- #1 Idle Spiral
97% matchVery Positive80% of 1,879 reviews2022
Dev: Idle System, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 116.2 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 25.6%, Incremental 22.3%, Time Management 18.2%, Abstract 10.9%, Simulation 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: Shares a strong aesthetic and mechanical focus on minimalist, abstract idle progression.
- #2 Increlution
96% matchVery Positive85% of 1,248 reviews2021
Dev: Gniller
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 62.5 hrsMean: 591.2 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: Incremental 32.2%, Idler 27.5%, Time Management 25.2%, Minimalist 9%, Fantasy 2.6%
Why You'll Like It: Matches the minimalist, time-management focus and abstract presentation of the seed game.
- #3 CompactO - Idle Game
96% 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 28.2%, Incremental 21.9%, Abstract 16.8%, Space 9%, Simulation 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: Offers an abstract, minimalist interface that prioritizes satisfying incremental growth.
- #4 Idle Research
95% matchVery Positive84% of 1,898 reviews2022
Dev: Considera Games LLCPub: Considera Core LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 10.6 hrsMean: 76.3 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 32%, Incremental 27%, Minimalist 11.5%, Simulation 10.1%, Automation 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: Provides deep simulation mechanics within a clean, focused interface.
- #5 Antimatter Dimensions
94% matchVery Positive92% of 4,534 reviews2022
Dev: Hevipelle
Windows · Mac
Median: 26.8 hrsMean: 218.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Earn antimatter through dimensions! Gain Infinite antimatter to collapse the universe!
Why similar: Idler 77.4%, Space 16%, Automation 4.1%, Resource Management 2.5%
Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for minimalist, abstract incremental design with deep, rewarding progression.
- #6 Industry Idle
94% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,484 reviews2024
Dev: FishPondPub: Fish Pond Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 27.8 hrs≥1hr: 61%
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 33.3%, Incremental 25%, Minimalist 14.7%, Automation 10.7%, Simulation 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: Features complex automation and resource management with a clean, functional design.
- #7 Orb of Creation
93% matchVery Positive85% of 2,201 reviews2026
Dev: MarpleGames
Windows · Mac
Median: 15.5 hrsMean: 48.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Orb of Creation is a non-idle 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: Incremental 69.3%, Idler 15.7%, Minimalist 11.1%, Resource Management 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: An abstract, incremental game that emphasizes exploration and satisfying resource management.
- #8 Incremental Adventures
92% matchMostly Positive78% of 821 reviews2020
Dev: Gniller
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 15.4 hrsMean: 63.9 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 31.9%, Idler 25.4%, Time Management 17.2%, Minimalist 12.2%, Automation 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, text-based auto-battler that focuses on deep strategic progression.
- #9 Idle Dyson Swarm
91% matchMixed60% of 89 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 37.7%, Incremental 29%, Space 15.5%, Simulation 11.9%, 2D 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: A space-themed, minimalist automation game that fits perfectly with the seed's aesthetic.
- #10 Idle Skilling
91% matchMostly Positive70% of 2,389 reviews2022
Dev: Lavaflame2
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 96.1 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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 30.6%, Simulation 12.8%, Relaxing 6.3%, PvE 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: A deep, simulation-heavy incremental game with a vast array of systems to master.
- #11 Synergism
90% matchMostly Positive77% of 266 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 72.4%, Incremental 15.5%, 2D 9.2%, Resource Management 3%
Why You'll Like It: A deep, abstract, and highly rewarding incremental game for those who enjoy complex systems.
- #12 Idle Slayer
89% matchVery Positive85% of 10,806 reviews2020
Dev: Pablo Leban
Windows
Median: 8.8 hrsMean: 106.1 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Start from nothing and grow into a legendary Slayer. Explore countless dimensions, collect souls, unlock powerful upgrades, craft powerful gear, defeat epic bosses, and enjoy a deep idle RPG with active and offline progression.
Why similar: Idler 52.9%, Incremental 42%, 2D 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, active-idle hybrid that provides a fast-paced and addictive progression loop.
- #13 Idle Fishing
89% matchVery Positive83% of 1,945 reviews2024
Dev: AO Games
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 190.6 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Relax and catch fish in beautiful environments while your crew works for you, even offline. Hire crewmates, collect pets, sail ever-bigger boats, and uncover layer after layer of progression. Simple to start, surprisingly deep.
Why similar: Idler 39.3%, Incremental 30.8%, Relaxing 11.6%, Simulation 10.6%, Atmospheric 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, minimalist idle game that shares the seed's low-stress appeal.
- #14 A Game About Feeding A Black Hole
86% matchVery Positive89% of 3,312 reviews2025
Dev: AarimousPub: Aarimous and Thornity
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 93%
A short incremental game about feeding a Black Hole matter by destroying Asteroids, Planets, and Stars.
Why similar: Incremental 39.9%, Idler 19.4%, Minimalist 8.4%, Abstract 8%, Relaxing 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: A space-themed, minimalist, and relaxing incremental experience.
- #15 Trimps
87% matchVery Positive90% of 1,490 reviews2022
Dev: Greensatellite
Windows
Median: 15.2 hrsMean: 385.0 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 41.7%, Idler 38.4%, Automation 10.1%, Time Management 5.8%, Incremental 3.1%
Why You'll Like It: A classic, minimalist, and strategy-heavy idle game that rewards careful planning.
- #16 Idle Pins
88% matchMixed63% of 552 reviews2021
Dev: Arkshija
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 651.1 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: Auto Battler 30.5%, Idler 22.2%, Incremental 19.2%, Time Management 15.2%, Fantasy 5%
Why You'll Like It: An abstract, auto-battler-focused idle game with a unique visual style.
- #17 Revolution Idle
85% matchVery Positive87% of 12,167 reviews2025
Dev: Oni Gaming
Windows
Median: 16.8 hrsMean: 178.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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: Idler 27.3%, Incremental 27.2%, Minimalist 14%, Simulation 9.4%, Automation 8%
Why You'll Like It: A simulation-focused clicker that offers a straightforward and enjoyable idle loop.
- #18 Unnamed Space Idle
86% matchVery Positive93% of 4,402 reviews2023
Dev: SylvPub: Jdog Corp
Windows · Linux
Median: 10.2 hrsMean: 301.2 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 32.5%, Incremental 24.5%, Auto Battler 13.9%, Space 11.6%, Simulation 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A space-themed simulation that focuses on steady, satisfying idle growth.
- #19 Tap Ninja - Idle game
84% matchVery Positive85% of 9,768 reviews2022
Dev: Broken Glass
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 238.6 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Defeat enemies, earn gold, upgrade your village, become a Ninja Master!
Why similar: Auto Battler 36.3%, Idler 28.7%, Incremental 25.5%, PvE 4.8%, 2D 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: A minimalist auto-battler that emphasizes speed and clean, responsive visuals.
- #20 Galaxy Idle Clicker
84% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,201 reviews2025
Dev: SoehnlePub: TimeLost Gaming
Windows
Median: 10.1 hrsMean: 391.5 hrs≥1hr: 69%
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 24.1%, Incremental 20.8%, Space Sim 19.7%, Time Management 13.6%, Space 11.3%
Why You'll Like It: A space-themed idler that provides a simple and accessible progression experience.
- #21 Cell to Singularity - Evolution Never Ends
83% matchVery Positive89% of 27,902 reviews2021
Dev: Computer Lunch
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 88.6 hrs≥1hr: 79%
The epic story of evolution, technology, humanity, and dinosaurs is yours to tap.
Why similar: Incremental 37.9%, Science 22.6%, Idler 22.1%, Simulation 10.4%, Space 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: An abstract, simulation-based idle game that captures a similar sense of scale.
- #22 Cookie Clicker
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 92,765 reviews2021
Dev: OrteilPub: Playsaurus
Windows · Mac
Median: 89.7 hrsMean: 374.3 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 48.6%, Idler 39.7%, Simulation 6.1%, 2D 3.4%, Resource Management 2.2%
Why You'll Like It: The foundational clicker experience that defines the genre's addictive simplicity.
- #23 Idle Pixel Fantasy
81% matchMostly Positive79% of 914 reviews2025
Dev: Max Ritters
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 22.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 48%, Idler 22.7%, Automation 13.2%, Fantasy 11.3%, 2D 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: A minimalist indie title that focuses on clean, satisfying incremental progression.
- #24 Idle Armada
82% matchVery Positive86% of 64 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 41.6%, Incremental 37.9%, Space 12.2%, 2D 6.5%, 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 Positive70% of 98 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 42.5%, Incremental 35%, Space 8.9%, Relaxing 8.4%, 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% matchMixed53% of 86 reviews2025
Dev: ArboraeternumPub: GamezEternal
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%, Simulation 33.1%, 2D 8.9%
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 933 reviews2020
Dev: Bling Bling Games GmbH
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 42.7 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Craft a complex production line, earn idle cash and become an industrial tycoon!
Why similar: Idler 30.5%, Incremental 28.2%, Abstract 18.9%, Simulation 9.2%, Automation 9%
Why You'll Like It: A simulation-heavy strategy game that emphasizes efficient resource management.
- #28 Idle Plant Game
80% matchMixed53% of 101 reviews2023
Dev: FootoftheHare
Windows
Idle Plant Game, an idle and offline progress or clicker plant simulation!
Why similar: Incremental 34.9%, Idler 34%, Simulation 12%, Minimalist 10%, Automation 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, simulation-based idle game with a focus on growth and management.
- #29 Idle Hero TD - Tower Defense RPG
77% matchVery Positive83% of 1,282 reviews2024
Dev: Swell Games LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 199.9 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Endless Idle Tower Defense with deep strategy and RPG progression and combat mechanics. Recruit, upgrade, and position powerful fantasy heroes, discover game-changing synergies, and survive infinite monster waves. Grow stronger every run with literally millions of upgrades and endless auto battles.
Why similar: Auto Battler 26.6%, Idler 20.2%, Time Management 18.7%, Incremental 17.3%, Simulation 6.2%
- #30 Vacuum Warrior - Idle Game
78% matchMostly Positive79% of 924 reviews2023
Dev: Benjamin StaugaardPub: Benzoft
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 97.2 hrs≥1hr: 73%
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 30.9%, Incremental 26.1%, Minimalist 11%, Simulation 10.1%, Relaxing 8.8%
- #31 Leaf Blower Revolution - Idle Game
76% matchVery Positive94% of 26,447 reviews2020
Dev: Humble North
Windows
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 132.5 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 43.9%, Incremental 39.7%, Relaxing 9%, 2D 4.8%, Atmospheric 2.6%
- #32 Incremental Cubes
78% matchMixed69% of 1,022 reviews2021
Dev: Idle System, Inc.
Windows
Median: 14.7 hrsMean: 65.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Cube based incremental game that is simple but very deep!
Why similar: Incremental 24.6%, Idler 23.5%, Auto Battler 22.1%, Time Management 14.5%, Simulation 7.8%
- #33 CivIdle
75% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,104 reviews2025
Dev: FishPondPub: Fish Pond Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 82.4 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 59.6%, Automation 17.7%, Simulation 13.1%, Resource Management 5.1%, 2D 4.4%
- #34 Idling to Rule the Gods
76% matchVery Positive85% of 2,128 reviews2016
Dev: Shugasu GmbH
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 10.8 hrsMean: 601.0 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 29.1%, Idler 25.9%, Time Management 22.3%, Simulation 11.5%, Fantasy 7.4%
- #35 Idle Monkeylogy
77% matchMixed58% of 152 reviews2021
Dev: ImoyokanPub: Idle System, Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 75.2 hrs≥1hr: 68%
IDLE GAME based on the Infinite Monkey Theorem
Why similar: Auto Battler 29.5%, Incremental 18%, Idler 17.6%, Time Management 13.6%, Simulation 11.9%
- #36 Milky Way Idle
75% matchMixed48% of 2,409 reviews2025
Dev: cheze
Windows
Median: 13.4 hrsMean: 221.5 hrs≥1hr: 75%
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 41.1%, Incremental 34.3%, Minimalist 9.3%, Fantasy 6.7%, PvE 5.7%
- #37 Watch
74% matchMostly Positive75% of 634 reviews2024
Dev: Quiet River
Windows
Median: 11.3 hrsMean: 183.6 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Watch is a free incremental game combined with collecting wristwatches integrated into Steam inventory.
Why similar: Idler 29.5%, Incremental 28.3%, Auto Battler 25.7%, Minimalist 8.9%, Automation 5%
- #38 Idle Iktah
73% matchMostly Positive76% of 184 reviews2026
Dev: Grounded Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 74.8 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Idle Iktah is a game about leveling up in the Pacific Northwest. It features local plants and animals, 18 skills, 5+ minigames, items affected by the phase of the moon, and even a real-time Oregon coast tide tracker. If you like idle RPGs, give this one a shot!
Why similar: Idler 43.8%, Incremental 36.4%, Simulation 13.2%, Relaxing 6.7%
- #39 IdleOn
70% matchMostly Positive77% of 29,572 reviews2025
Dev: Lavaflame2
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 225.9 hrs≥1hr: 64%
The incremental idle MMO where your heroes keep fighting while you're gone! Spend their loot on upgrades, unlock classes from Elemental-Wizard to Cannon-Pirate, and level 20 unique skills like Farming, Sailing, and Construction!
Why similar: Idler 50.7%, Incremental 35.1%, Simulation 7.7%, PvE 3.9%, Resource Management 2.7%
- #40 Smashing Simulator Idle
73% matchMostly Positive73% of 475 reviews2024
Dev: Walking Cat
Windows · Linux
Incremental game about smashing with unfolding gameplay and two prestige layers.
Why similar: Idler 28.2%, Incremental 27.6%, Time Management 17.1%, Simulation 9.6%, Automation 5.8%
- #41 Idle Colony
72% matchVery Positive82% of 577 reviews2024
Dev: Faith G.
Windows
Median: 8.2 hrsMean: 21.7 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: Incremental 34.1%, Idler 31.8%, Automation 10.8%, Minimalist 9.5%, Simulation 8.4%
- #42 Starvester
71% matchMostly Positive70% of 788 reviews2026
Dev: Syphono4Pub: Future Friends Games
Windows
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
A short incremental game about expanding a star-system wide factory to build giant megastructures in space. Deploy swarms of drones, mine resources, unlock upgrades and harvest the power of the stars!
Why similar: Idler 28.9%, Incremental 26.8%, Space 10.2%, Automation 8.6%, Simulation 8.5%
- #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 27.4%, Space Sim 22.4%, Idler 20.3%, Abstract 10.9%, Science 8.8%
- #44 A Game About Making A Planet
71% matchMixed64% of 55 reviews2026
Dev: Acrylic Pixel Games
Windows
'A Game About Making A Planet' is a short, satisfying incremental game. Make a planet by merging particles together. Playtime around 1-2 hours
Why similar: Idler 27.8%, Incremental 26.2%, Space 13.2%, Abstract 9.9%, Simulation 6.8%
- #45 PANOPTYCA : Idle RPG Manager
70% matchMixed68% of 1,448 reviews2025
Dev: Tesseract Studio
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 45.0 hrs≥1hr: 64%
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 35.3%, Idler 33%, Minimalist 15.5%, Simulation 8.4%, PvE 3.2%
- #46 Idle Cave Miner
70% matchVery Positive81% of 1,203 reviews2023
Dev: Cold Hours
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 129.7 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 43.4%, Incremental 36.4%, Simulation 10.8%, 2D 5.8%, Resource Management 3.6%
- #47 Orbitmine
68% matchVery Positive82% of 489 reviews2026
Dev: vibemaker1
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Orbit a planet, fire your laser, and mine it to the core. Upgrade your ship and conquer seasonal hazards across four unique zones. A satisfying incremental mining game set in space.
Why similar: Idler 28.6%, Space 24.3%, Incremental 21.5%, Automation 8.4%, Simulation 7.2%
- #48 Time Idle RPG
72% matchMostly Negative36% of 131 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 28.8%, Idler 18.2%, Incremental 16.7%, Time Management 14.5%, Simulation 11.3%
- #49 Astrodle
69% matchVery Positive89% of 227 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: Incremental 37.2%, Idler 37%, Space 13.7%, Automation 9.2%, Resource Management 2.8%
- #50 Godsbane Idle
73% matchMixed61% of 425 reviews
Dev: MadJones
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 153.5 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 29.6%, Idler 24%, Incremental 20.4%, Time Management 15.1%, Simulation 5.4%
- #51 Criticality
68% matchVery Positive94% of 62 reviews2026
Dev: Mechabit
Windows
A short incremental game about splitting atoms and triggering exponentially growing chain reactions.
Why similar: Incremental 27.4%, Idler 19.8%, Abstract 17.6%, Minimalist 13.6%, Relaxing 9%
- #52 Four Divine Abidings
69% matchVery Positive82% of 92 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 32.6%, Incremental 27.9%, Simulation 12.2%, Emotional 10.5%, Automation 9.1%
- #53 Vanguard Galaxy
67% matchVery Positive91% of 543 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: Space Sim 25.5%, Idler 19.7%, Time Management 17.7%, Incremental 16.3%, Space 10.3%
- #54 Chill Corner
67% matchVery Positive90% of 9,676 reviews2021
Dev: Low-Hi Tech
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 40.9 hrs≥1hr: 54%
This is just an idle game for chilling, relaxing or focusing.
Why similar: Idler 36.3%, Incremental 20.5%, Relaxing 17.1%, Simulation 12.1%, Emotional 8.2%
- #55 Planet Harvester: Incremental Odyssey
67% matchVery Positive94% of 54 reviews2026
Dev: Galysh Company
Windows
Planet Harvester is a relaxing low-poly incremental game. Pilot your crawler across beautiful worlds, chew through resources, unlock new tools, hire drones, and customize your machine for ever bigger hauls. Turn small numbers into massive ones!
Why similar: Incremental 37.4%, Idler 34.4%, Simulation 13.4%, Relaxing 10.1%, Resource Management 4.7%
- #56 Heros and Monsters: Idle Incremental
69% matchMixed69% of 121 reviews2023
Dev: Mathew Perry
Windows
Auto Battler, Incremental, Idle Game
Why similar: Auto Battler 39.1%, Idler 29.6%, Simulation 6.8%, Relaxing 6.5%, PvE 5.5%
- #57 TrainClicker Idle Evolution
71% matchMixed59% of 67 reviews2021
Dev: PixelRNG
Windows · Mac
🚂 Cozy idle train game. Enjoy a journey from steam to modern locomotives in idle style! 🚂
Why similar: Auto Battler 31.7%, Idler 23.1%, Incremental 20.9%, Automation 6.9%, Simulation 5.3%
- #58 Kill the Lich Idle
67% matchMixed68% of 80 reviews2026
Dev: Stop Sign Gaming
Windows
Kill the Lich is a minimalist incremental game about time compression and resource flow. Route your primary resource—Momentum—downstream to unlock over 300 actions. Design granular automation, visualize exposed formulas, and trigger deep prestige layers to ultimately defeat the Lich!
Why similar: Idler 25.9%, Incremental 24.2%, Abstract 11.3%, Simulation 8.4%, Minimalist 8.1%
- #59 Karma Keepers
66% matchMostly Positive75% of 55 reviews2026
Dev: yonazdev
Windows · Mac
A chill idle/incremental strategy game where you restore souls, build a Faith economy, automate more of your realm, and rebirth for permanent progress before corruption takes over
Why similar: Auto Battler 26.8%, Idler 25.9%, Incremental 21.8%, Simulation 7.6%, Automation 7.1%
- #60 Feed the Reactor
65% matchVery Positive83% of 646 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: Incremental 32.7%, Auto Battler 29.4%, Idler 23%, Simulation 7.5%, Relaxing 4.5%