- #1 Idle Monster TD: Evolved
97% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,249 reviews2022
Dev: Monstermob USA, INC
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 128.3 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Evolve epic monsters and crush puny humans in this endless idle tower defense game! Unlock, upgrade, and evolve over 150 unique monsters and pets, ranging from cute and colorful flower creatures to epic fire breathing dragons, to assemble the ultimate team against the endless waves of enemies.
Why similar: Auto Battler 28.5%, Tower Defense 24.8%, Idler 23.6%, Incremental 18.2%, Fantasy 2.3%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a highly polished auto-battler experience with significant tower management and strategic depth similar to Samawa Idle.
- #2 Idle Monster TD
96% matchMostly Positive72% of 855 reviews2021
Dev: Swell Games LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 162.2 hrs≥1hr: 74%
An endless Tower Defense game of epic Monsters vs evil War Machines. Unlock and upgrade tons of unique elemental Monsters (Water, Air, Earth, and Fire) to defend your home from an infinite swarm of robots. Strategize the most effective placement of Monsters to synergize their elemental abilities.
Why similar: Tower Defense 36%, Idler 32.5%, Incremental 20.2%, 2D 4.1%, Fantasy 3.7%
Why You'll Like It: A foundational idle tower defense game that features the same core loop of monster waves and incremental tower upgrades.
- #3 Idle Hero TD - Tower Defense RPG
96% matchVery Positive83% of 1,282 reviews2024
Dev: Swell Games LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 199.9 hrs≥1hr: 70%
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: Auto Battler 28.4%, Tower Defense 24.1%, Idler 21.9%, Incremental 21%, Fantasy 2%
Why You'll Like It: It combines idle mechanics with hero-based tower defense, mirroring the character-customization and RPG elements of the seed game.
- #4 The Perfect Tower II
95% matchVery Positive87% of 4,422 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: Tower Defense 26.6%, Idler 24.2%, Incremental 20.4%, Character Customization 12.1%, Roguelike 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: This game is the gold standard for blending deep idle progression with complex tower defense mechanics and roguelite elements.
- #5 Towerful Defense: A Rogue TD
94% matchMostly Positive74% of 240 reviews2024
Dev: Mini Fun Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 70%
A roguelike tower defense where you control a single tower to fight against hordes of aliens coming from all directions. Pick your tower, equip up to 4 skills, and choose from a variety of traits and unique effect items to craft powerful builds that lead you to victory.
Why similar: Auto Battler 35.1%, Tower Defense 26.4%, Roguelite 15.2%, Roguelike 7.7%, RPG 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: This title perfectly captures the roguelite tower defense feel by forcing players to make strategic choices during each run.
- #6 Refence
94% matchMostly Positive78% of 142 reviews2025
Dev: Muurou Tech
Windows · Mac · Linux
Refence is a roguelite based idle defense game, where you can choose heroes and their traits, upgrade your castle, and manage resources to fend off enemies from the Demon Realm who are trying to attack your castle.
Why similar: Tower Defense 23.5%, Idler 22.1%, Incremental 21.9%, Roguelite 14.9%, Roguelike 11.9%
Why You'll Like It: A strong roguelite idle game that focuses on tower placement and incremental stat growth in a way that feels very familiar.
- #7 Goblin Buster: Incremental Tower Defense
93% matchMostly Positive76% of 159 reviews2025
Dev: Natrix
Windows
Goblin Buster is an incremental tower defense game with deep upgrade mechanics. Obliterate annoying goblins, collect materials, discover powerful relics, invest in unique buildings and spend your resources to upgrade towers and magical spells with a massive skill tree!
Why similar: Incremental 30.4%, Tower Defense 27.5%, Idler 26.3%, Top-Down 8.5%, Fantasy 3.1%
Why You'll Like It: A focused incremental tower defense game that emphasizes strategy and constant progression against waves of enemies.
- #8 Siegeturtle
92% matchVery Positive87% of 261 reviews2025
Dev: YYZ StudioPub: Pretty Soon
Windows · Mac · Linux
Upgrade your turtle, recruit cute animals like unicorns, giant squids, otters and more, and blast through waves in an idle roguelite auto battler! Swim farther with each run, unlock new skills, and get closer to home every time you grow stronger.
Why similar: Auto Battler 30%, Incremental 22%, Idler 20.9%, Roguelite 12.3%, Roguelike 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: This game blends auto-battler mechanics with roguelike progression, creating a unique tactical experience similar to the seed game.
- #9 Nomad Idle
91% matchMixed65% of 880 reviews2025
Dev: The Fox Knocks
Windows
Median: 26.7 hrsMean: 58.5 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: Auto Battler 21.2%, Idler 18.8%, Incremental 17.7%, Roguelite 10.6%, Roguelike 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: It features a blend of class-based progression and crafting that complements the idle tower defense loop.
- #10 Grim Clicker
91% matchMostly Positive78% of 2,888 reviews2024
Dev: EvilCharm Games
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 82.8 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 36.8%, Idler 34.4%, RPG 9.8%, Character Customization 9.7%, 2D 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: This game features deep roguelite skill trees and incremental progression that will appeal to fans of Samawa Idle's character development.
- #11 Maktala: Slime Lootfest
90% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,346 reviews2025
Dev: Samharia Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 94%
An incremental game where you kill hordes of slimes and use their loot to become stronger and farm them. Collect powerful loot, master skills, and uncover tons of content.
Why similar: Incremental 22.9%, Auto Battler 20.1%, Idler 17.3%, Roguelite 10%, Roguelike 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: A loot-focused idle RPG that provides the same satisfying sense of power growth found in Samawa Idle.
- #12 All Aboard! The Train Defense Express
89% matchVery Positive85% of 379 reviews2025
Dev: Likadev
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Protect the Infinite Power Generator by looping around the train tracks! Battle endless waves of enemies in this unique hybrid of auto-battler, survivor, tower defense, idle/clicker gameplay. How long can you survive?
Why similar: Auto Battler 27.6%, Tower Defense 22.1%, Idler 20.6%, Incremental 19.8%, Top-Down 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers a unique twist on the tower defense genre with strong idle and auto-battler mechanics.
- #13 Idle Wizard
89% matchVery Positive86% of 1,821 reviews2019
Dev: TwoWizards
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.6 hrsMean: 226.6 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 51.2%, Incremental 38.1%, RPG 6.3%, 2D 2.6%, Fantasy 1.5%
Why You'll Like It: It offers immense depth in skill trees and character customization, providing a complex idle experience for those who enjoy strategic planning.
- #14 Poly TD
87% matchVery Positive81% of 577 reviews2026
Dev: Naroot
Windows
Classic Warcraft III TD customs meet roguelike strategy. Summon and merge units to evolve them into legendary figures like Joan of Arc, Guan Yu, and Lovecraft—Legendary heroes from across time and space await! Prove your ultimate synergy against endless waves of enemies.
Why similar: Auto Battler 35.1%, Tower Defense 27.8%, Roguelike 13.5%, Roguelite 11.3%, Top-Down 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical tower defense game that incorporates roguelike elements and auto-battler mechanics for a highly strategic feel.
- #15 Desktop Defender
86% matchVery Positive92% of 1,793 reviews2025
Dev: Conradical GamesPub: Poysky Productions
Windows
Median: 25.6 hrsMean: 53.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
An idle auto-battler that sits in the corner of your screen while you do other things.
Why similar: Auto Battler 26.8%, Idler 20.7%, Tower Defense 20.1%, Incremental 19.4%, Top-Down 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: A casual yet engaging idle tower defense game that fits perfectly into the auto-battler sub-genre.
- #16 Towerful Defense: Prologue
88% matchVery Positive88% of 75 reviews2024
Dev: Mini Fun Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A tower defense action roguelike where you control a single tower to fight against hordes of aliens coming from all directions. Pick your tower, equip up to 4 skills, and choose from a variety of traits and items to craft powerful builds that lead you to victory.
Why similar: Auto Battler 34.5%, Tower Defense 27.6%, Roguelite 16.2%, RPG 7.2%, Top-Down 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: A great entry point that showcases the core roguelite tower defense mechanics found in the full version.
- #17 Idle TD: Heroes vs Zombies
86% matchMostly Positive74% of 166 reviews2022
Dev: Swell Games LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 27.9 hrs≥1hr: 67%
An endless Tower Defense game of epic heroes vs evil zombies. Unlock and upgrade countless Heroes, artifacts, and technologies to defend against the infinite zombie swarms. Strategize the most effective placement of Heroes to synergize their skills and abilities.
Why similar: Auto Battler 30.1%, Tower Defense 24.6%, Idler 22.3%, Incremental 14.2%, Top-Down 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a classic tower defense experience with idle progression and hero-based combat.
- #18 Idle Tower Defense
85% matchMixed54% of 118 reviews2024
Dev: ZNZ Games
Windows
Idle Tower Defense is a game where you control a single tower to fight off hordes of enemies. No randomization. Choose from a variety of modules to create unique builds and upgrade modules and survive endless waves.
Why similar: Tower Defense 32.4%, Incremental 31%, Idler 29.7%, Colorful 4.2%, 2D 1.6%
Why You'll Like It: A minimalist take on the genre that prioritizes idle mechanics and bullet-hell style enemy waves.
- #19 IDLE BOSS RUSH
83% matchMixed67% of 829 reviews2025
Dev: Irid Games
Windows
Median: 17.7 hrsMean: 37.6 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Slay giant bosses and turn the hollow wasteland into the almighty kingdom! Endlessly rewarding incremental game where you collect fountains of rare loot, unleash crazy combos and watch the monsters fall under your knees. Boss Rush that keeps on going when you're gone!
Why similar: Incremental 45.5%, Idler 40%, RPG 9.3%, 2D 2.3%, Fantasy 1.5%
Why You'll Like It: It focuses on the boss-fighting aspect of idle games, requiring strategic base-building and tower management.
- #20 Grow Defense
84% matchMostly Positive77% of 610 reviews2021
Dev: SoftCowGames
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 80.4 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Upgrade your Castle and Unlock new tiers of Skills and Weapons to Defend vs Monsters and Bosses across VARIOUS ZONES! Find Rare ITEMS dropped from monsters and bosses and upgrade them to their full potential! Defeat RAID Mega-Bosses to find LEGENDARY items!
Why similar: Tower Defense 34%, Idler 33.3%, Incremental 27.7%, Colorful 3.1%, 2D 1.1%
Why You'll Like It: A straightforward idle tower defense game that focuses on the core loop of upgrading defenses against endless waves.
- #21 Duncrush
81% matchVery Positive83% of 320 reviews2025
Dev: Golden Pick Games
Windows · Mac
Duncrush is a clicker RPG where you defeat monsters by clicking and conquer a variety of dungeons. Collect gold, weapons, shields, and accessories to power up your hero and create your own strategy with the skill tree. Battle stronger enemies and clear challenging dungeons!
Why similar: Incremental 35.8%, Idler 32.7%, Roguelite 22.1%, 2D 4.3%, Action 2.7%
Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled clicker that captures the addictive nature of incremental progression and idle combat.
- #22 Monster Tiles TD: Tower Wars
82% matchVery Positive82% of 505 reviews2024
Dev: Swell Games LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Free Tower Defense game with unique roguelike elements. Custom base building mechanics allow you to create your own base and maze with tiles earned after each wave. Unleash a variety of monsters, each with its own evolution path and unique skills, and evolve them into legendary creatures.
Why similar: Auto Battler 29.2%, Tower Defense 22.6%, Idler 19.2%, Roguelite 12.1%, Roguelike 11.3%
Why You'll Like It: This game adds action-roguelike elements to the tower defense formula for a more dynamic experience.
- #23 Sit-Back Attack
80% matchMostly Positive79% of 116 reviews2025
Dev: StapletonPub: DPSII
Windows
Conquer your free time with this Strategic Idle-RPG that grinds for you! Gathering unique loot, upgrading materials, and XP. Allowing you to jump straight into the fray by crafting equipment, leveling 60+ unique characters, taking on epic boss battles, and challenge an endless tower of difficulty!
Why similar: Auto Battler 35.4%, Idler 24.3%, Incremental 18.2%, RPG 8.2%, Character Customization 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: A management-heavy auto-battler that allows players to sit back and watch their strategic choices play out.
- #24 This Isn't Just Tower Defense
81% matchMixed62% of 126 reviews2025
Dev: Pri Games
Windows
Defend your base with placeable towers that can be upgraded endlessly. Automate your production and make sure there's enough power to keep everything running.
Why similar: Tower Defense 30.2%, Incremental 25.6%, Idler 25.4%, Auto Battler 11.3%, Top-Down 6%
Why You'll Like It: A voxel-based tower defense game that adds a unique visual style to the standard idle progression.
- #25 Tower Ball - Incremental Tower Defense
82% matchMixed62% of 235 reviews2021
Dev: WaffleStack Studio LLC
Windows
Build turrets to destroy balls & earn cash, spend it to upgrade and get stronger
Why similar: Incremental 31%, Tower Defense 30.9%, Idler 29.3%, Colorful 3.8%, 2D 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: A minimalist approach to the genre that relies heavily on incremental upgrades and strategic tower placement.
- #26 Soda Dungeon 2
79% matchVery Positive94% of 5,663 reviews2020
Dev: AN ProductionsPub: Armor Games Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.6 hrsMean: 68.2 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 42.9%, Incremental 30.4%, RPG 13.6%, 2D 5.4%, Fantasy 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: While more RPG-focused, its auto-battler and party-management systems provide a similar sense of progression and strategy.
- #27 Loot Loop
76% matchVery Positive93% of 1,624 reviews2026
Dev: BitBrew
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.3 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: Auto Battler 33%, Incremental 26.7%, Idler 25.3%, RPG 6.6%, Colorful 3.8%
- #28 Incrempire
77% matchMixed68% of 161 reviews2026
Dev: FMGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Defend. Upgrade. Dominate. A relaxing incremental base-defense game, packed with powerful skills and a deep skill tree.
Why similar: Auto Battler 19.1%, Incremental 18%, Idler 17.7%, Tower Defense 14.9%, Roguelite 9.5%
- #29 Sir, We Have an Orc Problem
74% matchVery Positive87% of 3,557 reviews2026
Dev: Mumpitz Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Sir, We Have an Orc Problem is an incremental-style tower defense game where you face an overwhelming number of orcs. Greet them with even more bullets, bombs and lasers!
Why similar: Tower Defense 30%, Incremental 23.1%, Roguelite 13.5%, Idler 10.4%, Roguelike 9.4%
- #30 Outhold
75% matchVery Positive86% of 1,770 reviews2025
Dev: Tellus Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Outhold is a short, strategic incremental game that blends tower defense with a deep meta-progression. Experiment with builds and find overpowered synergies to defend the dwindling fires of Outhold.
Why similar: Incremental 32.8%, Tower Defense 32.6%, Idler 13.4%, Roguelike 8.1%, Top-Down 5.4%
- #31 Summoners War: RUSH
78% matchMixed47% of 154 reviews2025
Dev: Com2uS
Windows
Summoners War: Rush is an idle tower defense RPG where you collect and strengthen your Monsters to build a team and defeat waves of enemies! Fight increasingly powerful foes across Stage Mode and Tower Defense Mode. Build your ultimate team and dominate every challenge!
Why similar: Auto Battler 36.2%, Tower Defense 25%, Idler 18.3%, RPG 12.5%, Top-Down 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: A strategy-RPG that incorporates tower defense elements and collectathon mechanics for long-term engagement.
- #32 Timber Rush
75% matchVery Positive85% of 1,423 reviews2026
Dev: Allerton Apps
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Timber Rush is a fast-paced incremental roguelite where every swing explodes into upgrades, chaos, and massive numbers.
Why similar: Idler 34.7%, Incremental 26.6%, Roguelite 15.2%, Roguelike 15.2%, 2D 3.4%
- #33 DPS IDLE
79% matchMixed63% of 798 reviews2021
Dev: YDKR
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 123.8 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Collect cards, upgrade cards, defeat monsters, join guilds and hire heroes. Raise your DPS!
Why similar: Idler 42.2%, Incremental 39.1%, Class-Based 10.6%, Fantasy 3.9%, 2D 3.3%
Why You'll Like It: A simple, free-to-play idle game that focuses on maximizing damage output through card-based strategy.
- #34 Ash Warden
76% matchMostly Positive73% of 121 reviews2026
Dev: Mgfa StudioPub: Molter Games
Windows
Survive waves of enemies in Ash Warden, an incremental tower defense where you slowly become overpowered. Unlock new abilities, fight against powerful bosses, and evolve into an unstoppable force against the endless Redgaze hordes.
Why similar: Tower Defense 26.5%, Incremental 23%, Idler 21.8%, Roguelite 13.1%, Top-Down 5.9%
- #35 Lonely Knight - Idle Roguelike RPG
78% matchMixed68% of 250 reviews2024
Dev: Enter the Game Studios
Windows
Lonely Knight is a game that combines idle and roguelike elements. Defeat monsters and embark on a journey to find companions for the lonely knight. Experience growth through idle gameplay and test your strength in dungeons!
Why similar: Auto Battler 49.8%, Idler 32.2%, Choices Matter 7.1%, Roguelike 3.6%, RPG 3.5%
Why You'll Like It: This game blends dungeon crawling with auto-battler mechanics, offering a different flavor of roguelike progression.
- #36 Bouncy Weapons
77% matchMixed49% of 69 reviews2026
Dev: LeenGameDev
Windows · Mac · Linux
An incremental game where weapons bounce around killing enemies for you. Collect loot, master a massive skill tree, and uncover tons of content.
Why similar: Incremental 22.6%, Auto Battler 19.9%, Idler 18.9%, Bullet Time 8.5% ★, RPG 8.1%
- #37 Zero Stress King: Idle Defense
72% matchVery Positive88% of 1,657 reviews2026
Dev: Pauloondra
Windows · Mac
Median: 9.2 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 96%
A short relaxing incremental game disguised as a tower defense, but enemies can’t reach your walls. Thanks to lava.
Why similar: Incremental 25.1%, Idler 23.1%, Auto Battler 22.1%, Tower Defense 20.4%, 2D 3.3%
- #38 castle idler
73% matchVery Positive80% of 168 reviews2026
Dev: Soy Boy Games
Windows · Mac
castle idler is a short, relaxing incremental tower defense game with no waves. upgrade towers, collect coins, and unlock powerful prestige upgrades to defend your castle.
Why similar: Idler 29.8%, Tower Defense 29.2%, Incremental 27.8%, Roguelite 5.4%, Colorful 3.4%
- #39 Incremental Epic Hero 2
74% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,685 reviews2025
Dev: HapiwakuPub: Idle System, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 188.8 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: Auto Battler 30.1%, Idler 22%, Roguelike 11.3%, Character Customization 11.2%, Roguelite 10%
- #40 Firestone – Idle Clicker Online RPG
73% matchMostly Positive77% of 6,945 reviews2024
Dev: Holyday Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 533.8 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: Auto Battler 33.2%, Incremental 25%, Idler 25%, RPG 7%, 2D 3.4%
- #41 Idle Slayer
73% matchVery Positive85% of 10,806 reviews2020
Dev: Pablo Leban
Windows
Median: 8.8 hrsMean: 106.1 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 48.6%, Incremental 43.4%, 2D 4.1%, RPG 3.1%, Strategy 0.5%
- #42 Idle Pixel Fantasy
71% matchMostly Positive79% of 914 reviews2025
Dev: Max Ritters
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 22.1 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 62.5%, Idler 26.3%, Fantasy 5.9%, 2D 5%, Singleplayer 0.3%
- #43 Nomad Survival
71% matchVery Positive84% of 2,184 reviews2022
Dev: The Fox Knocks
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Battle against hordes of enemies, conquer Boss encounters, and explore various character and skill combinations in this time-based auto-attacking Roguelite in your quest to become stronger and defeat the most menacing of creatures that lay in wait at the end of each run.
Why similar: Auto Battler 37%, Roguelite 18.8%, Character Customization 13.6%, Roguelike 13.4%, Top-Down 8.6%
- #44 Tap Wizard 2
71% matchMostly Positive75% of 501 reviews2024
Dev: TopCog
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 58.4 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Choose your Spells, Perks, and Traits, then let the Wizard do all of the work in this unique Idle RPG! Tap Wizard 2 is a fusion of the Idle, Incremental, ARPG, and Twin-Stick Shooter genres, resulting in a game like no other!
Why similar: Idler 35.7%, Incremental 22.4%, Character Customization 9.9%, Top-Down 8.3%, RPG 7.7%
- #45 BastionOS
68% matchVery Positive97% of 168 reviews2026
Dev: Feral Paw
Windows · Mac
A short active incremental game where you stack ludicrous weapons and upgrades onto a tower. Destroy a gigantic evolving horde, unlock new tech, repeat.
Why similar: Incremental 29.4%, Tower Defense 28.4%, Idler 28.1%, Top-Down 6.9%, Stylized 3.7%
- #46 Abyss Horde
68% matchVery Positive89% of 88 reviews2026
Dev: Solo Gaming
Windows
Darkness tears reality apart. Hordes of beasts, monsters, and abyssal demons surge from the depths mindless, driven only by destruction. Adventurer, the line needs you! In 《Abyss Horde》, defend against ever-stronger waves. Every run builds a new defense; every upgrade shifts the tide.
Why similar: Tower Defense 32.3%, Idler 18.9%, Roguelite 17.7%, Roguelike 11.9%, Top-Down 6.5%
- #47 PANOPTYCA : Idle RPG Manager
69% matchMixed68% of 1,448 reviews2025
Dev: Tesseract Studio
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 45.0 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Discover a new style of RPG management gameplay. Experience the fun of an idle RPG that blends an innovative four-view battle system with a deep hero-growth mechanic.
Why similar: Auto Battler 43.6%, Idler 41.4%, RPG 6.5%, Top-Down 4.5%, 2D 2%
- #48 Tap Ninja - Idle game
70% matchVery Positive85% of 9,768 reviews2022
Dev: Broken Glass
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 238.6 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Defeat enemies, earn gold, upgrade your village, become a Ninja Master!
Why similar: Auto Battler 29%, Incremental 23.3%, Idler 23.3%, Roguelike 12.2%, RPG 5.9%
- #49 Incremental Infinity
70% matchMixed58% of 159 reviews2026
Dev: Rablo Games
Windows
An Idle Incremental game where you explore an infinite, procedurally generated skill tree. Defend yourself against ever-growing waves of numbers. Unlock new abilities, complete quests and expand the skill tree to become infinitely powerful.
Why similar: Idler 40.9%, Incremental 37.6%, Tower Defense 15%, 2D 4.2%, Strategy 1.1%
- #50 Rogue Tower
70% matchVery Positive83% of 5,919 reviews2022
Dev: Die of Death Games
Windows
Median: 10.7 hrsMean: 20.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Rogue Tower is a tower defense game with roguelike elements and a continuously expanding path which you can influence. Unlock, build, upgrade, expand, defend.
Why similar: Tower Defense 59.4%, Roguelike 22%, Roguelite 13%, Colorful 2.2%, Strategy 1.6%
- #51 Clicker Arena
72% matchMixed55% of 105 reviews2024
Dev: James Sun
Windows
Welcome to the arena! An auto battler with lite "idle" game mechanics. Defeat bosses to earn resources and power up. Invest in a complex skill tree and dig for ancient relics. Earn glory from righteous combat and spend it on permanent upgrades that ramp up the pace and excitement every run.
Why similar: Auto Battler 31.2%, Incremental 24%, Roguelite 15%, Roguelike 10.4%, Choices Matter 7%
- #52 Tangy TD
67% matchVery Positive90% of 1,510 reviews2026
Dev: Cakez
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Strategic tower defense where you play a witch, place class-based towers, equip them with items that grant powerful abilities, combine them, create unique builds & deal ridiculous amounts of damage! Customize your builds with a deep stat system and giant skill tree!
Why similar: Tower Defense 56.7%, Roguelike 24.6%, 2D 6.2%, Action 5.5%, Colorful 4.6%
- #53 Desktop Nard: Dice Idle
69% matchMixed68% of 117 reviews2026
Dev: Samharia Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Idle Dice roll automatically for you, unleashing skills and farming rare loot in the corner of your desktop, with tons of content and loot types.
Why similar: Incremental 25.4%, Idler 21.8%, Auto Battler 18.5%, Roguelite 9.4%, RPG 9.3%
- #54 Journey to Incrementalia
68% matchVery Positive87% of 911 reviews2024
Dev: Adam Travers
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 19.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Journey to Incrementalia is an active incremental auto-battler about a necromancer on a short quest. Cast diabolical spells, summon an army and open the gates of hell on your quest to break down 99 walls and reach the lost city of Incrementalia.
Why similar: Auto Battler 31.2%, Incremental 30.9%, Idler 20.4%, RPG 6%, Top-Down 5.7%
- #55 COMBOLITE
69% matchMostly Positive77% of 57 reviews2025
Dev: Kristoff Red
Windows · Linux
In this satisfying incremental roguelike, every weapon you buy matters! Strategically order them to trigger powerful combos, send the enemy flying with physics-based hits, and watch your damage reach MILLIONS and above!
Why similar: Auto Battler 32.6%, Idler 22.3%, Incremental 19.5%, Roguelike 13.5%, Roguelite 11.2%
- #56 Whack-A-Monster
65% matchVery Positive91% of 120 reviews2026
Dev: Brainfog Games
Windows
Whack-A-Monster. An incremental game about Whacking, Smashing, Splashing & BONKING monsters. Upgrade through the skill tree and unlock new weapons to vanquish all evil from this world.
Why similar: Incremental 30.2%, Idler 27.4%, Roguelite 18.1%, RPG 10.6%, Top-Down 9.2%
- #57 Lichgate: Tower Survivor
66% matchMostly Positive78% of 64 reviews2026
Dev: Sun Lion Games
Windows
Burn through the underworld legion in this rogue-lite Tower Survivor. Craft the ultimate tower of destruction and survive as long as you can against endless hordes of enemies.
Why similar: Auto Battler 39.3%, Tower Defense 32.3%, Roguelite 16.9%, Top-Down 6.5%, Stylized 3.1%
- #58 Farmer Against Potatoes Idle
64% matchVery Positive95% of 8,147 reviews2024
Dev: Oni Gaming
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 254.8 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 47.2%, Incremental 42.8%, Choices Matter 8.1%, RPG 1.9%
- #59 Tower Wizard
63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 8,856 reviews2025
Dev: Barribob
Windows
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Help a wizard build and upgrade a wizard tower in this incremental game! Use the tower to study magic, summon spirits, create buildings, and influence the world.
Why similar: Incremental 54.3%, Idler 29.2%, RPG 5.1%, 2D 3.5%, Colorful 3.4%