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Games Like Idle Monster TD: Evolved

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Idler, Strategy, Fantasy, 2D.

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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.

Reviews: Mostly Positive — 77% — of 1,226 reviews
Released: 2022-11-16
Developer: Monstermob USA, INC
Genres: Casual, Indie, Strategy, Free To Play
Platforms: Windows, Mac
Median playtime: 3.7 hrs
Mean playtime: 130.2 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 66%

Overview

Idle Monster TD: Evolved excels by blending the strategic depth of tower defense with the satisfying progression of idle creature collection. These recommendations focus on games that prioritize team-based auto-battling, incremental growth, and tactical monster or hero management to keep your progression moving even when you are away.

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  1. #1 Idle Monster TD
    97% matchMostly Positive72% of 841 reviews2021
    Dev: Swell Games LLC
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 164.6 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: Tower Defense 22.9%, Idler 21.4%, Time Management 11.7%, Clicker 9.2%, Strategy 6.3%

    Why You'll Like It: The direct predecessor to the seed game, offering the same core tower defense and creature evolution mechanics.

  2. #2 Idle Hero TD - Tower Defense
    96% matchVery Positive83% of 1,068 reviews2024
    Dev: Swell Games LLC
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 169.0 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    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 18.5%, Tower Defense 16.8%, Idler 15.9%, Time Management 11.4%, Clicker 9.8%

    Why You'll Like It: Features a very similar blend of hero-based tower defense and incremental idle progression.

  3. #3 Idle TD: Heroes vs Zombies
    96% matchMostly Positive74% of 165 reviews2022
    Dev: Swell Games LLC
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 28.9 hrs≥1hr: 67%

    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: Auto Battler 21.8%, Tower Defense 19.8%, Idler 18.6%, Time Management 13.5%, Clicker 8.3%

    Why You'll Like It: Combines classic tower defense strategy with idle mechanics and team-based combat.

  4. #4 Monster Tiles TD: Tower Wars
    95% matchVery Positive82% of 494 reviews2024
    Dev: Swell Games LLC
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 7.6 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: Auto Battler 24.7%, Tower Defense 21.2%, Idler 18.7%, Strategy 6.1%, Magic 5.9%

    Why You'll Like It: An auto-battler tower defense game that focuses on strategic placement and creature management.

  5. #5 Goblin Buster: Incremental Tower Defense
    94% matchMostly Positive77% of 146 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 25.3%, Idler 25.2%, Clicker 19.3%, Resource Management 7.6%, Strategy 7.5%

    Why You'll Like It: Blends tower defense gameplay with incremental clicker mechanics in a fantasy setting.

  6. #6 Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms
    94% matchMostly Positive77% of 14,922 reviews2020
    Dev: Codename Entertainment Inc.
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 389.1 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms is a Dungeons & Dragons strategy management game uniting Champions from throughout the D&D multiverse into a grand adventure.

    Why similar: Idler 41%, Clicker 23.7%, Strategy 10.9%, Fantasy 10.8%, Management 6.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A deep team-based idle strategy game that focuses on positioning and synergy between different heroes.

  7. #7 Firestone – Idle Clicker Online RPG
    93% matchMostly Positive77% of 6,677 reviews2024
    Dev: Holyday Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 523.7 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 56.3%, Clicker 26.5%, PvE 6.7%, Fantasy 4.7%, Casual 3.4%

    Why You'll Like It: Focuses on team-based idle combat and hero progression within a fantasy world.

  8. #8 Wizard And Minion Idle
    92% matchVery Positive90% of 799 reviews2019
    Dev: Oni Gaming
    Windows
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 506.6 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 46.7%, Clicker 29%, Strategy 11.2%, Management 10%, Casual 3.3%

    Why You'll Like It: Provides a deep, complex idle experience with significant RPG and strategy elements.

  9. #9 Card Storm Idle
    91% matchMixed51% of 108 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: Auto Battler 27.3%, Idler 23.3%, Clicker 16.4%, Deckbuilding 13.1%, Strategy 5.6%

    Why You'll Like It: An auto-battler that uses card-based team building to drive its idle progression.

  10. #10 Summoners War: RUSH
    91% matchMixed49% of 134 reviews2025
    Dev: Com2uS
    Windows

    Summoners War: Rush is an idle tower defense RPG where you collect and strengthen your Monsters to build a team and defeat waves of enemies! Fight increasingly powerful foes across Stage Mode and Tower Defense Mode. Build your ultimate team and dominate every challenge!

    Why similar: Auto Battler 33.5%, Tower Defense 25.6%, Idler 18.1%, Team-Based 9%, PvE 5.8%

    Why You'll Like It: Combines auto-battler mechanics with creature collection and tower defense elements.

  11. #11 Poly TD
    89% matchVery Positive86% of 491 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: Auto Battler 27.3%, Tower Defense 23.9%, Deckbuilding 12.3%, Tactical 9.7%, Management 6.7%

    Why You'll Like It: A tactical tower defense game that incorporates auto-battler and roguelike elements.

  12. #12 Heros and Monsters: Idle Incremental
    90% matchMixed69% of 118 reviews2023
    Dev: Mathew Perry
    Windows

    Auto Battler, Incremental, Idle Game

    Why similar: Auto Battler 36.8%, Idler 32.6%, PvE 13.1%, Strategy 7.3%, Fantasy 5.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A PVE-focused auto-battler that emphasizes creature collection and incremental growth.

  13. #13 Idle Pixel Fantasy
    87% matchMostly Positive79% of 767 reviews2025
    Dev: Max Ritters
    Windows
    Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 21.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    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: Clicker 54.3%, Idler 17.1%, Fantasy 11.1%, Management 10.5%, Casual 6.9%

    Why You'll Like It: A casual idle game that focuses on automation and pixel-art creature collection.

  14. #14 Grow Defense
    89% matchMostly Positive77% of 610 reviews2021
    Dev: SoftCowGames
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 74.7 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: Idler 34.2%, Tower Defense 33.6%, Clicker 19.3%, Strategy 5.6%, Casual 3.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A casual tower defense idler that focuses on simple, satisfying incremental upgrades.

  15. #15 Samawa Idle
    88% matchMixed66% of 590 reviews2023
    Dev: Samharia Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 27.7 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: Auto Battler 29%, Idler 24.7%, Tower Defense 24%, Clicker 17.6%, Fantasy 2.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A roguelite tower defense auto-battler that rewards strategic team composition.

  16. #16 DPS IDLE 2
    86% matchMixed52% of 513 reviews2026
    Dev: YDKR
    Windows
    Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 48.4 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 41.2%, Clicker 24.8%, Strategy 12.8%, Deckbuilding 10%, Magic 7.7%

    Why You'll Like It: An incremental strategy game that uses card-based team building to optimize damage output.

  17. #17 Ash Warden
    86% matchMostly Positive74% of 89 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 28.8%, Idler 25.3%, Clicker 17.7%, Management 8.7%, Strategy 6.8%

    Why You'll Like It: A survival-focused tower defense game that integrates idle and clicker mechanics.

  18. #18 Incremental Epic Hero 2
    84% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,622 reviews2025
    Dev: HapiwakuPub: Idle System, Inc.
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 190.4 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 53.2%, Management 18.4%, Fantasy 12.7%, Cute 8.8%, Colorful 7%

    Why You'll Like It: A deep RPG-focused idle game with extensive automation and hack-and-slash elements.

  19. #19 Bard Idle
    83% matchMixed69% of 808 reviews2025
    Dev: Illegal Turtle 🐢
    Windows
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 157.8 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    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 30.6%, Idler 24.9%, Clicker 17.4%, Magic 7.1%, Strategy 5.8%

    Why You'll Like It: A strategy-RPG idle game that focuses on team synergy and incremental progression.

  20. #20 Cave Heroes
    84% matchMixed56% of 124 reviews2023
    Dev: VSTGames
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 30.9 hrs≥1hr: 60%

    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: Auto Battler 31.6%, Idler 25%, Clicker 16%, Strategy 8.3%, Magic 6.3%

    Why You'll Like It: An adventure-based auto-battler that emphasizes strategy and hero progression.

  21. #21 Idle Tower Defense
    82% matchMixed54% of 115 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 31.9%, Idler 30.4%, Clicker 22%, Combat 4.8%, Strategy 4.8%

    Why You'll Like It: A minimalist tower defense game that utilizes idle mechanics for continuous growth.

  22. #22 All Aboard! The Train Defense Express
    81% matchVery Positive85% of 362 reviews2025
    Dev: Likadev
    Windows
    Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    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: Auto Battler 20.9%, Tower Defense 17.3%, Idler 15.9%, Time Management 11.7%, Clicker 11%

    Why You'll Like It: A strategic tower defense game that incorporates auto-battler elements and survival mechanics.

  23. #23 Creature Card Idle
    82% matchMostly Positive72% of 168 reviews2019
    Dev: Playsaurus
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 9.7 hrsMean: 43.8 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 40.2%, Clicker 24.8%, Deckbuilding 17.8%, Strategy 10.5%, Casual 3.5%

    Why You'll Like It: A strategy-based game that focuses on collecting creatures and managing card-based abilities.

  24. #24 Idle Pins
    81% matchMixed62% of 542 reviews2021
    Dev: Arkshija
    Windows
    Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 612.0 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    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 28.2%, Idler 24%, Clicker 16%, Time Management 13.6%, Resource Management 7.4%

    Why You'll Like It: An RPG-based idle auto-battler that features unique mechanics for team progression.

  25. #25 DPS IDLE
    80% matchMixed64% of 782 reviews2021
    Dev: YDKR
    Windows
    Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 118.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%

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

    Why similar: Idler 39.5%, Clicker 25.2%, Deckbuilding 14.7%, Fantasy 7.9%, Resource Management 7.7%

    Why You'll Like It: The original incremental strategy game that focuses on card-based team building and casual progression.

  26. #26 Magic Archery
    76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 7,620 reviews2024
    Dev: Barribob
    Windows
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 1.7 hrs≥1hr: 66%

    Train a commoner to become the greatest archer in this short incremental game! Increase your stats, gather wealth from quests, buy upgrades, and infuse your arrows with magic.

    Why similar: Idler 35%, Clicker 23.3%, Resource Management 10.2%, Magic 8.6%, Fantasy 8.1%

  27. #27 Nomad Idle
    77% matchMixed65% of 850 reviews2025
    Dev: The Fox Knocks
    Windows
    Median: 28.6 hrsMean: 63.0 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 29.6%, Auto Battler 28.8%, Clicker 18.9%, PvE 5%, Magic 4.2%

  28. #28 Idle Atomic
    79% matchMixed61% of 456 reviews2021
    Dev: Checkbox EntertainmentPub: Iron Horse Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 107.5 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 36.4%, Auto Battler 31.6%, Clicker 12.6%, Resource Management 7%, PvE 4.9%

    Why You'll Like It: A simulation-based idle game that focuses on crafting and incremental resource management.

  29. #29 God Awe-full Clicker
    79% matchMixed64% of 392 reviews2018
    Dev: Mad Labyrinth Studios LLC
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 106.4 hrs≥1hr: 69%

    God Awe-Full Clicker is an Endless Dungeon Clicker/Idle game full of Greek Mythology and Epic Battles with RPG style aspects.

    Why similar: Auto Battler 28.1%, Idler 26.3%, Clicker 17.4%, Management 9.7%, Resource Management 7.7%

    Why You'll Like It: A management-focused idle game that emphasizes collectathon mechanics.

  30. #30 Idle Cave Miner
    76% matchVery Positive80% of 1,058 reviews2023
    Dev: Cold Hours
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 125.1 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 34.4%, Clicker 22.5%, Deckbuilding 14.1%, Management 11.7%, Resource Management 8.6%

  31. #31 Zero Stress King: Idle Defense
    74% matchVery Positive89% of 209 reviews2026
    Dev: Pauloondra
    Windows

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

    Why similar: Idler 24.3%, Clicker 18.1%, Tower Defense 17.7%, Auto Battler 16.2%, Strategy 8.4%

  32. #32 Defense Clicker
    78% matchMostly Positive73% of 170 reviews2017
    Dev: Albatros Softworks
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 101.6 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 46.6%, Clicker 30.4%, Strategy 17.1%, Casual 5.8%

    Why You'll Like It: A classic tower defense clicker that focuses on rapid upgrades and wave management.

  33. #33 Farmer Against Potatoes Idle
    73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 7,884 reviews2024
    Dev: Oni Gaming
    Windows
    Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 249.6 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 51.6%, Clicker 30.5%, Resource Management 13.8%, Casual 4.1%

  34. #34 Crusaders of the Lost Idols
    77% matchVery Positive83% of 3,032 reviews2015
    Dev: Codename Entertainment Inc.
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 383.6 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: Clicker 66.5%, Idler 16.2%, Fantasy 6.3%, Strategy 6%, Casual 5%

  35. #35 Incremental Epic Breakers
    78% matchMixed51% of 104 reviews2021
    Dev: HapiwakuPub: Idle System, Inc.
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 36.8 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: Auto Battler 24.6%, Idler 23.4%, Tower Defense 20.6%, Clicker 14.8%, Tactical 6.1%

  36. #36 Underworld Idle
    75% matchMostly Positive71% of 1,303 reviews2023
    Dev: Aleksandr Golovkin
    Windows
    Median: 15.0 hrsMean: 137.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%

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

    Why similar: Idler 41.7%, Clicker 27%, Resource Management 10.4%, Strategy 9.2%, Combat 8.3%

  37. #37 Abyss Manager Idle
    73% matchVery Positive97% of 117 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: Idler 27.6%, Tower Defense 26.1%, Time Management 25.7%, Strategy 9.4%, Resource Management 4.5%

  38. #38 Idle Wizard
    75% matchVery Positive86% of 1,746 reviews2019
    Dev: TwoWizards
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 9.8 hrsMean: 231.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    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 68.7%, Clicker 26.1%, Magic 3.1%, Casual 2%

  39. #39 Last Hit Titan
    74% matchMixed64% of 87 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: Idler 27.8%, Tower Defense 27.7%, Clicker 18.3%, Management 6.5%, Magic 6.3%

  40. #40 IdleOn
    69% matchMostly Positive79% of 28,155 reviews2025
    Dev: Lavaflame2
    Windows
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 210.1 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 48%, Clicker 19.5%, Management 12.3%, Resource Management 9%, PvE 7.1%

  41. #41 Arrow Spire: Tower Defense
    71% matchNo user reviews64% of 50 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 31%, Tower Defense 26.5%, Clicker 18.6%, PvE 9.8%, Strategy 6.1%

  42. #42 Infinitode 2 - Infinite Tower Defense
    71% matchVery Positive91% of 4,062 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 46%, PvE 17.6%, Tactical 15.2%, Strategy 11.7%, Colorful 6.1%

  43. #43 Idle Campaign
    73% matchMixed55% of 136 reviews2022
    Dev: Mad Labyrinth Studios
    Windows

    Explore through Idle Campaign! A DnD-inspired idle/incremental game about slaughtering enemies with a group of heroes through an endless campaign!This game has no rebirth; level continuously without having to repeat levels!

    Why similar: Auto Battler 26.8%, Idler 23.7%, Clicker 16%, Management 8.9%, Resource Management 7.5%

  44. #44 Idle Sphere
    72% matchMixed49% of 314 reviews2024
    Dev: Idle System, Inc.
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 61.9 hrs≥1hr: 66%

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

    Why similar: Auto Battler 29.8%, Idler 25%, Time Management 19.9%, Clicker 15.8%, Fantasy 4.9%

  45. #45 Desktop Defender
    68% matchVery Positive93% of 1,632 reviews2025
    Dev: Conradical GamesPub: Poysky Productions
    Windows
    Median: 26.0 hrsMean: 52.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    An idle auto-battler that sits in the corner of your screen while you do other things.

    Why similar: Idler 28.2%, Auto Battler 27.2%, Tower Defense 21.9%, Clicker 15.5%, PvE 4.9%

  46. #46 Tower Lords
    70% matchMixed47% of 104 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 29.7%, Clicker 20.8%, Resource Management 9.8%, Magic 9.7%, Strategy 8.1%

  47. #47 Sit-Back Attack
    69% matchVery Positive81% of 93 reviews2025
    Dev: StapletonPub: DPSII
    Windows

    Conquer your free time with this Strategic Idle-RPG that grinds for you! Gathering unique loot, upgrading materials, and XP. Allowing you to jump straight into the fray by crafting equipment, leveling 60+ unique characters, taking on epic boss battles, and challenge an endless tower of difficulty!

    Why similar: Auto Battler 29.4%, Idler 23.5%, Clicker 12.1%, Team-Based 9.8%, Management 8.8%

  48. #48 Incremental Cubes
    71% matchMixed68% of 1,001 reviews2021
    Dev: Idle System, Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 14.9 hrsMean: 51.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Cube based incremental game that is simple but very deep!

    Why similar: Idler 35%, Auto Battler 28.2%, Clicker 19%, Time Management 17.8%

  49. #49 This Isn't Just Tower Defense
    69% matchMixed61% of 113 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 27.5%, Idler 24%, Clicker 13.8%, Auto Battler 12.7%, Resource Management 6.4%

  50. #50 PANOPTYCA : Idle RPG Manager
    67% matchMixed67% of 1,059 reviews2025
    Dev: Tesseract Studio
    Windows
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 33.2 hrs≥1hr: 65%

    Discover a new style of RPG management gameplay. Experience the fun of an idle RPG that blends an innovative four-view battle system with a deep hero-growth mechanic.

    Why similar: Idler 43.4%, Auto Battler 40.2%, PvE 9.9%, Fantasy 3.5%, Combat 2.9%

  51. #51 Siegeturtle
    67% matchVery Positive89% of 215 reviews2025
    Dev: YYZ StudioPub: Pretty Soon
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Upgrade your turtle, recruit cute animals like unicorns, giant squids, otters and more, and blast through waves in an idle roguelite auto battler! Swim farther with each run, unlock new skills, and get closer to home every time you grow stronger.

    Why similar: Auto Battler 32.1%, Idler 25.7%, Clicker 11.7%, Tactical 8.4%, Strategy 7%

  52. #52 Fantasy Idle Dungeon
    67% matchMostly Positive70% of 531 reviews2025
    Dev: Leaves GamesPub: Gamersky Games
    Windows

    In Fantasy Idle Dungeon, hatch and capture rare Jenin, awaken their legendary skills and talents, and experience the joy of leveling up, evolving, and fusing them. Freely customize your gear, assemble an unbeatable adventure team, and claim glorious victories with effortless idle gameplay!

    Why similar: Idler 52%, Auto Battler 18.6%, Strategy 12.6%, Combat 5.8%, Cute 4.8%

  53. #53 Refence
    68% 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 24.8%, Idler 24.3%, Clicker 16.8%, Magic 8.1%, Management 7.5%

  54. #54 Maktala: Slime Lootfest
    66% matchVery Positive81% of 1,092 reviews2025
    Dev: Samharia Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    An incremental game where you kill hordes of slimes and use their loot to become stronger and farm them. Collect powerful loot, master skills, and uncover tons of content.

    Why similar: Auto Battler 28.9%, Idler 28.4%, Clicker 22.3%, Strategy 6.8%, Fantasy 5.8%

  55. #55 Idling to Rule the Gods
    70% matchVery Positive85% of 2,065 reviews2016
    Dev: Shugasu GmbH
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 10.9 hrsMean: 586.7 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    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: Idler 28.3%, Time Management 20.3%, Clicker 20.1%, Management 11.5%, Strategy 9%

  56. #56 Clicker Guardians
    68% matchMixed67% of 235 reviews2024
    Dev: Quantumfrog
    Windows
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 61%

    A true RPG clicker in which you need to loot, craft and refine your equipment to come out on top. Loyal guild members will help you along your mystical journey to defeat goblins, skeletons and adequately dressed frogs!

    Why similar: Idler 34.1%, Clicker 32.2%, Management 11.3%, Fantasy 8.2%, PvE 8.1%

  57. #57 Unnamed Space Idle
    66% matchVery Positive93% of 3,991 reviews2023
    Dev: SylvPub: Jdog Corp
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 10.6 hrsMean: 282.7 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 48.1%, Clicker 22.3%, Auto Battler 16%, Resource Management 9.9%, Casual 3.8%

  58. #58 Godsbane Idle
    72% matchMixed62% of 420 reviews
    Dev: MadJones
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 159.1 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 26.3%, Idler 24.8%, Clicker 16.3%, Time Management 12.9%, Management 7.2%

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