- #1 Tap Ninja - Idle game
97% matchVery Positive85% of 9,568 reviews2022
Dev: Broken Glass
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 233.1 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Defeat enemies, earn gold, upgrade your village, become a Ninja Master!
Why similar: Idler 36.1%, Incremental 32.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, Medieval 8.3%, Casual 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: This title perfectly mirrors the platforming-meets-idle gameplay loop found in Idle Slayer.
- #2 Incremental Epic Hero 2
96% 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 83%, 2D 7.9%, RPG 5.6%, Singleplayer 3.5%
Why You'll Like It: This game features active combat and platforming elements combined with complex, satisfying idle automation.
- #3 Leaf Blower Revolution - Idle Game
96% matchVery Positive94% of 26,315 reviews2020
Dev: Humble North
Windows
Median: 8.5 hrsMean: 132.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Blow leaves, upgrade your gear, and automate your progress as you explore the Leaf Universe. A satisfying incremental idle game where every leaf blown brings you closer to the next big upgrade. Simple, relaxing, and endlessly rewarding. Let the leaves fall, and your progress rise!
Why similar: Idler 40.8%, Incremental 37%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Casual 5.9%, 2D 3%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a highly satisfying active-to-idle transition with a massive amount of content and prestige mechanics.
- #4 Farmer Against Potatoes Idle
95% 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 50.6%, Incremental 41.1%, Casual 7.5%, RPG 0.4%, Indie 0.3%
Why You'll Like It: The game captures the same addictive 'active play for resources' loop that makes Idle Slayer so compelling.
- #5 Idle Skilling
94% 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: Idler 38.5%, Incremental 30.9%, Pixel Graphics 8%, Old School 7.4%, Retro 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers an incredibly deep progression tree that rewards both active clicking and long-term idle play.
- #6 NGU IDLE
94% 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: Idler 48.7%, Incremental 44.3%, Casual 2.7%, Indie 2.1%, RPG 1.2%
Why You'll Like It: Known for its deep progression and humorous tone, it is a staple for fans of complex idle systems.
- #7 Grim Clicker
93% matchMostly Positive79% of 2,863 reviews2024
Dev: EvilCharm Games
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 83.0 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Grim Clicker is an IDLE/RPG clicker where you will find your own strategy to explore the lost worlds. Inspired by games such as Diablo, Grim Dawn, Dark Souls, etc., the game features a complex character development, many unique items, active and passive playstyle.
Why similar: Idler 39.2%, Incremental 37.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%, Casual 4.4%, 2D 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a darker, RPG-focused take on the idle genre with plenty of active combat mechanics.
- #8 Soda Dungeon 2
92% 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 40.6%, Incremental 25.6%, Pixel Graphics 11%, Medieval 5.9%, Casual 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: It combines dungeon-crawling RPG elements with idle management in a charming pixel-art style.
- #9 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 45.6%, Idler 37.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%, Casual 4.7%, 2D 2.2%
Why You'll Like It: As the gold standard of the genre, it offers the pure, addictive incremental experience that Idle Slayer builds upon.
- #10 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 36.4%, Incremental 32.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%, Casual 4.8%, Retro 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: A highly strategic idle game that rewards careful planning and long-term resource management.
- #11 Idle Research
90% 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 49.4%, Incremental 41.8%, Strategy 3.8%, 2D 3.7%, Indie 1.3%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a unique simulation-based approach to the incremental genre with a focus on scientific progression.
- #12 PickCrafter
89% 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 36.4%, Incremental 31.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Retro 5.9%, Casual 5%
Why You'll Like It: A mining-focused clicker that emphasizes collecting and upgrading gear through active play.
- #13 Realm Grinder
89% 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 55.1%, Idler 23.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Strategy 3.1%, Casual 2.8%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers immense depth through its faction and strategy systems, perfect for players who enjoy complex idle math.
- #14 Clicker Heroes
88% matchVery Positive90% of 62,008 reviews2015
Dev: Playsaurus
Windows · Mac
Median: 10.6 hrsMean: 164.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Click your way through hordes of monsters, earn gold, and recruit quirky heroes with powerful skills. Progress even while you're idle, and watch the numbers climb into the absurd. It’s a never-ending journey of clicks, crits, and colossal damage.
Why similar: Incremental 48.4%, Idler 35.3%, Casual 5.7%, 2D 4.1%, Indie 1.7%
Why You'll Like It: A classic in the genre that defines the core 'click-to-progress' loop found in many modern idle games.
- #15 Crusaders of the Lost Idols
87% 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 71.6%, Idler 13.2%, Casual 7.4%, 2D 1.9%, Indie 1.8%
Why You'll Like It: It introduces a unique formation-based strategy element to the standard idle clicker formula.
- #16 Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms
86% matchMostly Positive77% of 14,968 reviews2020
Dev: Codename Entertainment Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 396.8 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 49.4%, Incremental 37.8%, Strategy 4.4%, Casual 3%, 2D 2.1%
Why You'll Like It: A Dungeons & Dragons-themed idle game that focuses on team composition and strategic positioning.
- #17 Antimatter Dimensions
85% 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 81.8%, Casual 8.2%, Strategy 6.5%, Singleplayer 1.7%, Indie 1.6%
Why You'll Like It: This game is a masterclass in incremental design, offering endless layers of complexity and mathematical growth.
- #18 Your Chronicle
86% matchMostly Positive80% of 2,606 reviews2021
Dev: Samurai Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.6 hrsMean: 300.1 hrs≥1hr: 75%
"Let's begin your own story." This is a text-based idle RPG game. There are already more than 3,000 unique story actions and it's still growing.
Why similar: Idler 56.3%, Incremental 32.2%, RPG 4.2%, Medieval 4.2%, 2D 2%
Why You'll Like It: It blends a narrative-driven RPG experience with deep, satisfying idle mechanics.
- #19 Idle Wizard
84% 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 60.1%, Incremental 34.9%, Casual 3.4%, Indie 0.8%, RPG 0.7%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a complex spell-casting system that adds a layer of strategy to the standard idle experience.
- #20 Firestone – Idle Clicker Online RPG
83% 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 51.4%, Incremental 31.8%, Casual 5.8%, 2D 2.6%, Multiplayer 2.5%
Why You'll Like It: This game provides a multiplayer-focused idle RPG experience with plenty of active combat encounters.
- #21 The Perfect Tower II
81% 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: Idler 54.1%, Incremental 40.3%, Strategy 5%, Indie 0.4%, Singleplayer 0.2%
Why You'll Like It: It combines tower defense mechanics with deep idle progression, offering a fresh take on the genre.
- #22 Territory Idle
84% 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 47.4%, Incremental 42.2%, Strategy 3.4%, Pixel Graphics 2.4%, Retro 1.9%
Why You'll Like It: A strategy-heavy idle game that focuses on expanding your influence and managing resources over time.
- #23 Idle Cave Miner
82% 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 43.6%, Incremental 36.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Casual 4.6%, 2D 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: It focuses on the satisfying loop of mining and upgrading, mirroring the progression feel of Idle Slayer.
- #24 Vacuum Warrior - Idle Game
82% 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: Idler 46.1%, Incremental 39.2%, Casual 8%, 2D 3.6%, Singleplayer 1.8%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, casual idle game that provides a simple and satisfying loop of cleaning and upgrading.
- #25 IdleOn
79% 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 45.9%, Incremental 32.2%, Pixel Graphics 9%, Old School 4.7%, Casual 3.3%
- #26 Trimps
81% 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: Idler 75.7%, Casual 10%, Strategy 6.9%, Incremental 5.6%, Singleplayer 1.3%
Why You'll Like It: A classic, highly influential incremental game that focuses on population management and resource gathering.
- #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 42.8%, Idler 42.3%, Casual 6.8%, 2D 4.5%, Singleplayer 1.8%
- #28 SPACEPLAN
80% 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 67.3%, Idler 16.9%, Casual 11.1%, Indie 2.8%, Singleplayer 1.9%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven clicker that uses a unique sci-fi theme to guide the player through its progression.
- #29 Nodebuster
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 13,717 reviews2024
Dev: Goblobin
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Nodebuster is a short, experimental incremental game about busting nodes and destroying reality.
Why similar: Incremental 40.9%, Idler 28.1%, Experimental 13.6%, Casual 5.1%, Pixel Graphics 3.7%
- #30 Idle Pixel Fantasy
78% 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 45%, Idler 20.5%, Pixel Graphics 13%, Old School 6%, Casual 5.7%
- #31 Plantera
79% matchVery Positive89% of 5,896 reviews2016
Dev: VaragtP
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 93%
In Plantera you build your own garden and watch it grow with new plants, bushes, trees and animals. As you play and expand your garden you will attract Helpers, round blue creatures that will help you with your harvesting tasks.
Why similar: Idler 45.9%, Incremental 40.8%, Casual 5%, 2D 4.5%, RPG 2.7%
Why You'll Like It: A casual, relaxing idle game that focuses on building and maintaining a thriving garden.
- #32 Magic Archery
76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 7,889 reviews2024
Dev: Barribob
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 1.7 hrs≥1hr: 65%
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: Incremental 40.9%, Idler 38.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%, Casual 4.1%, 2D 3.1%
- #33 Incremental Cubes
77% 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 47.4%, Idler 45.7%, Retro 2.9%, 2D 2.2%, RPG 1%
- #34 Underworld Idle
76% 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 43.6%, Incremental 37.5%, Casual 6.7%, 2D 4.4%, Strategy 3.2%
- #35 Mr.Mine
75% matchVery Positive92% of 18,415 reviews2020
Dev: Playsaurus
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 100.1 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Explore the depths of the earth and uncover hidden treasures in this addictive idle mining game. Unlock the power of your drill with hundreds of upgrades, discover mysterious relics, and unearth priceless gems. Can you master the mines and reveal their deepest secrets? Dive in and dig deep!
Why similar: Idler 41.5%, Incremental 36.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%, Casual 5.2%, Strategy 3%
- #36 Tap Wizard 2
74% matchMostly Positive75% of 495 reviews2024
Dev: TopCog
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 58.2 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Choose your Spells, Perks, and Traits, then let the Wizard do all of the work in this unique Idle RPG! Tap Wizard 2 is a fusion of the Idle, Incremental, ARPG, and Twin-Stick Shooter genres, resulting in a game like no other!
Why similar: Idler 50.3%, Incremental 28.2%, Pixel Graphics 13.2%, 2D 4.8%, RPG 2.4%
- #37 Gridle
73% matchMixed67% of 55 reviews2026
Dev: Seyloj
Windows
Gridle is an incremental idle RPG where you’ll manage a powerful party to take down waves of enemies! Strategically upgrade, heal, reassign, and level up your party members to conquer the world!
Why similar: Idler 34%, Incremental 31%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Casual 6.7%, Medieval 3.7%
- #38 PANOPTYCA : Idle RPG Manager
72% matchMixed69% of 1,238 reviews2025
Dev: Tesseract Studio
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 37.2 hrs≥1hr: 66%
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 77.2%, Medieval 12.3%, 2D 3%, RPG 2.7%, Indie 2.4%
- #39 Grow Defense
74% 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: Idler 46.3%, Incremental 34.4%, Casual 8.1%, Pixel Graphics 5%, Strategy 2.5%
- #40 Heros and Monsters: Idle Incremental
73% matchMixed69% of 118 reviews2023
Dev: Mathew Perry
Windows
Auto Battler, Incremental, Idle Game
Why similar: Idler 61.3%, Medieval 13.7%, Incremental 6.8%, Casual 6.5%, 2D 5.6%
- #41 Idling to Rule the Gods
73% 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 41.8%, Idler 37%, Casual 7.1%, Strategy 3.9%, 2D 3.5%
- #42 IDLE BOSS RUSH
70% 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: Incremental 40.3%, Idler 39.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%, Casual 4.8%, Strategy 3.1%
- #43 Zero IDLE
72% 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 43%, Idler 42.9%, Casual 7.5%, 2D 3.8%, Singleplayer 1.7%
- #44 Incremental Epic Hero
71% 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 46.6%, Incremental 40.4%, 2D 4.4%, 2D Platformer 4.2%, RPG 2.9%
- #45 Incremental Adventures
71% 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: Idler 66.2%, Incremental 14.7%, Old School 10.3%, RPG 3%, Casual 2.9%
- #46 castle idler
68% 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: Idler 43.1%, Incremental 35.5%, Pixel Graphics 7%, Casual 6%, 2D 3.4%
- #47 World of Talesworth: Idle MMO Simulator
70% matchMostly Positive70% of 449 reviews2022
Dev: Talesworth Game Studio
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 78.2 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Explore new lands, slay monsters, gather loot and level up in this idle MMO simulation experience. Packed with unique and meaningful upgrades, moments of discovery, and gaming nostalgia, World of Talesworth is an homage to all our favorite RPGs.
Why similar: Idler 66.5%, Pixel Graphics 17.9%, Medieval 5.8%, 2D 5.5%, Singleplayer 2.8%
- #48 Idle Spiral
69% 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 45.3%, Incremental 39.6%, Casual 5.7%, Procedural Generation 4.4%, 2D 2.2%
- #49 Idle Pins
71% 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: Idler 41.4%, Incremental 36%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, Old School 5.2%, 2D 3%
- #50 Melvor Idle
67% 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 80.2%, Casual 7.9%, 2D 4.1%, RPG 3.8%, Singleplayer 2%
- #51 IdleTale
69% matchMixed58% of 440 reviews2024
Dev: Ed Grace
Windows
IdleTale is an incremental clicker RPG game. Kill enemies to gain Gold, use it to produce even more Gold while you're not playing and complete quests, explore dungeons, collect loot to gear up and improve your character with all the Talent trees and the further Ascension Upgrades!
Why similar: Incremental 59.8%, Pixel Graphics 16%, Medieval 13.7%, 2D 5.5%, RPG 5%
- #52 ULTRATAP
67% matchVery Positive93% of 57 reviews2026
Dev: luckyape
Windows
ULTRATAP is an incremental game about defeating monsters and bosses, getting stronger and enjoying the process. Buy upgrades, complete quests and equip powerful items.
Why similar: Incremental 37.3%, Idler 36.9%, Casual 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 6%, Strategy 4.7%
- #53 Maktala: Slime Lootfest
66% matchVery Positive80% of 1,251 reviews2025
Dev: Samharia Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 7.4 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: Incremental 46.2%, Idler 39.2%, Casual 5.1%, Strategy 3.1%, RPG 2.7%
- #54 Idle Atomic
70% 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 53.9%, Incremental 26.4%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%, 2D 2.7%, Strategy 2.1%
- #55 Unnamed Space Idle
66% 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 50.3%, Incremental 38.2%, Casual 7.3%, 2D 2.9%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #56 Timber Rush
65% matchVery Positive85% of 1,020 reviews2026
Dev: Allerton Apps
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Timber Rush is a fast-paced incremental roguelite where every swing explodes into upgrades, chaos, and massive numbers.
Why similar: Idler 44.8%, Incremental 28.9%, Casual 8.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%, Strategy 3.8%
- #57 Desktop Defender
64% matchVery Positive93% of 1,697 reviews2025
Dev: Conradical GamesPub: Poysky Productions
Windows
Median: 28.0 hrsMean: 55.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
An idle auto-battler that sits in the corner of your screen while you do other things.
Why similar: Idler 43.8%, Incremental 36.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Casual 6.1%, 2D 3.1%
- #58 Idle Clans
67% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,565 reviews2023
Dev: Isam Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.3 hrsMean: 256.2 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Idle Clans is a multiplayer idle game that combines the classic MMORPG experience with simplified gameplay and less time commitment. Features include a player-driven economy, PvE, trading, quests, crafting and opportunities to play, socialize and collaborate with other players.
Why similar: Idler 49.3%, Incremental 35.9%, Casual 6.1%, RPG 2.9%, Multiplayer 2.4%
- #59 Scream Collector
68% matchVery Positive88% of 836 reviews2017
Dev: PuzzleRoo
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 99.2 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Build up a haunted house in this Halloween themed Idle Clicker game!
Why similar: Incremental 59.2%, Idler 15.7%, Casual 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%