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Games Like Milky Way Idle

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Idler, 2D, RPG, Incremental.

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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.

Reviews: Mixed — 49% — of 2,436 reviews
Released: 2025-03-06
Developer: cheze
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Free To Play, Early Access
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 13.5 hrs
Mean playtime: 224.2 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 75%

Overview

Milky Way Idle combines the deep progression systems of old-school MMORPGs with the convenience of idle automation, creating a uniquely engaging loop of crafting, trading, and combat. These recommendations focus on games that capture this exact blend of multiplayer idling, resource management, and incremental RPG progression. Whether you want complex economic markets or AFK monster slaying, these titles offer compelling alternatives.

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  1. #1 Idle Clans
    97% 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 28.8% ★, Idler 21.3%, Incremental 15.5%, Crafting 8.3%, Massively Multiplayer 8.3%

    Why You'll Like It: Combines multiplayer elements, player-driven economies, and skill training reminiscent of classic MMORPGs in an idle format.

  2. #2 Melvor Idle
    96% 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 57.2%, Crafting 14.7%, Combat 6.7%, Minimalist 6.4%, Casual 5.7%

    Why You'll Like It: Shares the exact same RuneScape-inspired deep skill progression, crafting loops, and combat systems wrapped in an idle framework.

  3. #3 Idle Iktah
    96% 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 34.1%, Incremental 28.9%, Crafting 9.6%, Old School 7.1%, Cute 5.8%

    Why You'll Like It: Offers an old-school, narrative-driven incremental experience focused heavily on gathering, crafting, and inventory management.

  4. #4 Idle Skilling
    95% 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 30.5%, Incremental 24.8%, Resource Management 11.4%, Crafting 11.1%, PvE 11.1%

    Why You'll Like It: Created by the same developer as IdleOn, featuring deep idle mechanics and various skills to level up concurrently.

  5. #5 Incremental Epic Hero 2
    94% 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 45.4% ★, Idler 34.5%, Cute 10.3%, Fantasy 7%, RPG 2.8%

    Why You'll Like It: Provides deep RPG mechanics, automated combat, and extensive skill trees for players who enjoy watching numbers grow.

  6. #6 Miners Settlement
    94% matchMixed43% of 304 reviews2023
    Dev: Funventure P.S.A
    Windows
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 15.7 hrs≥1hr: 66%

    Explore enchanting landscapes with unique pixel art graphics. Join a guild for thrilling adventures and epic battles. Cooperate to conquer dungeons and dragons. Trade in the Open Market, master professions, and create your build. Forge friendships and shape your destiny in our immersive RPG world!

    Why similar: MMORPG 26.9% ★, Trading 21.9%, Idler 16.4%, Incremental 14%, Crafting 9.9%

    Why You'll Like It: Blends RPG elements, resource gathering, and town building with idle progression loops.

  7. #7 Idle Research
    93% 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 31%, Incremental 26.7%, Crafting 12.7%, Text-Based 11.9%, Resource Management 11.5%

    Why You'll Like It: Offers deep automation and incremental progression systems for fans of optimization and resource loops.

  8. #8 Heartwood Online
    92% 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 47% ★, Trading 20.7%, Crafting 10.6%, Massively Multiplayer 9%, PvE 8.7%

    Why You'll Like It: A true multiplayer MMORPG that captures the cooperative gathering, crafting, and combat spirit found in Milky Way Idle.

  9. #9 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 32.6%, Incremental 27.7%, Crafting 18.1%, Resource Management 11%, Cute 6.9%

    Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the satisfying loop of resource gathering, mining management, and crafting better gear over time.

  10. #10 Firestone – Idle Clicker Online RPG
    91% 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 34.7% ★, Idler 23.8%, Incremental 21.6%, PvE 9.6%, Fantasy 4.7%

    Why You'll Like It: Combines idle mechanics with fantasy party-based combat and resource management.

  11. #11 Galaxy Idle Clicker
    89% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,214 reviews2025
    Dev: SoehnlePub: TimeLost Gaming
    Windows
    Median: 9.9 hrsMean: 407.2 hrs≥1hr: 69%

    Embark on an interstellar journey with Galaxy Idle Clicker! Conquer galaxies, upgrade your spaceship, and face off against a myriad of enemy ships. With engaging minigames, powerful upgrades, GIC delivers an unparalleled idle space adventure. Join the cosmic conquest today and dominate the universe!

    Why similar: Idler 38.8%, Incremental 34.2%, Resource Management 16.4%, Casual 5.6%, Old School 3.7%

    Why You'll Like It: Delivers space-themed resource management and incremental progression for casual idler fans.

  12. #12 Magic Archery
    88% 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: Incremental 30.4%, Idler 27.9%, Economy 13.9%, Resource Management 11.2%, Cute 6%

    Why You'll Like It: Blends fantasy incremental mechanics with resource management and economy building.

  13. #13 Bard Idle
    89% 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 36.7%, Incremental 33.4%, Resource Management 11.3%, Cute 9.7%, Fantasy 6.2%

    Why You'll Like It: Features party-based incremental combat and strategic RPG elements suited for idle enthusiasts.

  14. #14 Godsbane Idle
    90% matchMixed61% of 427 reviews
    Dev: MadJones
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 152.7 hrs≥1hr: 65%

    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: Idler 34.5%, Incremental 30%, Resource Management 11.8%, Combat 10%, Crafting 7.2%

    Why You'll Like It: Focuses on loot hunting, character building, and incremental RPG progression in an idle format.

  15. #15 Evitania Online - Idle RPG
    86% 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 34.4% ★, Idler 23.1%, Resource Management 9.7%, Crafting 8.8%, PvE 6%

    Why You'll Like It: An early access idle MMORPG focusing on resource management and community progression.

  16. #16 Idle Atomic
    87% 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 39.4%, Crafting 19.6%, Incremental 18.4%, Resource Management 10.5%, PvE 5.6%

    Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on post-apocalyptic crafting and simulation loops while you manage your idle progress.

  17. #17 World of Talesworth: Idle MMO Simulator
    86% 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 61.6%, Crafting 20.5%, Cute 10.5%, Fantasy 6.5%, Indie 0.9%

    Why You'll Like It: Simulates the feel of an MMO adventure with automated idle mechanics and pixel graphics.

  18. #18 Stellar Odyssey
    85% matchMostly Positive70% of 121 reviews2026
    Dev: Stellar Games
    Windows

    An Idle Space MMORPG where you progress at your own pace, but the universe is built together. Explore a procedural galaxy of nearly 50 million star systems alone — or join a Squadron to pool resources, raise space stations, upgrade shared buildings, and expand across the stars as one.

    Why similar: MMORPG 19.2% ★, Trading 15.8%, Idler 12.8%, Incremental 10.9%, Text-Based 8.3%

    Why You'll Like It: A text-based space incremental game featuring multiplayer elements and idle progression.

  19. #19 World of Eggs: Idle Adventures
    83% matchMixed55% of 216 reviews2026
    Dev: SQRT Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    World of Eggs: Idle Adventures is a world where you can build your civilization, trade with players, fight in raids, and do it all in idle mode. The game automates all the routine!

    Why similar: Trading 28.9%, Idler 21.2%, Incremental 17.9%, Crafting 11.7%, Massively Multiplayer 7.3%

    Why You'll Like It: Brings massively multiplayer interaction and trading to an incremental idle setting.

  20. #20 Idle Pins
    84% matchMixed63% of 553 reviews2021
    Dev: Arkshija
    Windows
    Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 667.3 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: Idler 26.6%, Incremental 23.5%, Crafting 14.6%, Economy 13.9%, Resource Management 11.4%

    Why You'll Like It: Combines auto-battler elements with incremental RPG progression and casual idle gameplay.

  21. #21 Incremental Adventures
    84% 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 40.9%, Text-Based 25.5%, Minimalist 10.2%, Incremental 10%, Old School 5.7%

    Why You'll Like It: A minimalist incremental game focused on automation, text-based progression, and auto-battling.

  22. #22 Idle Hacking: An Inaction RPG
    81% 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 34.6% ★, Idler 26.2%, Text-Based 9.3%, Massively Multiplayer 7%, Crafting 7%

    Why You'll Like It: Provides a casual idle RPG experience with a unique hacking theme and mmorpg vibes.

  23. #23 Bloobs Adventure Idle
    80% 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 31.7%, Incremental 17.8%, Crafting 14.5%, Resource Management 9.5%, Casual 9.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A casual indie adventure game with background idle progression and light RPG mechanics.

  24. #24 DPS IDLE
    82% 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 39%, Incremental 32.7%, Resource Management 10.5%, Fantasy 6.6%, Crafting 5.2%

    Why You'll Like It: Features combat-focused incremental progression and card-based idle mechanics.

  25. #25 TBH: Task Bar Hero
    79% 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: Trading 47.6%, Idler 35.8%, PvE 5.2%, Incremental 4.1%, Fantasy 2.5%

    Why You'll Like It: A desktop companion idler featuring trading and pixel graphics for casual background play.

  26. #26 IdleOn
    78% matchMostly Positive77% of 29,909 reviews2025
    Dev: Lavaflame2
    Windows
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 229.7 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: MMORPG 28.4% ★, Idler 24.5%, Incremental 17.3%, Crafting 7.5%, Resource Management 5.3%

  27. #27 Vanya Online - Idle MMORPG
    81% 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 37.2% ★, Idler 19.7%, Incremental 16.3%, Massively Multiplayer 9.4%, Text-Based 8.8%

    Why You'll Like It: Emphasizes massively multiplayer online features combined with traditional idler mechanics.

  28. #28 Idle Adventure
    82% matchMixed65% of 444 reviews2018
    Dev: zha7
    Windows
    Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 51.5 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    Idle Adventure is a text-based, multi-player online RPG game. Even without astonishing graphics or special effects, it can offer you countless hours of enjoyment.

    Why similar: Text-Based 77.1%, RPG 17.4%, Indie 5.5%

    Why You'll Like It: Offers a straightforward idle RPG experience with adventure elements and indie charm.

  29. #29 Between Adventures IDLE
    78% 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: Trading 29.9%, Idler 24.1%, Crafting 13.3%, Resource Management 9.3%, Combat 7.8%

    Why You'll Like It: Focuses on loot gathering and strategic idle RPG progression between main events.

  30. #30 Scapewatch: Idle MMO
    77% 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 28.7% ★, Idler 22%, Incremental 18.5%, Crafting 10.9%, Massively Multiplayer 7.1%

  31. #31 Gaiadon: Eternal Quest
    79% matchVery Positive80% of 251 reviews2024
    Dev: nadukkon
    Windows
    Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 244.6 hrs≥1hr: 98%

    An Epic Incremental/Idle RPG

    Why similar: Idler 29.8%, Incremental 24.1%, Crafting 16.5%, PvE 10.6%, Combat 6.8%

    Why You'll Like It: Features auto-battling and creature collecting within an incremental idle framework.

  32. #32 Farm RPG
    76% matchVery Positive89% of 463 reviews2026
    Dev: Magic & Wires LLC
    Windows · Mac

    Farm RPG is a menu based farming RPG/MMO. Build your farm, grow crops, fish, craft, and explore. Unlock a variety of exciting daily activities as you progress. Engage with helpful townsfolk and collaborate with fellow players in a vibrant community for trading and teamwork.

    Why similar: MMORPG 31.8% ★, Idler 15.7%, Incremental 15.6%, Crafting 12.2%, Text-Based 9.4%

  33. #33 My Party Is Grinding
    77% matchMixed43% of 637 reviews2026
    Dev: SUPERLINK Inc.
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 52.3 hrsMean: 131.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    A desktop idle RPG where your party of five heroes fights, loots, and grows in a small window while you work.

    Why similar: Trading 41.5%, Idler 32.4%, PvE 8.5%, Combat 5.5%, Fantasy 5.4%

  34. #34 Cultivation Idle
    74% matchMostly Positive75% of 95 reviews2026
    Dev: 老鱼工作室
    Windows

    A casual cultivation-themed idle RPG. Start as a Qi Refining cultivator, auto-train, idle, break through realms, explore maps and dungeons, defeat monsters, collect gear, skills, materials, pills, spirit stones and pets, farm, fish, chop wood, mine, cook, forge, and plan long-term growth

    Why similar: Idler 33.8%, Incremental 26%, Text-Based 16.5%, Resource Management 13.3%, Casual 5.2%

  35. #35 Idle Pixel Fantasy
    74% 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 43.1%, Idler 20.2%, Economy 16.6%, Fantasy 8.3%, Casual 5.6%

  36. #36 Adventure Land - The Code MMORPG
    73% 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 28.3% ★, Trading 17.9%, Idler 16.7%, Incremental 13.6%, Crafting 8.7%

  37. #37 Midas Gold Plus - Idle Clicker
    76% matchVery Positive85% of 1,783 reviews2017
    Dev: Holyday Studios
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 184.5 hrs≥1hr: 69%

    Discover Midas Gold Plus, an engaging idle clicker set in a mythical world! Harness King Midas' golden touch, build a legendary city, and unlock powerful champions. Master unique gameplay styles, explore pet battles, and conquer rival cities. Delve into this ancient tycoon adventure today!

    Why similar: Incremental 35.4%, Idler 22.2%, Economy 13.7%, Resource Management 8.5%, Crafting 6.8%

  38. #38 Idle Wizard
    75% 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 45.2%, Incremental 30.6%, Resource Management 16%, Casual 3.6%, Fantasy 2.5%

  39. #39 Revolution Idle
    72% 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: Incremental 35.5%, Idler 35%, Resource Management 13.5%, Minimalist 9.3%, Casual 5.8%

  40. #40 Koltera
    75% matchMostly Positive72% of 171 reviews2023
    Dev: Braymen
    Windows
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 45.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    Idle creature-collector, where you mine, train, breed, explore and more with your creatures. Discover all there is in the world of Koltera.

    Why similar: Idler 25.6%, Incremental 22.3%, Text-Based 14.5%, Economy 14.1%, Cute 6.8%

  41. #41 Idle Awakening: Mages Path
    73% matchMostly Positive77% of 189 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 50.5%, Resource Management 13.8%, Casual 13.3%, Text-Based 13.3%, Fantasy 5.4%

  42. #42 Nomad Idle
    73% 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 31.6%, Incremental 27.1%, Crafting 17.9%, PvE 5.7%, Combat 5.1%

  43. #43 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 35.6%, Incremental 31%, Resource Management 12.5%, Combat 10.1%, Fantasy 6%

  44. #44 Idle Fishing
    71% 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 39.6%, Incremental 31.8%, Resource Management 13.1%, Cute 7%, Casual 6.3%

  45. #45 奇兽杂货铺
    70% matchVery Positive85% of 71 reviews2026
    Dev: Aiyaha Games
    Windows

    Hunt creatures, collect materials, and craft equipment of different qualities. Keep what suits your build, then sell extra materials, gear, and creature eggs to other players. Grow stronger at your own pace through loot hunting, trading, and creature raising.

    Why similar: MMORPG 42.7% ★, Trading 25%, Massively Multiplayer 12.9%, Crafting 12.6%, Casual 4.1%

  46. #46 Industry Idle
    70% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,488 reviews2024
    Dev: FishPondPub: Fish Pond Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 27.6 hrs≥1hr: 61%

    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 29.7%, Incremental 22.7%, Economy 14.8%, Resource Management 13.9%, Crafting 12%

  47. #47 Idle Cultivation
    71% matchMostly Positive79% of 145 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 40.2%, Crafting 15.8%, Casual 11.1%, Combat 9.5%, PvE 8.8%

  48. #48 Rocky Idle
    69% matchVery Positive83% of 327 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 40.3%, Incremental 20.7%, Resource Management 16.4%, Combat 7.3%, PvE 7.2%

  49. #49 Idle Heros
    69% matchVery Positive82% of 574 reviews2024
    Dev: EGAME
    Windows
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 51.3 hrs≥1hr: 54%

    《IDLE HEROS》 is a special placement game, invite your friends to form a fixed team, come to participate in the battle, placement can easily obtain a variety of resources

    Why similar: Idler 51.2%, Text-Based 20.8%, Massively Multiplayer 12.7%, Casual 8.1%, Combat 6.6%

  50. #50 Idle Sphere
    71% matchMixed49% of 332 reviews2024
    Dev: Idle System, Inc.
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 89.7 hrs≥1hr: 63%

    Stunning sphere-themed idle/incremental game. Experience simplicity's beauty.

    Why similar: Idler 40.9%, Incremental 34.1%, Minimalist 9.5%, Fantasy 6.8%, PvE 5.8%

  51. #51 Vespera
    68% matchMixed65% of 338 reviews2026
    Dev: Idle Gamers
    Windows

    Idle RPG with full offline progression and multiple endgame progression systems. Choose a class and start fighting, gathering, crafting, master elements & talent trees, train mercenaries, join factions and fight world bosses with real players. No microtransactions. By idle players for idle players

    Why similar: Idler 30.5%, Incremental 26.2%, Crafting 17.3%, PvE 11%, Combat 5%

  52. #52 Wizard And Minion Idle
    70% 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 46.2%, Incremental 42.4%, Casual 6.4%, RPG 3.8%, Indie 1.1%

  53. #53 [WoG] War of Genesis: Idle Loot
    67% matchMixed60% of 1,509 reviews2026
    Dev: New Normal Soft Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 92.1 hrsMean: 132.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    Just leave it running. The rest takes care of itself. In a small corner of your desktop, a 3D character fights and loots all on its own. Snag good gear and trade it on the Steam Community Market. It's idle, yet you can't stop watching. Addictive looting at its finest.

    Why similar: Trading 43%, Idler 30.1%, PvE 8.7%, Combat 7%, Fantasy 4.9%

  54. #54 Clicker Guardians
    69% matchMixed69% of 250 reviews2024
    Dev: Quantumfrog
    Windows
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 61%

    A true RPG clicker in which you need to loot, craft and refine your equipment to come out on top. Loyal guild members will help you along your mystical journey to defeat goblins, skeletons and adequately dressed frogs!

    Why similar: Incremental 35%, Idler 28.2%, Economy 11.9%, PvE 7%, Fantasy 5.8%

  55. #55 CivIdle
    66% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,131 reviews2025
    Dev: FishPondPub: Fish Pond Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 84.8 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 44.3%, Trading 39.3%, Resource Management 15.7%, Indie 0.7%

  56. #56 Your Chronicle
    68% 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 41.4%, Text-Based 27.1%, Incremental 24.2%, RPG 4%, Fantasy 3.3%

  57. #57 Lootun
    66% 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 54.8%, Crafting 39.4%, RPG 5.8%

  58. #58 Lowmoor Idle RPG: An Adventurer's Chronicle
    65% matchVery Positive88% of 93 reviews2026
    Dev: LilChill Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A free idle RPG that plays itself. Build your adventurer, shape a 2,111-skill tree and watch d20 combat unfold. Explore three complete adventures with 207 illustrated monsters, collect equipment and earn prestige for your next character. Progress continues while the game is closed.

    Why similar: Idler 35.2%, Incremental 28.8%, Text-Based 20.3%, Fantasy 5.4%, Old School 5.1%

  59. #59 Idle Slayer
    66% 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 48.7%, Incremental 38.8%, Casual 7.6%, Old School 3.5%, RPG 0.9%

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