- #1 Recursive
97% matchPositive87% of 38 reviews2026
Dev: Xero
Windows · Linux
Every time you think you understand it, it unlocks something else, adding new layers, mechanics, and ways to grow.
Why similar: Tower Defense 23.2%, Incremental 19.9%, Idler 17.6%, Simulation 11.5%, Strategy 10.8%
- #2 Smile To Fly
96% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2019
Dev: no.rest
Windows
Mine gold and electricity in your own space colony, find new inhabitants in space, and eventually make them happy - because the energy of happiness through smile-to-fly technology can be transformed into rocket fuel!
Why similar: Strategy 21.3%, Tower Defense 17.3%, Simulation 15.7%, Incremental 14.5%, Arcade 8.4%
- #3 Pacremental
96% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Erocol
Windows
Pacremental is a incremental game about opening packs, unlocking weapon cards, evolve them and automating your progress. Collect rare artifacts, combine them with weapons, and push through increasingly difficult waves. Build tower your own way.
Why similar: Tower Defense 23.1%, Simulation 18.1%, Idler 17.6%, Incremental 11.8%, Arcade 9.5%
- #4 ULTRATAP
94% matchVery Positive93% of 57 reviews2026
Dev: luckyape
Windows
ULTRATAP is an incremental game about defeating monsters and bosses, getting stronger and enjoying the process. Buy upgrades, complete quests and equip powerful items.
Why similar: Incremental 22.8%, Idler 19.8%, Simulation 17.7%, Strategy 15.5%, Casual 9.2%
- #5 Grow Defense
95% matchMostly Positive77% of 610 reviews2021
Dev: SoftCowGames
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 74.2 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 30.8%, Idler 23.2%, Incremental 19.6%, Strategy 7.8%, Casual 6.7%
- #6 castle idler
94% matchVery Positive82% of 108 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: Tower Defense 24.4%, Idler 19.3%, Incremental 18.2%, Strategy 9.2%, Arcade 8.9%
- #7 Future Fortune
93% matchMixed49% of 104 reviews2021
Dev: Type TenPub: Type Ten Studios
Windows
Future Fortune is an incremental/idle game featuring big numbers, a multi-layer prestige system, a milestone reward system, multiple upgrade shops, and much more!
Why similar: Idler 18.8%, Incremental 17.8%, Simulation 12.8%, Automation 12.5%, Time Management 11.7%
- #8 Idle Monster TD
92% matchMostly Positive72% of 851 reviews2021
Dev: Swell Games LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 163.4 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 26.2%, Idler 18%, Incremental 11.7%, Time Management 11.4%, Strategy 10.9%
- #9 Little TD
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hightea Studio
Windows
Escape from daily life and immerse yourself in the exciting tower defense strategy game 'Little TD'. Experience a unique gaming style in 'Little Tower Defense', with various fresh game modes that are different from traditional tower defense.
Why similar: Tower Defense 34.7%, Strategy 18.4%, Simulation 18.2%, Idler 12.6%, Casual 8.1%
- #10 Towerix91
91% matchPositive92% of 25 reviews2026
Dev: MrArcivorum
Windows
Towerix91 is an incremental tower defense inspired by PC games of the late 80s and early 90s. Collect crystals, unlock dozens of upgrades in the tech tree, place towers on walls, upgrade them and use abilities. Repel waves of enemies while steadily strengthening your defenses.
Why similar: Tower Defense 25.6%, Idler 19.3%, Incremental 15.8%, Strategy 9.5%, Arcade 9.2%
- #11 Legend of Idle
90% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: ActiveDev
Windows
In this incremental game, you must rebuild your kingdom! Gather resources, construct numerous buildings, and set out to conquer everything with your army! A game in the style of the SNES!
Why similar: Simulation 21.1%, Incremental 19.2%, Idler 18%, Strategy 16.7%, Arcade 10.5%
- #12 Pixel Orbit
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: YaxWorks
Windows
Incremental game about defending Earth from impending danger. Develop your Skill Tree to setup automatic turrets and various other defensive mechanisms.
Why similar: Tower Defense 25.4%, Incremental 20.6%, Idler 18.8%, Strategy 12.6%, Arcade 10.8%
- #13 Tiny Towers
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: RKO Software
Windows
A casual, progression-based incremental game about defending your tiny fortress from hordes of tiny mobs. Place defensive towers, acquire resources by defeating enemies, and unlock new upgrades in the skill tree to strengthen your goblin stronghold.
Why similar: Tower Defense 29.7%, Incremental 23.8%, Idler 17.3%, Strategy 8.9%, Simulation 6.1%
- #14 Abyss Manager Idle
87% matchVery Positive97% of 171 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: Tower Defense 24.2%, Time Management 20.2%, Idler 18.9%, Strategy 13.4%, Simulation 13.2%
- #15 Coin Hoarder
88% match8 user reviews63% of 8 reviews2025
Dev: JLY Games
Windows
Click, collect, and ascend! Coin Hoarder is an addictive idle/incremental game in the spirit of Cookie Clicker and other greats, with endless upgrades, ascensions, and achievements.
Why similar: Incremental 22.9%, Idler 20.2%, Simulation 17.5%, Automation 13.3%, Time Management 12.4%
- #16 Pullstation
86% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2026
Dev: ZIROH
Windows
Pullstation is an incremental tower defence about saving your space station from the ever-growing horde of UNKNOWN origin.
Why similar: Tower Defense 33.9%, Idler 22.3%, Incremental 20.6%, Casual 10.8%, Strategy 6.5%
- #17 Dream Cafe
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Shan MemonPub: Foolar Game Studio
Windows
Step into a dreamy world of macarons and cafe management! Craft colorful delights, satisfy whimsical customers, and become the Macaron Maestro in Dream Cafe. Ready to run your dream factory?
Why similar: Simulation 23%, Incremental 19.6%, Time Management 17.3%, Arcade 13.4%, Casual 10.1%
- #18 Cosmic Crusher
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mateusz P.
Windows
Incremental game about protecting solar system. Destroy asteroids with a huge arsenal of weapons, upgrade your skills through a massive skill tree, and defend the solar system from hostile alien fleets. How far can you go?
Why similar: Incremental 17.3%, Tower Defense 15.5%, Arcade 15.3%, Strategy 12.7%, Idler 11.9%
- #19 Touhou Random Tower Defense
84% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2026
Dev: SlowWork
Windows
A fan-made Touhou Project tower defense! Summon towers, merge them, collect cards to enhance them, and fend off waves of enemies!
Why similar: Tower Defense 36%, Simulation 21.7%, Strategy 14.5%, Arcade 12.4%, Casual 7.5%
- #20 Penguin Hatchery
84% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: BroanaterPub: BA Development
Windows
Penguin Hatchery is a game about hatching penguins. Yeah, that's pretty much it. With the help of some clicking and some random things that sometimes make sense, sometimes don't you can begin to hatch penguin eggs and eventually hatch them at an insane rate!
Why similar: Simulation 25%, Incremental 21.4%, Idler 19.6%, Arcade 14.6%, Casual 11%
- #21 Bajillionaire
82% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: Fusionnist
Windows
Purchase and customize ridiculously large slot machines in a quest for inner healing & finding out who did it. BAJILLIONAIRE is a not only a state of the art money-making experience but indeed a chance at spiritual awakening and a welcome distraction from job hunting.
Why similar: Tower Defense 25.3%, Simulation 22.4%, Incremental 15.9%, Arcade 13.5%, Casual 9.7%
- #22 Fleshborn
83% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Castitatis Games
Windows
A short incremental game where you are tasked to clean a lab from fleshy growths using your flamethrower. Collect resources and spend them in a vast upgrade tree to unlock new abilities.
Why similar: Idler 24%, Incremental 23%, Simulation 14%, Arcade 13.7%, Strategy 10.4%
- #23 Scratch Inc.
81% matchVery Positive91% of 1,726 reviews2025
Dev: Makopaz
Windows · Mac
Build an Empire, From Scratch, in this Scratch Card Idle/Incremental game.
Why similar: Idler 21.2%, Incremental 19.6%, Automation 14.9%, Time Management 14.2%, Strategy 9.8%
- #24 Idle Spiral
82% matchVery Positive80% of 1,862 reviews2022
Dev: Idle System, Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 118.2 hrs≥1hr: 65%
This is a beautiful "Idle", "Incremental" game based on spirals and mathematics. Your goal is to make the spiral grow farther and farther from the origin. The game is very simple, but it is very deep and can be enjoyed for a long time!
Why similar: Idler 22.2%, Incremental 22.1%, Time Management 15%, Simulation 13.6%, Automation 13.3%
- #25 Server Farm Idle
80% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: Tadas StankeviciusPub: Tadas Games
Windows
When the numbers finally end, you’ll know how long it took. Build a server empire from one ratty laptop to the singularity in a finishable idle clicker.
Why similar: Incremental 26.8%, Idler 24.6%, Simulation 14.2%, Strategy 10.9%, Automation 8.1%
- #26 Roopie Clicker
79% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: CILINDREPub: Sith'ari Edition
Windows
Dive into the intense and stylized world of Roopie Clicker, a strategy and progression game where each click forges the destiny of a unit in the heart of a world ravaged by war.
Why similar: Simulation 26.9%, Strategy 23.1%, Idler 14.2%, Incremental 14.2%, Casual 10.7%
- #27 Valehona Tap!
79% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2026
Dev: GamesNotToast
Windows
Tap your way through Valehona Tap! A 2D pixel tap and idle game, Impress your friends with high Prestige Levels and Goons Slain. Can you reach the boss?
Why similar: Simulation 32.8%, Idler 16.3%, Incremental 16.3%, Casual 13.1%, Strategy 9.4%
- #28 GLONK
78% matchVery Positive92% of 316 reviews2025
Dev: Mistical Studios
Windows
A short incremental game about feeding Glonk! Make Glonk bigger, get more money, and explore the skill tree to upgrade your abilities, and get more Glonks!
Why similar: Incremental 24.1%, Idler 21.9%, Arcade 14.4%, Simulation 12.3%, Strategy 9.3%
- #29 Mülltrennungssimulator 2021
81% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2020
Dev: JOIS Games
Windows
The Mülltrennungssimulator 2021 is a revolutionary mix of game genres. A quick grasp and a small dose of skill are essential for this idle game. Separate the garbage and climb your way up to becoming a garbage mogul!
Why similar: Simulation 26%, Idler 14.2%, Incremental 14.2%, Time Management 12.4%, Automation 12.1%
- #30 Idle Dyson Swarm
76% matchMixed61% of 74 reviews2026
Dev: Blindsided Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Ever wanted a Dyson swarm of your own? Now you can have one with just a few clicks! Manage a solar empire, produce bots which will make solar panels for you. Send your panels to the sun to generate energy and sell that energy to make money which you can spend on even more bots!
Why similar: Idler 25.6%, Incremental 22.5%, Strategy 16.8%, Simulation 14.8%, Space 7.1%
- #31 Roy's Rugs
78% matchMixed59% of 44 reviews2022
Dev: HalfintheBox Technologies
Windows
Fulfill your childhood dream and become an infamous intergalactic rug-trader
Why similar: Incremental 19.2%, Idler 18.6%, Time Management 16.6%, Simulation 15.2%, Strategy 12.8%
- #32 Legion Breaker
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Baffled Engineer
Windows
A short active incremental game about defending from undead hordes. Wield an arsenal of spells, raise a holy army, and fight across ever-expanding battlefields. Start from nothing and progress through a massive skill tree to become the ultimate battlemage.
Why similar: Incremental 23%, Simulation 18.2%, Strategy 17.5%, Idler 12.4%, Arcade 12.3%
- #33 Tower Ball - Incremental Tower Defense
77% matchMixed62% of 234 reviews2021
Dev: WaffleStack Studio LLC
Windows
Build turrets to destroy balls & earn cash, spend it to upgrade and get stronger
Why similar: Tower Defense 29.2%, Incremental 22.8%, Idler 21.2%, Strategy 11%, Building 6.7%
- #34 SCOPECREEP
76% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Foolbox Studio
Windows · Linux
A whispering flame craves souls. With each offering, your resolve strengthens. Fight spirits, collect their essences, and feed a hunger that may never subside in this short active incremental.
Why similar: Incremental 27.8%, Tower Defense 19.4%, Simulation 15%, Strategy 14.7%, Arcade 7.8%
- #35 Miners' Union
74% matchMostly Negative36% of 11 reviews2026
Dev: Gem
Windows
Miners' Union is an incremental game. Mine coal, upgrade, fight off busters and grow the union.
Why similar: Incremental 21.8%, Idler 19%, Simulation 18.1%, Strategy 17.2%, Arcade 9.3%
- #36 Save Our Queen
75% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Lergond Games
Windows
A incremental clicker game where you defeat monsters and protect the Queen's Tower.
Why similar: Incremental 24.1%, Simulation 19.6%, Strategy 18.7%, Idler 15.9%, Casual 9.9%
- #37 Colorful Slots
75% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: SYW Games
Windows
Colorful Slots is a short incremental game where you play slot machines to achieve increasingly higher scores.
Why similar: Incremental 27.2%, Idler 23.8%, Simulation 17.9%, Arcade 13.8%, Casual 8.1%
- #38 Click And Adventure
74% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: day_dream
Windows
"Click and Adventure" is a relaxing, compact click-based idle game. Explore by clicking, consume health points to defeat various monsters, obtain treasure chests, unlock the encyclopedia, increase passive income, upgrade skills, unlock new maps, and defeat new monsters.
Why similar: Idler 25.7%, Incremental 23.2%, Simulation 20.5%, Strategy 16.2%, Casual 13.7%
- #39 ClickShot
73% matchMixed50% of 21 reviews2025
Dev: ApeXPloit Studios
Windows
Lock, Load, Click. A slick clicker game where every click pulls the trigger. Earn shells, unlock wild gun cosmetics, and stack permanent multipliers. Simple to play, hard to quit. Lock, load, and click your way to glory.
Why similar: Incremental 26%, Idler 22.7%, Automation 18%, Simulation 17.1%, Casual 7.7%
- #40 Orbitmine
71% matchVery Positive84% of 353 reviews2026
Dev: vibemaker1
Windows
Orbit a planet, fire your laser, and mine it to the core. Upgrade your ship and conquer seasonal hazards across four unique zones. A satisfying incremental mining game set in space.
Why similar: Idler 15%, Arcade 14.7%, Strategy 12.5%, Automation 12.3%, Incremental 11.1%
- #41 Crystal Keeper
72% match7 user reviews29% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: WombartPub: Wombart Games
Windows
Mine crystals and defend your wall in this survival defense game. Balance resource gathering with combat as you upgrade your way through endless enemy waves.
Why similar: Tower Defense 28.9%, Incremental 19%, Strategy 17.7%, Automation 12.7%, Idler 10.7%
- #42 Luckyest
71% matchVery Positive80% of 238 reviews2025
Dev: Mobmonks
Windows · Mac · Linux
A quick, incremental scratch-and-reveal game focused on compounding choices - set stakes, uncover outcomes, cash out or push for bigger multipliers, and funnel winnings into permanent upgrades that accelerate income and unlock new tools over time.
Why similar: Incremental 20.5%, Idler 18.2%, Simulation 13.5%, Strategy 11.2%, Arcade 9.3%
- #43 rock[et]
72% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: progress
Windows
Your rock[et] crashed on a mysterious planet. Break asteroids, collect minerals, and upgrade to escape! Discover different items, characters, synergies, and more...
Why similar: Incremental 20%, Idler 18.4%, Simulation 14.9%, Strategy 13.3%, Arcade 11.2%
- #44 Flippant
69% matchVery Positive97% of 64 reviews2026
Dev: vomithog
Windows
An abstract incremental game about flipping a coin and maybe some other things too
Why similar: Incremental 23.1%, Idler 20.2%, Simulation 18.7%, Strategy 15.4%, Automation 11.4%
- #45 Yet another tower defence
73% matchMixed66% of 148 reviews2018
Dev: Fantasy LiPub: SakuraGame
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 17.1 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Ancient demons summoned from the deep dark abyss, and brought ruin to Tiede, land of our home. You should know your towers, and use them wisely. Bring your sword, worrior, and your brave heart! Join me in this defence of the ancient...lands!
Why similar: Tower Defense 52.6%, Simulation 19.2%, Strategy 17.4%, Casual 8%, Indie 2.7%
- #46 Monster Mage Maze
71% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Dave wuz here
Windows · Linux
Start with 400 gold to build your defenses. Earn more by defeating enemies and use it to place new towers or upgrade existing ones. After wave 15, enemies that reach the end destroy your towers, raising the stakes. Survive as long as possible.
Why similar: Tower Defense 30.7%, Incremental 24.1%, Strategy 13.7%, Arcade 11.6%, 1990's 7.1%
- #47 Rule1A Incremental: Idle Forum
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Zachary ChampeauPub: Considera Games LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
An idle game about growing a forum while desperately trying to keep it under control.
Why similar: Idler 21%, Incremental 18.6%, Time Management 16.9%, Automation 14%, Strategy 11.5%
- #48 Digging Down
69% matchMixed50% of 18 reviews2025
Dev: TharifazPub: TwoWizards
Windows · Linux
Digging down is an incremental/management game with an engaging story and idle elements. You begin in a nondescript underground complex with no memory of prior events. Uncover the complex floor by floor, utilizing resources found and learn the secrets of this place.
Why similar: Incremental 27.6%, Idler 22%, Strategy 18.3%, Time Management 14.7%, Casual 9.4%
- #49 Gaggi Clicker
70% matchMostly Negative39% of 18 reviews2024
Dev: xZSGxPub: Gaggisoft
Windows
Welcome to Gaggi Clicker, the ultimate click-and-collect game! Immerse yourself in the world of "Gaggis" – enchanting little creatures just waiting to be collected by you.
Why similar: Simulation 28.8%, Incremental 24.3%, Strategy 23.5%, Casual 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 5.1%
- #50 Zotrix - Solar Division
73% matchMixed69% of 54 reviews2016
Dev: ZeroBit GamesPub: Ocean Media LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 32.8 hrs≥1hr: 98%
The battle against Zotrix aliens is getting closer to your door step. Every space station in the network is in danger and Solar Division command needs your help to setup proper strategy for the defense. You are trusted this important task before whole network is taken to the edge of the unknown.
Why similar: Tower Defense 53.5%, Simulation 19.1%, Strategy 17.2%, Casual 7.6%, Indie 2.6%
- #51 Pickochet
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: kronPub: Midware Games
Windows
Pickochet is a short, incremental mining game where you mine ore using bouncy ricocheting pickaxes, purchase upgrades, unlock abilities and discover new mining sites.
Why similar: Simulation 23.5%, Idler 20.3%, Incremental 18.9%, Arcade 13.7%, Casual 8.6%
- #52 Ant Attack
69% match8 user reviews63% of 8 reviews2024
Dev: Pacopakero
Windows
Ant Attack - A peculiar blend of Clicker and Tower Defense.
Why similar: Tower Defense 25.9%, Time Management 22.4%, Incremental 21%, Strategy 12.7%, Automation 6.5%
- #53 Christmas Is Coming
68% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: SumGames
Windows
Christmas is coming and you must stop it at all cost! Place down towers and ground defences to fight back against Christmas themed enemies. Break through stone and groom snow to expose new buildable areas. Upgrade your towers and collect Christmas cards that apply special abilities.
Why similar: Tower Defense 35.4%, Incremental 20.4%, Strategy 18.6%, Idler 17.4%, Casual 7.8%
- #54 Clicker Arsenal
67% match7 user reviews43% of 7 reviews2026
Dev: Zzz Idle Games
Windows
Start with a Slingshot and evolve into a Galaxy Destroyer. In this Tactical Idle, manage Ammo, automate production, and face bosses in Artillery Mode. Ascend, unlock the Prestige Tree, and dominate absolute firepower.
Why similar: Simulation 26.3%, Idler 13.9%, Incremental 13.9%, Time Management 13.4%, Automation 11.9%
- #55 I Am Not A Robot
66% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2026
Dev: Nilapos
Windows
A short, incremental game where you solve Captchas and get a bot to automate this process.
Why similar: Simulation 28.4%, Idler 23.7%, Arcade 16.2%, Automation 13.5%, Casual 12.5%
- #56 Meeple Incremental
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Simply Artizan
Windows · Mac · Linux
Roll dice to move Meeples around the board and collect money, skill points, and capsule tickets. Unlock unique skills and minigames, powerful collectibles, and automate dice rolls to increase your income.
Why similar: Incremental 22%, Idler 20.9%, Automation 13.8%, Arcade 12.6%, Simulation 9.6%
- #57 A Game About Bouncing DVD
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Gamific
Windows
A minimalist incremental game where you watch DVD logos bounce endlessly, earn points, upgrade your screen, and unlock increasingly powerful upgrades.
Why similar: Incremental 24.1%, Strategy 18%, Simulation 17.2%, Idler 16.8%, Casual 9.9%
- #58 Lu[Idle]
66% matchMixed62% of 34 reviews2025
Dev: Joshua Sherrard
Windows · Linux
Lu[Idle] is an Incremental game with Idle and Clicker elements as well as pixel art visuals and music.
Why similar: Incremental 29.3%, Idler 28%, Simulation 21.5%, Casual 7.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%
- #59 QUBE: Incremental TD
65% matchPositive82% of 16 reviews2026
Dev: MyDreamForeverPub: Andgo Games
Windows
QUBE: Incremental TD is a crazy mix of an incremental game and tower defense, where upgrade choices matter. Gather resources, build defensive towers, upgrade yourself, and survive as many enemy waves as possible!
Why similar: Tower Defense 36.6%, Incremental 20.7%, Idler 19.6%, Strategy 16.7%, Casual 3.1%
- #60 CELESTIAL: FIRE & FORGE
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ERA Soft Studio
Windows
An incremental clicker game where you HEROICALLY… click a button to light a fire. That’s it... The fire makes ash, you assign recipes to arcane forges, materials appear, upgrades unlock, numbers go up, and somehow.... you’re still optimizing it all. Repeat forever.
Why similar: Incremental 23.2%, Idler 18.1%, Automation 13.4%, Simulation 13.2%, Strategy 9.1%