- #1 IdleOn
97% matchMostly Positive78% of 29,234 reviews2025
Dev: Lavaflame2
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 222.9 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 73.7%, Crafting 11%, RPG 9.9%, Casual 3.2%, Indie 2.2%
Why You'll Like It: It captures the same MMORPG-inspired progression and class-based skill leveling that makes Melvor Idle so addictive.
- #2 Idle Skilling
96% 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: Idler 71%, Crafting 12.4%, RPG 7.1%, Casual 5%, Singleplayer 2.6%
Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same creator as IdleOn, this game offers a massive amount of RPG-style skill grinding and incremental depth.
- #3 Milky Way Idle
96% matchMixed47% of 2,308 reviews2025
Dev: cheze
Windows
Median: 14.0 hrsMean: 223.1 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Milky Way Idle: A multiplayer idle RPG where automation replaces grinding. Level up skills, gather resources, craft powerful items, and battle monsters—all while AFK. Trade in the marketplace, join a guild, team up for party combat, and socialize in chat as you progress effortlessly.
Why similar: Idler 58.8%, Crafting 15.1%, Combat 6.9%, Casual 5.8%, Minimalist 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a browser-based, MMO-style idle experience that closely mirrors the skill-based resource gathering and crafting of Melvor.
- #4 Magic Research 2
95% matchVery Positive93% of 605 reviews2024
Dev: Maticolotto
Windows
Median: 17.0 hrsMean: 75.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Welcome to Magic Research 2, an incremental RPG from the creator of Magic Research. Learn countless spells, face powerful foes, and command a team of Wizards who can cast spells for you as you journey to find or create the Philosopher's Stone.
Why similar: Idler 39.2%, Automation 19.7%, Magic 9%, Crafting 8.6%, RPG 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: This game features deep, menu-driven RPG progression and complex spell crafting that feels very similar to Melvor's skill systems.
- #5 Incremental Epic Hero 2
94% 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 46.2%, Automation 24.1%, RPG 10.6%, Fantasy 6.2%, Colorful 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: It combines traditional RPG combat and loot systems with deep incremental mechanics and automation.
- #6 Idle Clans
94% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,614 reviews2023
Dev: Isam Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 262.7 hrs≥1hr: 71%
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: Idler 51.9%, RPG 10.4%, Crafting 9.7%, Automation 9.1%, Casual 4%
Why You'll Like It: This multiplayer idle RPG focuses on community and skill progression in a way that directly appeals to fans of RuneScape-style gameplay.
- #7 Idle Wizard
93% 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 58.7%, Automation 10.8%, Magic 8.8%, Fantasy 4.9%, Casual 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers a highly complex spell-casting and RPG-progression system that rewards strategic planning.
- #8 NGU IDLE
92% 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: Idler 79.9%, RPG 6.8%, Indie 4.7%, Adventure 4.2%, Casual 2.8%
Why You'll Like It: Known for its humor and immense depth, it provides a long-term RPG progression loop that rewards consistent play.
- #9 Idle Research
91% 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: Idler 50%, Automation 20.9%, Crafting 9.8%, Minimalist 8.6%, Adventure 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a satisfying, multi-layered incremental experience with a focus on scientific progression and automation.
- #10 Realm Grinder
91% 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: Idler 66.6%, RPG 14%, Casual 4.9%, 2D 4.4%, Singleplayer 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: A classic in the genre, it provides deep strategic choices and faction-based progression that keeps the gameplay engaging for hundreds of hours.
- #11 (the) Gnorp Apologue
89% matchVery Positive95% of 9,815 reviews2023
Dev: MycoPub: (Myco)
Windows
Median: 15.4 hrsMean: 27.6 hrs≥1hr: 96%
(the) Gnorp Apologue is the journey of the gnorps as you guide them towards their goal of delightfully excessive wealth accumulation.
Why similar: Idler 55.7%, Mining 26.2% ★, Minimalist 6.6%, Casual 3.1%, 2D 3.1%
Why You'll Like It: It features a unique economy and management loop that provides a fresh take on the incremental genre.
- #12 Trimps
90% 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 62.2%, Automation 28%, Casual 5.2%, Point & Click 3%, Singleplayer 1.1%
Why You'll Like It: A highly strategic, text-based incremental game that rewards long-term planning and efficient resource management.
- #13 Orb of Creation
88% 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: Idler 37.8%, Magic 22.9%, Crafting 12.8%, Minimalist 12.2%, Casual 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: It focuses heavily on crafting and resource management, offering a unique, deep progression path that feels very rewarding.
- #14 Dragon Cliff
89% matchVery Positive89% of 8,149 reviews2018
Dev: Meta Interaction
Windows
Median: 17.2 hrsMean: 64.3 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 61.4%, RPG 23.6%, Casual 4.7%, Adventure 3.8%, Indie 2.5%
Why You'll Like It: It focuses on loot-based RPG progression and party management, perfect for those who enjoy the combat side of Melvor.
- #15 Idle Slayer
87% 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: Idler 80.3%, Casual 7.8%, 2D 4.1%, RPG 3.8%, Singleplayer 2%
Why You'll Like It: This game blends active platforming with deep idle RPG progression, offering a great balance for those who want occasional interaction.
- #16 Soda Dungeon 2
86% matchVery Positive94% of 5,643 reviews2020
Dev: AN ProductionsPub: Armor Games Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 67.6 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 60.9%, RPG 14.5%, Fantasy 6.4%, Casual 5.4%, 2D 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: This dungeon-crawling RPG incorporates idle automation and party management in a way that feels accessible yet deep.
- #17 Idle Cave Miner
86% 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: Idler 45%, Mining 30.4% ★, Crafting 12.2%, 2D 3.1%, Casual 3%
Why You'll Like It: It centers on mining and management, offering a focused incremental experience that is easy to pick up and play.
- #18 Mr.Mine
85% matchVery Positive92% of 18,516 reviews2020
Dev: Playsaurus
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 100.3 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 49.7%, Mining 29.9% ★, Crafting 10.2%, Casual 3.9%, 2D 2.8%
Why You'll Like It: The mining-focused progression and depth of upgrades directly mirror the mining and smithing skills in Melvor Idle.
- #19 Lootun
84% matchVery Positive94% of 1,033 reviews2024
Dev: ArrowSoftGames
Windows
Median: 24.3 hrsMean: 89.5 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 37.9%, Automation 23.7%, Crafting 13.3%, RPG 11%, Inventory Management 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: This game emphasizes loot collection and auto-battling, providing a satisfying sense of character growth.
- #20 Factory Town Idle
84% matchVery Positive91% of 1,227 reviews2024
Dev: Erik Asmussen
Windows · Mac
Median: 13.9 hrsMean: 72.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%
An entire town builder experience packed into a living spreadsheet. Build housing, assign workers, then craft and sell a huge variety of items to level up your town and expand your civilization across the world!
Why similar: Idler 35.8%, Automation 16.7%, Minimalist 9.4%, Crafting 9%, Magic 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: It focuses on automation and resource management, which are core components of the Melvor Idle experience.
- #21 Rusty's Retirement
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 14,660 reviews2024
Dev: Mister Morris Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 22.8 hrsMean: 54.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
A relaxing idle-farming simulator that sits at the bottom of your screen while you do other things.
Why similar: Idler 58.7%, Automation 31.4%, Casual 5.1%, 2D 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: This desktop-companion idle game offers a relaxing farming-sim experience that fits perfectly into the background of your daily routine.
- #22 Nomad Idle
83% matchMixed65% of 868 reviews2025
Dev: The Fox Knocks
Windows
Median: 26.8 hrsMean: 59.8 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 50.1%, Crafting 13.6%, Automation 11.3%, RPG 5%, Magic 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: It features class-based progression and crafting, making it a strong match for players who enjoy building a character over time.
- #23 Revolution Idle
81% 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: Idler 49%, Automation 24.7%, Minimalist 12.2%, Casual 4.9%, 2D 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: A math-heavy incremental game that provides a very clean and satisfying progression loop.
- #24 Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms
82% matchMostly Positive77% of 14,997 reviews2020
Dev: Codename Entertainment Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 399.2 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 67.8%, Fantasy 10%, RPG 6.1%, Magic 5.6%, Casual 2.6%
Why You'll Like It: A party-based idle RPG that uses Dungeons & Dragons lore to create a deep, strategic progression system.
- #25 Keep on Mining!
79% matchVery Positive94% of 8,155 reviews2025
Dev: EagleEye Games
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Keep on Mining! is a short incremental mining game. Mine rocks, gather materials, find artifacts, craft pickaxes and spend your materials on permanent upgrades inside the big skill tree!
Why similar: Idler 52.1%, Mining 29.8% ★, Casual 5.3%, Minimalist 4.6%, Indie 2.5%
Why You'll Like It: A casual, mining-focused incremental game that is perfect for players who enjoy the resource-gathering aspect of Melvor.
- #26 Synergism
80% 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 83.1%, Casual 7.9%, 2D 5.5%, Indie 2%, Singleplayer 1.4%
Why You'll Like It: This is a highly complex incremental game that rewards players who enjoy deep mathematical progression and optimization.
- #27 Grim Clicker
81% 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: Idler 49.3%, Automation 14.5%, RPG 10.6%, Inventory Management 10.1%, 2D 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: This RPG-focused incremental game provides a dark, atmospheric take on the genre with deep skill trees.
- #28 Legends of Dragaea: Idle Dungeons
79% matchVery Positive87% of 920 reviews2025
Dev: Blast ProgrammingPub: GIGATANK 3000
Windows · Linux
Median: 16.5 hrsMean: 31.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Legends of Dragaea: Idle Dungeons is a First Person Idle Dungeon Crawler with 6 unique races, robust combat, a grand saga spanning a continent full of unique dungeons, a classless skill system, and extensive guild management system to master as you uncover the secrets of the world of Dragaea!
Why similar: Idler 35.2%, Automation 19.4%, Inventory Management 9.8%, RPG 8.4%, Minimalist 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: It focuses on loot and RPG progression in a dungeon-crawling format that feels familiar to idle RPG fans.
- #29 Bloobs Adventure Idle
78% matchVery Positive90% of 627 reviews2026
Dev: Bloobs_Dev
Windows
Median: 45.4 hrsMean: 341.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 38.1%, RPG 15.2%, Automation 14.2%, Crafting 8.3%, Casual 6.6%
- #30 Idle Fishing
78% matchVery Positive83% of 1,919 reviews2024
Dev: AO Games
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 188.1 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 54.3%, Fishing 27.7% ★, RPG 8.2%, Casual 5.3%, Colorful 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: It isolates the relaxing, skill-based fishing aspect of Melvor and expands it into a full idle experience.
- #31 Rocky Idle
77% 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 38.3%, Automation 18.6%, Mining 18.6% ★, Inventory Management 9%, RPG 5.1%
- #32 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: Idler 59%, RPG 9.6%, Magic 8.5%, Fantasy 7.7%, Colorful 4.6%
- #33 Idle Cultivation
75% matchMostly Positive79% of 137 reviews2025
Dev: Linmios
Windows
Idle towards Immortality! Ascend the cultivation stages to become immortal. Battle experts, monsters and mythological beasts. Draw talismans, craft powerful equipment and powerful pills to assist you in combat.
Why similar: Idler 43.4%, RPG 15.5%, Crafting 8.4%, Casual 7.4%, Inventory Management 7%
- #34 Incremental Adventures
77% 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 49.7%, Automation 25%, Minimalist 11.5%, RPG 7.7%, Singleplayer 1.9%
- #35 Koltera 2
74% matchMostly Positive78% of 208 reviews2026
Dev: Braymen
Windows
Gather resources, craft items, and grow a team of creatures in this relaxed incremental idle RPG. Automate your skills, send creatures on expeditions, and keep progressing even while offline.
Why similar: Idler 31.7%, Mining 15.9% ★, Automation 11.3%, RPG 6.8%, Crafting 5.9%
- #36 World of Talesworth: Idle MMO Simulator
76% matchMixed70% of 452 reviews2022
Dev: Talesworth Game Studio
Windows
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 78.2 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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 65.3%, Crafting 10.4%, Adventure 6.6%, Fantasy 4.5%, 2D 4.2%
- #37 Leaf Blower Revolution - Idle Game
74% 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: Idler 64.7%, Crafting 17.1%, Casual 5.9%, Indie 3.9%, 2D 3.7%
- #38 Farmer Against Potatoes Idle
73% matchVery Positive95% of 8,056 reviews2024
Dev: Oni Gaming
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 255.8 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 69.3%, Inventory Management 14.1%, Casual 6.5%, Cartoon 6.1%, RPG 2.1%
- #39 Stuck In Time
75% matchVery Positive84% of 1,046 reviews2021
Dev: Housemade Inc.
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 52.6 hrs≥1hr: 66%
A unique mix of adventure and idle game. Plan and optimise your loops carefully and let the grind happen automatically. Explore this unique world, meet strange characters and escape the loop. A high-quality idle game that elevate the mechanics through an old school pixel-art adventure.
Why similar: Idler 69.5%, RPG 13%, Minimalist 5.7%, Adventure 5.2%, Indie 3.2%
- #40 Idle Land of Exile
72% matchMostly Positive73% of 287 reviews2025
Dev: 所以然Pub: Wise Games
Windows
Idle Land of Exile is a dark fantasy idle game. With four highly customizable classes, a massive talent tree, and deep gear systems, you can create countless unique builds. Enjoy hundreds of hours of gameplay! Join our official Discord: https://discord.gg/zFsRzDYyaY
Why similar: Idler 56.5%, RPG 16.2%, Point & Click 8.2%, Minimalist 6.6%, Magic 5.4%
- #41 Idle Pixel Fantasy
71% 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: Idler 36.8%, Automation 36.6%, Fantasy 9.9%, Casual 6.2%, Indie 5%
- #42 Ropuka's Idle Island
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 4,147 reviews2025
Dev: Moczan
Windows
Median: 48.6 hrsMean: 136.6 hrs≥1hr: 95%
A cozy idle game that sits anywhere on your desktop. Watch the frog cut grass, upgrade his tools, and decorate the island while you work or relax.
Why similar: Idler 85%, Casual 8.3%, Colorful 4.6%, Indie 2.1%
- #43 Wizard And Minion Idle
73% 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: Idler 68.1%, RPG 15.5%, Casual 5.6%, 2D 4.6%, Indie 3.5%
- #44 Cookie Clicker
70% 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: Idler 80.6%, Casual 6.4%, Indie 4.1%, Colorful 3.6%, 2D 3.6%
- #45 Tower Walker: MMO Grind Simulator
72% matchMostly Positive78% of 272 reviews2023
Dev: Raptor Claw Games
Windows
Tower Walker is a fresh new type of addictive semi-idle auto-grinder rich with features, inspired by classic MMORPGS and RTS games with indirect control over your hero. The mysterious tower awaits!
Why similar: Idler 41.8%, Automation 21.2%, RPG 8.1%, Point & Click 8%, Magic 5.3%
- #46 Brighter Shores
71% matchMixed68% of 9,381 reviews2024
Dev: Fen Research Ltd
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 28.5 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Brighter Shores is an all new adventure from award winning MMORPG designer Andrew Gower. It is an enchanting point-and-click style RPG with hundreds of hours of gameplay, set in a land of magic and mysteries, with a huge number of professions to try, and something new to find around every corner.
Why similar: Mining 35% ★, Fishing 28.9% ★, RPG 15.3%, Point & Click 14.9%, Fantasy 5.9%
- #47 Fortune Mill
69% matchVery Positive82% of 2,651 reviews2026
Dev: Lavaflame2
Windows · Mac
Median: 10.0 hrsMean: 14.4 hrs≥1hr: 97%
An incremental game where you must make $1,000,000 to escape! Throw darts, play scratch-off tickets, unlock automation, drop pachinko balls, and discover powerful synergies as each new game affects all the others!
Why similar: Idler 56.5%, Automation 29.9%, Casual 4.7%, Fantasy 3.1%, Indie 2.3%
- #48 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: Idler 34.7%, Mining 26% ★, Crafting 10.1%, Magic 6.5%, RPG 6.3%
- #49 Cornerpond
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,672 reviews2025
Dev: foolsroom
Windows
Median: 79.1 hrsMean: 128.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
A chill idle-fishing desktop toy in the corner of your screen. Buy upgrades, catch rare fish, and customize your avatar at your own pace!
Why similar: Idler 46.6%, Fishing 24.5% ★, Automation 15%, Inventory Management 5.8%, Casual 4%
- #50 Evitania Online - Idle RPG
68% matchMostly Positive77% of 795 reviews2026
Dev: Disruptive Blast
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 64.4 hrs≥1hr: 69%
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: Idler 63.4%, RPG 11.8%, Crafting 11.7%, Casual 4.6%, Adventure 3.7%
- #51 Yollen
70% matchMixed70% of 116 reviews2025
Dev: axilirate
Windows
Before Megaloot, there was Yollen - a brutally minimalist game by solo dev axilirate. Your peaceful life is gone. Now it’s all about the grind. Climb every skill tree, master every craft, and turn the grind into pure payback.
Why similar: Idler 15.6%, Automation 15%, Fishing 9.3% ★, RPG 8.7%, Demons 7.5%
- #52 Idle Awakening: Mages Path
69% matchMostly Positive80% of 171 reviews2025
Dev: Strange Matter Gaming
Windows
Embark on a journey of a fledgling mage. Start with nothing. Improve yourself, develop your skills through a vast tree, unlock upgrades, learn spells, gather resources, and craft unique items. Your progress never stops – it continues even while you're offline.
Why similar: Idler 53.1%, Automation 12.3%, Magic 9.3%, RPG 9.1%, Casual 8.4%
- #53 Eldara
66% matchVery Positive87% of 171 reviews2026
Dev: Eldara Games
Windows
Descend into Eldara, a dark fantasy idle game where every skill, every monster, and every whispered secret carves your path. Train 17 skills, hunt legendary beasts, command loyal pets, and unravel a forgotten realm — at your own pace, with progress that never stops.
Why similar: Idler 54.5%, RPG 23.7%, Adventure 7.7%, Fantasy 5.2%, 2D 4.4%
- #54 Magic Research
68% matchVery Positive91% of 417 reviews2023
Dev: Maticolotto
Windows
Median: 21.4 hrsMean: 93.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Magic Research is a text-based incremental game about Magic. You are the headmaster of a newly-created institution of Magic. Will you be able to lead your school to win the prestigious Tournament of Magic?
Why similar: Idler 39.1%, Automation 17.6%, Magic 9.8%, Minimalist 7%, RPG 6.4%
- #55 挂机破坏神 IdleDiablo
67% matchMostly Positive71% of 139 reviews2026
Dev: 棱镜工作室
Windows
《IdleDiablo》is a Diablo-inspired idle loot game. Earn resources while idle, build your equipment & skills, and conquer all foes!
Why similar: Idler 55.4%, Automation 16%, RPG 10.2%, Casual 5%, Adventure 3.9%
- #56 Idle Colony
67% matchVery Positive82% of 570 reviews2024
Dev: Faith G.
Windows
Median: 8.1 hrsMean: 21.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
A condensed incremental experience, where you build a colony to collect and merge bigger and bigger fruits. Combine game-changing technologies and special upgrades to find the best synergies and take your cash flow to another dimension.
Why similar: Idler 49.7%, Automation 29%, Minimalist 7.2%, Casual 6%, Colorful 3%
- #57 Scritchy Scratchy
64% matchVery Positive94% of 12,925 reviews2026
Dev: Lunch Money GamesPub: Funday Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 9.4 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Scritchy Scratchy is a super-satisfying scratch card incremental game. Buy stacks of scratch-offs, unlock auto-scratching, and chase massive jackpots. Will you play it safe or go all-in?
Why similar: Idler 78.9%, Minimalist 14%, Casual 5.1%, Indie 1.9%
- #58 Fidget Spinner RPG
67% matchVery Positive84% of 235 reviews2023
Dev: Bryce Summer
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 15.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Fidget Spinner RPG is a clicker/incremental RPG game in which you craft items and level up abilities to make a fidget spinner spin at absurd, ever increasing speeds.
Why similar: Idler 33.4%, Mining 23.1% ★, Crafting 11.1%, RPG 9%, Inventory Management 8%
- #59 Unnamed Space Idle
66% 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 74.3%, Automation 13.7%, Casual 6.7%, 2D 3.3%, Singleplayer 1.9%