- #1 PC FISH: Taskbar Aquarium
96% matchMostly Positive78% of 500 reviews2026
Dev: NANOO
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 39.0 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Raise, Collect, Trade! Discover rare fish, grow your collection, and build a living aquarium right on your desktop.
Why similar: Trading 25.2%, Idler 21.6%, Desktop Companion 19.1% ★, Creature Collector 17%, Collectathon 10.1%
- #2 Mob Trader
97% matchMixed47% of 85 reviews2024
Dev: Hex
Windows
Poke the dungeon and stick around to see what comes out! Every 60 minutes you will receive a tradeable mob in the form of a Steam Item. Grow an impressive collection of unique mobs to show off and trade with other players on the Steam Market!
Why similar: Idler 30.4%, Creature Collector 29.5%, Collectathon 26.9%, Incremental 9.6%, Casual 3.6%
- #3 Maktala: Slime Lootfest
95% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,373 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: Idler 34.8%, Auto Battler 34.7%, Incremental 14.3%, Strategy 7.9%, Casual 4.5%
- #4 Grow Defense
96% matchMostly Positive77% of 610 reviews2021
Dev: SoftCowGames
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 80.0 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: Idler 44.3%, Tower Defense 18.9%, Incremental 11.4%, Casual 7.8%, Strategy 6.9%
- #5 Idle Monster TD
94% matchMostly Positive72% of 856 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: Idler 49%, Tower Defense 22.7%, Strategy 13.7%, Incremental 9.4%, Casual 5%
- #6 Desktop Defender
92% matchVery Positive93% of 1,840 reviews2025
Dev: Conradical GamesPub: Poysky Productions
Windows
Median: 24.8 hrsMean: 53.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
An idle auto-battler that sits in the corner of your screen while you do other things.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 27.4% ★, Auto Battler 26%, Idler 23.4%, Tower Defense 9.5%, Incremental 6.8%
- #7 Coins
94% matchMixed57% of 132 reviews2024
Dev: CoinsDev
Windows · Linux
A F2P Coin collecting game. Get Coins to trade and collect!
Why similar: Trading 34.1%, Idler 32.5%, Collectathon 18%, Incremental 8.3%, Casual 6.8%
- #8 Rogue Monster Rush
91% matchVery Positive94% of 258 reviews2026
Dev: Ghost Vibes LLC
Windows
A unique Tower Defense game featuring Monster Collecting and Roguelike mechanics. Hatch, upgrade, and command a party of monster defenders, while unleashing player spells, to defend your base from the hordes of invading robots.
Why similar: Creature Collector 62.8%, Tower Defense 31.2%, Strategy 2.9%, Casual 1.8%, Indie 1.4%
- #9 Slime CCG
93% matchMixed41% of 101 reviews2018
Dev: Kody StonePub: Sedoc LLC
Windows
Build decks using fun and powerful Slime's and battle them in unique arenas!
Why similar: Strategy 42.2%, Simulation 39.5%, Indie 14.9%, Singleplayer 3.4%
- #10 Slimeward
89% matchVery Positive90% of 352 reviews2026
Dev: ByeolGamesPub: ByeolByte
Windows
Slimeward is an idle game where players build and upgrade a village, recruit heroes, and defeat Monster 'Slime' that fell in front of the house one day,
Why similar: Idler 49.8%, Incremental 17.6%, Simulation 15.5%, Strategy 13.6%, Indie 3.1%
- #11 Monsters Idle RPG
91% matchMixed64% of 67 reviews2023
Dev: Overaction Game Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Monsters Idle RPG is a cozy and relaxing idle game where you collect monsters, deploy them in battles, gather resources, and sell them to earn profits! Explore Arcanium as you advance from a basic starter monster to your favorite companion by expanding your collection.
Why similar: Idler 21.5%, Auto Battler 20.7%, Creature Collector 19.5%, Collectathon 17.1%, Incremental 6.4%
- #12 Idle Monster TD: Evolved
90% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,253 reviews2022
Dev: Monstermob USA, INC
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 129.5 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 34%, Idler 32.8%, Tower Defense 14.4%, Incremental 7.8%, Strategy 7.8%
- #13 Abyss Manager Idle
88% matchVery Positive96% of 273 reviews2026
Dev: D4 Laboratory
Windows
This is a short idle tower defense game that players can complete to 100% in 2 hours.Abyss Manager is an idle tower defense game where players need to assign jobs to various characters, collect resources, recruit and train characters, and excavate more floors to unlock further mechanics.
Why similar: Idler 32.1%, Collectathon 26.6%, Tower Defense 12.9%, Simulation 10.2%, Strategy 10.1%
- #14 Goblin Buster: Incremental Tower Defense
89% matchMostly Positive76% of 160 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: Idler 39%, Tower Defense 17.4%, Incremental 14.2%, Strategy 11.1%, Casual 6.7%
- #15 Increbraintal
87% matchVery Positive82% of 176 reviews2026
Dev: Hymoori
Windows
Protect your brain from viruses in Increbraintal, an incremental auto battler. Build your team and unlock upgrades in the Skill Tree to eliminate the contamination taking over the body.
Why similar: Idler 32.5%, Auto Battler 27%, Strategy 12.2%, Simulation 11.3%, Casual 9%
- #16 Incrempire
86% matchMixed67% of 168 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: Idler 33.1%, Auto Battler 30.8%, Tower Defense 11.7%, Incremental 10.4%, Strategy 6.7%
- #17 castle idler
84% matchVery Positive80% of 184 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 42.6%, Tower Defense 17.4%, Incremental 12.3%, Strategy 9.5%, Simulation 9.3%
- #18 Samawa Idle
85% matchMixed66% of 625 reviews2023
Dev: Samharia Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 29.1 hrsMean: 73.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Unleash the power of specialized towers to annihilate hordes of monsters in this idle game with roguelike elements. Collect gold, level up your towers, face powerful bosses, and refine your strategy with an evolving skill tree.
Why similar: Auto Battler 38.3%, Idler 33%, Tower Defense 14%, Incremental 10.5%, Top-Down 3.2%
- #19 TCG Master Trader
84% matchMostly Positive71% of 78 reviews2025
Dev: DURINKOSU
Windows
Claim a free pack of cards every few hours and expand your collection! Discover hundreds of unique cards with different styles, rarities, and visual effects.
Why similar: Collectathon 38.5%, Trading 33.2%, Simulation 17.6%, Casual 10.2%, Singleplayer 0.5%
- #20 TASMON: Taskbar Monsters
83% matchMixed65% of 104 reviews2026
Dev: ProjectZeta
Windows
An idle RPG that lives in your taskbar. While you work, your monsters auto-battle and bring back eggs and loot. Collect 156+ species, evolve and awaken them, forge one-of-a-kind serial-stamped weapons, and shape every weekly update from the in-game suggestion box. Free to play.
Why similar: Auto Battler 37.3%, Idler 33.8%, Creature Collector 19.6%, Casual 8.9%, Singleplayer 0.3%
- #21 Creature Card Idle
86% matchMostly Positive72% of 174 reviews2019
Dev: Playsaurus
Windows · Linux
Median: 9.2 hrsMean: 41.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Creature Card Idle is an incremental game that fuses strategic grid-based gameplay with the thrill of collecting cards. Experience an evolving journey across expansions, each introducing new mechanics and cards. Play for free without microtransactions.
Why similar: Idler 54.9%, Incremental 15.2%, Strategy 13.7%, Casual 9%, Indie 6.4%
- #22 Pixel Collector
82% matchMixed65% of 117 reviews2024
Dev: PixelPulseGames
Windows
Collect Pixelart items! Get 1-4 tickets every 2 hours to spin the lucky wheel. Win pixelart items or higher rarity tickets! All items appear in your Steam inventory and are tradable/marketable, making it easier to complete your collections.
Why similar: Idler 31.3%, Collectathon 29.6%, Creature Collector 17.5%, Simulation 12.7%, Incremental 6.4%
- #23 Refence
80% matchMostly Positive78% of 144 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: Idler 45.5%, Tower Defense 20.2%, Incremental 14%, Strategy 11.3%, Casual 6.5%
- #24 Idle Tower Defense
81% 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: Idler 41.7%, Tower Defense 19%, Incremental 13.5%, Bullet Hell 10.1%, Strategy 6.4%
- #25 Monster Tiles TD: Tower Wars
78% matchVery Positive82% of 507 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 39.5%, Idler 30.2%, Tower Defense 14.9%, Strategy 9.5%, Casual 5.9%
- #26 Critter Clicker
81% matchMixed57% of 111 reviews2020
Dev: TimeWastingGames
Windows
Casual farming simulator with unique, flexible gameplay. Autoclicker is built-in and free. Gather resources, upgrade critters and buildings, sell your farm when you want a bigger one and never stop expanding.
Why similar: Idler 53.6%, Incremental 14.9%, Strategy 12.3%, Casual 8.6%, Simulation 7.3%
- #27 Ash Warden
77% matchMostly Positive72% of 123 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: Idler 37.7%, Tower Defense 19.1%, Incremental 12.3%, Simulation 11.2%, Strategy 9.9%
- #28 Creature Clicker - Capture, Train, Ascend!
82% matchMixed50% of 607 reviews2017
Dev: ColloseusXPub: Phat Phrog Studios
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 23.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
A new creature collecting clicker game in which your goal is to capture all of the 50+ creatures, level them up to make them do more DPS and ascend them to gain better abilities. Unlock legendary variants and defeat all of the raid bosses & every hour get a steam creature you can trade, buy or sell!
Why similar: Creature Collector 36.2%, Idler 35%, Incremental 12.7%, Casual 9.5%, Indie 6.2%
- #29 Mob Factory
78% matchMostly Positive73% of 478 reviews2023
Dev: LiterallyEveryone Games
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Mob factory is an tower defense and automation game for the lazy adventurer. Smelt down enemy loot into turrets & factories to automate an ever expanding dungeon from the comfort of your tower.
Why similar: Tower Defense 43.7%, Simulation 31.1%, Strategy 19.5%, Top-Down 4.9%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #30 Bomb Farm
75% matchMixed66% of 775 reviews2026
Dev: Stream On
Windows
An idle RPG where your bomber squadron gathers resources for you. Destroy rocks, hunt for rare items, forge and upgrade your equipment, master a vast skill tree, and trade items with other players on the Steam Market. Free to play.
Why similar: Auto Battler 35.3%, Idler 32.7%, Incremental 10.9%, Casual 6.6%, Simulation 6.4%
- #31 DPS IDLE
79% 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 64%, Incremental 18.3%, Casual 8.1%, Indie 4.8%, Strategy 3.7%
- #32 Incremental Infinity
76% matchMixed58% of 163 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 35.9%, Desktop Companion 25.8% ★, Incremental 10.3%, Strategy 7%, Simulation 7%
- #33 Musical Slime
73% matchVery Positive97% of 396 reviews2026
Dev: HaHaHaGame
Windows
Ditch the dull, monotonous desktop! Bring home a soft, cuddly slime that grooves in perfect sync with your music, unlock soothing desktop companionship, and enjoy endless player-created music content in the Steam Workshop to swap out whenever you want~
Why similar: Idler 64.1%, Casual 17.8%, Incremental 17.3%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #34 Heros and Monsters: Idle Incremental
77% matchMixed69% of 122 reviews2023
Dev: Mathew Perry
Windows
Auto Battler, Incremental, Idle Game
Why similar: Auto Battler 41.2%, Idler 36.9%, Strategy 7.9%, Simulation 7.4%, Casual 3.9%
- #35 Idle Hero TD - Tower Defense RPG
74% 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: Auto Battler 31.4%, Idler 28.2%, Tower Defense 13%, Incremental 8.4%, Strategy 8%
- #36 Karma Keepers
73% matchMostly Positive74% of 62 reviews2026
Dev: yonazdev
Windows · Mac
A chill incremental strategy game where you restore souls, build a Faith economy, automate your realm, and rebirth for permanent progress before corruption takes over.
Why similar: Auto Battler 42.8%, Incremental 16.3%, Simulation 13.8%, Strategy 13.4%, Top-Down 5.2%
- #37 Card Storm Idle
76% matchMixed51% of 111 reviews2023
Dev: Hyperbeam Games
Windows
Card Storm Idle is an incremental game with both idle and active playstyles. Research and craft card deсk to earn as much resource as possible! Build up your power and see how far you can get. Bring the card storm down on monsters!
Why similar: Auto Battler 39.7%, Idler 34.3%, Incremental 10.7%, Strategy 7.9%, Casual 4.6%
- #38 Whimside
72% matchVery Positive92% of 441 reviews2025
Dev: ToadzillartPub: Future Friends Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 63%
A creature collection game that sits at the bottom of your screen & fits easily into your routine. Whether you're working, studying, or relaxing, Whimside is always ready to offer you a cozy escape. Capture rare creatures, create new species & decorate your whimsical space!
Why similar: Creature Collector 50.8%, Idler 15%, Desktop Companion 13.7% ★, Simulation 11.3%, Casual 5.6%
- #39 Vinyls
73% matchMixed68% of 55 reviews2025
Dev: BrainRot
Windows
Collect, trade, and showcase your virtual vinyl collection in Vinyls! Open random drops, score rare records, and trade with others on Steam.
Why similar: Trading 54.7%, Collectathon 28.4%, Incremental 8.5%, Casual 6%, Indie 2%
- #40 Koltera
74% 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 29.8%, Creature Collector 26.5%, Collectathon 22.4%, Incremental 8.9%, Strategy 7.3%
- #41 Fantasy Idle Dungeon
71% matchMixed68% of 834 reviews2025
Dev: Leaves GamesPub: Gamersky Games
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 63.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%
In Fantasy Idle Dungeon, hatch and capture rare Jenin, awaken their legendary skills and talents, and experience the joy of leveling up, evolving, and fusing them. Freely customize your gear, assemble an unbeatable adventure team, and claim glorious victories with effortless idle gameplay!
Why similar: Idler 41.9%, Creature Collector 24.5%, Auto Battler 14.8%, Strategy 9.8%, Casual 6.4%
- #42 Tower Ball - Incremental Tower Defense
75% matchMixed62% of 237 reviews2021
Dev: WaffleStack Studio LLC
Windows
Build turrets to destroy balls & earn cash, spend it to upgrade and get stronger
Why similar: Idler 45.1%, Tower Defense 19.9%, Incremental 14.7%, Strategy 10.8%, Casual 5.8%
- #43 My Slime Garden
71% matchVery Positive93% of 136 reviews2025
Dev: Slimebox Games
Windows
Raise, nurture, and breed adorable slimes in a relaxing adventure where each slime is unique! Mix traits to create new slime companions and explore endless islands filled with secrets and surprises. Your perfect slime squad is waiting for you. How far can you take them?
Why similar: Creature Collector 71.2%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Casual 11.4%
- #44 Siegeturtle
70% matchVery Positive87% of 272 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 42.9%, Idler 34.8%, Strategy 9.1%, Incremental 7.1%, Casual 5.4%
- #45 Abyss Horde
70% matchVery Positive85% of 96 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: Idler 37.4%, Tower Defense 26.7%, Strategy 12.3%, Bullet Hell 10.6%, Casual 7.6%
- #46 FLERP
72% matchVery Positive87% of 408 reviews2022
Dev: foolsroom
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Fend off hordes of enemies in this arcade tower defense roguelite with autobattler elements. Build up a team of powerful synergies and become unstoppable.
Why similar: Casual 56.8%, Tower Defense 26.4%, Indie 9%, Singleplayer 7.8%
- #47 Kādomon: Hyper Auto Battlers
70% matchMixed67% of 614 reviews2025
Dev: Dino RocketPub: Fireshine Games
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Collect and battle over 200 unique creatures in this roguelike auto-battler. Level-up and evolve your Kādomon as you assemble the ultimate team, creating awesome synergies to beat BIG bosses!
Why similar: Auto Battler 50.1%, Creature Collector 40.8%, Strategy 9.1%
- #48 DEFENDUN : Hero Defense
71% matchMostly Positive74% of 182 reviews2024
Dev: MYMEStudioPub: Link Compass
Windows
Summon and merge to stop incoming waves of monsters. Use over 100 different units to defend against over 200 monsters. Utilize each unit's unique traits and skills to create your own combinations of units and move them around to clear the stage while avoiding the boss's skills.
Why similar: Tower Defense 42.2%, Strategy 17.6%, Simulation 17.2%, Casual 10.9%, Indie 10.1%
- #49 Nomad Idle
69% 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 40.9%, Auto Battler 40%, Incremental 12%, Casual 4.8%, Top-Down 2.3%
- #50 Outhold
67% matchVery Positive86% of 1,838 reviews2025
Dev: Tellus Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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: Tower Defense 23.9%, Idler 23.5%, Incremental 17.9%, Strategy 13.3%, Simulation 10.2%
- #51 Touhou Defense Tale ~ AI Test in Touhou ~
67% matchVery Positive95% of 74 reviews2026
Dev: 식신공방
Windows
A 2D Touhou fan game combining tower defense, tower merging, RTS-style control, and chaotic bullet-filled battles. Merge Touhou characters, build your defense, and compete for the fastest clear time on the leaderboard.
Why similar: Tower Defense 39.2%, Strategy 28.3%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Top-Down 9.2%, Casual 4.5%
- #52 My Party Is Grinding
69% 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 27.8%, Auto Battler 23.5%, Desktop Companion 22.7% ★, Idler 21.7%, Casual 2.6%
- #53 Piñata Go Boom
67% matchVery Positive92% of 668 reviews2025
Dev: tissue inu
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A small incremental game about smashing piñatas, collecting toys, and climbing the corporate ladder as you unlock a vast upgrade tree.
Why similar: Idler 38.5%, Incremental 17.3%, Simulation 15.2%, Strategy 13.1%, Casual 8.8%
- #54 Gem Miner TD
67% matchVery Positive97% of 78 reviews2026
Dev: iFeral Games
Windows
Mine. Maze. Merge. Survive. Dig for powerful gems, merge them into game-breaking towers, stack buffs, and pick roguelike perks to build wild synergies. Do not let enemies drag your miner to the lava!
Why similar: Auto Battler 56.1%, Tower Defense 24.8%, Strategy 13.3%, Indie 5.2%, Singleplayer 0.5%
- #55 DEFRAG
65% matchVery Positive94% of 563 reviews2025
Dev: BlueDot Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
DEFRAG is a game about cleansing corrupted sectors and refining them through optimization to build a stronger system. Collect resources, adjust configurations, and complete your build as you progress.
Why similar: Idler 41.4%, Incremental 15.5%, Bullet Hell 12.9%, Simulation 12.8%, Strategy 9.2%
- #56 Crown Siege
65% matchMostly Positive80% of 335 reviews2026
Dev: JOrbits GamesPub: 2 Left Thumbs
Windows · Mac · Linux
A short incremental siege game centered around growing and strengthening an army to defend your kingdom. Seize the crown from an endless wave of enemies for your best chance at survival!
Why similar: Auto Battler 33.9%, Idler 26.2%, Tower Defense 12.4%, Incremental 8.9%, Simulation 7.5%
- #57 Summonsters
68% matchMostly Positive76% of 184 reviews2024
Dev: SFCO Games
Windows
Summonsters is a roguelike auto-battler game where you buy summons and combine artifacts to survive against oncoming enemies. Utilize summons that fight on your behalf to defeat bosses and elites. To ensure survival, strategically combine artifacts to forge powerful legendary artifacts.
Why similar: Auto Battler 67.4%, Strategy 15.8%, Indie 6.3%, Top-Down 5.5%, Casual 4%
- #58 Cards!
68% matchMixed65% of 125 reviews2025
Dev: Good And Bad Games Corp
Windows
A unique collectibe idle clicker game with droppable Steam cards
Why similar: Idler 38.4%, Creature Collector 38.2%, Incremental 11.9%, Simulation 11.5%
- #59 Chicken Fren
66% matchMostly Positive79% of 97 reviews2026
Dev: Iron Cock Studios
Windows
Chicken Fren is a desktop pet that struts across your screen while you work or play. Every mouse click and keypress is a chance to spawn an egg: crack the egg to reveal hats and cosmetics ranging from common to legendary. Collect items, equip them, or trade them on the Steam Marketplace!
Why similar: Idler 40.7%, Collectathon 32.6%, Incremental 14.2%, Casual 9.2%, Indie 2.8%