- #1 Milky Way Idle
97% matchMixed49% of 2,436 reviews2025
Dev: cheze
Windows
Median: 13.5 hrsMean: 224.2 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: MMORPG 28.4% ★, Idler 24.5%, Incremental 17.3%, Crafting 7.5%, Resource Management 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: Its persistent online world, offline skilling, crafting loops, combat progression, trading, and community economy make it one of the closest alternatives to IdleOn.
- #2 Idle Clans
96% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,687 reviews2023
Dev: Isam Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.2 hrsMean: 268.4 hrs≥1hr: 70%
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: MMORPG 25.8% ★, Idler 24.2%, Incremental 14.5%, Massively Multiplayer 14%, Multiplayer 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: This idle MMORPG similarly centers on leveling combat and non-combat skills, collecting gear, crafting, and progressing alongside other players.
- #3 Idle Skilling
96% matchMostly Positive70% of 2,399 reviews2022
Dev: Lavaflame2
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 95.9 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 29.7%, Incremental 20%, Resource Management 8.3%, Old School 7.1%, Crafting 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a dense web of idle combat, gathering-style systems, upgrades, and prestige layers for players who enjoy managing many simultaneous progression tracks.
- #4 Evitania Online - Idle RPG
95% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,033 reviews2026
Dev: Disruptive Blast
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 85.7 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Online Idle RPG with an open world without the grind of classic MMORPGs. Collect rare loot, develop your character, master professions, craft powerful gear, and defeat challenging bosses as you progress endlessly.
Why similar: MMORPG 26.5% ★, Idler 22.5%, Massively Multiplayer 8.7%, Resource Management 7%, Old School 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: Its online idle-RPG format, persistent progression, resource systems, and MMO ambitions closely fit IdleOn's hands-off multiplayer appeal.
- #5 Melvor Idle
94% matchVery Positive90% of 16,269 reviews2021
Dev: Games by MalcsPub: Jagex Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 50.1 hrsMean: 362.8 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 72.9%, Crafting 11%, RPG 10.6%, Casual 3.3%, Indie 2.2%
Why You'll Like It: This RuneScape-inspired idle RPG has interconnected combat, gathering, crafting, equipment, and skill systems with satisfying offline advancement.
- #6 RPG MO
94% matchMostly Positive78% of 2,972 reviews2015
Dev: Marxnet
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 54 minMean: 24.1 hrs≥1hr: 48%
RPG MO is a nostalgic MMORPG that reminds of Ultima and Runescape Classic.
Why similar: MMORPG 45% ★, Massively Multiplayer 19%, Multiplayer 8.6%, RPG 8.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art MMORPG with extensive gathering, crafting, combat, professions, and player-driven progression that captures IdleOn's MMO-skilling side.
- #7 Idle Iktah
92% matchMostly Positive76% of 225 reviews2026
Dev: Grounded Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 75.9 hrs≥1hr: 70%
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 34.4%, Incremental 24.3%, Old School 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%, RPG 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: Its skill-based island RPG progression, crafting, gathering, combat, and offline gains make it a strong single-player substitute for IdleOn's skilling loop.
- #8 World of Talesworth: Idle MMO Simulator
93% matchMixed70% of 463 reviews2022
Dev: Talesworth Game Studio
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 76.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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 57.2%, Pixel Graphics 14.8%, Crafting 11.2%, Simulation 10.8%, Cute 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: It directly aims for the feeling of developing a character in a pixel-art idle MMO, with adventure and progression continuing through management choices.
- #9 Bit Heroes Quest
91% matchVery Positive80% of 3,323 reviews2017
Dev: JuppiomenzPub: Kongregate
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 54.3 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Collect and craft thousands of pieces of loot to increase your power. Build your team by capturing monsters and bosses to fight at your side in old school, turn-based combat. Prove you’re the mightiest hero in the land by competing in the PvP arena, Raids, and weekly events for awesome prizes!
Why similar: MMORPG 45.6% ★, Massively Multiplayer 19.4%, Pixel Graphics 13.2%, RPG 9.3%, Idler 6%
Why You'll Like It: This retro online RPG combines dungeon grinding, party building, loot hunting, PvP, and guild-oriented multiplayer progression.
- #10 Farmer Against Potatoes Idle
90% matchVery Positive95% of 8,191 reviews2024
Dev: Oni Gaming
Windows
Median: 5.8 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 45.8%, Incremental 31.4%, Resource Management 12.6%, Simulation 5.4%, Casual 3.2%
Why You'll Like It: It delivers an enormous number of interconnected idle upgrades, equipment goals, resource currencies, and long-tail progression systems.
- #11 Idle Cave Miner
91% matchVery Positive81% of 1,239 reviews2023
Dev: Cold Hours
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 128.7 hrs≥1hr: 75%
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 32.8%, Incremental 23.2%, Crafting 10.7%, Management 9.6%, Resource Management 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: Mining, crafting, automation, and resource-driven upgrades make this a focused match for IdleOn's gathering and production side.
- #12 Shop Titans
89% matchMostly Positive78% of 18,003 reviews2020
Dev: Kabam Games, Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 191.6 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Shop Titans is the ultimate RPG shopkeeper simulation. Craft powerful equipment, stock your shop and sell to aspiring heroes… at a markup! Hire heroes and explore dungeons to gather valuable materials to craft with. There’s never a dull moment in the world of Shop Titans!
Why similar: Idler 39.2%, Crafting 14.3%, Management 12.2%, Character Customization 10.6%, Resource Management 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: Its crafting, resource management, gear progression, guild features, and persistent town economy should appeal to IdleOn players who enjoy production systems.
- #13 Idle Slayer
89% matchVery Positive84% of 10,912 reviews2020
Dev: Pablo Leban
Windows
Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 106.3 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 46.8%, Incremental 30.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%, Old School 4.7%, Casual 3.3%
Why You'll Like It: Its pixel-art action wrapper, offline income, upgrades, quests, and constant unlocks offer a more active but similarly addictive incremental RPG loop.
- #14 Incremental Epic Hero 2
88% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,707 reviews2025
Dev: HapiwakuPub: Idle System, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 188.9 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: MMORPG 35.3% ★, Idler 34%, Management 10.3%, Character Customization 8.9%, RPG 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: Its automated RPG battles, party and equipment management, builds, and layered prestige progression suit players who like optimizing IdleOn characters.
- #15 Idle Wizard
87% matchVery Positive86% of 1,844 reviews2019
Dev: TwoWizards
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.8 hrsMean: 222.4 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 44.4%, Incremental 24.9%, Resource Management 11.7%, Management 6.4%, Sandbox 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: Deep build customization, spell-focused automated combat, resource generation, and prestige systems give it substantial idle-RPG depth.
- #16 Realm Grinder
86% matchVery Positive87% of 7,442 reviews2017
Dev: Divine GamesPub: Kongregate
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 132.2 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Grow your realm, build alliances, and explore one of the deepest idle RPGs ever!
Why similar: Incremental 48.4%, Idler 25%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Resource Management 5.3%, RPG 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: Choose factions and build an expanding economy through dense upgrade trees, automation, prestige layers, and strategic resource decisions.
- #17 Soda Dungeon 2
86% matchVery Positive94% of 5,681 reviews2020
Dev: AN ProductionsPub: Armor Games Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 68.0 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 45.6%, Incremental 23.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%, RPG 9.7%, Simulation 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: Build parties that repeatedly clear dungeons automatically, then use the loot, classes, and upgrades to push deeper into the next run.
- #18 PickCrafter
85% matchVery Positive86% of 7,161 reviews2017
Dev: Fiveamp
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 76.1 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 30%, Incremental 22.2%, Crafting 10.7%, Resource Management 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: Mining, collecting rare gear, unlocking zones, and steadily improving automated resource generation make for a lighter IdleOn-style gathering experience.
- #19 Idle Research
84% matchVery Positive84% of 1,909 reviews2022
Dev: Considera Games LLCPub: Considera Core LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 10.6 hrsMean: 76.4 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 38.3%, Incremental 27.4%, Resource Management 10.6%, Crafting 9.2%, Management 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: It focuses on unlocking technologies, automating resource flows, and navigating interconnected research trees for methodical incremental progression.
- #20 Mr.Mine
83% matchVery Positive92% of 18,682 reviews2020
Dev: Playsaurus
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 99.9 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 34.2%, Incremental 25.1%, Crafting 8.6%, Resource Management 7%, Pixel Graphics 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: It combines an idle mining operation with excavation upgrades, resource processing, quest-like discoveries, and management systems.
- #21 Dragon Cliff
84% matchVery Positive89% of 8,207 reviews2018
Dev: Meta Interaction
Windows
Median: 17.2 hrsMean: 64.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Dragon Cliff is a Semi-Idle RPG game with deep and complex itemization/skill systems to support endless character builds. Players are to collect adventurers, kill monsters, advance talent trees, enchant/reforge equipment, discover scrolls and finally assemble the most powerful adventure team!
Why similar: Idler 39.3%, Incremental 23.4%, RPG 13.5%, Management 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: This management-heavy auto-battling RPG emphasizes recruiting heroes, assigning jobs, crafting equipment, and optimizing an adventuring roster.
- #22 Idle Pixel Fantasy
81% matchMostly Positive78% of 938 reviews2025
Dev: Max Ritters
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 22.4 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 41%, Idler 23.2%, Pixel Graphics 13.7%, Management 8.5%, Old School 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: Pixel-art presentation, automated progression, equipment-oriented advancement, and incremental systems make it a natural aesthetic and mechanical fit.
- #23 Your Chronicle
82% matchMostly Positive80% of 2,738 reviews2021
Dev: Samurai Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.5 hrsMean: 308.3 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 58%, Incremental 28.1%, RPG 13.8%
Why You'll Like It: A story-driven incremental RPG with party progression, repeated runs, crafting-style advancement, and many permanently unlocked systems.
- #24 Crafting Idle Clicker
82% matchMixed49% of 934 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 38.3%, Incremental 30%, Sandbox 11.2%, Management 11.2%, Simulation 4.2%
Why You'll Like It: Its production chains, crafting recipes, factory-style upgrades, and resource management align well with IdleOn's material-processing loop.
- #25 Cookie Clicker
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 93,504 reviews2021
Dev: OrteilPub: Playsaurus
Windows · Mac
Median: 89.6 hrsMean: 375.0 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 37.9%, Idler 36.7%, Management 7.3%, Resource Management 6.2%, Pixel Graphics 6%
Why You'll Like It: While less RPG-focused, its iconic offline gains, unlock chains, production management, and prestige loops are ideal for pure incremental progression fans.
- #26 Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms
81% matchMostly Positive77% of 15,073 reviews2020
Dev: Codename Entertainment Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 389.7 hrs≥1hr: 75%
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 52.2%, Incremental 33.7%, Management 7.2%, RPG 4.2%, Casual 1.5%
Why You'll Like It: Assemble and position a party that fights automatically while you upgrade heroes, pursue gear, and optimize formations across long campaigns.
- #27 NGU IDLE
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 12,996 reviews2019
Dev: 4G
Windows
Median: 18.8 hrsMean: 642.9 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 50%, Incremental 38.6%, RPG 3.8%, Simulation 3.6%, Indie 2.7%
Why You'll Like It: A highly systems-heavy idle RPG full of equipment, training, quests, adventure zones, rebirths, and intentionally overwhelming long-term progression.
- #28 Wizard And Minion Idle
80% matchVery Positive90% of 820 reviews2019
Dev: Oni Gaming
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 496.6 hrs≥1hr: 70%
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 39.5%, Incremental 30.1%, RPG 8.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%, Management 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: Its fantasy idle combat, minion management, loot, crafting-like resources, and repeated upgrade loops suit players seeking a simpler RPG alternative.
- #29 Antimatter Dimensions
78% matchVery Positive92% of 4,620 reviews2022
Dev: Hevipelle
Windows · Mac
Median: 27.3 hrsMean: 217.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Earn antimatter through dimensions! Gain Infinite antimatter to collapse the universe!
Why similar: Idler 85.3%, Resource Management 8.5%, Casual 4.1%, Indie 2.1%
Why You'll Like It: Its increasingly complex automation, multiple reset layers, and massive-number progression offer a streamlined alternative for players who enjoy IdleOn's long-term growth.
- #30 Revolution Idle
77% matchVery Positive87% of 12,507 reviews2025
Dev: Oni Gaming
Windows
Median: 16.6 hrsMean: 181.2 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 37.4%, Incremental 31.4%, Management 11%, Resource Management 10.7%, Simulation 4.7%
- #31 Magic Archery
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 8,469 reviews2024
Dev: Barribob
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 1.7 hrs≥1hr: 64%
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 34.9%, Incremental 31.6%, Resource Management 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%, RPG 5.1%
- #32 Firestone – Idle Clicker Online RPG
78% matchMostly Positive77% of 6,999 reviews2024
Dev: Holyday Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 535.2 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: MMORPG 30.3% ★, Idler 26.3%, Incremental 19.8%, Multiplayer 7.3%, PvE 5.9%
- #33 Scapewatch: Idle MMO
76% matchVery Positive87% of 309 reviews2026
Dev: Puzzle Drop Studios
Windows · Linux
30 skills. Three combat styles. Clans, raids, hiscores, pets, capes. Set up your queue, close the tab, come back richer. Scapewatch is the idle MMO for people who actually like the grind.
Why similar: MMORPG 23.5% ★, Idler 22.8%, Incremental 15.9%, Massively Multiplayer 10.9%, Crafting 6.6%
- #34 Leaf Blower Revolution - Idle Game
75% matchVery Positive94% of 26,483 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 38.7%, Incremental 29.8%, Crafting 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%, Multiplayer 5.4%
- #35 Clicker Heroes
76% matchVery Positive90% of 62,171 reviews2015
Dev: Playsaurus
Windows · Mac
Median: 10.6 hrsMean: 165.5 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 39%, Idler 33.7%, Management 11.1%, Multiplayer 5.9%, RPG 3.6%
- #36 Tap Ninja - Idle game
75% matchVery Positive85% of 9,815 reviews2022
Dev: Broken Glass
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 241.9 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Defeat enemies, earn gold, upgrade your village, become a Ninja Master!
Why similar: Idler 40.3%, Incremental 30.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, PvE 8.4%, RPG 6.9%
- #37 TBH: Task Bar Hero
74% matchMixed54% of 46,848 reviews2026
Dev: Nugem Studio
Windows
Median: 127.9 hrsMean: 265.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
The ultimate tiny idle RPG! Adorable pixel heroes are waiting to join your adventure — from your taskbar. Fight off the boredom of work and daily life with diverse classes, skills, items, and builds!
Why similar: Idler 61.5%, Pixel Graphics 13.3%, RPG 8.3%, Incremental 5.9%, PvE 5%
- #38 Bard Idle
74% matchMixed70% of 839 reviews2025
Dev: Illegal Turtle 🐢
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 167.2 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: Idler 36.1%, Incremental 27.3%, Character Customization 9.7%, Resource Management 8.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%
- #39 Bloobs Adventure Idle
71% matchVery Positive89% of 692 reviews2026
Dev: Bloobs_Dev
Windows
Median: 29.9 hrsMean: 348.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
A massive RuneScape-inspired idle RPG built for long-term progression. Train 24 skills, defeat bosses, collect over 500 souls, and bank offline time to accelerate your progress whenever you choose.
Why similar: Idler 37.1%, Incremental 17.3%, RPG 13.3%, Crafting 10%, Resource Management 8.3%
- #40 Heartwood Online
73% matchMixed68% of 3,416 reviews2023
Dev: E Bros
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Heartwood Online is a cross-platform free-to-play MMO. Explore a vast world filled with adventure where you choose your own path. Immerse yourself in crafting, trade, PvP & PvE battles, guilds, politics, and a thriving player economy.
Why similar: MMORPG 49.7% ★, Massively Multiplayer 18%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Crafting 8.4%, RPG 6.7%
- #41 Idle Fishing
72% matchVery Positive83% of 1,962 reviews2024
Dev: AO Games
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 192.5 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 33.9%, Incremental 22.6%, Management 9.8%, Resource Management 8.4%, Multiplayer 6.2%
- #42 Idle Hero TD - Tower Defense RPG
72% matchVery Positive83% of 1,322 reviews2024
Dev: Swell Games LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 207.2 hrs≥1hr: 69%
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: Idler 42.2%, Incremental 30.6%, Resource Management 11%, Management 8.9%, Simulation 4.8%
- #43 Adventure Land - The Code MMORPG
70% matchVery Positive84% of 169 reviews2026
Dev: Wizard
Windows · Mac · Linux
An eternal indie MMORPG where your CODE does the grinding. Play manually or automate up to 4 characters with JavaScript. Hunt rare loot, craft equipment, and trade with real players. No coding experience needed! September 2026 brings anniversary rewards and a few surprises.
Why similar: MMORPG 30.4% ★, Idler 22.6%, Incremental 15.3%, Massively Multiplayer 8.2%, Crafting 6.9%
- #44 Idle Hacking: An Inaction RPG
70% matchVery Positive80% of 255 reviews2026
Dev: GigaForge Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A persistent idle MMORPG, with a text-based hacking theme. Enjoy the "Inaction RPG" design philosophy by crafting equpiment using ARPG influenced prefix/suffix systems, build or join player managed syndicates, trade on the marketplace, and compete in community events.
Why similar: MMORPG 33.3% ★, Idler 31.8%, Massively Multiplayer 12.7%, RPG 6.5%, Crafting 5%
- #45 DPS IDLE
73% matchMixed63% of 803 reviews2021
Dev: YDKR
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 125.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Collect cards, upgrade cards, defeat monsters, join guilds and hire heroes. Raise your DPS!
Why similar: Idler 48.2%, Incremental 33.6%, Resource Management 9.6%, Crafting 3.8%, Casual 2.9%
- #46 Grim Clicker
70% matchMostly Positive78% of 2,890 reviews2024
Dev: EvilCharm Games
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 82.7 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 41.4%, Incremental 33.3%, RPG 8%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%, Character Customization 6%
- #47 Lootun
69% matchVery Positive94% of 1,058 reviews2024
Dev: ArrowSoftGames
Windows
Median: 24.3 hrsMean: 88.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Lootun is a Semi-Idle RPG with a strong focus on Character/Skill Progression, Item Hunting, and Inventory Management. Assemble a team of adventurers and send them off to clear missions while you Craft, Upgrade and Enchant the Loot!
Why similar: Idler 59.4%, Crafting 25.1%, RPG 15.5%
- #48 Incremental Adventures
71% matchMostly Positive78% of 821 reviews2020
Dev: Gniller
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 15.3 hrsMean: 63.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 56%, Management 12.2%, Incremental 11.3%, Old School 10.9%, RPG 7.8%
- #49 Between Adventures IDLE
69% matchMixed69% of 375 reviews2026
Dev: Loop ForgePub: Rogue Duck Interactive
Windows · Mac
A visual Idle RPG where you hunt creatures for rare loot, enchant your equipment, and build your hero. Master 11 skills, trade with merchants, and progress even offline. No Microtransactions, No P2W, just pure idle fun.
Why similar: Idler 42.2%, Crafting 13.7%, Resource Management 12.1%, Character Customization 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%
- #50 Crusaders of the Lost Idols
71% matchVery Positive83% of 3,036 reviews2015
Dev: Codename Entertainment Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 384.9 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%, Idler 15.6%, Casual 4.1%, Multiplayer 3.7%, RPG 3%
- #51 BitCraft Online
67% matchMostly Positive73% of 3,760 reviews2025
Dev: Clockwork Laboratories, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 10.8 hrsMean: 97.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Join thousands of players in a true single-world MMORPG. Carve out a cozy nook, master a player-driven economy, or band together to transform the ancient wilderness into thriving cities. From humble beginnings to legend, your choices matter - because in BitCraft, your actions shape our world.
Why similar: MMORPG 35.5% ★, Idler 24.2%, Incremental 12.5%, Sandbox 8.1%, Crafting 7.1%
- #52 PANOPTYCA : Idle RPG Manager
67% matchMixed67% of 1,481 reviews2025
Dev: Tesseract Studio
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 48.2 hrs≥1hr: 63%
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 73.5%, PvE 8.9%, RPG 7.8%, Simulation 6.9%, Indie 2.9%
- #53 Tap Wizard 2
68% matchMostly Positive75% of 501 reviews2024
Dev: TopCog
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 59.7 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 45.3%, Incremental 21.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, RPG 6.6%, Character Customization 6.4%
- #54 Idle Atomic
69% matchMixed62% of 463 reviews2021
Dev: Checkbox EntertainmentPub: Iron Horse Games
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 103.9 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 42%, Incremental 16.3%, Crafting 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Resource Management 8.3%
- #55 Vanya Online - Idle MMORPG
68% matchMostly Negative24% of 76 reviews2026
Dev: Demona Vosz
Windows
Vanya Online is a dark free-to-play idle MMORPG with endless progression, PvP and Non-PvP worlds, player economy, events, and no level cap, no skill cap, and no account resets.
Why similar: MMORPG 35% ★, Idler 23.5%, Massively Multiplayer 16.7%, Incremental 16.1%, RPG 6.6%
- #56 Idling to Rule the Gods
68% matchVery Positive85% of 2,137 reviews2016
Dev: Shugasu GmbH
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 10.9 hrsMean: 605.5 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: Idler 35.3%, Incremental 33.6%, Management 12.5%, RPG 6.9%, Simulation 5.8%
- #57 Ultimate Auto-RPG: Tower Walker
66% matchMostly Positive75% of 67 reviews2025
Dev: Millendream
Windows
Ultimate Auto-RPG is an idle game, meaning that it mostly plays on its own. Your hero will automatically defeat enemies and level up on your screen while you do other things. Allowing you to work on other tasks while gaining experience and loot!
Why similar: Idler 38.3%, Incremental 17.3%, RPG 8.5%, Crafting 7.5%, Character Customization 6.1%
- #58 Unnamed Space Idle
65% matchVery Positive93% of 4,489 reviews2023
Dev: SylvPub: Jdog Corp
Windows · Linux
Median: 10.2 hrsMean: 302.6 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 49.4%, Incremental 31.8%, Resource Management 10.3%, Simulation 5.1%, Casual 3.3%
- #59 Nomad Idle
66% matchMixed65% of 890 reviews2025
Dev: The Fox Knocks
Windows
Median: 26.6 hrsMean: 58.2 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Face waves of enemies automatically and create builds by distributing stat points, leveling up equipment, choosing passive skills, summons and more. An idle game about killing hordes of enemies, becoming stronger, and exploring an unfolding storyline. A spin-off of Nomad Survival.
Why similar: Idler 37.1%, Incremental 26.4%, Crafting 12.4%, Character Customization 7.4%, Pixel Graphics 4.9%