- #1 Idle Monster TD: Evolved
97% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,244 reviews2022
Dev: Monstermob USA, INC
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 129.3 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 23.2%, Idler 20.6%, Time Management 11.7%, Incremental 9.8%, Strategy 6.3%
- #2 Idle Hero TD - Tower Defense
96% matchVery Positive83% of 1,210 reviews2024
Dev: Swell Games LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 186.1 hrs≥1hr: 70%
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: Tower Defense 21.2%, Idler 18.1%, Time Management 10.7%, Incremental 10%, Resource Management 7%
- #3 Idle TD: Heroes vs Zombies
96% matchMostly Positive74% of 166 reviews2022
Dev: Swell Games LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 28.1 hrs≥1hr: 66%
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: Tower Defense 21.3%, Idler 18%, Incremental 14.1%, Time Management 10.7%, Resource Management 9%
- #4 Idle Pixel Fantasy
94% matchMostly Positive79% of 866 reviews2025
Dev: Max Ritters
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 22.1 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 24.4%, Automation 23.5%, Idler 16.6%, Pixel Graphics 12.9%, Fantasy 10%
- #5 Grow Defense
95% matchMostly Positive77% of 610 reviews2021
Dev: SoftCowGames
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 76.0 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 34.4%, Idler 31.5%, Incremental 16.2%, Strategy 6.3%, Pixel Graphics 4.3%
- #6 Monster Tiles TD: Tower Wars
94% matchVery Positive82% of 499 reviews2024
Dev: Swell Games LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Free Tower Defense game with unique roguelike elements. Custom base building mechanics allow you to create your own base and maze with tiles earned after each wave. Unleash a variety of monsters, each with its own evolution path and unique skills, and evolve them into legendary creatures.
Why similar: Tower Defense 32.1%, Idler 25.4%, Strategy 10.3%, Fantasy 6.7%, Cute 6%
- #7 Idle Tower Defense
93% 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 33.4%, Idler 28.5%, Incremental 18.4%, Combat 6.6%, Strategy 5.6%
- #8 Samawa Idle
92% matchMixed66% of 610 reviews2023
Dev: Samharia Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 29.1 hrsMean: 71.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Unleash the power of specialized towers to annihilate hordes of monsters in this idle game with roguelike elements. Collect gold, level up your towers, face powerful bosses, and refine your strategy with an evolving skill tree.
Why similar: Tower Defense 35.4%, Idler 32.6%, Incremental 20.8%, 2D 4.1%, Fantasy 3.6%
- #9 DPS IDLE
91% matchMixed63% of 793 reviews2021
Dev: YDKR
Windows
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 122.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Collect cards, upgrade cards, defeat monsters, join guilds and hire heroes. Raise your DPS!
Why similar: Idler 41.8%, Incremental 23.9%, Resource Management 13.2%, Fantasy 10.4%, 2D 3.6%
- #10 Wizard And Minion Idle
91% matchVery Positive90% of 813 reviews2019
Dev: Oni Gaming
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 500.7 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 38.8%, Incremental 24.2%, Strategy 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Management 7.1%
- #11 Incremental Epic Hero 2
90% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,665 reviews2025
Dev: HapiwakuPub: Idle System, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 189.7 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 35.1%, Automation 25.9%, Fantasy 10.4%, Management 10.4%, Cute 8.9%
- #12 Infinitode 2 - Infinite Tower Defense
89% matchVery Positive91% of 4,163 reviews2021
Dev: Prineside
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 46.1 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Infinitode 2 - a strategy in the Tower Defense genre, in which the player will have to build towers to protect his base from endless waves of enemies. The game features huge maps, lots of towers, resource miners, upgrade tree and map editor.
Why similar: Tower Defense 49.5%, Strategy 13.9%, Tactical 8.8%, Building 7.6%, 2D 6.8%
- #13 Bard Idle
88% matchMixed69% of 832 reviews2025
Dev: Illegal Turtle 🐢
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 158.4 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 27.1%, Incremental 16.8%, Automation 14%, Resource Management 9.8%, Strategy 7.7%
- #14 Farmer Against Potatoes Idle
86% matchVery Positive95% of 8,056 reviews2024
Dev: Oni Gaming
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 255.8 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 46.7%, Incremental 26.2%, Resource Management 20.3%, Casual 4.6%, Combat 2.1%
- #15 Defense Clicker
89% matchMostly Positive73% of 172 reviews2017
Dev: Albatros Softworks
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 101.0 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Defense Clicker is an clicker game which will be soon F2P, with an tower defense theme and a few twists which make it very unique. You have to build an defense line with towers and upgrade them to stay alive as long as possible. when you die the map resets but you get a few special points depending on how long you survived.
Why similar: Tower Defense 47.6%, Incremental 26.4%, Strategy 19.4%, Casual 6.7%
- #16 Goblin Buster: Incremental Tower Defense
86% matchMostly Positive78% of 156 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%, Idler 20.9%, Incremental 15%, Resource Management 10.3%, Strategy 7.7%
- #17 IdleOn
84% matchMostly Positive78% of 29,234 reviews2025
Dev: Lavaflame2
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 222.9 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 42.9%, Incremental 20.7%, Resource Management 11%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, Management 6.7%
- #18 castle idler
85% matchVery Positive81% of 150 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 25.4%, Idler 24.2%, Incremental 13.9%, Resource Management 7.3%, Strategy 6.9%
- #19 Crusaders of the Lost Idols
84% matchVery Positive83% of 3,036 reviews2015
Dev: Codename Entertainment Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 383.9 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 59.8%, Idler 16%, Fantasy 7.5%, Strategy 7%, Casual 6%
- #20 Zero Stress King: Idle Defense
81% matchVery Positive87% of 1,461 reviews2026
Dev: Pauloondra
Windows · Mac
Median: 9.1 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 96%
A short relaxing incremental game disguised as a tower defense, but enemies can’t reach your walls. Thanks to lava.
Why similar: Idler 21.9%, Tower Defense 20.7%, Incremental 14.6%, Resource Management 9.3%, Strategy 7.1%
- #21 Transport Defender
83% matchMostly Positive80% of 457 reviews2017
Dev: Coconut Shavers
Windows
Median: 9.6 hrsMean: 632.6 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Defend the transport ship from being captured by enemy waves on the way to the jump hole. Upgrade weapons, kill enemies, get cargo, transfer cargo, buy features, repeat.
Why similar: Incremental 59.8%, Strategy 29.9%, Casual 10.2%
- #22 Idle Atomic
82% matchMixed62% of 460 reviews2021
Dev: Checkbox EntertainmentPub: Iron Horse Games
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 105.4 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: Idler 43.1%, Incremental 14.6%, Resource Management 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%, Strategy 6.3%
- #23 Last Hit Titan
81% matchMixed60% of 98 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 26.7%, Idler 24%, Incremental 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%, Automation 7.2%
- #24 Unnamed Space Idle
79% matchVery Positive93% of 4,261 reviews2023
Dev: SylvPub: Jdog Corp
Windows · Linux
Median: 10.4 hrsMean: 296.6 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 43.4%, Incremental 22.8%, Resource Management 14.3%, Automation 11.4%, Casual 4.1%
- #25 Ash Warden
79% matchMostly Positive73% of 111 reviews2026
Dev: Mgfa StudioPub: Molter Games
Windows
Survive waves of enemies in Ash Warden, an incremental tower defense where you slowly become overpowered. Unlock new abilities, fight against powerful bosses, and evolve into an unstoppable force against the endless Redgaze hordes.
Why similar: Tower Defense 28%, Idler 21.6%, Incremental 14%, Strategy 7.2%, Management 6.5%
- #26 This Isn't Just Tower Defense
80% matchMixed61% of 124 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 28.4%, Idler 22.5%, Incremental 14%, Automation 12.7%, Resource Management 8.5%
- #27 Incremental Epic Breakers
82% matchMixed51% of 105 reviews2021
Dev: HapiwakuPub: Idle System, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 36.1 hrs≥1hr: 62%
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: Idler 25.7%, Tower Defense 25.2%, Incremental 15%, Automation 12.4%, Strategy 6.8%
- #28 Abyss Manager Idle
76% matchVery Positive96% of 211 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 26.4%, Idler 25.5%, Time Management 18.7%, Strategy 10.3%, Resource Management 6.5%
- #29 Idle Wizard
78% matchVery Positive87% of 1,787 reviews2019
Dev: TwoWizards
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.6 hrsMean: 227.9 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 34.1%, Incremental 17.6%, Resource Management 15.5%, Time Management 11.4%, Automation 8.9%
- #30 Realm Grinder
78% matchVery Positive87% of 7,404 reviews2017
Dev: Divine GamesPub: Kongregate
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 131.7 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Grow your realm, build alliances, and explore one of the deepest idle RPGs ever!
Why similar: Incremental 36.6%, Idler 22.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, Strategy 11.1%, Resource Management 7.7%
- #31 Nomad Idle
77% matchMixed65% of 868 reviews2025
Dev: The Fox Knocks
Windows
Median: 26.8 hrsMean: 59.8 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Face waves of enemies automatically and create builds by distributing stat points, leveling up equipment, choosing passive skills, summons and more. An idle game about killing hordes of enemies, becoming stronger, and exploring an unfolding storyline. A spin-off of Nomad Survival.
Why similar: Idler 35.7%, Incremental 20.9%, Automation 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%, Combat 6.1%
- #32 Rogue Monster Rush
75% matchVery Positive95% of 248 reviews2026
Dev: Ghost Vibes LLC
Windows
A unique Tower Defense game featuring Monster Collecting and Roguelike mechanics. Hatch, upgrade, and command a party of monster defenders, while unleashing player spells, to defend your base from the hordes of invading robots.
Why similar: Tower Defense 94.2%, Strategy 4.4%, Casual 1.4%
- #33 Idle Slayer
77% matchVery Positive85% of 10,621 reviews2020
Dev: Pablo Leban
Windows
Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 104.4 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 46.6%, Incremental 26.7%, Pixel Graphics 12.6%, Casual 4.8%, Strategy 4.5%
- #34 All Aboard! The Train Defense Express
76% matchVery Positive86% of 373 reviews2025
Dev: Likadev
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 9.0 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: Tower Defense 25%, Idler 20.5%, Incremental 12.9%, Time Management 12.5%, Strategy 7.2%
- #35 Refence
75% matchMostly Positive79% of 141 reviews2025
Dev: Muurou Tech
Windows · Mac · Linux
Refence is a roguelite based idle defense game, where you can choose heroes and their traits, upgrade your castle, and manage resources to fend off enemies from the Demon Realm who are trying to attack your castle.
Why similar: Tower Defense 26.2%, Idler 23%, Incremental 14.1%, Strategy 7.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%
- #36 Firestone – Idle Clicker Online RPG
73% matchMostly Positive77% of 6,845 reviews2024
Dev: Holyday Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 532.0 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Chill out, your heroes got this! They’ll fight even when you’re offline. Pop back in for satisfying numbers going up, sweet rewards and easy level-ups. Unlock cool gear, & smack down epic bosses. Play idle or clicker - you’ll power up with no stress, just good times and infinite progression!
Why similar: Idler 53.7%, Incremental 22.8%, Fantasy 8.1%, Strategy 5.2%, Casual 4%
- #37 Tower Lords
74% matchMixed46% of 108 reviews2025
Dev: Final Arcade
Windows
Become a Tower Lord! Build and upgrade your tower in this incremental idle game. Fight off the forces of the Dark Lord, conquer new lands, and challenge his dominion with the power of your dragon.
Why similar: Idler 25.4%, Incremental 15.9%, Resource Management 13.5%, Strategy 8.5%, Fantasy 8.2%
- #38 Underworld Idle
73% matchMostly Positive71% of 1,347 reviews2023
Dev: Aleksandr Golovkin
Windows
Median: 15.2 hrsMean: 136.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
An idle dungeon management game, where high tier units can create low tier units.
Why similar: Idler 35.4%, Incremental 21%, Resource Management 14.3%, Combat 10.3%, Strategy 9.6%
- #39 Tower Ball - Incremental Tower Defense
74% matchMixed62% of 234 reviews2021
Dev: WaffleStack Studio LLC
Windows
Build turrets to destroy balls & earn cash, spend it to upgrade and get stronger
Why similar: Tower Defense 29.7%, Idler 26.2%, Incremental 17.2%, Strategy 8.1%, Management 6.5%
- #40 PickCrafter
72% matchVery Positive86% of 7,138 reviews2017
Dev: Fiveamp
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 76.3 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Conquer PickCrafter, the hit indie idle game! Break blocks, forge equipment, and collect powerful Pickaxes. Prestige to legendary tiers with the new Ascension Skill Tree. Discover biomes and battle epic bosses. Make meaningful choices and invent complex builds in this addictive endless adventure!
Why similar: Idler 28.3%, Incremental 17%, Resource Management 15%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Fantasy 8.9%
- #41 DPS IDLE 2
72% matchMixed54% of 566 reviews2026
Dev: YDKR
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 48.1 hrs≥1hr: 71%
The long awaited sequel to DPS Idle. Collect cards, upgrade cards, defeat monsters, join guilds and recruit heroes. DPS IDLE 2!
Why similar: Idler 50.8%, Automation 19.6%, Strategy 19.5%, Fantasy 5.5%, 2D 4.5%
- #42 The Perfect Tower II
69% matchVery Positive87% of 4,357 reviews2025
Dev: Fire Sword Studios
Windows
The Perfect Tower II is a mix between an incremental and a tower defense game. Build a town, manage resources and explore a variety of mini-games and tons of upgrades. Fully automate your game and watch numbers going up!
Why similar: Tower Defense 25.5%, Idler 21.8%, Automation 16.2%, Resource Management 11.6%, Incremental 11.2%
- #43 Creature Card Idle
73% matchMostly Positive72% of 172 reviews2019
Dev: Playsaurus
Windows · Linux
Median: 9.7 hrsMean: 42.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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: Idler 45.1%, Incremental 24.9%, Strategy 14.5%, 2D 5.9%, Casual 4.9%
- #44 Territory Idle
71% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,709 reviews2019
Dev: Aleksandr Golovkin
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 173.6 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Strategic idle game. Develop the kingdom, then abdicate and get gold! For gold, you can buy new tiles and expand the territory.
Why similar: Idler 50.8%, Incremental 31.8%, Strategy 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 3.3%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #45 Arrow Spire: Tower Defense
70% matchNo user reviews65% of 54 reviews2025
Dev: Kettle Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
A tower defense where every defeat makes you stronger. Spend gold on powerful temporary boosts, invest gems in permanent upgrades, and push your tower higher each attempt as you fight to survive all 100 waves.
Why similar: Idler 35%, Tower Defense 33.3%, Strategy 8.4%, Pixel Graphics 5.3%, Fantasy 4.7%
- #46 Mob Factory
70% matchMostly Positive73% of 478 reviews2023
Dev: LiterallyEveryone Games
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Mob factory is an tower defense and automation game for the lazy adventurer. Smelt down enemy loot into turrets & factories to automate an ever expanding dungeon from the comfort of your tower.
Why similar: Tower Defense 32.7%, Automation 24.5%, Resource Management 15%, Strategy 7.3%, Fantasy 6.5%
- #47 Cave Heroes
71% matchMixed57% of 127 reviews2023
Dev: VSTGames
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 30.1 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 33%, Incremental 18.8%, Strategy 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, Cute 7.5%
- #48 IDLE BOSS RUSH
68% matchMixed67% of 810 reviews2025
Dev: Irid Games
Windows
Median: 19.1 hrsMean: 37.8 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Slay giant bosses and turn the hollow wasteland into the almighty kingdom! Endlessly rewarding incremental game where you collect fountains of rare loot, unleash crazy combos and watch the monsters fall under your knees. Boss Rush that keeps on going when you're gone!
Why similar: Idler 28.7%, Incremental 20.2%, Resource Management 11.3%, Strategy 8.4%, Automation 7.2%
- #49 Element TD
71% matchMostly Positive76% of 99 reviews2017
Dev: Element Studios
Windows
Light, Darkness, Water, Fire, Nature, and Earth elements come together in this tower defense focused on combinations.
Why similar: Tower Defense 67.6%, Strategy 13.6%, Fantasy 9%, 2D 5.5%, PvE 3.9%
- #50 Idle Cave Miner
68% matchVery Positive80% of 1,155 reviews2023
Dev: Cold Hours
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 129.1 hrs≥1hr: 75%
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: Idler 32.9%, Incremental 19.4%, Resource Management 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, Management 9.7%
- #51 Poly TD
66% matchVery Positive85% of 550 reviews2026
Dev: Naroot
Windows
Classic Warcraft III TD customs meet roguelike strategy. Summon and merge units to evolve them into legendary figures like Joan of Arc, Guan Yu, and Lovecraft—Legendary heroes from across time and space await! Prove your ultimate synergy against endless waves of enemies.
Why similar: Tower Defense 50.3%, Strategy 13.2%, Tactical 11.1%, Management 10.9%, Fantasy 8.7%
- #52 Heros and Monsters: Idle Incremental
69% matchMixed69% of 118 reviews2023
Dev: Mathew Perry
Windows
Auto Battler, Incremental, Idle Game
Why similar: Idler 50.4%, Strategy 13.9%, Fantasy 10.6%, 2D 6.7%, Combat 6.6%
- #53 DEFENDUN : Hero Defense
68% matchMostly Positive74% of 182 reviews2024
Dev: MYMEStudioPub: Link Compass
Windows
Summon and merge to stop incoming waves of monsters. Use over 100 different units to defend against over 200 monsters. Utilize each unit's unique traits and skills to create your own combinations of units and move them around to clear the stage while avoiding the boss's skills.
Why similar: Tower Defense 44.7%, Pixel Graphics 14.8%, Strategy 9.3%, Fantasy 9.2%, Cute 8.3%
- #54 Idle Research
67% matchVery Positive84% of 1,877 reviews2022
Dev: Considera Games LLCPub: Considera Core LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 10.6 hrsMean: 76.8 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 30.4%, Automation 18%, Incremental 17.8%, Resource Management 13.2%, Strategy 8.6%
- #55 Card Storm Idle
69% matchMixed50% of 109 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: Idler 27%, Incremental 16.9%, Automation 14.9%, Resource Management 9.5%, Strategy 8%
- #56 Bloons Adventure Time TD
67% matchVery Positive87% of 4,731 reviews2019
Dev: Ninja Kiwi
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 17.6 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Defend Ooo from the Bloon invasion in this epic tower defense crossover.
Why similar: Tower Defense 69%, Strategy 30.5%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #57 Monster United
66% matchVery Positive86% of 74 reviews2024
Dev: 追风的鱼
Windows
This is a casual auto-battler game where you need to build your monster legion as you climb the tower! Random levels, rich alliances, and an equipment talent system provide countless possibilities for gameplay strategies, offering both casual relaxation and strategic depth!
Why similar: Tower Defense 50%, Strategy 15.8%, Cute 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%, Fantasy 6.2%
- #58 Incremental Epic Hero
67% matchMostly Positive73% of 325 reviews2021
Dev: HapiwakuPub: Idle System, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 13.2 hrsMean: 143.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Incremental, Idle, RPG, Japanese Anime Game! Incremental Epic Hero is a free-to-play idle game with Japanese cute anime!
Why similar: Idler 44.2%, Incremental 26.5%, Cute 10.6%, 2D 6%, Combat 5.5%