magic and recruit new Heroes. Or just sit back and enjoy the show as your Heroes fight on their own while you watch or do other things.
Why similar: Idler 47.5%, RPG 14.3%, Pixel Graphics 10%, Strategy 8.6%, Simulation 7.7%
- #56 PANOPTYCA : Idle RPG Manager
65% matchMixed69% of 1,238 reviews2025
Dev: Tesseract Studio
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 37.2 hrs≥1hr: 66%
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: Idler 69.4%, RPG 12.5%, Simulation 11.4%, Indie 3.3%, Strategy 2.8%
- #57 Legends of Dragaea: Idle Dungeons
63% matchVery Positive87% of 891 reviews2025
Dev: Blast ProgrammingPub: GIGATANK 3000
Windows · Linux
Median: 16.9 hrsMean: 31.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Legends of Dragaea: Idle Dungeons is a First Person Idle Dungeon Crawler with 6 unique races, robust combat, a grand saga spanning a continent full of unique dungeons, a classless skill system, and extensive guild management system to master as you uncover the secrets of the world of Dragaea!
Why similar: Idler 54.4%, RPG 19.4%, Adventure 10.3%, Simulation 10.1%, Indie 3.9%
- #58 👑 Idle Calibur 👑(选王之剑)
66% matchVery Positive86% of 1,314 reviews2022
Dev: 绝汪
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 26.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%
《Idle Calibur》is A Pixel Rogue + RealTime War + Idle Play + Open World + RPG strategy Animation cute game 。 (Idle Battle,Whatever you like) Only one developer! Please consider it carefully before buying
Why similar: Idler 49.8%, Pixel Graphics 13.8%, Strategy 10.5%, RPG 10.4%, Adventure 7.6%