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Games Like Idle Monster TD

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

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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.

Reviews: Mostly Positive — 72% — of 851 reviews
Released: 2021-06-20
Developer: Swell Games LLC
Genres: Casual, Free To Play, Indie, Strategy
Platforms: Windows, Mac
Median playtime: 6.6 hrs
Mean playtime: 163.4 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 74%

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  1. #1 Idle Monster TD: Evolved
    97% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,238 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%, Idler 20.8%, Time Management 11.7%, Incremental 9.9%, Strategy 6.3%

  2. #2 Idle Hero TD - Tower Defense
    96% 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: Tower Defense 21.1%, Idler 18.2%, Time Management 10.6%, Incremental 10.1%, Resource Management 7.1%

  3. #3 Idle TD: Heroes vs Zombies
    96% matchMostly Positive74% of 165 reviews2022
    Dev: Swell Games LLC
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 28.5 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 21.1%, Idler 18.2%, Incremental 14.3%, Time Management 10.7%, Resource Management 9%

  4. #4 Idle Pixel Fantasy
    94% 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 24.5%, Automation 24.3%, Idler 16%, Pixel Graphics 12.6%, Fantasy 9.8%

  5. #5 Grow Defense
    95% matchMostly Positive77% of 610 reviews2021
    Dev: SoftCowGames
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 74.2 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 34.1%, Idler 31.7%, Incremental 16.4%, Strategy 6.3%, Pixel Graphics 4.3%

  6. #6 Monster Tiles TD: Tower Wars
    94% matchVery Positive82% of 496 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 31.9%, Idler 25.7%, Strategy 10.3%, Fantasy 6.6%, Cute 6%

  7. #7 Idle Tower Defense
    93% matchMixed54% of 117 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 33.1%, Idler 28.7%, Incremental 18.6%, Combat 6.5%, Strategy 5.6%

  8. #8 Samawa Idle
    92% matchMixed66% of 598 reviews2023
    Dev: Samharia Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 28.2 hrsMean: 72.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    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 35.1%, Idler 32.9%, Incremental 21%, 2D 4.1%, Fantasy 3.6%

  9. #9 Wizard And Minion Idle
    91% 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: Idler 38.9%, Incremental 24.5%, Strategy 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, Management 7.1%

  10. #10 Incremental Epic Hero 2
    90% 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 35.3%, Automation 26%, Management 10.3%, Fantasy 10.3%, Cute 8.8%

  11. #11 DPS IDLE
    91% matchMixed63% of 789 reviews2021
    Dev: YDKR
    Windows
    Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 120.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Collect cards, upgrade cards, defeat monsters, join guilds and hire heroes. Raise your DPS!

    Why similar: Idler 41.9%, Incremental 24.1%, Resource Management 13.2%, Fantasy 10.3%, 2D 3.5%

  12. #12 Infinitode 2 - Infinite Tower Defense
    89% matchVery Positive91% of 4,121 reviews2021
    Dev: Prineside
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 45.9 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 49.4%, Strategy 13.9%, Tactical 8.8%, Building 7.6%, 2D 6.8%

  13. #13 Farmer Against Potatoes Idle
    87% matchVery Positive95% of 7,990 reviews2024
    Dev: Oni Gaming
    Windows
    Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 255.4 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    Pick up your sword and fight off waves of Potatoes by upgrading your stats constantly, use Equipment, choose between different Classes, put your many Talents to good use, and so much more designed to keep you entertained for a long time.

    Why similar: Idler 46.8%, Incremental 26.4%, Resource Management 20.3%, Casual 4.5%, Combat 2%

  14. #14 Bard Idle
    88% 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 27.2%, Incremental 16.9%, Automation 14.1%, Resource Management 9.8%, Strategy 7.6%

  15. #15 Goblin Buster: Incremental Tower Defense
    86% matchMostly Positive77% of 155 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 23.3%, Idler 21.1%, Incremental 15.2%, Resource Management 10.3%, Strategy 7.6%

  16. #16 castle idler
    86% matchVery Positive82% of 108 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%, Idler 24.5%, Incremental 14%, Resource Management 7.4%, Strategy 6.8%

  17. #17 IdleOn
    82% 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 42.8%, Incremental 20.9%, Resource Management 11%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Management 6.7%

  18. #18 Crusaders of the Lost Idols
    85% 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: Incremental 60.1%, Idler 16%, Fantasy 7.4%, Strategy 6.9%, Casual 5.9%

  19. #19 Transport Defender
    84% matchMostly Positive80% of 456 reviews2017
    Dev: Coconut Shavers
    Windows
    Median: 9.6 hrsMean: 627.4 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 60.4%, Strategy 29.6%, Casual 10.1%

  20. #20 Idle Atomic
    84% 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: Idler 43.3%, Incremental 14.7%, Resource Management 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%, Strategy 6.2%

  21. #21 Last Hit Titan
    82% matchMixed61% of 94 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 26.5%, Idler 24.2%, Incremental 14.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%, Automation 7.3%

  22. #22 Unnamed Space Idle
    80% 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 43.5%, Incremental 22.9%, Resource Management 14.2%, Automation 11.3%, Casual 4.1%

  23. #23 Ash Warden
    81% matchMostly Positive74% of 101 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 27.6%, Idler 22.1%, Incremental 14.1%, Strategy 7.2%, Management 6.5%

  24. #24 Incremental Epic Breakers
    83% matchMixed51% of 104 reviews2021
    Dev: HapiwakuPub: Idle System, Inc.
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 36.5 hrs≥1hr: 61%

    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 25.9%, Tower Defense 24.9%, Incremental 15.1%, Automation 12.5%, Strategy 6.7%

  25. #25 This Isn't Just Tower Defense
    79% matchMixed61% of 119 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 26.7%, Idler 22.4%, Automation 14%, Incremental 11.7%, Resource Management 9.7%

  26. #26 Refence
    79% matchMostly Positive79% of 140 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 25.2%, Idler 22.5%, Incremental 14.1%, Strategy 6.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%

  27. #27 Defense Clicker
    81% matchMostly Positive73% of 171 reviews2017
    Dev: Albatros Softworks
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 101.3 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 64.6%, Strategy 26.4%, Casual 9.1%

  28. #28 Abyss Manager Idle
    77% matchVery Positive97% of 171 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 26.1%, Idler 25.2%, Time Management 19%, Strategy 10.4%, Resource Management 6.7%

  29. #29 Zero Stress King: Idle Defense
    76% matchVery Positive87% of 1,173 reviews2026
    Dev: Pauloondra
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 9.2 hrsMean: 11.8 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    A short relaxing incremental game disguised as a tower defense, but enemies can’t reach your walls. Thanks to lava.

    Why similar: Idler 22.4%, Tower Defense 20.4%, Incremental 14.5%, Resource Management 9.3%, Strategy 7.1%

  30. #30 All Aboard! The Train Defense Express
    77% matchVery Positive86% of 370 reviews2025
    Dev: Likadev
    Windows
    Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 9.1 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 24.8%, Idler 20.8%, Incremental 13%, Time Management 12.4%, Strategy 7.2%

  31. #31 Realm Grinder
    78% 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: Incremental 37%, Idler 22.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%, Strategy 11%, Resource Management 7.8%

  32. #32 Nomad Idle
    78% matchMixed65% of 865 reviews2025
    Dev: The Fox Knocks
    Windows
    Median: 27.6 hrsMean: 61.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    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 35.9%, Incremental 21.2%, Automation 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%, Combat 6%

  33. #33 Rogue Monster Rush
    76% matchVery Positive97% of 234 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%

  34. #34 Firestone – Idle Clicker Online RPG
    74% matchMostly Positive77% of 6,781 reviews2024
    Dev: Holyday Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 531.8 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 23.1%, Fantasy 8%, Strategy 5.2%, Casual 3.9%

  35. #35 Tower Lords
    75% matchMixed47% of 106 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 25.5%, Incremental 16.1%, Resource Management 13.6%, Strategy 8.4%, Fantasy 8.1%

  36. #36 Underworld Idle
    74% 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: Idler 35.6%, Incremental 21.2%, Resource Management 14.3%, Combat 10.1%, Strategy 9.5%

  37. #37 DPS IDLE 2
    73% matchMixed53% of 533 reviews2026
    Dev: YDKR
    Windows
    Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 48.6 hrs≥1hr: 70%

    The long awaited sequel to DPS Idle. Collect cards, upgrade cards, defeat monsters, join guilds and recruit heroes. DPS IDLE 2!

    Why similar: Idler 51%, Automation 19.7%, Strategy 19.3%, Fantasy 5.4%, 2D 4.4%

  38. #38 Tower Ball - Incremental Tower Defense
    75% 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 29.4%, Idler 26.5%, Incremental 17.4%, Strategy 8%, Management 6.6%

  39. #39 The Perfect Tower II
    70% matchVery Positive87% of 4,306 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 25.3%, Idler 21.8%, Automation 16.4%, Resource Management 11.7%, Incremental 11.3%

  40. #40 Territory Idle
    73% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,703 reviews2019
    Dev: Aleksandr Golovkin
    Windows
    Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 174.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    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 51.3%, Incremental 31.7%, Strategy 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 3.3%, Singleplayer 0.4%

  41. #41 PickCrafter
    72% matchVery Positive86% of 7,092 reviews2017
    Dev: Fiveamp
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 76.8 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 28.4%, Incremental 17.2%, Resource Management 15%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%, Fantasy 8.8%

  42. #42 Creature Card Idle
    73% 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: Idler 45.3%, Incremental 25.2%, Strategy 14.3%, 2D 5.9%, Casual 4.9%

  43. #43 Mob Factory
    71% matchMostly Positive73% of 477 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 32.4%, Automation 24.8%, Resource Management 15.1%, Strategy 7.2%, Fantasy 6.4%

  44. #44 Arrow Spire: Tower Defense
    70% matchNo user reviews65% of 52 reviews2025
    Dev: Kettle Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A roguelite 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 35.4%, Tower Defense 33.1%, Strategy 8.4%, Pixel Graphics 5.3%, Fantasy 4.6%

  45. #45 Cave Heroes
    71% 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 33.2%, Incremental 19%, Strategy 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%, Cute 7.4%

  46. #46 Element TD
    72% 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 67.7%, Strategy 13.6%, Fantasy 8.8%, 2D 5.5%, PvE 4%

  47. #47 Poly TD
    67% matchVery Positive86% of 527 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 50.2%, Strategy 13.2%, Tactical 11.1%, Management 11%, Fantasy 8.7%

  48. #48 IDLE BOSS RUSH
    68% matchMixed67% of 792 reviews2025
    Dev: Irid Games
    Windows
    Median: 19.6 hrsMean: 38.9 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 28.8%, Incremental 20.4%, Resource Management 11.3%, Strategy 8.3%, Automation 7.2%

  49. #49 DEFENDUN : Hero Defense
    69% 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%

  50. #50 Idle Research
    68% 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: Idler 30.5%, Automation 18.1%, Incremental 17.9%, Resource Management 13.2%, Strategy 8.5%

  51. #51 Idle Cave Miner
    68% 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: Idler 33.1%, Incremental 19.5%, Resource Management 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Management 9.7%

  52. #52 Card Storm Idle
    70% 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 27.1%, Incremental 17%, Automation 15%, Resource Management 9.6%, Strategy 8%

  53. #53 Incremental Epic Hero
    69% matchMostly Positive74% of 325 reviews2021
    Dev: HapiwakuPub: Idle System, Inc.
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 13.3 hrsMean: 144.0 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 44.3%, Incremental 26.7%, Cute 10.4%, 2D 6%, Combat 5.4%

  54. #54 Heros and Monsters: Idle Incremental
    69% matchMixed69% of 118 reviews2023
    Dev: Mathew Perry
    Windows

    Auto Battler, Incremental, Idle Game

    Why similar: Idler 50.8%, Strategy 13.7%, Fantasy 10.5%, 2D 6.6%, Combat 6.6%

  55. #55 Bloons Adventure Time TD
    67% matchVery Positive87% of 4,696 reviews2019
    Dev: Ninja Kiwi
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 17.5 hrs≥1hr: 62%

    Defend Ooo from the Bloon invasion in this epic tower defense crossover.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 68.9%, Strategy 30.5%, Singleplayer 0.6%

  56. #56 Idle Spiral
    66% 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: Idler 32.4%, Incremental 19.7%, Automation 17.6%, Time Management 15.5%, Resource Management 4.6%

  57. #57 Bean Beasts
    65% matchVery Positive89% of 118 reviews2025
    Dev: Anxious Noob
    Windows · Mac

    Defeat monster hordes alongside your Bean Beasts in this cute, challenging Tower Defense Game! Evolve your companions, explore upgrade paths for traps and take on epic boss battles!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 41.8%, Strategy 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, Fantasy 8.8%, Cute 8.4%

  58. #58 Idle Wizard
    67% 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 69.4%, Incremental 28%, Casual 2.6%

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Games Like Idle Monster TD

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