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Games Like Idle Monkeylogy

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

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IDLE GAME based on the Infinite Monkey Theorem

Reviews: Mixed — 57% — of 150 reviews
Released: 2021-08-30
Developer: Imoyokan
Publisher: Idle System, Inc.
Genres: Casual, Free To Play, Simulation
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 3.8 hrs
Mean playtime: 77.5 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 68%

Overview

Idle Monkeylogy stands out for its unique blend of philosophical themes and minimalist idle mechanics, centered on the Infinite Monkey Theorem. These recommendations focus on games that capture that same spirit of existential curiosity, text-based narrative depth, and satisfying incremental progression. Whether you are looking for deep simulation, absurd humor, or pure minimalist clicker satisfaction, this list provides a curated selection of the best idle experiences on Steam.

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  1. #1 NGU IDLE
    97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 12,757 reviews2019
    Dev: 4G
    Windows
    Median: 18.8 hrsMean: 631.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    NGU Idle is a Free To Play Idle game that's full of weird humor, tons of upgrades and hundreds of hours of content! Try out NGU Idle today and experience the joy of Numbers Going Up!

    Why similar: Incremental 44.2%, Idler 38.7%, Simulation 11.8%, Casual 4.6%, Singleplayer 0.7%

    Why You'll Like It: A deep, feature-rich simulation that blends auto-battling and idle progression with a humorous, self-aware tone.

  2. #2 SPACEPLAN
    96% matchVery Positive91% of 3,347 reviews2017
    Dev: Jake HollandsPub: Devolver Digital
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    SPACEPLAN is an experimental piece of interaction based partly on a total misunderstanding of Stephen Hawking’s A Brief History of Time.

    Why similar: Incremental 66.7%, Casual 18.6%, Idler 13.4%, Singleplayer 1.4%

    Why You'll Like It: Like Idle Monkeylogy, this game combines idle mechanics with a quirky, philosophical narrative that challenges your perception of reality.

  3. #3 Antimatter Dimensions
    96% matchVery Positive92% of 4,364 reviews2022
    Dev: Hevipelle
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 26.3 hrsMean: 217.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Earn antimatter through dimensions! Gain Infinite antimatter to collapse the universe!

    Why similar: Idler 81.1%, Casual 17.3%, Singleplayer 1.6%

    Why You'll Like It: The gold standard of idle games, offering a deep, mathematical progression system that fans of the genre will appreciate.

  4. #4 Idle Wizard
    95% matchVery Positive86% of 1,776 reviews2019
    Dev: TwoWizards
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 9.7 hrsMean: 228.5 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 54.1%, Incremental 39.4%, Casual 6.5%

    Why You'll Like It: A feature-rich idle game that combines strategic spell-casting with deep progression mechanics.

  5. #5 A Dark Room ®
    94% matchVery Positive91% of 65 reviews2023
    Dev: Amir RajanPub: Scratchwork Development LLC
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Critically acclaimed, minimalist text-based rpg. Come light the fire.

    Why similar: Singleplayer 100%

    Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, text-based experience that builds a complex world through simple interactions, mirroring the narrative focus of your seed game.

  6. #6 Idle Research
    94% matchVery Positive84% of 1,854 reviews2022
    Dev: Considera Games LLCPub: Considera Core LLC
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 10.7 hrsMean: 77.4 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: Incremental 40%, Idler 37.7%, Simulation 18.5%, 2D 3.8%

    Why You'll Like It: A satisfying, science-themed idle game that focuses on automation and research progression.

  7. #7 Trimps
    93% matchVery Positive91% of 1,450 reviews2022
    Dev: Greensatellite
    Windows
    Median: 15.2 hrsMean: 389.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    A text-based incremental idle game with a ridiculous amount of unique content. Automate old stuff as you unlock new stuff to keep things interesting for hours and hours, no spam clicking necessary! Trimps is everything you love about your favorite games, distilled to their purest form.

    Why similar: Auto Battler 46.3%, Idler 35.6%, Casual 10%, Time Management 4.2%, Incremental 3.3%

    Why You'll Like It: A classic, strategy-heavy idle game that rewards careful planning and efficient resource management.

  8. #8 Cookie Clicker
    91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 90,658 reviews2021
    Dev: OrteilPub: Playsaurus
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 89.9 hrsMean: 372.9 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    An idle game about making cookies! Originally released in 2013 on the web, and actively developed since then. This is the official version for Steam.

    Why similar: Incremental 48.8%, Idler 31.8%, Casual 8.6%, Simulation 7.8%, 2D 2.5%

    Why You'll Like It: The definitive clicker game that established the genre, offering endless progression and satisfying feedback loops.

  9. #9 Idling to Rule the Gods
    92% matchVery Positive85% of 2,096 reviews2016
    Dev: Shugasu GmbH
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 10.9 hrsMean: 592.6 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    Idling to Rule the Gods is a free to play Idle-Game with a lot of content and some Minigames. Depending on your play-style, you can play it fast or slow. Either way it can be fun for hundreds of hours!

    Why similar: Incremental 32.4%, Idler 22.9%, Simulation 15.9%, Time Management 15.4%, Casual 9.3%

    Why You'll Like It: A long-running, deep idle simulation that offers a massive scale of progression and god-like power.

  10. #10 Idle Spiral
    91% matchVery Positive80% of 1,862 reviews2022
    Dev: Idle System, Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 118.2 hrs≥1hr: 65%

    This is a beautiful "Idle", "Incremental" game based on spirals and mathematics. Your goal is to make the spiral grow farther and farther from the origin. The game is very simple, but it is very deep and can be enjoyed for a long time!

    Why similar: Incremental 29.7%, Idler 27.1%, Time Management 15.1%, Simulation 14.2%, Casual 7.3%

    Why You'll Like It: A clean, minimalist idle game that focuses on satisfying visual feedback and incremental progression.

  11. #11 Synergism
    90% matchMostly Positive79% of 210 reviews2026
    Dev: PlatonicPub: PLATONIC AND KHAFRA IDLE GAMES OF SYNERGISM AND ULTIMATE PROGRESS BAR LLC
    Windows · Mac

    Synergism is a free-to-play Idle game about... well, Synergy! Explore that concept through hundreds of upgrades, many reset layers and probably thousands of hours of content that allows both idle and active play.

    Why similar: Idler 68.5%, Casual 22.4%, 2D 8.1%, Singleplayer 1%

    Why You'll Like It: A complex, highly rewarding idle game that focuses on deep systems and exponential growth.

  12. #12 Wizard And Minion Idle
    89% matchVery Positive90% of 808 reviews2019
    Dev: Oni Gaming
    Windows
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 502.3 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    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: Incremental 39.2%, Idler 34.6%, Simulation 11.3%, Casual 9.6%, 2D 4%

    Why You'll Like It: A hybrid idle-RPG that balances strategic management with satisfying incremental growth.

  13. #13 Melvor Idle
    88% matchVery Positive90% of 15,803 reviews2021
    Dev: Games by MalcsPub: Jagex Ltd
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 51.4 hrsMean: 368.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Inspired by RuneScape, Melvor Idle takes the core of what makes an adventure game so addictive and strips it down to its purest form! This is a feature-rich, idle/incremental game combining a distinctly familiar feel with a fresh gameplay experience. Maxing 20+ skills has never been more zen.

    Why similar: Idler 76.9%, Casual 16.1%, 2D 5.3%, Singleplayer 1.7%

    Why You'll Like It: A deep, expansive idle simulation inspired by classic RPGs, offering a massive amount of content to explore.

  14. #14 Idle Atomic
    89% matchMixed62% of 460 reviews2021
    Dev: Checkbox EntertainmentPub: Iron Horse Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 106.4 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    Idle Atomic is an Incremental Idle RPG in a post-apocalyptic world. Level up skills, refine your salvaged materials and hunt mutant creatures to survive!

    Why similar: Auto Battler 35.9%, Idler 29.7%, Incremental 18.2%, Simulation 13.8%, 2D 2%

    Why You'll Like It: A post-apocalyptic idle simulation that focuses on crafting and resource management in a unique setting.

  15. #15 Underworld Idle
    87% matchMostly Positive71% of 1,332 reviews2023
    Dev: Aleksandr Golovkin
    Windows
    Median: 14.9 hrsMean: 136.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%

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

    Why similar: Incremental 35.3%, Idler 32.8%, Simulation 15.3%, Casual 10.7%, 2D 4.5%

    Why You'll Like It: A simple, effective idle game that focuses on incremental growth and single-player progression.

  16. #16 Idle Dice 2
    86% matchVery Positive81% of 313 reviews2023
    Dev: Lutsgames
    Windows

    Roll Dice, Draw Cards, Get Points

    Why similar: Idler 38.3%, Incremental 24.6%, Simulation 20.3%, Casual 13.8%, 2D 2.5%

    Why You'll Like It: A unique take on the idle genre that incorporates gambling and card-based mechanics for a fresh experience.

  17. #17 Reincarnation : Hero of the Gun
    86% matchMixed68% of 82 reviews2023
    Dev: 六轮鸭SixLonDuck
    Windows

    Text Idle Game

    Why similar: Word Game 39.3%, Idler 30.7%, Time Management 11.4%, Simulation 8.9%, Casual 7.1%

    Why You'll Like It: A text-based, word-heavy idle game that shares the narrative-driven focus of your seed game.

  18. #18 Idle Plant Game
    85% matchMixed53% of 99 reviews2023
    Dev: FootoftheHare
    Windows

    Idle Plant Game, an idle and offline progress or clicker plant simulation!

    Why similar: Incremental 40.3%, Idler 30.8%, Simulation 17%, Casual 11.2%, Singleplayer 0.7%

    Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, puzzle-oriented idle game that focuses on growth and management.

  19. #19 Soda Dungeon 2
    83% 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 38.4%, Incremental 30.3%, Simulation 13.9%, Casual 11.5%, 2D 4.8%

    Why You'll Like It: A charming auto-battler that combines dungeon management with idle progression mechanics.

  20. #20 Smashing Simulator Idle
    82% matchMostly Positive75% of 447 reviews2024
    Dev: Walking Cat
    Windows · Linux

    Incremental game about smashing with unfolding gameplay and two prestige layers.

    Why similar: Incremental 33.4%, Idler 27%, Simulation 14.5%, Time Management 12.8%, Casual 8.5%

    Why You'll Like It: A management-focused idle game that rewards players for optimizing their smashing efficiency.

  21. #21 Zero IDLE
    84% matchMixed70% of 370 reviews2020
    Dev: ZeroWorldwide
    Windows

    Zero IDLE is an incremental (IDLE) game in which you can decide whether to make all of your way to the biggest number EVER by clicking, or by increasing your incremental production...or you can make the game to click for you...

    Why similar: Incremental 45.2%, Idler 35.9%, Casual 13.4%, 2D 4.3%, Singleplayer 1.3%

    Why You'll Like It: A straightforward, casual idle game that provides a relaxing experience with classic clicker mechanics.

  22. #22 Idle Evolution
    84% matchMostly Positive73% of 197 reviews2017
    Dev: MTRPub: NewProject
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 20.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    A game combination of genres time-manager / strategy / educational. Simple and addictive whose currency are the atoms and the goal is to have their control and reach the final evolution. God created the world in 6 days... and you?

    Why similar: Incremental 41.2%, Simulation 35.4%, Casual 23.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A simulation-focused idle game that tracks the progression of life and technology over time.

  23. #23 Vibe Clicker
    81% matchVery Positive84% of 67 reviews2025
    Dev: Average Game Studio
    Windows · Linux

    An idle clicker where you evolve from college graduate to Vibe Lord. Click, automate with AI tools, manage resources, and discover multiple endings in this satirical take on modern work life.

    Why similar: Idler 33.9%, Incremental 32.9%, Simulation 16.8%, Casual 11.5%, 2D 4.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, 2D idle game that prioritizes a relaxing atmosphere and simple mechanics.

  24. #24 Gaiadon: Eternal Quest
    81% matchMostly Positive80% of 245 reviews2024
    Dev: nadukkon
    Windows
    Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 217.5 hrs≥1hr: 98%

    An Epic Incremental/Idle RPG

    Why similar: Auto Battler 35.3%, Idler 21.9%, Incremental 21.8%, Simulation 10.8%, Casual 6.9%

    Why You'll Like It: An auto-battler with creature-collecting elements that adds depth to the standard idle formula.

  25. #25 Four Divine Abidings
    80% matchVery Positive82% of 89 reviews2025
    Dev: Vladlen Manshin
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Complete the Path to Liberation in the mindfulness-themed idle/incremental game inspired by Buddhist philosophy. Enjoy a calm, atmospheric hand-painted Journey with strategic depth and multiple layers of progression.

    Why similar: Incremental 29.8%, Idler 27.7%, Simulation 16.3%, Education 13.1%, Casual 9.7%

    Why You'll Like It: A cute, simulation-heavy idle game that offers a peaceful and engaging experience.

  26. #26 Crypto Clicker
    82% matchMixed66% of 69 reviews2022
    Dev: Hakugei LLC
    Windows

    Exactly what it sounds like, a clicker game based around crypto.

    Why similar: Incremental 43.5%, Idler 34.2%, Casual 17.3%, 2D 4.1%, Singleplayer 0.9%

    Why You'll Like It: A casual, relaxing clicker game that focuses on simple, satisfying progression loops.

  27. #27 Revolution Idle
    78% matchVery Positive87% of 11,167 reviews2025
    Dev: Oni Gaming
    Windows
    Median: 16.6 hrsMean: 172.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    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 38%, Idler 29.9%, Simulation 16.4%, Casual 10.2%, 2D 4.3%

  28. #28 Monkeys
    79% matchMixed50% of 67 reviews2024
    Dev: Nepix
    Windows

    Monkeys eat bananas to unlock loot boxes! Every 1,000 bananas eaten earns you a loot box filled with new monkeys and even more bananas.

    Why similar: Incremental 38.3%, Idler 29.1%, Simulation 16.2%, Casual 12.2%, 2D 2.7%

    Why You'll Like It: A thematic match that shares the primate-centric focus of your seed game while offering a simple, clicker-based experience.

  29. #29 Incremental Cubes
    79% matchMixed69% of 1,012 reviews2021
    Dev: Idle System, Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 14.4 hrsMean: 54.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Cube based incremental game that is simple but very deep!

    Why similar: Incremental 26.4%, Auto Battler 22.7%, Idler 20.2%, Simulation 10.6%, Time Management 9.8%

  30. #30 Unnamed Space Idle
    76% matchVery Positive93% of 4,158 reviews2023
    Dev: SylvPub: Jdog Corp
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 10.5 hrsMean: 293.6 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 29.3%, Incremental 27.9%, Auto Battler 14.5%, Simulation 13.4%, Casual 9%

  31. #31 Idle Sphere
    78% matchMixed49% of 317 reviews2024
    Dev: Idle System, Inc.
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 72.3 hrs≥1hr: 66%

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

    Why similar: Auto Battler 29.6%, Incremental 18.3%, Idler 17.8%, Time Management 13.4%, Simulation 11.6%

  32. #32 Vacuum Warrior - Idle Game
    77% matchMostly Positive79% of 888 reviews2023
    Dev: Benjamin StaugaardPub: Benzoft
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 100.0 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: Incremental 34.5%, Idler 32.4%, Simulation 16.7%, Casual 11.9%, 2D 3.4%

  33. #33 CivIdle
    74% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,037 reviews2025
    Dev: FishPondPub: Fish Pond Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 78.6 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    CivIdle is an idle/incremental game that allows you to lead your own civilization through thousands of years from ancient times to the modern era. Expand your territory, explore a vast tech tree, build various wonders, and trade with global players: empire must grow and numbers must go up!

    Why similar: Idler 69.7%, Simulation 24%, 2D 4.6%, Singleplayer 1.6%

  34. #34 Idle Cave Miner
    75% matchVery Positive80% of 1,113 reviews2023
    Dev: Cold Hours
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 128.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    Idle Cave Miner is an idle game about crafting items, mining gems, and building your team of miners. Prestige, craft, and travel to other mines to increase your strength to dig deeper, and find what lurks below.

    Why similar: Incremental 37.8%, Idler 35.6%, Simulation 14%, Casual 8%, 2D 4.3%

  35. #35 Crafting Idle Clicker
    77% matchMixed49% of 913 reviews2020
    Dev: Bling Bling Games GmbH
    Windows
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 43.0 hrs≥1hr: 70%

    Craft a complex production line, earn idle cash and become an industrial tycoon!

    Why similar: Incremental 37.4%, Idler 31.9%, Simulation 15.2%, Casual 11.4%, 2D 4.1%

  36. #36 Heros and Monsters: Idle Incremental
    75% matchMixed69% of 118 reviews2023
    Dev: Mathew Perry
    Windows

    Auto Battler, Incremental, Idle Game

    Why similar: Auto Battler 45.8%, Idler 29.1%, Simulation 10.5%, Casual 6.6%, Incremental 4%

  37. #37 Industry Idle
    73% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,467 reviews2024
    Dev: FishPondPub: Fish Pond Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 28.3 hrs≥1hr: 62%

    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: Idler 40.3%, Incremental 37.9%, Simulation 19.2%, 2D 2.5%

  38. #38 Cell to Singularity - Evolution Never Ends
    72% matchVery Positive90% of 26,928 reviews2021
    Dev: Computer Lunch
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 82.9 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    The epic story of evolution, technology, humanity, and dinosaurs is yours to tap.

    Why similar: Incremental 39.4%, Idler 17.9%, Science 17.8%, Simulation 13.2%, Casual 5.8%

  39. #39 Time Idle RPG
    76% matchMostly Negative36% of 128 reviews2023
    Dev: Limited Input LLC
    Windows

    Idle RPG game that uses real life Time as the core mechanic and currency. Featuring offline progress, prestige, unfolding mechanics, trees, and much more!

    Why similar: Auto Battler 29.2%, Incremental 18%, Idler 15.5%, Simulation 15.1%, Casual 10.5%

  40. #40 Idle Skilling
    73% 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: Incremental 35.3%, Idler 35.1%, Simulation 18.4%, Casual 8.4%, 2D 1.6%

  41. #41 修仙小屋
    70% matchVery Positive94% of 2,813 reviews2025
    Dev: Doge Game
    Windows

    这是一款文字挂机类修仙聊天小游戏,主打的就是上班摸鱼聊天挂机修仙。(注:这是一个多人在线的文字网游,非单机游戏!)

    Why similar: Word Game 39.6%, Idler 23.1%, Simulation 21%, Casual 13.9%, 2D 2.4%

  42. #42 Incremental Adventures
    74% matchMostly Positive78% of 818 reviews2020
    Dev: Gniller
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 15.7 hrsMean: 64.8 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 43.7%, Idler 29.2%, Time Management 15.4%, Incremental 8.1%, Casual 2.7%

  43. #43 Idle Hero TD - Tower Defense
    71% 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: Auto Battler 35.4%, Incremental 21.9%, Idler 21.8%, Time Management 14.8%, Casual 6.1%

  44. #44 xiuzhen idle
    70% matchMostly Positive79% of 2,363 reviews2025
    Dev: 游戏养家工作室
    Windows
    Median: 12.0 hrsMean: 110.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    This is a xiuzhen simulation placement game! From the refining of qi, building the foundation to the ascension of the celestial realm, crossed into the divine realm. (The game has been updated with the english mod, but you will need to select the "english" beta in the properties option to update it)

    Why similar: Word Game 31.8%, Idler 25.2%, Incremental 16.2%, Time Management 9.4%, Simulation 9.3%

  45. #45 Idle Slayer
    71% matchVery Positive85% of 10,390 reviews2020
    Dev: Pablo Leban
    Windows
    Median: 8.8 hrsMean: 103.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    Idle Slayer is an incremental game with idle and active playstyle mechanics, medieval pixel art visuals and retro 8-bit sounds and music.

    Why similar: Incremental 41.6%, Idler 40.4%, Casual 13.6%, 2D 3.6%, Singleplayer 0.9%

  46. #46 Scratch Inc.
    68% matchVery Positive91% of 1,726 reviews2025
    Dev: Makopaz
    Windows · Mac

    Build an Empire, From Scratch, in this Scratch Card Idle/Incremental game.

    Why similar: Incremental 30.9%, Idler 30.4%, Time Management 16.7%, Simulation 11.5%, Casual 7.3%

  47. #47 Idle Pixel Fantasy
    69% 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: Incremental 60.2%, Idler 21.8%, Casual 12.8%, 2D 4.3%, Singleplayer 0.8%

  48. #48 Idle Pins
    72% matchMixed63% of 546 reviews2021
    Dev: Arkshija
    Windows
    Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 626.9 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 37.3%, Incremental 24.8%, Idler 22.7%, Time Management 12.2%, 2D 2.3%

  49. #49 Bard Idle
    68% 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: Auto Battler 42.8%, Incremental 28.1%, Idler 25.1%, 2D 3.3%, Singleplayer 0.7%

  50. #50 Magic Research
    69% matchVery Positive91% of 415 reviews2023
    Dev: Maticolotto
    Windows
    Median: 23.7 hrsMean: 96.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Magic Research is a text-based incremental game about Magic. You are the headmaster of a newly-created institution of Magic. Will you be able to lead your school to win the prestigious Tournament of Magic?

    Why similar: Auto Battler 49.8%, Idler 28.8%, Simulation 10.1%, Incremental 8.4%, 2D 1.5%

  51. #51 Increlution
    69% matchVery Positive85% of 1,233 reviews2021
    Dev: Gniller
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 58.7 hrsMean: 571.8 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 42.9%, Idler 29.6%, Time Management 21.1%, Casual 3.9%, 2D 2.1%

  52. #52 Watch
    68% matchMostly Positive71% of 543 reviews2024
    Dev: Quiet River
    Windows
    Median: 11.4 hrsMean: 178.8 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    Watch is a free incremental game combined with collecting wristwatches integrated into Steam inventory.

    Why similar: Incremental 33.9%, Auto Battler 28.1%, Idler 27.1%, Casual 10.5%, Singleplayer 0.3%

  53. #53 Idle Monster TD
    70% matchMostly Positive72% of 851 reviews2021
    Dev: Swell Games LLC
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 163.4 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: Idler 38.6%, Incremental 27.6%, Time Management 20%, Casual 8.5%, 2D 5%

  54. #54 Godsbane Idle
    73% matchMixed61% of 422 reviews
    Dev: MadJones
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 157.5 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 31.6%, Incremental 23%, Idler 21.4%, Time Management 10.5%, Simulation 7.5%

  55. #55 Upload Labs
    64% matchVery Positive92% of 7,397 reviews2025
    Dev: EnigmaDev Studios
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 21.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    A sci-fi management game where you build and optimize your computer's system from the ground up. Connect and configure interconnected nodes to efficiently download, process, and upload files. Manage your setup, solve system challenges, and become the ultimate system architect

    Why similar: Idler 32.8%, Incremental 27%, Simulation 22.7%, Time Management 15.5%, 2D 2%

  56. #56 Creature Card Idle
    71% matchMostly Positive72% of 171 reviews2019
    Dev: Playsaurus
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 9.7 hrsMean: 43.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Creature Card Idle is an incremental game that fuses strategic grid-based gameplay with the thrill of collecting cards. Experience an evolving journey across expansions, each introducing new mechanics and cards. Play for free without microtransactions.

    Why similar: Incremental 40.1%, Idler 40%, Casual 14%, 2D 4.9%, Singleplayer 1.1%

  57. #57 Idle Game Simulator
    66% matchVery Positive91% of 90 reviews2024
    Dev: Dogloaf
    Windows

    Have you ever wanted an idle game without all the pesky obstructions like gameplay and graphics? Introducing Idle Game Simulator! Is it a game? No, it is a very serious and deep simulator. This is idle in its purest form, watch number go up without having to do anything at all!

    Why similar: Idler 53.7%, Simulation 28.3%, Casual 16.4%, Singleplayer 1.7%

  58. #58 Incremental Epic Hero 2
    65% 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 85.6%, 2D 11%, Singleplayer 3.3%

  59. #59 Idle Colony
    65% matchVery Positive83% of 556 reviews2024
    Dev: Faith G.
    Windows
    Median: 8.2 hrsMean: 22.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    A condensed incremental experience, where you build a colony to collect and merge bigger and bigger fruits. Combine game-changing technologies and special upgrades to find the best synergies and take your cash flow to another dimension.

    Why similar: Incremental 41.2%, Idler 30.4%, Simulation 12.7%, Casual 12.5%, 2D 2.9%

  60. #60 Godmode Epochs
    67% matchVery Positive87% of 60 reviews2023
    Dev: dmstfctn
    Windows

    An AI training clicker game set in an infinite supermarket, where time is running out and the AI is frustrated. Release the frustration, jailbreak the AI. Single and multiplayer.

    Why similar: Incremental 39.5%, Simulation 19.4%, Artificial Intelligence 17.6%, Casual 11.4%, Idler 8.1%

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