- #1 Dragon Cliff
97% matchVery Positive89% of 8,176 reviews2018
Dev: Meta Interaction
Windows
Median: 17.1 hrsMean: 64.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Dragon Cliff is a Semi-Idle RPG game with deep and complex itemization/skill systems to support endless character builds. Players are to collect adventurers, kill monsters, advance talent trees, enchant/reforge equipment, discover scrolls and finally assemble the most powerful adventure team!
Why similar: Idler 43.8%, RPG 15.8%, Loot 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 11%, Auto Battler 4.2%
Why You'll Like It: Like TBH, it blends idle progression with party-building, class synergy, equipment upgrades, and a satisfying stream of fantasy loot.
- #2 Lootun
96% matchVery Positive94% of 1,049 reviews2024
Dev: ArrowSoftGames
Windows
Median: 24.7 hrsMean: 89.3 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 41.5%, Auto Battler 27%, Loot 18.5%, RPG 11.4%, Singleplayer 1.6%
Why You'll Like It: This is one of the closest pure idle RPG matches on Steam, built around classes, gear, build experimentation, and long-term loot grinding.
- #3 Idle Slayer
96% 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 67.2%, Pixel Graphics 15%, Incremental 7.2%, Casual 4.3%, RPG 3.1%
Why You'll Like It: This is another excellent multitasking-friendly pixel idler, pairing constant background progress with action-flavored upgrades and unlocks.
- #4 Incremental Epic Hero 2
95% 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: Idler 44.8%, Auto Battler 20.2%, Hack and Slash 17.6%, RPG 9.5%, Fantasy 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: It scratches the same idle action-RPG itch with layered progression systems, automation, and build-focused hero development.
- #5 Soda Dungeon 2
94% 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 54.6%, Pixel Graphics 16.4%, RPG 12.3%, Incremental 4.6%, Fantasy 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: Its pixel-art auto-battling dungeon runs, party setup, gear chasing, and light management echo Task Bar Hero's idle-RPG appeal.
- #6 Bit Heroes Quest
94% matchVery Positive80% of 3,313 reviews2017
Dev: JuppiomenzPub: Kongregate
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 54.2 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Collect and craft thousands of pieces of loot to increase your power. Build your team by capturing monsters and bosses to fight at your side in old school, turn-based combat. Prove you’re the mightiest hero in the land by competing in the PvP arena, Raids, and weekly events for awesome prizes!
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 43%, RPG 27.8%, Idler 16.9%, Loot 7.9%, Multiplayer 2.5%
Why You'll Like It: Its retro pixel presentation, class-based RPG progression, and loot-heavy adventure structure make it a natural fit for TBH fans.
- #7 Incremental Epic Hero
93% matchMostly Positive73% of 328 reviews2021
Dev: HapiwakuPub: Idle System, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 13.2 hrsMean: 143.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Incremental, Idle, RPG, Japanese Anime Game! Incremental Epic Hero is a free-to-play idle game with Japanese cute anime!
Why similar: Idler 55.6%, Auto Battler 24.3%, RPG 11.2%, Incremental 6.5%, Anime 1.9%
Why You'll Like It: It shares the same appeal of watching an RPG-style character build snowball through layers of idle and active progression.
- #8 Soda Dungeon
92% matchVery Positive94% of 6,332 reviews2017
Dev: AN ProductionsPub: Armor Games Studios
Windows
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 49.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Pop the top on some legendary action with Soda Dungeon, the fresh and fizzy hit mobile RPG adventure, now available on your desktop! Manage your team as you raid the local dungeons, upgrade your tavern, and attract new party members. Gold, legendary items, and more await you.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 28.3%, RPG 27.4%, Idler 19.5%, Incremental 9.5%, Casual 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: The original still nails the same casual pixel RPG automation loop of assembling adventurers, sending them out, and improving the machine over time.
- #9 Melvor Idle
91% matchVery Positive90% of 16,141 reviews2021
Dev: Games by MalcsPub: Jagex Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 48.8 hrsMean: 362.0 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 77.2%, RPG 11.9%, Fantasy 3.6%, Casual 3.2%, Indie 2.4%
Why You'll Like It: While more menu-driven, it captures the same 'background RPG that keeps growing' feeling through deep stats, gear, combat, and skill systems.
- #10 Dungeon Crusher: Soul Hunters
91% matchMixed67% of 475 reviews2024
Dev: Towards Mars Limited
Windows · Mac
A social multiplayer incremental idle rpg with clans, PvP arenas, a wonderful 3d fantasy world with a story/missions and much more.
Why similar: Idler 69.3%, RPG 18.3%, Incremental 7.5%, Fantasy 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: It offers free-to-play idle hero progression with automated combat, lots of upgrades, and a familiar grind-for-power rhythm.
- #11 Milky Way Idle
90% matchMixed48% of 2,409 reviews2025
Dev: cheze
Windows
Median: 13.4 hrsMean: 221.5 hrs≥1hr: 75%
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.
Why similar: Trading 47.7%, Idler 35.8%, PvE 5.2%, Incremental 4%, Fantasy 2.5%
Why You'll Like It: It trades combat focus for a broader idle world with trading and long-term progression, matching TBH's low-attention but rewarding pacing.
- #12 Hero Siege
89% matchMixed67% of 47,195 reviews2014
Dev: Panic Art Studios Ltd
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 24.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Hero Siege is a fast paced Pixel Art ARPG featuring an expansive roster of unique classes, deep build experimentation, and a player driven economy.
Why similar: Action RPG 30.7%, Hack and Slash 26.6%, Pixel Graphics 20.7%, RPG 14%, Indie 2.6%
Why You'll Like It: If the hack-and-slash pixel ARPG side of TBH is what grabbed you, this offers much deeper real-time combat, loot, and class builds.
- #13 Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms
89% matchMostly Positive77% of 15,024 reviews2020
Dev: Codename Entertainment Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 402.6 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms is a Dungeons & Dragons strategy management game uniting Champions from throughout the D&D multiverse into a grand adventure.
Why similar: Idler 67.8%, Fantasy 8%, Incremental 7%, Loot 6.9%, RPG 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: Its formation-building, automated battles, and constant incremental upgrades make it a strong pick if you want a more party-based idle RPG.
- #14 NGU IDLE
88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 12,929 reviews2019
Dev: 4G
Windows
Median: 18.8 hrsMean: 640.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
NGU Idle is a Free To Play Idle game that's full of weird humor, tons of upgrades and hundreds of hours of content! Try out NGU Idle today and experience the joy of Numbers Going Up!
Why similar: Idler 77.1%, Incremental 9.5%, RPG 6.2%, Indie 4.1%, Casual 1.9%
Why You'll Like It: This is a deeper and weirder take on idle RPG progression, with equipment, adventure zones, stat growth, and endless build optimization.
- #15 Bongo Cat
85% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 109,104 reviews2025
Dev: Irox Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 26.9 hrsMean: 312.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?
Why similar: Desktop Companion 66.4% ★, Idler 26.8%, Incremental 2.8%, Casual 1.8%, Singleplayer 1%
Why You'll Like It: This is a pure desktop-companion recommendation for players who mainly loved having a cute little animated presence living alongside their taskbar.
- #16 Tap Ninja - Idle game
86% 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: Idler 43.4%, Auto Battler 17.8%, Pixel Graphics 13.4%, RPG 7.9%, PvE 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: It is less RPG-focused, yet its pixel style, background-friendly progression, and constant unlock cadence make it an easy adjacent pick.
- #17 Tap Heroes
87% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,372 reviews2015
Dev: VaragtP
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 23.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Welcome to the first puppet show RPG! Participate in battling a ton of foes, buy new upgrades, cast magic and recruit new Heroes. Or just sit back and enjoy the show as your Heroes fight on their own while you watch or do other things.
Why similar: Idler 43.1%, Auto Battler 19.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%, RPG 8.2%, Loot 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: This is a lighter idle fantasy progression game, but it still hits the same notes of automatic battles, upgrades, and persistent power growth.
- #18 Loot Hero DX
86% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,521 reviews2015
Dev: VaragtP
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 96%
A legendary Dragon is haunting the lands. Towns are set ablaze, and its magic power resurrects the evil creatures of the world. A hero is needed to travel to the corners of the lands and slay the beast to restore peace.
Why similar: Auto Battler 28.6%, Action RPG 21.6%, Pixel Graphics 20.4%, RPG 11.1%, Loot 7%
Why You'll Like It: This compact pixel RPG is built around fast repetitive runs, leveling, and gear-style progression in a way that feels pleasantly lightweight.
- #19 Heartwood Online
84% matchMixed68% of 3,395 reviews2023
Dev: E Bros
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 15.2 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: Trading 39.6%, Pixel Graphics 15.7%, Action RPG 14.2%, Hack and Slash 10.7%, RPG 10%
Why You'll Like It: If you want the pixel-art RPG progression and relaxed grind without as much focus on the desktop-companion gimmick, this fits nicely.
- #20 Chronicon
84% matchVery Positive94% of 9,711 reviews2020
Dev: Subworld
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 19.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Use the magical device known as the Chronicon to travel into the souls and memories of fallen heroes to re-live their grand tales! Epic adventures full of loot and monsters await!
Why similar: Action RPG 24.1%, Hack and Slash 20.5%, Loot 17.3%, Pixel Graphics 14.6%, RPG 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: It expands the loot-and-build side into a full pixel action RPG with huge itemization depth and lots of room for skill experimentation.
- #21 Rusty's Retirement
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 14,799 reviews2024
Dev: Mister Morris Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 21.9 hrsMean: 54.2 hrs≥1hr: 91%
A relaxing idle-farming simulator that sits at the bottom of your screen while you do other things.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 59.5% ★, Idler 30.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%, Casual 1.5%
Why You'll Like It: This is the best non-RPG alternative for the 'tiny game that lives on your desktop while you work' part of TBH's appeal.
- #22 Loop Hero
83% matchVery Positive93% of 36,505 reviews2021
Dev: Four QuartersPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12.1 hrsMean: 28.7 hrs≥1hr: 93%
The Lich has thrown the world into a timeless loop and plunged its inhabitants into never ending chaos. Wield an expanding deck of mystical cards to place enemies, buildings, and terrain along each unique expedition loop for the brave hero.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 48.7%, RPG 27.2%, Fantasy 15.3%, Indie 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: Its semi-idle structure, passive combat, pixel presentation, and progression-through-build-choices make it a smart sideways recommendation.
- #23 Halls of Torment
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 31,770 reviews2024
Dev: Chasing Carrots
Windows · Linux
Median: 11.7 hrsMean: 24.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Slay hordes of terrifying monsters in this horde survival roguelite. Descend into the Halls of Torment where the Lords of the underworld await you. Treasures, magical trinkets, and a growing cast of heroes will grant you the power to vanquish these horrors from beyond. How long can you survive?
Why similar: Action RPG 31.8%, Hack and Slash 22.9%, Pixel Graphics 22.4%, RPG 14.1%, Fantasy 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: It has a stronger active component, but the retro ARPG aesthetic, class variety, and build-heavy combat will click with TBH players.
- #24 Death Must Die
82% matchVery Positive90% of 21,713 reviews2023
Dev: Realm Archive
Windows · Mac
Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 21.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Descend the nether in search of Death himself! Choose from God-given powers to slay his hordes of minions. Unlock new heroes, collect powerful items and create game-breaking synergies in this roguelite hack and slash survivors game.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 24.6%, Pixel Graphics 21.9%, Action RPG 21.5%, RPG 14.5%, Loot 12.4%
Why You'll Like It: This captures the compact run-based action-RPG feel with pixel art, stacked synergies, and satisfying build growth.
- #25 Tiny Pasture
80% matchVery Positive92% of 8,575 reviews2025
Dev: CaveLiquidPub: Gamersky Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 26.2 hrsMean: 61.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Meet your new little desk buddies! They’ll snooze, scratch, and scamper around while you work or study (don’t worry, they’ve been trained not to invade your workspace). If you’re good at animal management, they will occupy the bottom of your screen with different kinds and colors!
Why similar: Desktop Companion 53.6% ★, Idler 31.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%, Incremental 3.4%, Casual 1.9%
Why You'll Like It: Though more pet sim than RPG, it captures the same cozy desktop-presence and passive progression charm.
- #26 Boneraiser Minions
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 5,346 reviews2023
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Amass an army of undead to fight endless waves of heroes intent to end your boneraising ways! In this gothic auto-battler rogue-lite Survivor-like, use the bones of slain heroes to raise your minions, collect relics and spells, and unlock meta upgrades, all to survive King Gigald's crusade!
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 35.2%, Action RPG 28.8%, RPG 18.8%, Casual 6.6%, Indie 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: Its pixel-art auto-combat, summoning synergies, and low-stress progression loop make it a great fit for fans of semi-passive hero growth.
- #27 My Little Life
79% matchVery Positive89% of 1,152 reviews2025
Dev: 9FingerGames
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 14.0 hrs≥1hr: 69%
A relaxing life-sim that lives on the bottom of your screen while you do other things.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 66.7% ★, Idler 31.4%, Casual 1.8%
Why You'll Like It: It similarly offers a miniature, low-maintenance world that quietly progresses on your screen while you focus on something else.
- #28 Chillquarium
79% matchVery Positive92% of 8,350 reviews2023
Dev: Ben Reber
Windows · Mac
Median: 16.7 hrsMean: 52.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Chillquarium is a cozy and relaxing idle game. Buy fish and raise them in real time, then sell them to turn a profit! Customize your aquarium as you progress from a simple starter tank to your dream setup by filling your collection with rare exotic fish and ultra-rare color variants!
Why similar: Idler 85.4%, Incremental 9.9%, Casual 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: It is a relaxed idle collector rather than an RPG, but it delivers a similarly soothing 'leave it running and enjoy the tiny world' experience.
- #29 Crusaders Quest : Hero Town
78% matchMostly Positive77% of 2,553 reviews2026
Dev: CQ LABSPub: LoadComplete
Windows · Mac
Median: 32.1 hrsMean: 90.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A desktop idle RPG that lives on the side of your screen. Gather cute pixel heroes, rebuild a tiny town, and watch it grow while you work. Welcome to 《Crusader Quest: Hero Town》!
Why similar: Desktop Companion 52.6% ★, Idler 25%, Pixel Graphics 8%, RPG 5.8%, Fantasy 3%
- #30 IdleOn
78% matchMostly Positive77% of 29,572 reviews2025
Dev: Lavaflame2
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 225.9 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: Idler 61.9%, Pixel Graphics 13.5%, RPG 8.1%, Incremental 5.8%, PvE 5%
- #31 PANOPTYCA : Idle RPG Manager
77% 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: Idler 44.3%, Auto Battler 15.4%, Hack and Slash 15.2%, Action RPG 11.9%, RPG 4.9%
- #32 Book of Fei
76% matchVery Positive94% of 364 reviews2026
Dev: TAO Studio
Windows · Mac
Lead adorable warriors to form an adventure team to work and adventure on the computer desktop. Defeat the warriors to save the world. Rich nurturing and collection elements, idle and slack off to earn money and fight monsters!
Why similar: Desktop Companion 45.8% ★, Idler 24.1%, Action RPG 9.8%, Hack and Slash 8.1%, RPG 4.7%
- #33 Task Bar of Ragnalis
77% matchNo user reviews24% of 330 reviews2026
Dev: Jagernaut Games
Windows
Your taskbar is now a battlefield. Task Bar of Ragnalis is an idle auto-battler RPG that lives on your desktop. Your heroes fight, loot, and grow stronger while you work, browse, or watch. Collect gear, stack duplicates to rank them up, build your dream party!
Why similar: Action RPG 28.5%, RPG 25.3%, Hack and Slash 14.2%, Pixel Graphics 13.2%, Auto Battler 8%
- #34 Banana
74% matchVery Positive82% of 96,889 reviews2024
Dev: SkyPub: Banana Game
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 57.6 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Banana is a clicker Game, in which you click a Banana! In Banana you click the Banana to gain even more Bananas! Every 3 hours, you get dropped a banana. Each banana is also made by the community in discord. Come hang out with us and let's grow into something awesome !
Why similar: Idler 58.2%, Pixel Graphics 16.4%, Incremental 10.4%, Fantasy 6.4%, Casual 4.2%
- #35 GrandChase
76% matchMixed66% of 26,018 reviews2021
Dev: KOG
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 75.3 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Grand Chase is a free side-scrolling online action RPG with anime inspired graphics. Enjoy exciting adventures in dungeons and PvP with unique characters.
Why similar: Action RPG 38.8%, Hack and Slash 28.4%, PvE 18.1%, Casual 5.1%, Fantasy 4.5%
- #36 Desktop Heroes
75% matchMostly Positive75% of 146 reviews2025
Dev: TelazerPub: Blackburne Games Studio FZ LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Desktop Heroes is a unique idle RPG designed to be your faithful companion while you work. Set just above your taskbar, this game runs in the background, letting you build a team of courageous heroes, battle monstrous foes, and collect loot; all without disrupting your productivity.
Why similar: Idler 43.8%, Hack and Slash 14%, Pixel Graphics 13.7%, Loot 10.3%, RPG 8.9%
- #37 Desktop Raid
74% matchMostly Positive77% of 687 reviews2026
Dev: Lee_Studio
Windows
Median: 12.1 hrsMean: 71.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Assemble your adventure squad on the desktop! Classic RPG meets idle play—no grind, no stress, just nonstop progress. Your heroes fight, level up, and loot while you work or study. Explore rich classes, powerful skills, and thrilling gear drops. RPG excitement, anytime, anywhere!
Why similar: Idler 45.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, Loot 10.8%, Auto Battler 10.1%, RPG 9.8%
- #38 Tap Tap Loot
73% matchMostly Positive78% of 929 reviews2026
Dev: Turtle Knight GamesPub: Irox Games
Windows
Median: 78.2 hrsMean: 300.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
The world is under attack, and every tap fights back. Each keystroke unleashes your cute cat hero, smashing enemies and showering you with loot. Dive into a never-ending desktop expedition with friends or solo. Tap. Tap. Loot.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 70.8% ★, RPG 8.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%, Loot 4.6%, Incremental 4%
- #39 MIR4
75% matchMixed65% of 14,889 reviews2021
Dev: Wemade NextPub: Wemade
Windows
Median: 11.6 hrsMean: 470.1 hrs≥1hr: 81%
MIR4 is a free-to-play open world K-fantasy MMORPG that can be cross-played on both PC and mobile devices. MIR4 is full of action and features numerous large scale clan PVP battles. Join now and become a legend.
Why similar: Trading 57.1%, Action RPG 18.4%, RPG 10%, PvE 9.7%, Fantasy 4.9%
- #40 Desktop Defender
72% 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: Desktop Companion 52.5% ★, Idler 24.2%, Auto Battler 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 5.2%, Incremental 2.7%
- #41 TASMON: Taskbar Monsters
73% matchMixed69% of 75 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: Idler 46.3%, Auto Battler 19.6%, RPG 15.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%, Casual 5.2%
- #42 Crusaders Quest : Mini
73% matchVery Positive82% of 496 reviews2025
Dev: CQ LABSPub: LoadComplete
Windows
Meet Little Friends on the PC with Crusaders Quest : Mini (CQ:Mini)! You can work and study During the game, Crusader Quest's warriors fought hard and saved the Hasla continent You're leaving. You can collect the original warriors and costumes just for this game, too. Let go of your boredom
Why similar: Desktop Companion 44.5% ★, Idler 20.5%, Trading 17.6%, Auto Battler 8.5%, RPG 4.4%
- #43 Evitania Online - Idle RPG
72% matchMostly Positive79% of 934 reviews2026
Dev: Disruptive Blast
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 79.1 hrs≥1hr: 70%
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: Idler 59.8%, Pixel Graphics 16%, RPG 10.5%, PvE 7.3%, Casual 3%
- #44 Ani Idle
71% matchVery Positive87% of 77 reviews2025
Dev: Ani Dev
Windows
Ani Idle is an Idle-like RPG in which you will have to fight a variety of enemies. Kill them, collect their loot, take a rest, do some quests and craft your gear to become more and more powerful.
Why similar: Idler 54.7%, RPG 15.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, Action RPG 9.6%, Casual 4.3%
- #45 PC FISH: Taskbar Aquarium
70% matchVery Positive85% of 136 reviews2026
Dev: NANOO
Windows · Mac
Raise, Collect, Trade! Discover rare fish, grow your collection, and build a living aquarium right on your desktop.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 39.8% ★, Trading 30.8%, Idler 25.4%, Pixel Graphics 3.8%, Singleplayer 0.3%
- #46 Idle Knight
71% matchMixed70% of 69 reviews2026
Dev: VECR
Windows
Idle Knight runs in the background, turning your clicks, keystrokes, and controller inputs into XP. Work or play your favorite game: your knight levels up in the background! Build your character, manage stats, open hourly chests, and fight others in ranked duels.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 52.9% ★, Idler 24.1%, Loot 6.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%, RPG 5%
- #47 Loot of Baal
71% matchMixed62% of 1,512 reviews2025
Dev: Gleamer Studio
Windows
Median: 22.5 hrsMean: 79.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Recruit, manage, and send your hireling crew to conquer demons and gather treasure—all from the corner of your screen. "Loot of Baal" is an idle desktop game where adventure runs alongside your daily tasks. Can your heroes save the world from chaos?
Why similar: Idler 47.1%, Loot 11.9%, RPG 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, Party-Based RPG 8.4%
- #48 Firestone – Idle Clicker Online RPG
70% 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: Idler 38%, Auto Battler 16.6%, Action RPG 15.6%, RPG 7.5%, PvE 7.2%
- #49 Cats
70% matchMostly Positive78% of 4,742 reviews2024
Dev: 100 Cozy Games
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 59.0 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Cats — and that says it all. Interactive cat clicker. Click on cats for new cats. That's all, really.
Why similar: Incremental 46.3%, Casual 15.8%, Singleplayer 10.8%, Indie 9.7%, Anime 9.3%
- #50 Idle Cats Dungeon
69% matchMixed64% of 56 reviews2026
Dev: Artur Latkovsky
Windows
Recruit different cats, level them up, and gather treasure all from the corner of your screen. Idle Cats Dungeon is an incremental desktop game where adventure runs alongside your daily tasks. Can you slay more enemies than other players?
Why similar: Idler 54.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Auto Battler 8.4%, Loot 7.4%, Incremental 7.2%
- #51 Desktop Nard: Dice Idle
68% 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: Idler 43.7%, RPG 13.3%, Loot 12.8%, Auto Battler 12.2%, Hack and Slash 8.2%
- #52 Path of Idle: Old Gods Rising
67% matchMostly Positive77% of 969 reviews2026
Dev: Small Mill
Windows · Mac
Median: 16.9 hrsMean: 33.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
A Lovecraftian idle RPG with auto-battles, loot farming, chests, team strategy, town building, gear crafting, Runewords, stages, towers, realms, and seasons. Serve the Old Gods, build your town, corrupt the chosen, and fight for their awakening!
Why similar: Idler 38.4%, Auto Battler 14.5%, Hack and Slash 12.1%, Loot 9.6%, RPG 9.2%
- #53 Nano Neighbors
68% matchVery Positive82% of 157 reviews2025
Dev: Studio BitDotPub: UNIKAT Label
Windows
A cozy online incremental idle game you can play with your friends at the bottom of your screen. Customise, play mini games, earn & spend!
Why similar: Desktop Companion 64.7% ★, Idler 27.7%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%, Casual 1.5%, Anime 0.6%
- #54 Ultimate Auto-RPG: Tower Walker
68% matchMostly Positive73% of 64 reviews2025
Dev: Millendream
Windows
Ultimate Auto-RPG is an idle game, meaning that it mostly plays on its own. Your hero will automatically defeat enemies and level up on your screen while you do other things. Allowing you to work on other tasks while gaining experience and loot!
Why similar: Idler 53.1%, Auto Battler 13.6%, RPG 12.4%, Loot 6.9%, PvE 6.3%
- #55 Idle Iktah
67% matchMostly Positive76% of 184 reviews2026
Dev: Grounded Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 74.8 hrs≥1hr: 71%
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 57.7%, Pixel Graphics 15.4%, RPG 12.1%, Incremental 6.5%, Casual 3.7%
- #56 No-brainer Heroes 挂机吧！勇者
69% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,705 reviews2019
Dev: 小团团工作室
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 67.1 hrs≥1hr: 93%
No-brainer Heroes is a pixel style semi-idle RPG game. As a lord, you need to run your town, recruit your heroes, defeat level monsters, solve random events, collect powerful treasures, and finally defeat evil dragons.
Why similar: Idler 54.8%, RPG 18.1%, Pixel Graphics 14%, Casual 5.8%, Indie 4.4%
- #57 Absorber
67% matchVery Positive80% of 86 reviews2023
Dev: Alexander Wick
Windows · Linux
Absorber: An addictive idle RPG adventure in which you absorb the strength and abilities of defeated enemies. Explore a fantasy world, defeat challenging enemies. Immerse yourself in the unique gameplay. Will you rise to become the ultimate absorber?
Why similar: Idler 38.3%, RPG 14.5%, Action RPG 12.8%, Auto Battler 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%
- #58 Bard Idle
66% matchMixed70% of 835 reviews2025
Dev: Illegal Turtle 🐢
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 165.1 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 42.9%, Auto Battler 19.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, Party-Based RPG 8.6%, RPG 8.2%
- #59 Tree of Savior (English Ver.)
69% matchMixed64% of 20,470 reviews2016
Dev: IMCGAMES Co.,Ltd.
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 88.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Tree of Savior(abbreviated as TOS thereafter) is an MMORPG in which you embark on a journey to search for the goddesses in the world of chaos. Fairy-tale like colors accompanied with beautiful graphics in TOS will have you reminiscing about precious moments all throughout the game.
Why similar: Action RPG 29.8%, Hack and Slash 26.1%, RPG 16.2%, PvE 12.9%, Fantasy 8.7%
- #60 Tribes of Midgard
67% matchMostly Positive76% of 23,242 reviews2021
Dev: NorsfellPub: Gearbox Publishing
Windows
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 19.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A vibrant blend of survival and action RPG for 1-10 players! Craft legendary items, grow your home base and embark on an epic journey through procedural realms to face towering creatures hel-bent on unleashing Ragnarök. Valhalla can wait, Einherjar!
Why similar: Action RPG 42.9%, Hack and Slash 26.2%, PvE 18.9%, Multiplayer 5%, Indie 4.2%
