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Games Like Idle TD: Heroes vs Zombies

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Strategy, Tower Defense, Singleplayer, Casual.

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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.

Reviews: Mostly Positive — 74% — of 166 reviews
Released: 2022-01-24
Developer: Swell Games LLC
Genres: Casual, Free To Play, Indie, Strategy
Platforms: Windows, Mac
Median playtime: 3.1 hrs
Mean playtime: 27.9 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 67%

Overview

Idle TD: Heroes vs Zombies excels by blending the strategic depth of tower defense with the satisfying, long-term progression of idle games. These recommendations focus on titles that prioritize hero management, incremental upgrades, and zombie-themed or tactical defense gameplay to keep your defense lines growing while you play or step away.

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  1. #1 Idle Monster TD
    97% matchMostly Positive72% of 855 reviews2021
    Dev: Swell Games LLC
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 162.2 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 23.2%, Idler 19.3%, Time Management 11.6%, Resource Management 9.5%, Incremental 7.4%

    Why You'll Like It: This title shares the exact core loop of placing heroes to defend against waves of enemies with deep idle progression.

  2. #2 Idle Monster TD: Evolved
    96% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,249 reviews2022
    Dev: Monstermob USA, INC
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 128.3 hrs≥1hr: 65%

    Evolve epic monsters and crush puny humans in this endless idle tower defense game! Unlock, upgrade, and evolve over 150 unique monsters and pets, ranging from cute and colorful flower creatures to epic fire breathing dragons, to assemble the ultimate team against the endless waves of enemies.

    Why similar: Auto Battler 21.5%, Tower Defense 20.4%, Idler 17.8%, Time Management 13.6%, Incremental 8.5%

    Why You'll Like It: A direct evolution of the previous title that refines the hero management and tower defense mechanics.

  3. #3 Idle Hero TD - Tower Defense RPG
    96% 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 19.1%, Tower Defense 17.7%, Idler 14.8%, Time Management 12.4%, Incremental 8.8%

    Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on the hero-based tower defense style and incremental growth found in the seed game.

  4. #4 Grow Defense
    95% matchMostly Positive77% of 610 reviews2021
    Dev: SoftCowGames
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 80.4 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    Upgrade your Castle and Unlock new tiers of Skills and Weapons to Defend vs Monsters and Bosses across VARIOUS ZONES! Find Rare ITEMS dropped from monsters and bosses and upgrade them to their full potential! Defeat RAID Mega-Bosses to find LEGENDARY items!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 36.3%, Idler 32.7%, Incremental 16.8%, Strategy 6.4%, Casual 4.1%

    Why You'll Like It: A straightforward idle tower defense game that focuses on scaling your defenses against endless waves.

  5. #5 Infinitode 2 - Infinite Tower Defense
    94% matchVery Positive91% of 4,215 reviews2021
    Dev: Prineside
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 45.8 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 60.7%, Top-Down 17.5%, Strategy 16.5%, Casual 5.4%

    Why You'll Like It: Provides a massive amount of progression and research, appealing to players who love optimizing their tower defense setups.

  6. #6 The Perfect Tower II
    93% matchVery Positive87% of 4,422 reviews2025
    Dev: Fire Sword Studios
    Windows

    The Perfect Tower II is a mix between an incremental and a tower defense game. Build a town, manage resources and explore a variety of mini-games and tons of upgrades. Fully automate your game and watch numbers going up!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 27.6%, Idler 23.1%, Resource Management 15.4%, Automation 14.1%, Incremental 12.1%

    Why You'll Like It: Offers an incredibly deep incremental tower defense experience with extensive customization and research trees.

  7. #7 Crusaders of the Lost Idols
    94% matchVery Positive83% of 3,036 reviews2015
    Dev: Codename Entertainment Inc.
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 384.7 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 55%, Idler 14.7%, Zombies 11.6%, Fantasy 6.6%, Strategy 6.3%

    Why You'll Like It: A classic idle game that emphasizes hero formation and synergy, much like the hero-placement mechanics in the seed game.

  8. #8 Monster Tiles TD: Tower Wars
    92% matchVery Positive82% of 505 reviews2024
    Dev: Swell Games LLC
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 55%

    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 33.1%, Tower Defense 27.9%, Idler 21.8%, Strategy 8.6%, Fantasy 5.5%

    Why You'll Like It: Blends casual tower defense with auto-battler mechanics and roguelike elements for varied gameplay.

  9. #9 Goblin Buster: Incremental Tower Defense
    91% matchMostly Positive76% of 159 reviews2025
    Dev: Natrix
    Windows

    Goblin Buster is an incremental tower defense game with deep upgrade mechanics. Obliterate annoying goblins, collect materials, discover powerful relics, invest in unique buildings and spend your resources to upgrade towers and magical spells with a massive skill tree!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 23.7%, Idler 20.8%, Incremental 14.9%, Resource Management 12.7%, Strategy 7.5%

    Why You'll Like It: Features a similar incremental loop where you upgrade towers and heroes to survive increasingly difficult waves.

  10. #10 Zombie Defense
    91% matchVery Positive84% of 2,171 reviews2016
    Dev: Home Net Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 58%

    A modern hybrid of the classic RTS and modern Tower Defense. Recruit soldiers, place them on slots and let them shoot incoming waves of zombies by their own. Order supplies, throw grenades, order airstrikes and many more... Perfect mix of strategy, tactics and micromanagement.

    Why similar: Zombies 47.6%, Tower Defense 40.3%, Strategy 8.3%, Top-Down 2%, Casual 1.8%

    Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the tactical placement of units to hold off zombie hordes in a post-apocalyptic setting.

  11. #11 Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms
    90% matchMostly Positive77% of 15,024 reviews2020
    Dev: Codename Entertainment Inc.
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 402.6 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 45.3%, Incremental 24%, Strategy 14.5%, Fantasy 14.2%, Casual 2%

    Why You'll Like It: Combines hero-based auto-battling with incremental progression in a highly polished package.

  12. #12 Last Hope - Tower Defense
    89% matchVery Positive83% of 460 reviews2016
    Dev: JE Software
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 67%

    Zombie Tower Defense: Join the ongoing war, in an open world, against the undead zombie horde. Choose between multiple powerful heroes all with unique epic gear and skills! With the wide variety of towers you can create your own perfect strategy.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 50.6%, Zombies 32.8%, Strategy 9.1%, Top-Down 7.5%

    Why You'll Like It: A classic zombie-themed tower defense game that emphasizes hero abilities and strategic placement.

  13. #13 Arms Evolution: ZOMBIE DESTROYER
    89% matchMixed66% of 285 reviews2023
    Dev: Ash Game StudioPub: LP Game
    Windows

    "Arms Evolution: ZOMBIE DESTROYER" is a unique Roguelite tower defense game. You will slaughter thousands of zombies in the game and enhance your weapon towers through build character in the RPG way. and , the game also offers an idle mode, so you can enjoy building weapons anytime and anywhere.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 34.3%, Zombies 22.4%, Post-apocalyptic 14.6%, Strategy 7.9%, Top-Down 6.6%

    Why You'll Like It: Matches the zombie-themed tower defense aesthetic with roguelike loot and strategy elements.

  14. #14 City Defense Z
    87% matchMostly Positive76% of 322 reviews2025
    Dev: Good Mood Games
    Windows · Linux

    City Defense Z combines base-building and base defense in a roguelite progression loop. Build by day, defend by night, and face a growing zombie threat. Every defeat unlocks permanent upgrades, helping you rebuild smarter and push further each time. See how many days you can last.

    Why similar: Auto Battler 20.8%, Tower Defense 18.2%, Zombies 16.5%, Time Management 14.1%, Post-apocalyptic 12.8%

    Why You'll Like It: A roguelike-infused zombie defense game that offers a fresh take on the genre while keeping the core theme.

  15. #15 2112TD: Tower Defense Survival
    86% matchVery Positive87% of 444 reviews2023
    Dev: Refinery Games
    Windows

    Get ready for the ULTIMATE tower defense onslaught. Build, deploy, research and upgrade your defenses in this epic, old school RTS inspired sci-fi adventure.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 29.5%, Zombies 18.4%, Isometric 14.5%, Post-apocalyptic 12.6%, Sci-fi 9.8%

    Why You'll Like It: Provides a more tactical, high-quality tower defense experience with strong progression elements.

  16. #16 Defense Clicker
    88% matchMostly Positive73% of 173 reviews2017
    Dev: Albatros Softworks
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 99.4 hrs≥1hr: 65%

    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 47.9%, Incremental 26.2%, Strategy 18.8%, Casual 7.1%

    Why You'll Like It: Combines traditional tower defense with clicker mechanics to create a fast-paced progression loop.

  17. #17 Samawa Idle
    86% matchMixed66% of 617 reviews2023
    Dev: Samharia Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 29.1 hrsMean: 71.8 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 30.1%, Tower Defense 24.6%, Idler 22.3%, Incremental 14.2%, Top-Down 5.5%

    Why You'll Like It: Integrates roguelite elements with tower defense and idle progression for a varied gameplay experience.

  18. #18 Poly TD
    84% matchVery Positive81% of 577 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 41.8%, Tower Defense 36%, Strategy 9.1%, Top-Down 7.1%, Fantasy 5.9%

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

  19. #19 This Isn't Just Tower Defense
    84% matchMixed62% of 126 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 25.9%, Idler 20%, Incremental 12.5%, Resource Management 9.3%, Automation 9.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A casual, voxel-based tower defense game that leans into the idle and incremental genre.

  20. #20 Idle Atomic
    85% matchMixed61% of 462 reviews2021
    Dev: Checkbox EntertainmentPub: Iron Horse Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 104.4 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 25.1%, Auto Battler 25%, Post-apocalyptic 20.7%, Resource Management 9.7%, Incremental 8.5%

    Why You'll Like It: Features post-apocalyptic themes and simulation-heavy idle mechanics that appeal to fans of resource management.

  21. #21 Desktop Defender
    82% matchVery Positive92% of 1,793 reviews2025
    Dev: Conradical GamesPub: Poysky Productions
    Windows
    Median: 25.6 hrsMean: 53.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%

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

    Why similar: Auto Battler 27.8%, Tower Defense 22.7%, Idler 21.5%, Incremental 12.5%, Top-Down 4.8%

    Why You'll Like It: A casual idle tower defense game designed for quick sessions and constant incremental upgrades.

  22. #22 All Aboard! The Train Defense Express
    82% matchVery Positive85% of 379 reviews2025
    Dev: Likadev
    Windows
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 96%

    Protect the Infinite Power Generator by looping around the train tracks! Battle endless waves of enemies in this unique hybrid of auto-battler, survivor, tower defense, idle/clicker gameplay. How long can you survive?

    Why similar: Auto Battler 22.6%, Tower Defense 19.6%, Idler 16.9%, Time Management 15.6%, Incremental 10%

    Why You'll Like It: A unique take on the genre that uses auto-battler mechanics to defend a moving target.

  23. #23 Idle Tower Defense
    83% matchMixed54% of 118 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 36.8%, Idler 31%, Incremental 20%, Strategy 6%, Combat 3.3%

    Why You'll Like It: A minimalist approach to the idle tower defense genre that focuses on bullet-hell style action.

  24. #24 Idle Pixel Fantasy
    80% 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 29.4%, Automation 23%, Idler 20%, Pixel Graphics 12.5%, Fantasy 11.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A charming, clicker-heavy idle game that focuses on hero progression and fantasy themes.

  25. #25 DPS IDLE
    81% matchMixed63% of 798 reviews2021
    Dev: YDKR
    Windows
    Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 123.8 hrs≥1hr: 78%

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

    Why similar: Idler 42.2%, Incremental 24.2%, Resource Management 16.6%, Fantasy 10.1%, Casual 3.8%

    Why You'll Like It: A clicker-focused idle game that emphasizes damage-per-second scaling and hero management.

  26. #26 Unnamed Space Idle
    78% 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 33.6%, Incremental 17.6%, Auto Battler 14.2%, Resource Management 13.7%, Automation 6.9%

  27. #27 Transport Defender
    81% matchMostly Positive80% of 459 reviews2017
    Dev: Coconut Shavers
    Windows
    Median: 9.6 hrsMean: 630.8 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    Defend the transport ship from being captured by enemy waves on the way to the jump hole. Upgrade weapons, kill enemies, get cargo, transfer cargo, buy features, repeat.

    Why similar: Incremental 59.8%, Strategy 29.2%, Casual 11%

    Why You'll Like It: A free-to-play tower defense game that utilizes idle mechanics to manage your defensive units.

  28. #28 Last Hit Titan
    79% matchMixed60% of 99 reviews2025
    Dev: Summonings systems
    Windows

    Strategically place turrets and build defenses to maximize your firepower against colossal Titans! Experiment with different setups, optimize your battlefield, and take down legendary creatures with the most efficient tactics. Every decision counts in this unique tower defense experience!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 31.7%, Idler 28.1%, Incremental 16.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%, Automation 6.9%

    Why You'll Like It: A casual idle game that incorporates tower defense elements and hero-based combat.

  29. #29 Farmer Against Potatoes Idle
    77% matchVery Positive95% of 8,147 reviews2024
    Dev: Oni Gaming
    Windows
    Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 254.8 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 44.8%, Incremental 25.2%, Resource Management 24.3%, Casual 4.8%, Combat 0.9%

  30. #30 Firestone – Idle Clicker Online RPG
    77% matchMostly Positive77% of 6,945 reviews2024
    Dev: Holyday Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 533.8 hrs≥1hr: 70%

    Your heroes never stop fighting. Build an unstoppable team in a fantasy idle RPG with AFK progression and offline rewards. Collect heroes and powerful gear, master formations, defeat epic bosses, and return to bigger rewards and endless incremental growth.

    Why similar: Auto Battler 36.7%, Idler 27.6%, Incremental 17.1%, Strategy 8.2%, Fantasy 7.6%

  31. #31 Heros and Monsters: Idle Incremental
    79% matchMixed69% of 121 reviews2023
    Dev: Mathew Perry
    Windows

    Auto Battler, Incremental, Idle Game

    Why similar: Auto Battler 43.5%, Idler 33.6%, Strategy 9%, Fantasy 6.7%, Incremental 2.6%

    Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the PVE auto-battler aspect of hero management in a medieval fantasy setting.

  32. #32 Incremental Epic Hero 2
    76% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,685 reviews2025
    Dev: HapiwakuPub: Idle System, Inc.
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 188.8 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: Auto Battler 41.9%, Idler 30.6%, Automation 18.7%, Fantasy 8.7%

  33. #33 Card Storm Idle
    78% matchMixed51% of 111 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 28.5%, Idler 21.2%, Incremental 13.3%, Automation 9.6%, Resource Management 9.3%

    Why You'll Like It: Adds a card-based layer to the standard idle auto-battler formula for added strategic variety.

  34. #34 Ash Warden
    75% matchMostly Positive73% of 121 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 26.4%, Idler 20%, Post-apocalyptic 14%, Incremental 13.1%, Strategy 6.6%

  35. #35 Bard Idle
    74% matchMixed70% of 835 reviews2025
    Dev: Illegal Turtle 🐢
    Windows
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 165.1 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 30.4%, Idler 21.6%, Incremental 13.4%, Resource Management 9.7%, Automation 9.1%

  36. #36 PANOPTYCA : Idle RPG Manager
    74% 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 44.6%, Idler 42.3%, Top-Down 4.3%, Fantasy 4.2%, Strategy 2.7%

  37. #37 Incremental Adventures
    75% 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 33.7%, Idler 27.3%, Time Management 16.8%, Automation 15.9%, Incremental 4.5%

  38. #38 Kingdoms vs Zombies
    73% matchVery Positive86% of 50 reviews2026
    Dev: MyDreamForeverPub: Andgo Games
    Windows

    Kingdoms vs Zombies is a blend of strategy, tower defense, and roguelike gameplay, where you must defend your kingdom against endless hordes of the undead.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 43%, Zombies 23.9%, Strategy 22.6%, Fantasy 8.4%, Casual 2%

  39. #39 Abyss Manager Idle
    71% matchVery Positive96% of 247 reviews2026
    Dev: D4 Laboratory
    Windows

    This is a short idle tower defense game that players can complete to 100% in 2 hours.Abyss Manager is an idle tower defense game where players need to assign jobs to various characters, collect resources, recruit and train characters, and excavate more floors to unlock further mechanics.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 25%, Idler 23.8%, Time Management 23.4%, Strategy 9.4%, Resource Management 7.5%

  40. #40 Idle Slayer
    72% 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 51.1%, Incremental 28.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, Casual 5.4%, Strategy 4.7%

  41. #41 Wizard And Minion Idle
    73% matchVery Positive90% of 815 reviews2019
    Dev: Oni Gaming
    Windows
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 499.2 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 45.2%, Incremental 28.3%, Strategy 13%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%, Casual 4.2%

  42. #42 Spartans Vs Zombies Defense
    76% matchMixed47% of 756 reviews2015
    Dev: Lei
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 56%

    In this tug-of-war, casual defense game, you play Leonidas who is the hero-king of Sparta, against hordes of attacking zombies in Thermopylae. Recruit allies and build defenses to stop them!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 47.9%, Zombies 29.7%, Strategy 16.1%, Casual 6.4%

  43. #43 IdleOn
    68% 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 48.8%, Incremental 23.5%, Resource Management 15.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, Casual 2.4%

  44. #44 Amazons vs Zombies 🔞
    70% matchMixed65% of 662 reviews2026
    Dev: Pixel ParadisePub: Flushee
    Windows
    Median: 54 minMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 45%

    Lead a squad of elite Amazons in a post-apocalyptic tactical action RPG. Battle hordes of mutated weirdos, recruit and upgrade unique heroines, and uncover the truth behind Virus G in a story-driven survival adventure.

    Why similar: Auto Battler 28.7%, Tower Defense 23.6%, Idler 18.6%, Post-apocalyptic 10.5%, Strategy 8.7%

  45. #45 God Awe-full Clicker
    73% matchMixed64% of 392 reviews2018
    Dev: Mad Labyrinth Studios LLC
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 103.8 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 31.2%, Idler 25.5%, Incremental 15.7%, Resource Management 15.1%, Strategy 7.1%

  46. #46 Cave Heroes
    72% matchMixed57% of 127 reviews2023
    Dev: VSTGames
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 29.5 hrs≥1hr: 59%

    Lead a party of Cave Heroes to explore dungeons, battle monsters and defeat tough archdemons. Build your village, collect loot, rescue pets and much more in this idle RPG.

    Why similar: Auto Battler 32.2%, Idler 22.1%, Isometric 14%, Incremental 12.6%, Strategy 8.9%

  47. #47 Zombidle : REMONSTERED
    71% matchVery Positive86% of 1,800 reviews2017
    Dev: Berzerk Studio
    Windows
    Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 114.5 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    Like the song says, good guys finish last, and in this case, they also finish homeless and on fire. Welcome to Zombidle, Berzerk Studio's newest idle game, or tap game; whatever, you do you, man.

    Why similar: Incremental 39.3%, Zombies 36.1%, Idler 10.5%, Strategy 9.9%, Casual 4.2%

  48. #48 Underworld Idle
    70% matchMostly Positive71% of 1,361 reviews2023
    Dev: Aleksandr Golovkin
    Windows
    Median: 15.0 hrsMean: 137.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%

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

    Why similar: Idler 38.4%, Incremental 22.8%, Resource Management 19.3%, Strategy 10.2%, Combat 5.1%

  49. #49 DPS IDLE 2
    69% matchMixed55% of 590 reviews2026
    Dev: YDKR
    Windows
    Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 47.9 hrs≥1hr: 72%

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

    Why similar: Idler 55.8%, Strategy 20.9%, Automation 17.6%, Fantasy 5.7%

  50. #50 Zombie Strike
    71% matchMixed59% of 126 reviews2021
    Dev: Tojoy Game
    Windows

    Zombie Strike is a strategy RPG with AFK gameplay and various elements. Survivors can recruit heroes, transform zombies, build a mighty team to defend their home! This game has high intelligence AI automatic play. Let's say goodbye to manual operation, free your hands!

    Why similar: Zombies 47.3%, Sci-fi 17.4%, Strategy 16%, Fantasy 14.2%, Casual 5.1%

  51. #51 Incremental Cubes
    70% 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: Idler 31.1%, Auto Battler 28.8%, Incremental 22.7%, Time Management 17.5%

  52. #52 Super Sanctum TD
    69% matchVery Positive86% of 1,578 reviews2013
    Dev: Coffee Stain StudiosPub: Coffee Stain Publishing
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 34.3 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    Super Sanctum TD is a retro-styled Tower Defense game that focuses on strategy, customization and replayability. Build advanced mazes and construct powerful towers to prevent alien hordes from reaching the Core!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 45.4%, Isometric 18.4%, Sci-fi 8.7%, Strategy 8.3%, Futuristic 7.3%

  53. #53 Idle Pins
    69% 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 28.7%, Idler 21.2%, Time Management 13.3%, Resource Management 13.2%, Incremental 12.8%

  54. #54 Incrempire
    66% matchMixed68% of 161 reviews2026
    Dev: FMGames
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Defend. Upgrade. Dominate. A relaxing incremental base-defense game, packed with powerful skills and a deep skill tree.

    Why similar: Auto Battler 24.6%, Idler 22.7%, Tower Defense 20.9%, Incremental 14.3%, Strategy 5.8%

  55. #55 Skill Legends Royale
    65% matchMostly Positive74% of 3,042 reviews2024
    Dev: ZGGame
    Windows
    Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 38.4 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    This is a free multiplayer PvP strategy game that incorporates rogue-like and auto chess elements, players need to equip their auto-battling heroes with the right treasures and skills to ultimately defeat all other players and become the champion.

    Why similar: Auto Battler 62.1%, Strategy 14.6%, Fantasy 11.1%, Automation 7.7%, Casual 4.5%

  56. #56 HyperLeague Heroes
    67% matchMostly Positive74% of 50 reviews2022
    Dev: Siphon Shock
    Windows

    Assemble a team of warriors and delve into the endless dungeons of Utopia to face off against waves of enemies, collect loot, and compete online for high scores. Issue commands to your squad directly or sit back and watch them fight and explore on their own. Steam Workshop compatible.

    Why similar: Auto Battler 28.8%, Idler 27.4%, Superhero 17.7%, Incremental 10.1%, Strategy 8.3%

  57. #57 Bees vs Zombees
    65% matchVery Positive89% of 107 reviews2024
    Dev: DeadPixelPub: DeadPIxel
    Windows

    A fast-paced roguelike tower defense where you choose your Queen Bee with unique skills and the Artisan to build turrets and cast powerful spells to defend your hive through regions infested with zombees. Face bosses with insane mechanics and survive the Zumbeecalypse!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 45.5%, Zombies 30.1%, Strategy 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%, Casual 3.4%

  58. #58 League TD
    66% matchVery Positive87% of 79 reviews2023
    Dev: Wondarabyte
    Windows

    "League Tower Defense" is a strategy tower defense game that combines unique defense towers and various upgradeable components to unleash different attack effects. Come and build your perfect defense line.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 47.6%, Strategy 13.5%, Sci-fi 12.3%, Top-Down 9.7%, Zombies 7.2%

  59. #59 Tap Ninja - Idle game
    64% 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 38.1%, Idler 30.6%, Incremental 19%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%, Casual 3.5%

  60. #60 Tower Survivors
    67% matchMixed67% of 54 reviews2023
    Dev: Final Screw
    Windows · Linux

    Fight an endless horde of evil minions and survive as long as you can. Collect loot and purchase new upgrades and magic abilities. Summon allies to stand along side you and survive the horde!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 48.6%, Zombies 28.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Strategy 7.3%, Casual 4.3%

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