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Games Like Idle Lab Rats

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

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Train rats in a series of mazes and help them improve their stats. Submit rats for grant money and use it to upgrade your lab with new tools and buy new rats with powerful abilities! These new rats have such amazing potential. How smart are these rats becoming?

Reviews: No user reviews — 50%
Released: Coming soon
Developer: Alex Brown
Publisher: FAFF Games
Genres: Casual, Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Platforms: Windows

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    97% matchPositive84% of 31 reviews2023
    Dev: Olympus
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Build and optimize your assembly line to make the most money possible!

    Why similar: Idler 24.6%, Strategy 21.5%, Automation 17.9%, Simulation 17.8%, Top-Down 7.1%

  2. #2 Feed The Flame
    96% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2026
    Dev: Retnuh
    Windows

    Feed The Flame is a simple incremental game where you grow a flame to burn down the world. Buy better resources, unlock upgrades and employ thousands of workers to mine, chop and hunt down fuel for the flame. Easy. Satisfying. Highly addictive.

    Why similar: Idler 32.2%, Simulation 20.3%, Strategy 17.2%, Automation 16.5%, Resource Management 7.3%

  3. #3 POWERCELL
    96% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Julian Dietz
    Windows

    Relax and sit back as you create mesmerizing particle reactions and become a source of infinite power.

    Why similar: Idler 29.2%, Simulation 27.7%, Strategy 24.9%, Resource Management 6.4%, Casual 5%

  4. #4 Planetary Factory - An Idle Automation Game
    95% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: MadJones
    Windows

    Grow your planetary empire from a small base to a massive production powerhouse in Planetary Factory. Balance inputs and outputs to maximize profits and minimize waste, research advanced technologies, and build a formidable military to conquer hostile planets.

    Why similar: Idler 28.1%, Automation 19.8%, Simulation 13.3%, Strategy 11.8%, Resource Management 7.6%

  5. #5 Assembly Line 2
    94% matchMixed66% of 65 reviews2024
    Dev: Olympus
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    In Assembly Line 2, you take charge of your factory, where strategic organization is key. Create intricate production lines, unlocking a plethora of blueprints to craft advanced resources. Fine-tune and upgrade machines for optimal efficiency and elevating your empire to new heights.

    Why similar: Automation 26.2%, Simulation 23%, Strategy 19.8%, Idler 19.3%, Top-Down 6.9%

  6. #6 Erzperium
    94% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: PhandoGames
    Windows

    Inspired by many automation and idle games, I wanted to create something centered around ores. With modern desktop games being so easy to run in the background, this is the perfect game to have running while working or gaming on the side.

    Why similar: Idler 33.7%, Automation 25.1%, Simulation 17.9%, Strategy 17%, Indie 6.4%

  7. #7 Huebound
    93% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
    Dev: Dan Hicks
    Windows

    Mix light. Discover color. Idle forever. Place geometric nodes, connect them, and watch colored orbs flow through your factory. Combine primaries to create 256 named colors — each one waiting to be discovered.

    Why similar: Idler 34.5%, Strategy 22.3%, Simulation 18.6%, Automation 9.4%, Resource Management 4.1%

  8. #8 Volt Ventures Idle
    92% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2025
    Dev: Denver
    Windows

    An idle game of growth and strategy. Build, upgrade, and prestige your way to limitless power.

    Why similar: Idler 29.9%, Science 21.6%, Automation 20.1%, Simulation 14%, Top-Down 8%

  9. #9 Resources Assemble!
    91% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: lasarevs
    Windows · Linux

    Build, automate, and expand your factory. Mine resources, craft components, and evolve your systems toward full autonomy and interplanetary production

    Why similar: Idler 30%, Automation 21.4%, Strategy 17.3%, Simulation 16.8%, Resource Management 7.7%

  10. #10 My Tiny Grocery Store - Desktop Idle Supermarket Game
    90% matchMostly Positive79% of 19 reviews2026
    Dev: Musa GUNGOR
    Windows

    My Tiny Grocery Store is an idle shopping simulator located in the bottom right corner of your screen that allows you to manage your store while also completing other tasks! Design your store, arrange your shelves, and enjoy earning money.

    Why similar: Idler 32.7%, Automation 21.6%, Simulation 20%, Strategy 14.3%, Resource Management 4.9%

  11. #11 Fleshborn
    91% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Castitatis Games
    Windows

    A short incremental game where you are tasked to clean a lab from fleshy growths using your flamethrower. Collect resources and spend them in a vast upgrade tree to unlock new abilities.

    Why similar: Idler 32.8%, Simulation 16.7%, Science 14.9%, Strategy 10.9%, Top-Down 8.4%

  12. #12 剑武玄幻之旅
    89% matchMixed61% of 23 reviews2024
    Dev: JQ Games
    Windows

    一款玄幻类的文字挂机冒险游戏,可放置可探索剧情,即刻进入一个系统丰富且娱乐快捷的挂机世界吧!

    Why similar: Idler 40%, Strategy 29.3%, Automation 17.7%, 2D 6.2%, Casual 5.9%

  13. #13 Ranch Mayhem - Active Idler
    89% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2024
    Dev: Tobias Graski
    Windows

    Grow, process, sell and use different Crops on dozens of recipes. Get ready to strategically use items and other consumables in this 2D idle adventure.

    Why similar: Idler 35.6%, Automation 21.4%, Simulation 18.4%, Strategy 13.3%, 2D 4.5%

  14. #14 Idle Time
    88% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Woodland Software
    Windows · Linux

    Harvest crystallized time from parallel universes where people waste their lives playing idle games. Build extractors, automate logistics networks, and research new technology to fuel Bill Tyme's time machine in this factory-building incremental game.

    Why similar: Idler 29.9%, Simulation 24.1%, Strategy 20.2%, Resource Management 7.2%, Top-Down 7%

  15. #15 The Factory
    87% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2025
    Dev: Awesome Studios
    Windows

    The Factory is a first-person, factory sim game with machine purchasing, upgrading, and building expansion. Use income from crafted products to buy and upgrade tools and buildings. Upgrade your factory layout to gain infinite wealth while trying not to lose money from damaging products.

    Why similar: Simulation 25.9%, Idler 25.1%, Strategy 22.5%, Automation 20.2%, Resource Management 3.7%

  16. #16 Idle Looter
    86% matchMixed54% of 38 reviews2025
    Dev: CryCauseDry
    Windows

    Slay endless monsters for legendary loot. Master deep crafting and prestige systems to grow infinitely. Collect an army of companions and conquer the unknown. Do you have what it takes to become a hero?

    Why similar: Idler 35.2%, Simulation 17.2%, Strategy 15.6%, Automation 14.9%, Resource Management 9.5%

  17. #17 Factorization
    86% match6 user reviews33% of 6 reviews2020
    Dev: Anubis Gaming
    Windows · Linux

    In Factorization, you must plan and build a factory capable of producing ever more complex resources. You focus on designing optimal production lines while carefully balancing your budget. In the meantime your workers build your designs and carry out the day-to-day tasks in your factory.

    Why similar: Automation 30.5%, Simulation 22.6%, Strategy 18.9%, Top-Down 12.6%, Resource Management 6.5%

  18. #18 开家小店
    85% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: The wind blows again
    Windows

    You take over a new store, and as a new owner, you're going to make it your own, how are you going to run it, whether it's to make your store lively, or to make it a gathering place for specific enthusiasts, or to sell your favorite items. The decision is yours.

    Why similar: Idler 47.5%, Simulation 28.1%, Strategy 11.1%, 2D 7.6%, Casual 4.8%

  19. #19 Square Game
    84% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Joshua Sherrard
    Windows · Linux

    Watch the Square bounce around the screen in this idle incremental Game about squares, dots and other shapes. Upgrade, Prestige and even build a deck of awesome abilities in Square Game!

    Why similar: Idler 47.1%, Simulation 41.8%, 2D 7.8%, Indie 1.8%, Singleplayer 1.5%

  20. #20 Roopie Clicker
    83% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
    Dev: CILINDREPub: Sith'ari Edition
    Windows

    Dive into the intense and stylized world of Roopie Clicker, a strategy and progression game where each click forges the destiny of a unit in the heart of a world ravaged by war.

    Why similar: Simulation 32.7%, Strategy 31%, Idler 21.9%, Casual 5.3%, Indie 4.1%

  21. #21 Quantum Break
    84% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: morbo
    Windows

    A casual, incremental game about quantum physics. Break stuff, collect resources and deposit them for more than 300 upgrades! Build a quantum computer, achieve quantum tunneling and potentially save the cats in a box, just don't look inside of it!

    Why similar: Idler 51.3%, Strategy 34.6%, 2D 7.4%, Casual 5.3%, Singleplayer 1.4%

  22. #22 Project Chromata
    82% matchMixed51% of 57 reviews2025
    Dev: GamezEternalPub: ArborAeternum
    Windows

    Project Chromata is a deep sci-fi incremental game about restoring the universe by mixing colors. Unlock new technologies, prestige to gain powerful permanent upgrades from a vast star chart, and master automation systems to watch the numbers soar in this satisfying and feature-rich idle experience.

    Why similar: Idler 39.2%, Simulation 34%, Strategy 11.5%, 2D 6.7%, Casual 6.1%

  23. #23 Closed Circuit: Recursive Idle
    82% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: kealsoft
    Windows

    Build, upgrade, and automate a circuit of ever-looping machines. Turn small node chains into powerful functions and unlock exponential idle growth that never stops.

    Why similar: Idler 43.5%, Simulation 22.6%, Top-Down 13.9%, Sci-fi 7.3%, 2D 6.5%

  24. #24 Kinetic Foundry
    81% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Ravenholm Interactive
    Windows

    Unleash neon balls and shatter digital blocks to build your fortune in this addictive cyberpunk idle/arcade game! Combine pinball mechanics with endless progression in Kinetic Foundry. Upgrade your Reactor, Launcher, and Bumpers to reach maximum system capacity!

    Why similar: Idler 37%, Strategy 30.5%, Automation 18.3%, 2D 6.3%, Casual 5.7%

  25. #25 I Am Not A Robot
    79% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2026
    Dev: Nilapos
    Windows

    A short, incremental game where you solve Captchas and get a bot to automate this process.

    Why similar: Idler 35.1%, Simulation 33.2%, Automation 17.4%, Casual 6%, 2D 5.9%

  26. #26 Legend of Idle
    81% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: ActiveDev
    Windows

    Legend of Idle is an Incremental Idle Game, where you rebuild your kingdom, recruit an army and capture dungeons! Gather ressources and defeat Evil to bring peace again! Inspired by the classic SNES aesthetics!

    Why similar: Idler 30%, Simulation 27.8%, Strategy 24.2%, Top-Down 7.9%, 2D 4.2%

  27. #27 Idle Dyson Swarm
    79% matchMixed66% of 53 reviews2026
    Dev: Blindsided Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Ever wanted a Dyson swarm of your own? Now you can have one with just a few clicks! Manage a solar empire, produce bots which will make solar panels for you. Send your panels to the sun to generate energy and sell that energy to make money which you can spend on even more bots!

    Why similar: Idler 39.3%, Strategy 22.5%, Simulation 18%, Sci-fi 5.8%, Resource Management 5%

  28. #28 Sushi Dojo
    80% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: JOrbits Games
    Windows · Mac

    In this cozy management sim, you get to run your own sushi train restaurant! Cook delicious meals, serve hungry customers, and grow your business with automation, decorations, and the help of a cat chef and robot assistants.

    Why similar: Simulation 26.3%, Idler 22.8%, Strategy 21.9%, Automation 17.9%, Casual 3.9%

  29. #29 Flourish
    77% matchPositive81% of 37 reviews2026
    Dev: FireOwl Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Find your rhythm in the cycle of the garden: prune to gather, water to renew, and trade your clippings for deep-rooted progression.

    Why similar: Idler 42.8%, Simulation 18.1%, Strategy 16.2%, Top-Down 11.8%, 2D 5.1%

  30. #30 From atom to modern
    78% matchMixed59% of 29 reviews2022
    Dev: Yamate
    Windows

    From the manufacture of monoatomic hydrogen, helium, lithium, beryllium, boron, carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, fluorine and neon, to the creation of the earth, from apes to Homo erectus, to nuclear weapons, rockets, to artificial intelligence, to exploring the universe.

    Why similar: Idler 25.9%, Science 22.5%, Automation 15.7%, Simulation 10.8%, Strategy 7.4%

  31. #31 Molo's Revenge
    78% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2024
    Dev: MelonStudios
    Windows · Mac

    Molo's Revenge is the incremental journey of a mole dragon to avenge his village by doing the thing he does best: Digging.

    Why similar: Idler 51.2%, Simulation 32.2%, 2D 8.2%, Casual 5.5%, Indie 1.7%

  32. #32 Minecremental
    77% match6 user reviews33% of 6 reviews2026
    Dev: Jamoss
    Windows

    Minecremental is a top-down pixel art idle incremental game about mining. Dig ores, earn gold, hire NPC workers, and unlock upgrades to build your mining empire. When progress slows, prestige for permanent bonuses and push even deeper. One more upgrade. One more prestige. Just one more...

    Why similar: Idler 40.6%, Simulation 25.4%, Strategy 20%, Top-Down 7.6%, 2D 5%

  33. #33 The Endless Village
    76% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: R.J. Brontsema
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Automate your growth, uncover a gorgeous city, and chase the ultimate metric: Liveliness. This cozy idle clicker lets you unlock passive income boosts and powerful minigames to rapidly scale your empire. Attract every unique citizen and claim your spot on the global leaderboard!

    Why similar: Idler 43.4%, Simulation 28.5%, Strategy 18.5%, 2D 5.4%, Indie 3.4%

  34. #34 AetherRift
    76% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Slade
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Place magical constructs around a swirling cosmic rift, chain together exotic energies, and collapse reality to grow stronger in this deep incremental game.

    Why similar: Idler 33.7%, Automation 20.9%, Strategy 16%, Simulation 13.6%, Procedural Generation 6.4%

  35. #35 Remote Life Simulator
    75% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: dyvoker
    Windows

    Work remotely, build skills, earn money, and upgrade your life. Become a professional remote worker in this life simulation game!

    Why similar: Simulation 31.9%, Idler 28.2%, Strategy 27.5%, Resource Management 6.3%, 2D 4.2%

  36. #36 HUNGER
    75% matchMostly Negative32% of 21 reviews2017
    Dev: Black Smerch
    Windows
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 99%

    HUNGER: Computer game in the genre of survival, telling the story of a lonely soldier, abandoned to an unexplored island. People say that there is life on this island and the settlers of this island are building their civilization there.

    Why similar: Simulation 46.2%, Strategy 42.4%, 2D 5.8%, Indie 5.7%

  37. #37 Unclaimed World
    74% matchMixed50% of 216 reviews2016
    Dev: Refactored Games OÜ
    Windows
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    Manage interstellar pioneers and their descendants in this detailed sci-fi colony sim. Centuries after planetfall, colonists are still struggling to gain foothold on their lush and alien planet. You settle on the frontier by carefully managing resources, production and different personalities.

    Why similar: Simulation 46.3%, Strategy 39.9%, Sci-fi 9.3%, Indie 4.5%

  38. #38 The First Thrust of God
    74% matchVery Negative5% of 64 reviews2018
    Dev: SUNYU
    Windows · Mac

    Now, you are God, and you bring the first thrust of God.

    Why similar: Simulation 32.7%, Strategy 31%, Science 27%, Casual 5.3%, Indie 4%

  39. #39 Craft Elements
    73% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2019
    Dev: PolincGames
    Windows

    Craft Elements is a first person minecraft-esque journey into the nuclear reactor design, periodic table and vaporwave world. It is a unique, simple and atmospheric sandbox puzzle game with a focus on complex simulation and calculations.

    Why similar: Simulation 42%, Strategy 38.5%, Procedural Generation 6.4%, Resource Management 5.7%, Indie 5.3%

  40. #40 Airport Simulator 2019
    73% matchMostly Negative29% of 153 reviews2018
    Dev: KittehfacePub: Toplitz
    Windows

    Airport Simulator 2019 places you as the manager of a major international airport. Your duties range from planning and allocating personnel to procuring and maintaining a vehicle fleet, facility maintenance and handling ever larger aircraft from a variety of airlines.

    Why similar: Simulation 53.6%, Strategy 46.4%

  41. #41 EEP Train Simulator Mission
    73% matchMostly Negative20% of 15 reviews2017
    Dev: Trend Redaktions- und Verlagsgesellschaft mbH
    Windows

    Are you ready for a job in the railways industrie?EEP TS Mission is a true innovation. For the first time in the history of EEP, the world's most successful railway simulation , you have the opportunity to take on complex tasks in the railway industrie inmidst realistic scenarios.And there's plenty of work to do.

    Why similar: Simulation 53.6%, Strategy 46.4%

  42. #42 Soviet Monsters: Ekranoplans
    72% matchMostly Negative38% of 34 reviews2016
    Dev: santasco.comPub: IV Productions
    Windows

    You are in charge of the day to day running of the Ekranoplan program. Manage resources and staff to keep your craft operational. When a mission arrives from on high you must be ready to face the challenge and pilot your Ekranoplan / command the crew to a successful and glorious outcome!

    Why similar: Simulation 54.1%, Strategy 45.9%

  43. #43 Carpe Deal 'Em
    71% match9 user reviews56% of 9 reviews2016
    Dev: DDD Wares
    Windows · Linux

    Carpe Deal 'Em is a life simulator / card game hybrid, with elements from the visual novel / CYOA genres.

    Why similar: Simulation 52.6%, Strategy 47.4%

  44. #44 Nightclub Emporium
    72% matchNegative7% of 15 reviews2015
    Dev: United Independent Entertainment
    Windows

    Start your own enterprising odyssey and turn night into day as the boss of your very own Nightclub Emporium!

    Why similar: Simulation 54.5%, Strategy 45.5%

  45. #45 The Race for the White House 2016
    71% matchMixed45% of 29 reviews2016
    Dev: Eversim
    Windows

    Play as a real-world candidate and completely immerse yourself into the 2016 presidential election! Travel around the United States, try to woo voters across the country, create your own political agenda, skillfully manage your campaign budget... and perhaps you will be the next White House occupant!

    Why similar: Simulation 52.5%, Strategy 47.5%

  46. #46 Ironclads 2: War of the Pacific
    71% matchMixed63% of 38 reviews2016
    Dev: Totem GamesPub: Strategy First
    Windows

    Create your fleet and army, hunt the enemy's fleet, hide your weak squadrons in protected ports until reinforcements arrive, blockade enemy trade routes, struggle for dominance over the seas! Command a battle formation and experience the power of iron and steam!

    Why similar: Simulation 52.5%, Strategy 47.5%

  47. #47 Traffic Giant
    70% matchMostly Positive77% of 164 reviews2018
    Dev: QLOCPub: Toplitz Productions
    Windows

    Traffic Giant is an amazing simulation game that brings public transport on the right track.

    Why similar: Simulation 52.4%, Strategy 47.6%

  48. #48 Cosmic Buddies Town
    70% match5 user reviews20% of 5 reviews2018
    Dev: Ghost ClustersPub: Funbox Media Ltd
    Windows

    Part of an Animated Educational series for children between 1 to 7 years old – this time, we need to get straight to work helping the Cosmic Buddies build their town! Collect wood, food and other resources to turn a deserted island into your dream adventure land!

    Why similar: Simulation 52.5%, Strategy 47.5%

  49. #49 Hotel Giant
    69% matchMostly Positive71% of 24 reviews2019
    Dev: QLOCPub: Toplitz Productions
    Windows

    Become the ultimate hotel-mogul! You now have the chance to prove your managerial and planning skills in the hotel industry.

    Why similar: Simulation 51.9%, Strategy 48.1%

  50. #50 Wars of Succession
    68% matchPositive84% of 37 reviews2018
    Dev: AgeodPub: Slitherine Ltd.
    Windows

    Ageod’s Wars of Succession is a new game designed to cover two major wars that consumed Europe at the eve of the 18th Century.

    Why similar: Simulation 51.9%, Strategy 48.1%

  51. #51 Fruit Box Idle
    68% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: atype
    Windows

    Fruit in a box. Incremental fun. Setup your pegs and unlock new fruit on your way to maximum points.

    Why similar: Idler 42.8%, Strategy 25.2%, Simulation 21.2%, 2D 5.4%, Casual 3.6%

  52. #52 M.U.D. TV
    69% matchMixed41% of 190 reviews2010
    Dev: Realmforge StudiosPub: Kalypso Media Digital
    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 48%

    Always wanted to see if you can hack the day-to-day life of a TV producer? Here's your chance! M.U.D. TV is your ticket to the weird wild world of television.

    Why similar: Simulation 52%, Strategy 48%

  53. #53 IndustrySim Virtual Platform
    67% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: IndustrySim Ltd.
    Windows

    IndustrySim Virtual Platform is an award-winning, industry-themed serious game about constructing, operating and managing an industrial environment. The professional-level simulation engine, along with real-life events and gamification, enables you to learn and experiment while having a lot of gameplay fun.

    Why similar: Simulation 51.3%, Strategy 48.7%

  54. #54 Noble In Exile / 落魄之家
    68% matchMixed50% of 12 reviews2019
    Dev: LemoNeko Software
    Windows

    As one of a once noble family, design and build your own ancient Chinese town using your remaining resources and influence. Plan and manage every industry and every store individually. Casual on simulation, hardcore on management.

    Why similar: Simulation 51.3%, Strategy 48.7%

  55. #55 Conflict of Heroes: Awakening the Bear
    67% matchMixed59% of 39 reviews2016
    Dev: Western Civilization SoftwarePub: Slitherine Ltd.
    Windows

    This exciting new release is a faithful adaptation of the renowned Conflict of Heroes board game that won the Origins Historical Game of the Year, Charles Roberts Wargame of the Year and the James F. Dunnigan Design Elegance Award, as well as many others!

    Why similar: Simulation 51.3%, Strategy 48.7%

  56. #56 Oligopoly: Industrial Revolution
    67% matchMixed44% of 16 reviews2018
    Dev: Viny Game Studio
    Windows · Linux

    Oligopoly is a strategy game where you have to set up the production, distribution and trade of various goods. Exploit natural resources, build factories and infrastructures, produce goods and distribute them using trucks, trains or ships.

    Why similar: Simulation 51.3%, Strategy 48.7%

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