- #1 Idle Spiral
97% matchVery Positive80% of 1,846 reviews2022
Dev: Idle System, Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 118.8 hrs≥1hr: 66%
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 27.3%, Clicker 19.6%, Time Management 18.6%, Abstract 10.6%, Simulation 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: Shares a strong aesthetic and mechanical focus on minimalist, abstract idle progression.
- #2 Increlution
96% matchVery Positive85% of 1,223 reviews2021
Dev: Gniller
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 55.8 hrsMean: 556.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Survive the ever increasing pressure of time for as long as you can! A minimalistic incremental game about time management that takes inspiration from roguelite games, with a focus on meta-progression. Every generation has a better chance at survival, because previous lives influence its instincts
Why similar: Idler 34.7%, Time Management 30%, Clicker 17.6%, Minimalist 10.5%, Fantasy 3.1%
Why You'll Like It: Matches the minimalist, time-management focus and abstract presentation of the seed game.
- #3 Idle Research
96% matchVery Positive84% of 1,828 reviews2022
Dev: Considera Games LLCPub: Considera Core LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 10.9 hrsMean: 78.0 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 33.8%, Clicker 25.2%, Minimalist 11.3%, Simulation 10%, Automation 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: Provides deep simulation mechanics within a clean, focused interface.
- #4 Antimatter Dimensions
95% matchVery Positive92% of 4,261 reviews2022
Dev: Hevipelle
Windows · Mac
Median: 27.3 hrsMean: 219.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Earn antimatter through dimensions! Gain Infinite antimatter to collapse the universe!
Why similar: Idler 56.1%, Clicker 28.6%, Space 10.6%, Automation 3%, Resource Management 1.8%
Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for minimalist, abstract incremental design with deep, rewarding progression.
- #5 CompactO - Idle Game
94% matchMostly Positive70% of 81 reviews2021
Dev: Considera Games LLCPub: Considera Core LLC
Windows
CompactO is an addicting idle game where you create colorful squares on a plane. Dominate the 3D Realm and infuse your planes into complex shapes to buy tons of upgrades!
Why similar: Idler 29.8%, Clicker 21.3%, Abstract 16.2%, Simulation 8.7%, Space 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: Offers an abstract, minimalist interface that prioritizes satisfying incremental growth.
- #6 Orb of Creation
94% matchVery Positive90% of 1,469 reviews2022
Dev: MarpleGames
Windows
Median: 14.0 hrsMean: 41.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Orb of Creation is an active incremental-puzzle game in which you recreate the world with nothing but magic and ingenuity. Conjure resources, buy upgrades, and become an all-powerful wizard!
Why similar: Idler 46.5%, Clicker 31.4%, Minimalist 16.3%, Resource Management 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: An abstract, incremental game that emphasizes exploration and satisfying resource management.
- #7 Industry Idle
93% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,446 reviews2024
Dev: FishPondPub: Fish Pond Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 29.1 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Industry Idle is an idle game that combines factory building, resource management and market trading. Design & build your base, expand & scale up your productions, improve & optimize your economy. Plus all the incremental game goodies: offline earnings, prestige to unlock more powerful upgrades.
Why similar: Idler 34.7%, Clicker 23.9%, Minimalist 14.3%, Automation 11%, Simulation 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: Features complex automation and resource management with a clean, functional design.
- #8 Incremental Adventures
92% matchMostly Positive78% of 810 reviews2020
Dev: Gniller
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 15.8 hrsMean: 64.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Lead your heroes in their neverending adventures! A minimalistic Idle game where combat is fully automated. It's up to you to make the most of that automation to reach extremely high numbers!
Why similar: Auto Battler 33.4%, Idler 27.4%, Time Management 17.6%, Minimalist 12.2%, Automation 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, text-based auto-battler that focuses on deep strategic progression.
- #9 Idle Dyson Swarm
91% matchMixed66% of 53 reviews2026
Dev: Blindsided Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Ever wanted a Dyson swarm of your own? Now you can have one with just a few clicks! Manage a solar empire, produce bots which will make solar panels for you. Send your panels to the sun to generate energy and sell that energy to make money which you can spend on even more bots!
Why similar: Idler 39.3%, Clicker 28.2%, Space 14.8%, Simulation 11.7%, 2D 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: A space-themed, minimalist automation game that fits perfectly with the seed's aesthetic.
- #10 Synergism
90% matchMostly Positive80% of 147 reviews2026
Dev: PlatonicPub: PLATONIC AND KHAFRA IDLE GAMES OF SYNERGISM AND ULTIMATE PROGRESS BAR LLC
Windows · Mac
Synergism is a free-to-play Idle game about... well, Synergy! Explore that concept through hundreds of upgrades, many reset layers and probably thousands of hours of content that allows both idle and active play.
Why similar: Idler 85.8%, 2D 10.7%, Resource Management 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: A deep, abstract, and highly rewarding incremental game for those who enjoy complex systems.
- #11 Idle Skilling
91% matchMostly Positive71% of 2,338 reviews2022
Dev: Lavaflame2
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 96.6 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 39.9%, Clicker 29.5%, Simulation 12.6%, PvE 6.2%, Relaxing 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: A deep, simulation-heavy incremental game with a vast array of systems to master.
- #12 Trimps
89% matchVery Positive91% of 1,419 reviews2022
Dev: Greensatellite
Windows
Median: 15.1 hrsMean: 384.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A text-based incremental idle game with a ridiculous amount of unique content. Automate old stuff as you unlock new stuff to keep things interesting for hours and hours, no spam clicking necessary! Trimps is everything you love about your favorite games, distilled to their purest form.
Why similar: Auto Battler 42.9%, Idler 40%, Automation 10.4%, Time Management 5.8%, Resource Management 0.9%
Why You'll Like It: A classic, minimalist, and strategy-heavy idle game that rewards careful planning.
- #13 A Game About Feeding A Black Hole
88% matchVery Positive89% of 2,623 reviews2025
Dev: Aarimous
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%
A short incremental game about feeding a Black Hole matter by destroying Asteroids, Planets, and Stars.
Why similar: Clicker 26.4%, Idler 25.2%, Minimalist 10%, Abstract 9.2%, Relaxing 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: A space-themed, minimalist, and relaxing incremental experience.
- #14 Idle Slayer
89% matchVery Positive85% of 10,157 reviews2020
Dev: Pablo Leban
Windows
Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 100.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Idle Slayer is an incremental game with idle and active playstyle mechanics, medieval pixel art visuals and retro 8-bit sounds and music.
Why similar: Idler 57.3%, Clicker 37.2%, 2D 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, active-idle hybrid that provides a fast-paced and addictive progression loop.
- #15 Idle Fishing
86% matchVery Positive83% of 1,844 reviews2024
Dev: AO Games
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 182.9 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Relax and catch fish in a beautiful environment. Hire skilled crewmates, invest in lucrative buildings, unlock many boats & upgrades. Dive into the challenge of the fishing mini-game for an interactive experience unlike any other!
Why similar: Idler 36.9%, Clicker 26.9%, Relaxing 10.3%, Minimalist 9.7%, Simulation 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, minimalist idle game that shares the seed's low-stress appeal.
- #16 Cell to Singularity - Evolution Never Ends
86% matchVery Positive90% of 26,359 reviews2021
Dev: Computer Lunch
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 80.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%
The epic story of evolution, technology, humanity, and dinosaurs is yours to tap.
Why similar: Clicker 35.8%, Idler 24.1%, Science 22.6% ★, Simulation 10.7%, Space 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: An abstract, simulation-based idle game that captures a similar sense of scale.
- #17 Idle Pins
87% 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 30.8%, Idler 23.1%, Clicker 18.4%, Time Management 15%, Fantasy 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: An abstract, auto-battler-focused idle game with a unique visual style.
- #18 Unnamed Space Idle
85% 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 35.7%, Clicker 19.8%, Auto Battler 13.5%, Space 11.7%, Simulation 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: A space-themed simulation that focuses on steady, satisfying idle growth.
- #19 Galaxy Idle Clicker
84% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,122 reviews2025
Dev: SoehnlePub: TimeLost Gaming
Windows
Median: 12.1 hrsMean: 333.3 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Embark on an interstellar journey with Galaxy Idle Clicker! Conquer galaxies, upgrade your spaceship, and face off against a myriad of enemy ships. With engaging minigames, powerful upgrades, GIC delivers an unparalleled idle space adventure. Join the cosmic conquest today and dominate the universe!
Why similar: Idler 25.5%, Clicker 19.9%, Space Sim 19.2% ★, Time Management 13.8%, Space 11%
Why You'll Like It: A space-themed idler that provides a simple and accessible progression experience.
- #20 Revolution Idle
83% matchVery Positive86% of 10,404 reviews2025
Dev: Oni Gaming
Windows
Median: 17.3 hrsMean: 167.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Join an experience where each revolution takes you further into the unknown! Revolution Idle challenges you to multiply your accumulators to reach unimaginable heights. Will you manage to reach infinity?
Why similar: Idler 39.3%, Clicker 24.7%, Simulation 10.4%, Minimalist 9.4%, Automation 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A simulation-focused clicker that offers a straightforward and enjoyable idle loop.
- #21 Tap Ninja - Idle game
84% matchVery Positive85% of 9,421 reviews2022
Dev: Broken Glass
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 228.6 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Defeat enemies, earn gold, upgrade your village, become a Ninja Master!
Why similar: Idler 49%, Clicker 40.7%, 2D 6.9%, PvE 3.5%
Why You'll Like It: A minimalist auto-battler that emphasizes speed and clean, responsive visuals.
- #22 Cookie Clicker
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 89,166 reviews2021
Dev: OrteilPub: Playsaurus
Windows · Mac
Median: 89.4 hrsMean: 370.6 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: Idler 44.3%, Clicker 42.7%, Simulation 6.7%, 2D 3.7%, Resource Management 2.5%
Why You'll Like It: The foundational clicker experience that defines the genre's addictive simplicity.
- #23 Idle Pixel Fantasy
81% 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 56.4%, Automation 15.1%, Idler 14.9%, Fantasy 9.2%, 2D 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: A minimalist indie title that focuses on clean, satisfying incremental progression.
- #24 Idle Armada
82% matchVery Positive86% of 63 reviews2020
Dev: Corfe83
Windows · Mac · Linux
Deep idle game with NO ads, NO in-app-purchases. Watch your fleet battle automatically. Collect items and upgrade your buildings and fleet to reach progressively higher levels!
Why similar: Idler 43.3%, Clicker 36.8%, Space 11.6%, 2D 6.4%, Resource Management 1.8%
Why You'll Like It: A space-themed, 2D strategy game that aligns well with the seed's thematic focus.
- #25 Auto Snakes in Outer Space
79% matchMostly Positive72% of 90 reviews2026
Dev: Old Atlas
Windows
A slow and meditative incremental idler where you manage colorful snakes. Watch them collect food, then spend the food on upgrades and abilities for your colony.
Why similar: Idler 44.8%, Clicker 33.4%, Space 8.4%, Relaxing 8.3%, 2D 3.7%
Why You'll Like It: A space-themed, relaxing idle game that fits the minimalist aesthetic of the seed.
- #26 Project Chromata
79% matchMixed51% of 57 reviews2025
Dev: GamezEternalPub: ArborAeternum
Windows
Project Chromata is a deep sci-fi incremental game about restoring the universe by mixing colors. Unlock new technologies, prestige to gain powerful permanent upgrades from a vast star chart, and master automation systems to watch the numbers soar in this satisfying and feature-rich idle experience.
Why similar: Idler 58.2%, Simulation 32.8%, 2D 9%
Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, 2D simulation game that shares the seed's futuristic and abstract vibe.
- #27 Crafting Idle Clicker
81% matchMixed49% of 899 reviews2020
Dev: Bling Bling Games GmbH
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 43.1 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Craft a complex production line, earn idle cash and become an industrial tycoon!
Why similar: Idler 31.8%, Clicker 27.2%, Abstract 18.2%, Automation 9.4%, Simulation 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A simulation-heavy strategy game that emphasizes efficient resource management.
- #28 Idle Plant Game
80% matchMixed53% of 99 reviews2023
Dev: FootoftheHare
Windows
Idle Plant Game, an idle and offline progress or clicker plant simulation!
Why similar: Idler 35.4%, Clicker 33.9%, Simulation 11.8%, Minimalist 9.7%, Automation 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, simulation-based idle game with a focus on growth and management.
- #29 Idle Hero TD - Tower Defense
77% 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 31.2%, Idler 23.6%, Time Management 19.5%, Clicker 17.4%, Fantasy 4.1%
- #30 Vacuum Warrior - Idle Game
78% matchVery Positive81% of 854 reviews2023
Dev: Benjamin StaugaardPub: Benzoft
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 100.9 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 37.5%, Clicker 28%, Minimalist 9.9%, Relaxing 7.8%, Simulation 6.2%
- #31 Leaf Blower Revolution - Idle Game
76% matchVery Positive94% of 26,225 reviews2020
Dev: Humble North
Windows
Median: 8.5 hrsMean: 131.4 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 47.7%, Clicker 35.5%, Relaxing 9.2%, 2D 5%, Atmospheric 2.7%
- #32 Incremental Cubes
78% 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 26.5%, Auto Battler 24.3%, Clicker 17.2%, Time Management 15.5%, Simulation 8.3%
- #33 CivIdle
75% matchMostly Positive75% of 974 reviews2025
Dev: FishPondPub: Fish Pond Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 79.6 hrs≥1hr: 71%
CivIdle is an idle/incremental game that allows you to lead your own civilization through thousands of years from ancient times to the modern era. Expand your territory, explore a vast tech tree, build various wonders, and trade with global players: empire must grow and numbers must go up!
Why similar: Idler 60.4%, Automation 17.7%, Simulation 12.4%, Resource Management 5.1%, 2D 4.3%
- #34 Idle Monkeylogy
77% matchMixed56% of 146 reviews2021
Dev: ImoyokanPub: Idle System, Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 78.8 hrs≥1hr: 68%
IDLE GAME based on the Infinite Monkey Theorem
Why similar: Auto Battler 30.1%, Idler 18.5%, Clicker 16.8%, Time Management 13.6%, Simulation 11.8%
- #35 Watch
74% matchMostly Positive70% of 500 reviews2024
Dev: Quiet River
Windows
Median: 12.6 hrsMean: 176.6 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Watch is a free incremental game combined with collecting wristwatches integrated into Steam inventory.
Why similar: Idler 30.6%, Clicker 27.4%, Auto Battler 25.9%, Minimalist 8.6%, Automation 5.1%
- #36 Idling to Rule the Gods
76% 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 28.5%, Clicker 24.3%, Time Management 23.5%, Simulation 12.1%, Fantasy 7.6%
- #37 Idle Colony
73% matchVery Positive83% of 544 reviews2024
Dev: Faith G.
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 20.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A condensed incremental experience, where you build a colony to collect and merge bigger and bigger fruits. Combine game-changing technologies and special upgrades to find the best synergies and take your cash flow to another dimension.
Why similar: Idler 33.8%, Clicker 31.6%, Automation 11.3%, Minimalist 9.4%, Simulation 8.4%
- #38 Upload Labs
70% matchVery Positive92% of 6,472 reviews2025
Dev: EnigmaDev Studios
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 20.9 hrs≥1hr: 80%
A sci-fi management game where you build and optimize your computer's system from the ground up. Connect and configure interconnected nodes to efficiently download, process, and upload files. Manage your setup, solve system challenges, and become the ultimate system architect
Why similar: Idler 32%, Time Management 19.4%, Clicker 15.6%, Simulation 13.5%, Automation 10.7%
- #39 Milky Way Idle
73% matchMixed46% of 2,166 reviews2025
Dev: cheze
Windows
Median: 12.9 hrsMean: 207.4 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Milky Way Idle: A multiplayer idle RPG where automation replaces grinding. Level up skills, gather resources, craft powerful items, and battle monsters—all while AFK. Trade in the marketplace, join a guild, team up for party combat, and socialize in chat as you progress effortlessly.
Why similar: Idler 65.2%, Minimalist 12%, Fantasy 9.5%, PvE 8.8%, Resource Management 4.5%
- #40 Smashing Simulator Idle
73% matchMostly Positive74% of 432 reviews2024
Dev: Walking Cat
Windows · Linux
Incremental game about smashing with unfolding gameplay and two prestige layers.
Why similar: Idler 29.8%, Clicker 25.7%, Time Management 17.1%, Simulation 9.6%, Automation 6%
- #41 PANOPTYCA : Idle RPG Manager
71% 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: Auto Battler 34.8%, Idler 33.1%, Minimalist 15.8%, Simulation 8.5%, PvE 3.4%
- #42 Idle Cave Miner
71% 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 44.9%, Clicker 35.1%, Simulation 10.5%, 2D 5.7%, Resource Management 3.7%
- #43 Space Travel Idle
74% matchMixed63% of 541 reviews2020
Dev: Ayatsuji_SanPub: Spaceive
Windows · Mac
If you ever dreamed of exploring space at a relaxed pace, here's a journey designed for you.
Why similar: Auto Battler 27.9%, Space Sim 21.7% ★, Idler 21.3%, Abstract 10.5%, Science 8.4% ★
- #44 Click and Conquer
69% matchVery Positive93% of 1,912 reviews2025
Dev: SOCKHOUSE STUDIOS
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Click and Conquer is a short, relaxing incremental game. Drop bombs through the fog of war, uncover hidden enemies, collect rewards, and spend currency to boost passive income, increase bombing power, and unlock new maps.
Why similar: Idler 32.2%, Clicker 27.1%, Minimalist 14%, Simulation 11.9%, Relaxing 8.1%
- #45 Astrodle
71% matchVery Positive89% of 219 reviews2024
Dev: Robin Nicolet
Windows
Ready for some chill time in space? Astrodle has you covered. Watch the numbers soar as you upgrade your ship and travel the stars. Oh, and you might just become a god.
Why similar: Idler 39.5%, Clicker 34.6%, Space 13.3%, Automation 9.6%, Resource Management 3%
- #46 Melvor Idle
69% matchVery Positive90% of 15,655 reviews2021
Dev: Games by MalcsPub: Jagex Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 50.7 hrsMean: 366.4 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 65.9%, Minimalist 13.6%, Automation 8.8%, Fantasy 6.9%, 2D 4.8%
- #47 Godsbane Idle
75% 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 29.9%, Idler 24.8%, Clicker 19.5%, Time Management 14.9%, Simulation 5.3%
- #48 Chill Corner
69% matchVery Positive91% of 9,638 reviews2021
Dev: Low-Hi Tech
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 39.4 hrs≥1hr: 54%
This is just an idle game for chilling, relaxing or focusing.
Why similar: Idler 37.8%, Clicker 19.5%, Relaxing 16.8%, Simulation 12%, Emotional 8.2%
- #49 Time Idle RPG
72% matchMostly Negative36% of 128 reviews2023
Dev: Limited Input LLC
Windows
Idle RPG game that uses real life Time as the core mechanic and currency. Featuring offline progress, prestige, unfolding mechanics, trees, and much more!
Why similar: Auto Battler 29.2%, Idler 19.1%, Clicker 15.9%, Time Management 14.3%, Simulation 11.1%
- #50 Feed the Reactor
67% matchVery Positive82% of 475 reviews2026
Dev: Adam Travers
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 94%
An incremental unfolding game about feeding fuel into a reactor. Combine elements to produce energy, unlock exotic technologies and explore a strange galaxy.
Why similar: Auto Battler 32.3%, Idler 26%, Clicker 26%, Simulation 8%, Relaxing 4.5%
- #51 TrainClicker Idle Evolution
72% matchMixed62% of 65 reviews2021
Dev: Turbulence101Games
Windows · Mac
🚂 Cozy idle train game. Enjoy a journey from steam to modern locomotives in idle style! 🚂
Why similar: Auto Battler 31.9%, Idler 23.9%, Clicker 20.2%, Automation 7%, Simulation 5.1%
- #52 Heros and Monsters: Idle Incremental
70% matchMixed69% of 118 reviews2023
Dev: Mathew Perry
Windows
Auto Battler, Incremental, Idle Game
Why similar: Auto Battler 40.4%, Idler 31.5%, Simulation 6.8%, Relaxing 6.5%, PvE 5.6%
- #53 Magic Archery
66% 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 41.6%, Clicker 33.1%, Fantasy 9.3%, Simulation 7.3%, 2D 4.8%
- #54 Four Divine Abidings
68% matchVery Positive82% of 85 reviews2025
Dev: Vladlen Manshin
Windows · Mac · Linux
Complete the Path to Liberation in the mindfulness-themed idle/incremental game inspired by Buddhist philosophy. Enjoy a calm, atmospheric hand-painted Journey with strategic depth and multiple layers of progression.
Why similar: Idler 33.9%, Clicker 27%, Simulation 12%, Emotional 10.3%, Automation 9.4%
- #55 Vanguard Galaxy
67% matchVery Positive90% of 353 reviews2025
Dev: Bat Roost Games
Windows
A relaxing game about space exploration that can be played full screen or at the bottom of your screen. Trade, fight, mine and salvage your way through a procedurally generated galaxy. Let the game idle while your autopilot handles business and builds your fortune.
Why similar: Idler 26.9%, Space Sim 22.4% ★, Time Management 16.5%, Space 12.7%, Simulation 8.7%
- #56 Gaiadon: Eternal Quest
68% matchVery Positive80% of 241 reviews2024
Dev: nadukkon
Windows
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 201.4 hrs≥1hr: 98%
An Epic Incremental/Idle RPG
Why similar: Auto Battler 34.3%, Idler 26.2%, Clicker 19.4%, Simulation 7.8%, Fantasy 4.9%
- #57 PEGGO!
70% matchMixed66% of 104 reviews2021
Dev: Tyler HudsonPub: Tylario
Windows
Become a PEGGO! Quintillionaire in this exciting pachinko incremental game.
Why similar: Idler 35%, Clicker 32%, Time Management 8.4%, Minimalist 7.7%, Relaxing 5.9%
- #58 Gridkeeper
67% matchMixed68% of 148 reviews2025
Dev: pixelwide
Windows
Gridkeeper is an incremental game about managing "Grids" and using their power to run MineBots, research tech, and grow your mining empire by getting better Grids.
Why similar: Idler 32%, Clicker 27.7%, Abstract 18.8%, Automation 6%, Simulation 4.9%
- #59 Universe Horizon
66% matchVery Positive89% of 217 reviews2025
Dev: Jarkem
Windows · Linux
An idle incremental game where you decide to travel across the whole Universe. Embark on this journey in your little ship and get as far away as possible from Earth, gathering resources and upgrading your spaceship along the way.
Why similar: Idler 34.3%, Clicker 26.6%, Space 15.3%, Automation 9.7%, Simulation 6.1%
- #60 Deep Space Cache
65% matchVery Positive92% of 858 reviews2024
Dev: Monu
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Deep Space Cache is a short & simple semi-idle bullet heaven incremental asteroid miner game.
Why similar: Idler 42.1%, Clicker 22.1%, Minimalist 15.7%, Space 14.3%, 2D 5.8%