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Games Like Melvor Idle

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Idler, Indie, Casual, Singleplayer.

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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.

Reviews: Very Positive — 90% — of 15,655 reviews
Released: 2021-11-18
Developer: Games by Malcs
Publisher: Jagex Ltd
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie, RPG
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
Median playtime: 50.7 hrs
Mean playtime: 366.4 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 89%

Overview

Melvor Idle is a standout title that captures the satisfying progression and skill-based grind of a classic MMORPG within a streamlined, idle-friendly format. These recommendations focus on games that emphasize deep character progression, complex crafting systems, and long-term resource management to replicate that same sense of zen-like accomplishment.

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    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 210.1 hrs≥1hr: 64%

    The management RPG where your heroes keep fighting even when you're gone! Spend their loot on upgrades, unlock classes from Elemental Wizard to Cannon Pirate, and level up 19 unique skills like Farming, Sailing, and even Construction!

    Why similar: Idler 71.8%, Crafting 12.6%, RPG 10.7%, Casual 2.9%, Indie 2%

    Why You'll Like It: It features a multi-class system and deep skill progression that feels like a more active, multiplayer-oriented version of Melvor.

  2. #2 Idle Skilling
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    Dev: Lavaflame2
    Windows
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    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 71.6%, Crafting 12.2%, RPG 6.8%, Casual 4.9%, Singleplayer 2.6%

    Why You'll Like It: This title offers a massive amount of RPG-style progression, skill trees, and crafting mechanics that reward long-term planning.

  3. #3 Magic Research 2
    96% matchVery Positive93% of 585 reviews2024
    Dev: Maticolotto
    Windows
    Median: 17.0 hrsMean: 75.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    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 39.8%, Automation 20%, Magic 8.7%, Crafting 8.5%, RPG 8.3%

    Why You'll Like It: A deep RPG experience that focuses on research, crafting, and automation, providing a similar sense of discovery and progression.

  4. #4 Idle Iktah
    95% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Grounded Games
    Windows · Mac

    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 69.1%, RPG 16%, Casual 6.8%, Crafting 3.2%, Singleplayer 2.7%

    Why You'll Like It: This game mirrors Melvor Idle's skill-based progression system and crafting-focused gameplay loop almost perfectly.

  5. #5 NGU IDLE
    94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 12,656 reviews2019
    Dev: 4G
    Windows
    Median: 19.0 hrsMean: 627.3 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 80.5%, RPG 6.4%, Indie 4.7%, Adventure 4%, Casual 2.8%

    Why You'll Like It: It combines humorous writing with an incredibly deep RPG progression system that keeps players engaged for hundreds of hours.

  6. #6 Lootun
    93% matchVery Positive93% of 975 reviews2024
    Dev: ArrowSoftGames
    Windows
    Median: 24.7 hrsMean: 91.9 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 38.1%, Automation 24.2%, Crafting 13%, Inventory Management 10.7%, RPG 10.7%

    Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on loot management and automation, mirroring the gear-grinding aspect of Melvor's combat system.

  7. #7 Idle Wizard
    94% matchVery Positive86% of 1,746 reviews2019
    Dev: TwoWizards
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    Median: 9.8 hrsMean: 231.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    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 89.5%, RPG 3.6%, Casual 3%, Magic 2.3%, Indie 1.6%

    Why You'll Like It: This game offers complex character building and spell-casting mechanics that appeal to players who enjoy Melvor's strategic depth.

  8. #8 Incremental Epic Hero 2
    92% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,622 reviews2025
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    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 46.7%, Automation 24.5%, RPG 10.2%, Fantasy 6%, Colorful 4.3%

    Why You'll Like It: A blend of hack-and-slash RPG elements and idle automation that provides a satisfying sense of character growth.

  9. #9 Idle Research
    91% matchVery Positive84% of 1,828 reviews2022
    Dev: Considera Games LLCPub: Considera Core LLC
    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    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 50.6%, Automation 21.2%, Crafting 9.5%, Minimalist 8.4%, Adventure 3.2%

    Why You'll Like It: Provides a deep, science-themed automation experience that satisfies the urge to optimize production chains.

  10. #10 Dragon Cliff
    91% matchVery Positive89% of 8,079 reviews2018
    Dev: Meta Interaction
    Windows
    Median: 17.1 hrsMean: 64.6 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!

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    Why You'll Like It: A party-based RPG that emphasizes loot collection and team management, perfect for those who enjoy the combat side of Melvor.

  11. #11 Trimps
    90% matchVery Positive91% of 1,419 reviews2022
    Dev: Greensatellite
    Windows
    Median: 15.1 hrsMean: 384.6 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 62.1%, Automation 28.3%, Casual 5%, Point & Click 2.9%, Singleplayer 1.1%

    Why You'll Like It: A classic incremental game that uses strategy and automation to manage a growing population and resource economy.

  12. #12 Orb of Creation
    89% matchVery Positive90% of 1,469 reviews2022
    Dev: MarpleGames
    Windows
    Median: 14.0 hrsMean: 41.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Orb of Creation is an active 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 53.5%, Magic 17.2%, Crafting 9.4%, Minimalist 9.3%, Casual 6.8%

    Why You'll Like It: Features a unique resource management and crafting loop that rewards players for finding clever ways to automate production.

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    89% matchVery Positive87% of 7,357 reviews2017
    Dev: Divine GamesPub: Kongregate
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    Why similar: Idler 66.9%, RPG 13.8%, Casual 4.9%, 2D 4.4%, Singleplayer 3.4%

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    Windows
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    Why similar: Idler 80.3%, Casual 7.9%, 2D 4%, RPG 3.8%, Singleplayer 2%

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    85% matchMixed46% of 2,166 reviews2025
    Dev: cheze
    Windows
    Median: 12.9 hrsMean: 207.4 hrs≥1hr: 76%

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  19. #19 Idle Cave Miner
    84% matchVery Positive80% of 1,058 reviews2023
    Dev: Cold Hours
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 125.1 hrs≥1hr: 76%

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    Why similar: Idler 45.7%, Mining 30.1%, Crafting 12%, 2D 3.1%, Casual 3%

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    84% matchVery Positive94% of 26,225 reviews2020
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    Windows
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    Why similar: Idler 65.4%, Crafting 16.7%, Casual 5.8%, Indie 3.8%, 2D 3.6%

    Why You'll Like It: A surprisingly deep incremental game that starts simple but expands into complex systems and massive scale.

  21. #21 Soda Dungeon 2
    83% matchVery Positive94% of 5,591 reviews2020
    Dev: AN ProductionsPub: Armor Games Studios
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 67.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%

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    Why similar: Idler 61.9%, RPG 14%, Fantasy 6.1%, Casual 5.3%, 2D 4.4%

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  22. #22 Mr.Mine
    82% matchVery Positive92% of 18,254 reviews2020
    Dev: Playsaurus
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 99.4 hrs≥1hr: 77%

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    Windows
    Median: 15.4 hrsMean: 27.4 hrs≥1hr: 96%

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    Why similar: Idler 56.9%, Mining 25.5%, Minimalist 6.4%, Casual 3.1%, 2D 3.1%

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    Windows · Mac
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    Why similar: Idler 36.5%, Automation 17.1%, Minimalist 9.2%, Crafting 8.8%, Magic 6.2%

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    77% matchVery Positive94% of 7,558 reviews2025
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    Windows
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    Windows · Mac

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    Why similar: Idler 83.3%, Casual 7.8%, 2D 5.5%, Indie 2%, Singleplayer 1.4%

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    79% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,486 reviews2023
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    Why similar: Idler 52.5%, RPG 10%, Crafting 9.5%, Automation 9.4%, Casual 4%

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    78% matchVery Positive88% of 503 reviews2024
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    Windows
    Median: 47.4 hrsMean: 377.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%

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    76% matchVery Positive90% of 108 reviews2026
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    74% matchVery Positive83% of 1,844 reviews2024
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    74% matchVery Positive90% of 799 reviews2019
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    70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 7,550 reviews2024
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    69% matchMostly Positive74% of 281 reviews2025
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    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 57.7%, RPG 15.7%, Point & Click 8%, Minimalist 6.4%, Magic 5.3%

  50. #50 Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms
    71% matchMostly Positive77% of 14,922 reviews2020
    Dev: Codename Entertainment Inc.
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 389.1 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 68.8%, Fantasy 9.7%, RPG 5.8%, Magic 5.5%, Casual 2.6%

  51. #51 Cornerpond
    67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,566 reviews2025
    Dev: foolsroom
    Windows
    Median: 74.6 hrsMean: 124.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    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 51.6%, Fishing 25.9%, Automation 12.3%, Casual 4%, 2D 2.9%

  52. #52 Cookie Clicker
    69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 89,166 reviews2021
    Dev: OrteilPub: Playsaurus
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 89.4 hrsMean: 370.6 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 80.7%, Casual 6.3%, Indie 4.1%, Colorful 3.6%, 2D 3.6%

  53. #53 Firestone – Idle Clicker Online RPG
    69% matchMostly Positive77% of 6,677 reviews2024
    Dev: Holyday Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 523.7 hrs≥1hr: 70%

    Chill out, your heroes got this! They’ll fight even when you’re offline. Pop back in for satisfying numbers going up, sweet rewards and easy level-ups. Unlock cool gear, & smack down epic bosses. Play idle or clicker - you’ll power up with no stress, just good times and infinite progression!

    Why similar: Idler 73.8%, RPG 10.9%, Casual 5.1%, Fantasy 3.3%, Indie 2.3%

  54. #54 Kin and Quarry
    68% matchMostly Positive77% of 323 reviews2026
    Dev: The Fox Knocks
    Windows
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    An incremental mining adventure where you must dig into the earth to recover essence for your sacred Evertree. Mine, drill, and blast your way to the deepest depths, discovering rare artifacts and recruiting more kin to your cause along the way. Dig. Upgrade. Repeat.

    Why similar: Idler 46.9%, Mining 31%, Automation 11.6%, Casual 3.9%, Fantasy 3.3%

  55. #55 Revolution Idle
    67% matchVery Positive86% of 10,404 reviews2025
    Dev: Oni Gaming
    Windows
    Median: 17.3 hrsMean: 167.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Join an experience where each revolution takes you further into the unknown! Revolution Idle challenges you to multiply your accumulators to reach unimaginable heights. Will you manage to reach infinity?

    Why similar: Idler 61%, Automation 21.3%, Minimalist 7.3%, Casual 5.1%, 2D 2.9%

  56. #56 Yollen
    68% matchMixed69% of 98 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 15.9%, Automation 15.6%, Fishing 9.2%, RPG 8.5%, Demons 7.5%

  57. #57 Idle Awakening: Mages Path
    67% matchVery Positive80% of 163 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 53.9%, Automation 12.5%, Magic 9%, RPG 8.8%, Casual 8.2%

  58. #58 Click Mage
    66% matchVery Positive92% of 2,408 reviews2025
    Dev: Tiny Crow Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Click Mage is a unique 2D resource gatherer and building game. Mine and process resources, upgrade your clicking power and construct buildings on an idyllic island with beautiful pixel art graphics.

    Why similar: Mining 44.5%, Crafting 19.1%, Magic 12.4%, Fantasy 8.4%, Casual 7.8%

  59. #59 Cauldron
    64% matchVery Positive93% of 1,569 reviews2025
    Dev: SleepyDad GamesPub: Caketown Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 12.9 hrsMean: 35.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Cauldron is an upgrade-heavy, minigame-centric, turn-based RPG. Play minigames to strengthen your party, then win battles to uncover more map, more heroes, more minigames, more everything! If your favorite plant is an upgrade tree, then this game is for you!

    Why similar: Idler 61.5%, Magic 10.2%, Fantasy 6.9%, Casual 5.8%, Colorful 4.9%

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