- #1 Increlution
97% matchVery Positive85% of 1,239 reviews2021
Dev: Gniller
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 67.4 hrsMean: 581.1 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 46.7%, Idler 31.9%, Time Management 18.4%, RPG 1.5%, 2D 1.2%
Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, time-management-focused incremental game that shares the same clean, focused design philosophy.
- #2 Idle Spiral
96% matchVery Positive80% of 1,873 reviews2022
Dev: Idle System, Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 117.5 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: Incremental 38.5%, Idler 35%, Time Management 15.7%, Simulation 9.2%, 2D 1.2%
Why You'll Like It: It utilizes simple geometric shapes and satisfying incremental loops that feel very similar to the core gameplay of Incremental Cubes.
- #3 Antimatter Dimensions
96% matchVery Positive92% of 4,432 reviews2022
Dev: Hevipelle
Windows · Mac
Median: 26.3 hrsMean: 220.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Earn antimatter through dimensions! Gain Infinite antimatter to collapse the universe!
Why similar: Idler 98.5%, Singleplayer 1.5%
Why You'll Like It: This is the gold standard for minimalist, geometric-themed incremental games that offer immense depth and satisfying progression.
- #4 Idle Sphere
95% matchMixed48% of 322 reviews2024
Dev: Idle System, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 79.5 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Stunning sphere-themed idle/incremental game. Experience simplicity's beauty.
Why similar: Incremental 24.4%, Idler 23.6%, Auto Battler 22.2%, Time Management 14.4%, Simulation 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: A direct thematic match that focuses on simple, satisfying incremental mechanics within a minimalist visual style.
- #5 Synergism
94% matchMostly Positive78% of 246 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 76.5%, Incremental 17.8%, 2D 4.8%, Singleplayer 0.9%
Why You'll Like It: It shares the abstract, math-heavy progression style of Incremental Cubes while offering a massive amount of content to unlock.
- #6 The Perfect Tower II
93% matchVery Positive87% of 4,357 reviews2025
Dev: Fire Sword Studios
Windows
The Perfect Tower II is a mix between an incremental and a tower defense game. Build a town, manage resources and explore a variety of mini-games and tons of upgrades. Fully automate your game and watch numbers going up!
Why similar: Idler 51.6%, Incremental 48.2%, Singleplayer 0.2%
Why You'll Like It: It combines geometric tower defense elements with deep incremental systems that allow for complex automation and strategy.
- #7 Idle Research
94% matchVery Positive84% of 1,877 reviews2022
Dev: Considera Games LLCPub: Considera Core LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 10.6 hrsMean: 76.8 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: Incremental 45%, Idler 42.2%, Simulation 10.4%, 2D 2.3%
Why You'll Like It: This game features a clean, geometric aesthetic and focuses on resource management and exponential scaling.
- #8 Leaf Blower Revolution - Idle Game
92% matchVery Positive94% of 26,377 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: Incremental 43.6%, Idler 38.2%, Collectathon 15.7%, 2D 2%, Singleplayer 0.5%
Why You'll Like It: While more chaotic, it offers the same addictive, satisfying feedback loops and constant progression found in the seed game.
- #9 NGU IDLE
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 12,831 reviews2019
Dev: 4G
Windows
Median: 18.8 hrsMean: 636.0 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: Incremental 48.8%, Idler 42.6%, Simulation 6.5%, RPG 1.6%, Singleplayer 0.6%
Why You'll Like It: Despite its humor, it provides the deep, long-term progression and complex systems that fans of Incremental Cubes will appreciate.
- #10 Idle Slayer
91% matchVery Positive85% of 10,621 reviews2020
Dev: Pablo Leban
Windows
Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 104.4 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: Incremental 47.6%, Idler 45.6%, Retro 2.9%, 2D 2.2%, RPG 1%
Why You'll Like It: A classic pixel-art incremental game that excels at providing a rewarding sense of progression through simple mechanics.
- #11 Cell to Singularity - Evolution Never Ends
89% matchVery Positive90% of 27,373 reviews2021
Dev: Computer Lunch
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 85.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%
The epic story of evolution, technology, humanity, and dinosaurs is yours to tap.
Why similar: Incremental 51.8%, Idler 23.4%, Science 15.5%, Simulation 8.8%, Singleplayer 0.5%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a polished, scientific take on the incremental genre with a focus on constant, satisfying expansion.
- #12 Realm Grinder
90% matchVery Positive87% of 7,404 reviews2017
Dev: Divine GamesPub: Kongregate
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 131.7 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Grow your realm, build alliances, and explore one of the deepest idle RPGs ever!
Why similar: Incremental 68.9%, Idler 23.7%, Simulation 2.9%, RPG 2.2%, 2D 1.5%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a deep, strategic incremental experience with multiple layers of progression and unlockable content.
- #13 Idle Wizard
89% matchVery Positive87% of 1,787 reviews2019
Dev: TwoWizards
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.6 hrsMean: 227.9 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 40.4%, Incremental 37.9%, Time Management 12.6%, Simulation 5.3%, 2D 1.8%
Why You'll Like It: A complex, magic-themed incremental game that rewards deep experimentation and strategic planning.
- #14 Idling to Rule the Gods
88% matchVery Positive85% of 2,110 reviews2016
Dev: Shugasu GmbH
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 10.7 hrsMean: 596.1 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 40.4%, Idler 28.4%, Time Management 15.4%, Simulation 9.9%, RPG 2.7%
Why You'll Like It: This title is a staple of the genre, offering deep, complex systems for players who enjoy long-term incremental strategy.
- #15 Incremental Epic Hero 2
86% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,665 reviews2025
Dev: HapiwakuPub: Idle System, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 189.7 hrs≥1hr: 73%
A mixture of incremental/idle and roleplaying game set in fantasy world filled with monsters and things to explore, where battling is constant, almost everything can be upgraded, and with wide array of various prestige mechanics to always keep things interesting and moving forward!
Why similar: Idler 83.2%, RPG 8.5%, 2D 5.8%, Singleplayer 2.5%
Why You'll Like It: This game expands on the auto-battler and RPG aspects of the genre with deep, satisfying automation systems.
- #16 Idle Skilling
87% matchMostly Positive70% of 2,372 reviews2022
Dev: Lavaflame2
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 96.9 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Idle Skilling is the ultimate Idle Game with years of content! Meant to be played for 5-10 minutes a day, you gradually unlock new skills like mining, fishing, pet breeding, crusading, potion-making, lab-research, construction, and more! With new updates coming, you'll never run out of stuff to do!
Why similar: Incremental 40.7%, Idler 40.5%, Simulation 10.6%, Retro 4.5%, RPG 1.8%
Why You'll Like It: It blends RPG elements with incremental mechanics, offering a massive amount of content and constant upgrades.
- #17 Revolution Idle
84% matchVery Positive87% of 11,578 reviews2025
Dev: Oni Gaming
Windows
Median: 16.5 hrsMean: 174.1 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: Incremental 47.9%, Idler 37.7%, Simulation 10.3%, 2D 2.9%, Singleplayer 1.2%
Why You'll Like It: A straightforward, casual incremental game that is easy to pick up and offers consistent, satisfying growth.
- #18 Trimps
85% matchVery Positive91% of 1,464 reviews2022
Dev: Greensatellite
Windows
Median: 15.1 hrsMean: 386.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A text-based incremental idle game with a ridiculous amount of unique content. Automate old stuff as you unlock new stuff to keep things interesting for hours and hours, no spam clicking necessary! Trimps is everything you love about your favorite games, distilled to their purest form.
Why similar: Idler 51.5%, Auto Battler 37.7%, Incremental 5.3%, Time Management 4.9%, Singleplayer 0.6%
Why You'll Like It: A classic, text-heavy incremental game that focuses on deep mechanics and resource management over flashy graphics.
- #19 Idle Pins
86% matchMixed63% of 550 reviews2021
Dev: Arkshija
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 642.2 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: Incremental 30.2%, Idler 27.5%, Auto Battler 25.5%, Time Management 11.9%, RPG 2.7%
Why You'll Like It: A simple, free-to-play auto-battler that provides a quick and satisfying incremental experience.
- #20 Feed the Reactor
82% matchVery Positive81% of 541 reviews2026
Dev: Adam Travers
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.9 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 44.3%, Idler 25.3%, Auto Battler 21.3%, Simulation 6.4%, 2D 1.5%
Why You'll Like It: This game emphasizes strategy and simulation within an incremental framework, perfect for those who enjoy managing systems.
- #21 Idle Cave Miner
83% matchVery Positive80% of 1,155 reviews2023
Dev: Cold Hours
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 129.1 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: Incremental 45.8%, Idler 42.7%, Simulation 8.4%, 2D 2.8%, Singleplayer 0.3%
Why You'll Like It: It combines mining and management mechanics with incremental progression for a relaxing, steady experience.
- #22 Vacuum Warrior - Idle Game
82% matchMostly Positive79% of 904 reviews2023
Dev: Benjamin StaugaardPub: Benzoft
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 98.5 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: Incremental 44.3%, Idler 41.5%, Simulation 10.7%, 2D 2.3%, Singleplayer 1.2%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, simple incremental game that focuses on satisfying collection mechanics.
- #23 Cookie Clicker
80% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 91,738 reviews2021
Dev: OrteilPub: Playsaurus
Windows · Mac
Median: 89.2 hrsMean: 372.7 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 51.5%, Idler 33.4%, Collectathon 9.2%, Simulation 4.1%, 2D 1.4%
Why You'll Like It: The definitive clicker game that established the satisfying feedback loops found in almost all modern incremental titles.
- #24 Orb of Creation
79% matchVery Positive87% of 1,966 reviews2026
Dev: MarpleGames
Windows · Mac
Median: 12.8 hrsMean: 42.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 83.8%, Idler 15.6%, Singleplayer 0.6%
Why You'll Like It: It features unique, deep mechanics that reward creative thinking and long-term incremental planning.
- #25 Crafting Idle Clicker
84% matchMixed49% of 919 reviews2020
Dev: Bling Bling Games GmbH
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 42.9 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Craft a complex production line, earn idle cash and become an industrial tycoon!
Why similar: Incremental 47.3%, Idler 40.5%, Simulation 9.5%, 2D 2.7%
Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on the management and crafting aspects of the incremental genre, offering a satisfying loop of production.
- #26 Clicker Heroes
81% matchVery Positive90% of 62,079 reviews2015
Dev: Playsaurus
Windows · Mac
Median: 10.6 hrsMean: 165.3 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 57.2%, Idler 33.1%, Simulation 4.6%, 2D 2.8%, RPG 1.7%
Why You'll Like It: A foundational auto-battler that offers a simple but addictive progression loop similar to the seed game.
- #27 Magic Archery
76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 8,112 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: Incremental 50.9%, Idler 38%, Simulation 5.4%, RPG 2.7%, 2D 2.2%
- #28 Loot Loop
75% matchVery Positive92% of 1,171 reviews2026
Dev: BitBrew
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Build a party of heroes and send them into dungeons in this short incremental RPG. Fight monsters, collect loot, and unlock upgrades. Fast runs, deep skill tree, zero stress.
Why similar: Incremental 43.4%, Idler 30.3%, Auto Battler 12.5%, Simulation 8.7%, Retro 2.9%
- #29 Wizard And Minion Idle
78% matchVery Positive90% of 813 reviews2019
Dev: Oni Gaming
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 500.7 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: Incremental 43.7%, Idler 38.4%, Simulation 6.3%, Retro 4.3%, RPG 3.9%
- #30 Incremental Epic Hero
78% matchMostly Positive73% of 325 reviews2021
Dev: HapiwakuPub: Idle System, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 13.2 hrsMean: 143.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Incremental, Idle, RPG, Japanese Anime Game! Incremental Epic Hero is a free-to-play idle game with Japanese cute anime!
Why similar: Incremental 34.4%, Idler 31.5%, Auto Battler 28.6%, RPG 2.9%, 2D 2.2%
- #31 Nodebuster
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 13,887 reviews2024
Dev: Goblobin
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Nodebuster is a short, experimental incremental game about busting nodes and destroying reality.
Why similar: Incremental 55%, Idler 29.7%, Simulation 8.1%, Artificial Intelligence 2.5%, Retro 2.5%
- #32 Idle Monkeylogy
79% matchMixed58% of 151 reviews2021
Dev: ImoyokanPub: Idle System, Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 76.6 hrs≥1hr: 68%
IDLE GAME based on the Infinite Monkey Theorem
Why similar: Incremental 26.1%, Auto Battler 22.8%, Idler 20.2%, Simulation 10.7%, Time Management 9.8%
- #33 Idle Atomic
77% matchMixed62% of 460 reviews2021
Dev: Checkbox EntertainmentPub: Iron Horse Games
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 105.4 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 38.1%, Auto Battler 26%, Incremental 23.4%, Simulation 8.9%, RPG 1.8%
- #34 Incremental Adventures
76% matchMostly Positive78% of 820 reviews2020
Dev: Gniller
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 15.5 hrsMean: 64.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Lead your heroes in their neverending adventures! A minimalistic Idle game where combat is fully automated. It's up to you to make the most of that automation to reach extremely high numbers!
Why similar: Idler 37.6%, Auto Battler 31.7%, Time Management 16%, Incremental 11.1%, RPG 2.6%
- #35 Time Idle RPG
77% matchMostly Negative36% of 128 reviews2023
Dev: Limited Input LLC
Windows
Idle RPG game that uses real life Time as the core mechanic and currency. Featuring offline progress, prestige, unfolding mechanics, trees, and much more!
Why similar: Incremental 25.9%, Auto Battler 23.7%, Idler 22.3%, Time Management 11.2%, Simulation 10.9%
- #36 Unnamed Space Idle
72% matchVery Positive93% of 4,261 reviews2023
Dev: SylvPub: Jdog Corp
Windows · Linux
Median: 10.4 hrsMean: 296.6 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 38.7%, Incremental 37.1%, Auto Battler 10.9%, Simulation 8.8%, Artificial Intelligence 2.1%
- #37 Upload Labs
70% matchVery Positive92% of 7,876 reviews2025
Dev: EnigmaDev Studios
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 21.3 hrs≥1hr: 79%
A sci-fi management game where you build and optimize your computer's system from the ground up. Connect and configure interconnected nodes to efficiently download, process, and upload files. Manage your setup, solve system challenges, and become the ultimate system architect
Why similar: Idler 38.4%, Incremental 32.7%, Time Management 14.2%, Simulation 13.3%, 2D 1.3%
- #38 Your Chronicle
73% matchMostly Positive80% of 2,660 reviews2021
Dev: Samurai Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.5 hrsMean: 303.0 hrs≥1hr: 74%
"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 39.2%, Incremental 28.6%, Auto Battler 19.5%, Collectathon 6.6%, RPG 4.6%
- #39 Incremental Dice
73% matchMixed56% of 65 reviews2024
Dev: guilemus
Windows
Chill incremental game about dice making money. 🎲 Upgrade your dice to make more money, to upgrade your dice to make even more money! 😲🤯
Why similar: Incremental 57.8%, Idler 38.3%, 2D 2.7%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #40 God Awe-full Clicker
75% matchMixed64% of 392 reviews2018
Dev: Mad Labyrinth Studios LLC
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 104.6 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: Incremental 30.9%, Idler 27.7%, Auto Battler 23.2%, Collectathon 13.3%, Retro 2.8%
- #41 Gaiadon: Eternal Quest
72% matchVery Positive80% of 248 reviews2024
Dev: nadukkon
Windows
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 224.6 hrs≥1hr: 98%
An Epic Incremental/Idle RPG
Why similar: Incremental 30%, Idler 30%, Auto Battler 27.2%, Simulation 7.4%, RPG 2.8%
- #42 Watch
71% matchMostly Positive74% of 597 reviews2024
Dev: Quiet River
Windows
Median: 11.5 hrsMean: 180.5 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Watch is a free incremental game combined with collecting wristwatches integrated into Steam inventory.
Why similar: Incremental 38.7%, Idler 30.7%, Auto Battler 18%, Collectathon 12.3%, Singleplayer 0.3%
- #43 Territory Idle
73% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,709 reviews2019
Dev: Aleksandr Golovkin
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 173.6 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Strategic idle game. Develop the kingdom, then abdicate and get gold! For gold, you can buy new tiles and expand the territory.
Why similar: Incremental 52%, Idler 45.6%, Retro 1.6%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #44 Incredicer
68% matchVery Positive86% of 2,294 reviews2025
Dev: pochi
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Incredicer is a short, incremental dice game where you roll dice, earn money, upgrade and buy helper hands to automate and increase your income.
Why similar: Incremental 54%, Idler 36.7%, Simulation 7.6%, 2D 1.3%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #45 Smashing Simulator Idle
70% matchMostly Positive74% of 462 reviews2024
Dev: Walking Cat
Windows · Linux
Incremental game about smashing with unfolding gameplay and two prestige layers.
Why similar: Incremental 41.7%, Idler 33.6%, Time Management 12.9%, Simulation 9%, 2D 2%
- #46 NGU INDUSTRIES
71% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,577 reviews2021
Dev: 4G
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 145.2 hrs≥1hr: 76%
NGU INDUSTRIES (sequel to NGU IDLE) is a Free To Play Idle game and Factory Manager! It's packed with weird humor, tons of upgrades, and many hours of content! If you want that sweet, sweet dopamine release that comes with making Numbers Go Up, NGU INDUSTRIES is your game!
Why similar: Incremental 37.3%, Idler 35.5%, Collectathon 11.9%, Time Management 9.8%, Simulation 3.6%
- #47 PickCrafter
71% matchVery Positive86% of 7,138 reviews2017
Dev: Fiveamp
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 76.3 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: Incremental 34.5%, Idler 31.4%, Collectathon 15.7%, Simulation 8%, Retro 4.5%
- #48 Godsbane Idle
74% matchMixed61% of 425 reviews
Dev: MadJones
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 154.2 hrs≥1hr: 64%
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: Incremental 29.7%, Idler 27.5%, Auto Battler 22.9%, Time Management 10.9%, Simulation 4.8%
- #49 Snakecremental
68% matchMostly Positive80% of 426 reviews2025
Dev: Walking Cat
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Snake, but with a skill tree
Why similar: Incremental 47.3%, Idler 23.9%, Time Management 13.9%, Simulation 7.7%, Retro 5.9%
- #50 Underworld Idle
70% matchMostly Positive71% of 1,347 reviews2023
Dev: Aleksandr Golovkin
Windows
Median: 15.2 hrsMean: 136.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
An idle dungeon management game, where high tier units can create low tier units.
Why similar: Incremental 43.1%, Idler 39.9%, Simulation 9.3%, RPG 3.5%, 2D 2.9%
- #51 Idle Pixel Fantasy
67% matchMostly Positive79% of 866 reviews2025
Dev: Max Ritters
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 22.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Recruit hard-working helpers and magical creatures that automatically collect gold and crystals. Unlock new levels, invest in stronger units, and work your way up to the powerful dragon boss at the top. A relaxing pixel-style idle clicker!
Why similar: Incremental 70.3%, Idler 26.3%, 2D 2.7%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #52 Time Clickers
69% matchVery Positive87% of 5,120 reviews2015
Dev: Proton Studio IncPub:
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 123.5 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Time Clickers is what's called an 'incremental game'. There's always a fun upgrade to look forward to, and the numbers keep getting bigger! Hire a team to fight for you, even when you're offline!
Why similar: Incremental 89.8%, Idler 6.5%, Simulation 2.3%, Singleplayer 0.8%, RPG 0.6%
- #53 Grim Clicker
67% matchMostly Positive78% of 2,877 reviews2024
Dev: EvilCharm Games
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 83.0 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Grim Clicker is an IDLE/RPG clicker where you will find your own strategy to explore the lost worlds. Inspired by games such as Diablo, Grim Dawn, Dark Souls, etc., the game features a complex character development, many unique items, active and passive playstyle.
Why similar: Incremental 50.2%, Idler 41.6%, RPG 4%, 2D 3%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #54 Industry Idle
66% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,478 reviews2024
Dev: FishPondPub: Fish Pond Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 28.2 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Industry Idle is an idle game that combines factory building, resource management and market trading. Design & build your base, expand & scale up your productions, improve & optimize your economy. Plus all the incremental game goodies: offline earnings, prestige to unlock more powerful upgrades.
Why similar: Idler 45.1%, Incremental 42.6%, Simulation 10.8%, 2D 1.5%
- #55 Zero IDLE
69% matchMixed70% of 370 reviews2020
Dev: ZeroWorldwide
Windows
Zero IDLE is an incremental (IDLE) game in which you can decide whether to make all of your way to the biggest number EVER by clicking, or by increasing your incremental production...or you can make the game to click for you...
Why similar: Incremental 53.6%, Idler 42.5%, 2D 2.7%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #56 Scratch Inc.
64% matchVery Positive91% of 1,937 reviews2025
Dev: Makopaz
Windows · Mac
Build an Empire, From Scratch, in this Scratch Card Idle/Incremental game.
Why similar: Incremental 37.6%, Idler 36.8%, Time Management 16.3%, Simulation 7%, 2D 1.4%
- #57 CivIdle
65% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,064 reviews2025
Dev: FishPondPub: Fish Pond Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 78.3 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 81.5%, Simulation 14.1%, 2D 2.9%, Singleplayer 1.5%
- #58 Idle Hero TD - Tower Defense
66% matchVery Positive83% of 1,210 reviews2024
Dev: Swell Games LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 186.1 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Endless idle tower defense game full of deep strategy and combat mechanics. Unlock and upgrade dozens of epic fantasy heroes to defeat an infinite swarm of enemy monsters. Strategize hero positions, synergies, and skills for an effective defense, then sit back and let the auto-battler do its thing!
Why similar: Incremental 28.9%, Idler 28.9%, Auto Battler 26.4%, Time Management 15.8%
- #59 Rocky Idle
64% matchVery Positive83% of 291 reviews2026
Dev: Rocky Games Studio
Windows
Rocky Idle is a single-player idle/incremental game. Level up your skills, gather resources, and complete your collection log.
Why similar: Idler 35.4%, Incremental 22.6%, Time Management 17.6%, Auto Battler 14.3%, Artificial Intelligence 5.9%