- #1 Antimatter Dimensions
97% matchVery Positive92% of 4,261 reviews2022
Dev: Hevipelle
Windows · Mac
Median: 27.3 hrsMean: 219.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Earn antimatter through dimensions! Gain Infinite antimatter to collapse the universe!
Why similar: Idler 52.8%, Time Manipulation 15.9% ★, Strategy 13.9%, Automation 9.5%, Casual 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: A quintessential incremental game that shares the deep, multi-layered prestige systems and mathematical progression found in Trimps.
- #2 NGU IDLE
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 12,656 reviews2019
Dev: 4G
Windows
Median: 19.0 hrsMean: 627.3 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 92.9%, Casual 4.4%, Indie 1.5%, Singleplayer 1.2%
Why You'll Like It: Combines absurd humor with an incredibly deep progression system that rewards long-term planning and strategic stat management.
- #3 Incremental Adventures
96% matchMostly Positive78% of 810 reviews2020
Dev: Gniller
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 15.8 hrsMean: 64.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Lead your heroes in their neverending adventures! A minimalistic Idle game where combat is fully automated. It's up to you to make the most of that automation to reach extremely high numbers!
Why similar: Idler 23.7%, Automation 23.5%, Auto Battler 22.9%, Text-Based 18.5%, Management 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, text-heavy experience that focuses on deep character building and efficient automation.
- #4 Your Chronicle
95% matchMostly Positive80% of 2,545 reviews2021
Dev: Samurai Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.7 hrsMean: 295.4 hrs≥1hr: 75%
"Let's begin your own story." This is a text-based idle RPG game. There are already more than 3,000 unique story actions and it's still growing.
Why similar: Idler 41.8%, Text-Based 33.6%, Auto Battler 24%, Singleplayer 0.6%
Why You'll Like It: A text-based RPG incremental that mirrors the narrative-driven progression and auto-battling mechanics of Trimps.
- #5 Synergism
94% matchMostly Positive80% of 147 reviews2026
Dev: PlatonicPub: PLATONIC AND KHAFRA IDLE GAMES OF SYNERGISM AND ULTIMATE PROGRESS BAR LLC
Windows · Mac
Synergism is a free-to-play Idle game about... well, Synergy! Explore that concept through hundreds of upgrades, many reset layers and probably thousands of hours of content that allows both idle and active play.
Why similar: Idler 63.9%, Strategy 23.4%, Casual 8.1%, Resource Management 3.5%, Singleplayer 0.7%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a complex, highly rewarding prestige loop that will appeal to players who enjoy the intricate scaling of Trimps.
- #6 Melvor Idle
94% matchVery Positive90% of 15,655 reviews2021
Dev: Games by MalcsPub: Jagex Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 50.7 hrsMean: 366.4 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 62.1%, Automation 28.3%, Casual 5%, Point & Click 2.9%, Singleplayer 1.1%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a massive, RuneScape-inspired world with deep resource management and skill-based progression that feels very rewarding.
- #7 Idle Research
93% matchVery Positive84% of 1,828 reviews2022
Dev: Considera Games LLCPub: Considera Core LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 10.9 hrsMean: 78.0 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Idle Research is an addictive, resource management, incremental game with both idle and active playstyles. Research and craft colorful Flasks and Tubes to earn as much Energy as possible! Big numbers guaranteed.
Why similar: Idler 33.1%, Automation 27.3%, Text-Based 16%, Management 10.9%, Strategy 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: Features a satisfying scientific progression loop with deep automation mechanics that keep the gameplay engaging.
- #8 Idle Skilling
92% matchMostly Positive71% of 2,338 reviews2022
Dev: Lavaflame2
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 96.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Idle Skilling is the ultimate Idle Game with years of content! Meant to be played for 5-10 minutes a day, you gradually unlock new skills like mining, fishing, pet breeding, crusading, potion-making, lab-research, construction, and more! With new updates coming, you'll never run out of stuff to do!
Why similar: Idler 67.9%, Management 15.8%, Resource Management 8.3%, Casual 6.3%, Singleplayer 1.7%
Why You'll Like It: An RPG-focused incremental game that offers a massive amount of content and diverse systems to manage.
- #9 Idling to Rule the Gods
91% matchVery Positive85% of 2,065 reviews2016
Dev: Shugasu GmbH
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 10.9 hrsMean: 586.7 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Idling to Rule the Gods is a free to play Idle-Game with a lot of content and some Minigames. Depending on your play-style, you can play it fast or slow. Either way it can be fun for hundreds of hours!
Why similar: Text-Based 30.1%, Idler 29.5%, Management 15%, Strategy 10.3%, Casual 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: A long-running, content-rich idle game that requires careful planning and strategic resource allocation.
- #10 Realm Grinder
91% matchVery Positive87% of 7,357 reviews2017
Dev: Divine GamesPub: Kongregate
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 131.3 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Grow your realm, build alliances, and explore one of the deepest idle RPGs ever!
Why similar: Idler 50.6%, Strategy 22.4%, Building 14%, Casual 5%, Resource Management 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: A classic in the genre that features complex faction-based strategy and deep, evolving gameplay loops.
- #11 Increlution
90% matchVery Positive85% of 1,223 reviews2021
Dev: Gniller
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 55.8 hrsMean: 556.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Survive the ever increasing pressure of time for as long as you can! A minimalistic incremental game about time management that takes inspiration from roguelite games, with a focus on meta-progression. Every generation has a better chance at survival, because previous lives influence its instincts
Why similar: Idler 55%, Text-Based 25.7%, Time Management 7.5%, Point & Click 4.5%, Resource Management 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: A unique roguelite-inspired incremental that emphasizes time management and efficient pathing through its progression trees.
- #12 Industry Idle
89% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,446 reviews2024
Dev: FishPondPub: Fish Pond Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 29.1 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Industry Idle is an idle game that combines factory building, resource management and market trading. Design & build your base, expand & scale up your productions, improve & optimize your economy. Plus all the incremental game goodies: offline earnings, prestige to unlock more powerful upgrades.
Why similar: Automation 34.2%, Idler 31.5%, Management 10.9%, Building 9.9%, Strategy 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on supply chain automation and economic management, perfect for those who enjoy the logistical side of Trimps.
- #13 NGU INDUSTRIES
89% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,577 reviews2021
Dev: 4G
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 146.6 hrs≥1hr: 76%
NGU INDUSTRIES (sequel to NGU IDLE) is a Free To Play Idle game and Factory Manager! It's packed with weird humor, tons of upgrades, and many hours of content! If you want that sweet, sweet dopamine release that comes with making Numbers Go Up, NGU INDUSTRIES is your game!
Why similar: Idler 61.4%, Building 18.7%, Resource Management 8.7%, Management 6.9%, Time Management 4%
Why You'll Like It: A spin-off that shifts the focus toward complex automation and production chains while retaining the signature humor of the series.
- #14 Unnamed Space Idle
88% matchVery Positive93% of 3,991 reviews2023
Dev: SylvPub: Jdog Corp
Windows · Linux
Median: 10.6 hrsMean: 282.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Destroy endless waves of alien ships that have all but wiped out humanity in this long form, unfolding, sci-fi idle game. Customize your ship with different weapons and defenses to defeat specific enemy types and utilize a ton of different systems to increase your overall power.
Why similar: Idler 44.7%, Automation 16.6%, Auto Battler 13.3%, Aliens 10%, Casual 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: A polished space-themed incremental that excels in UI design and clear, rewarding progression paths.
- #15 CivIdle
86% matchMostly Positive75% of 974 reviews2025
Dev: FishPondPub: Fish Pond Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 79.6 hrs≥1hr: 71%
CivIdle is an idle/incremental game that allows you to lead your own civilization through thousands of years from ancient times to the modern era. Expand your territory, explore a vast tech tree, build various wonders, and trade with global players: empire must grow and numbers must go up!
Why similar: Automation 34.3%, Idler 34.1%, Management 13%, Building 7.3%, Strategy 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: Blends civilization building with incremental mechanics, allowing for complex base management and long-term growth.
- #16 Revolution Idle
84% matchVery Positive86% of 10,404 reviews2025
Dev: Oni Gaming
Windows
Median: 17.3 hrsMean: 167.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Join an experience where each revolution takes you further into the unknown! Revolution Idle challenges you to multiply your accumulators to reach unimaginable heights. Will you manage to reach infinity?
Why similar: Idler 45.4%, Automation 31.1%, Time Manipulation 7.8% ★, Management 7.8%, Casual 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: A math-based incremental that provides a clean, satisfying progression system with plenty of depth.
- #17 Incremental Factory
86% matchMixed68% of 244 reviews2024
Dev: Significant Steak
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Craft and automate an industrial empire from scratch! Experience a strategic game teeming with challenges as you manage resources, overcome hurdles, and optimize production chains. Are you ready to conquer the challenges of Incremental Factory? Your journey starts here... The Factory Must Grow!
Why similar: Automation 33.6%, Idler 30.9%, Text-Based 9.8%, Strategy 8.5%, Building 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: Heavy on automation and resource management, this game is ideal for players who enjoy optimizing production lines.
- #18 Crafting Idle Clicker
87% matchMixed49% of 899 reviews2020
Dev: Bling Bling Games GmbH
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 43.1 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Craft a complex production line, earn idle cash and become an industrial tycoon!
Why similar: Automation 29.1%, Idler 28.9%, Management 12.2%, Strategy 8.8%, Building 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on production chains and market management, providing a strategic layer similar to resource-heavy idlers.
- #19 Idle Colony
84% matchVery Positive83% of 544 reviews2024
Dev: Faith G.
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 20.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A condensed incremental experience, where you build a colony to collect and merge bigger and bigger fruits. Combine game-changing technologies and special upgrades to find the best synergies and take your cash flow to another dimension.
Why similar: Automation 33.3%, Idler 29%, Management 12.1%, Strategy 9%, Building 9%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on colony management and automation, offering a distinct theme that complements the management style of Trimps.
- #20 Idle Spiral
85% matchVery Positive80% of 1,846 reviews2022
Dev: Idle System, Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 118.8 hrs≥1hr: 66%
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 46.8%, Automation 35.6%, Time Management 5%, Strategy 5%, Casual 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: Features unique geometric-based mechanics and a satisfying progression loop that stands out from standard clickers.
- #21 Upload Labs
81% matchVery Positive92% of 6,472 reviews2025
Dev: EnigmaDev Studios
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 20.9 hrs≥1hr: 80%
A sci-fi management game where you build and optimize your computer's system from the ground up. Connect and configure interconnected nodes to efficiently download, process, and upload files. Manage your setup, solve system challenges, and become the ultimate system architect
Why similar: Automation 39.2%, Idler 34%, Management 10.4%, Logic 8%, Sci-fi 3.3%
Why You'll Like It: Features programming-themed automation and simulation elements that reward logical thinking and optimization.
- #22 Gridkeeper
83% matchMixed68% of 148 reviews2025
Dev: pixelwide
Windows
Gridkeeper is an incremental game about managing "Grids" and using their power to run MineBots, research tech, and grow your mining empire by getting better Grids.
Why similar: Idler 36.7%, Automation 23.4%, Strategy 18%, Building 13.5%, Sci-fi 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: Combines strategy and building elements with incremental growth, requiring careful planning to maximize efficiency.
- #23 Idle Slayer
82% matchVery Positive85% of 10,157 reviews2020
Dev: Pablo Leban
Windows
Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 100.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Idle Slayer is an incremental game with idle and active playstyle mechanics, medieval pixel art visuals and retro 8-bit sounds and music.
Why similar: Idler 80.2%, Casual 10.6%, Strategy 7.3%, Singleplayer 1.3%, Indie 0.5%
Why You'll Like It: An active-idle hybrid that features excellent progression and a satisfying sense of growth through its unique mechanics.
- #24 Feed the Reactor
80% matchVery Positive82% of 475 reviews2026
Dev: Adam Travers
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 94%
An incremental unfolding game about feeding fuel into a reactor. Combine elements to produce energy, unlock exotic technologies and explore a strange galaxy.
Why similar: Idler 33.1%, Auto Battler 32.5%, Management 14.1%, Strategy 13.1%, Casual 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: A resource management-heavy idle game that challenges players to balance production and consumption efficiently.
- #25 Idle Monster TD
82% matchMostly Positive72% of 841 reviews2021
Dev: Swell Games LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 164.6 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 38.8%, Automation 24.6%, Strategy 12.5%, Management 8.8%, Resource Management 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: Integrates tower defense mechanics with idle progression, perfect for those who enjoy the auto-battler aspects of Trimps.
- #26 Cookie Clicker
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 89,166 reviews2021
Dev: OrteilPub: Playsaurus
Windows · Mac
Median: 89.4 hrsMean: 370.6 hrs≥1hr: 97%
An idle game about making cookies! Originally released in 2013 on the web, and actively developed since then. This is the official version for Steam.
Why similar: Idler 54.9%, Management 16.3%, Building 9.4%, Strategy 7.9%, Casual 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: The foundational game of the genre, offering a massive amount of upgrades and prestige mechanics that remain a benchmark for the genre.
- #27 Scratch Inc.
78% matchVery Positive91% of 1,373 reviews2025
Dev: Makopaz
Windows · Mac
Build an Empire, From Scratch, in this Scratch Card Idle/Incremental game.
Why similar: Idler 36.1%, Automation 32.3%, Text-Based 12.7%, Strategy 9.2%, Time Management 3.9%
- #28 Idle Pins
81% matchMixed62% of 542 reviews2021
Dev: Arkshija
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 612.0 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Idle Pins is an Incremental game made by an Incremental addict for Incremental lovers. Over 250 Pins to collect and merge. Hundreds of upgrades, features and QoL. Enjoy one of the most rewarding 'grind' experience, now on Steam!
Why similar: Auto Battler 40.4%, Idler 38.3%, Management 11.2%, Resource Management 5.3%, Time Management 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: An auto-battler-focused idle game that emphasizes team composition and strategic upgrades.
- #29 Idle Hero TD - Tower Defense
77% matchVery Positive83% of 1,068 reviews2024
Dev: Swell Games LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 169.0 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Endless idle tower defense game full of deep strategy and combat mechanics. Unlock and upgrade dozens of epic fantasy heroes to defeat an infinite swarm of enemy monsters. Strategize hero positions, synergies, and skills for an effective defense, then sit back and let the auto-battler do its thing!
Why similar: Auto Battler 31.2%, Idler 29.7%, Automation 10.7%, Strategy 9.3%, Management 5.8%
- #30 Incremental Cubes
78% matchMixed68% of 1,001 reviews2021
Dev: Idle System, Inc.
Windows
Median: 14.9 hrsMean: 51.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Cube based incremental game that is simple but very deep!
Why similar: Idler 54.7%, Auto Battler 39.6%, Time Management 5.1%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #31 Idle Iktah
79% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Grounded Games
Windows · Mac
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 54.9%, Auto Battler 36.3%, Casual 7.3%, Singleplayer 1.4%, Indie 0.1%
Why You'll Like It: A resource management and crafting-focused idle game that offers a relaxing yet deep progression experience.
- #32 Underworld Idle
77% matchMostly Positive71% of 1,303 reviews2023
Dev: Aleksandr Golovkin
Windows
Median: 15.0 hrsMean: 137.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
An idle dungeon management game, where high tier units can create low tier units.
Why similar: Idler 51.8%, Time Manipulation 21.8% ★, Strategy 12.5%, Casual 6.5%, Resource Management 5.8%
- #33 Bard Idle
75% matchMixed69% of 808 reviews2025
Dev: Illegal Turtle 🐢
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 157.8 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: Auto Battler 34.4%, Idler 31.3%, Automation 22.5%, Strategy 8%, Resource Management 3.1%
- #34 Idle Monster TD: Evolved
76% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,226 reviews2022
Dev: Monstermob USA, INC
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 130.2 hrs≥1hr: 66%
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: Idler 36.3%, Auto Battler 34.3%, Strategy 9.9%, Management 9.8%, Time Management 4.6%
- #35 Vacuum Warrior - Idle Game
76% matchVery Positive81% of 854 reviews2023
Dev: Benjamin StaugaardPub: Benzoft
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 100.9 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Vacuum Warrior is a Free to Play incremental idle game. Listen to the crisp crackle of dust and debris entering your vacuum as you vacuum ridiculous amounts of dust. Upgrade your vacuums, idle gains, and robot vacuums, earn achievements, and explore numerous locations in the Vacuum Warrior universe!
Why similar: Idler 55.7%, Automation 28.7%, Casual 11.1%, Resource Management 2.9%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #36 Galaxy Idle Clicker
73% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,122 reviews2025
Dev: SoehnlePub: TimeLost Gaming
Windows
Median: 12.1 hrsMean: 333.3 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Embark on an interstellar journey with Galaxy Idle Clicker! Conquer galaxies, upgrade your spaceship, and face off against a myriad of enemy ships. With engaging minigames, powerful upgrades, GIC delivers an unparalleled idle space adventure. Join the cosmic conquest today and dominate the universe!
Why similar: Idler 58.9%, Management 12.8%, Resource Management 8%, Sci-fi 6.8%, Casual 6.7%
- #37 Magic Research
74% matchVery Positive91% of 412 reviews2023
Dev: Maticolotto
Windows
Median: 24.4 hrsMean: 97.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Magic Research is a text-based incremental game about Magic. You are the headmaster of a newly-created institution of Magic. Will you be able to lead your school to win the prestigious Tournament of Magic?
Why similar: Auto Battler 25.4%, Idler 22.9%, Automation 20.2%, Text-Based 18.2%, Management 6.4%
- #38 Magic Research 2
73% matchVery Positive93% of 585 reviews2024
Dev: Maticolotto
Windows
Median: 17.0 hrsMean: 75.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Welcome to Magic Research 2, an incremental RPG from the creator of Magic Research. Learn countless spells, face powerful foes, and command a team of Wizards who can cast spells for you as you journey to find or create the Philosopher's Stone.
Why similar: Auto Battler 23.7%, Idler 21.2%, Automation 21%, Text-Based 18%, Management 7.8%
- #39 Idle Sphere
75% matchMixed49% of 314 reviews2024
Dev: Idle System, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 61.9 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Stunning sphere-themed idle/incremental game. Experience simplicity's beauty.
Why similar: Auto Battler 42.9%, Idler 40%, Automation 10.4%, Time Management 5.8%, Resource Management 0.9%
- #40 Dice People
71% matchVery Positive92% of 571 reviews2025
Dev: Mateusk2m
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 2.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Dice People is an incremental game about rolling dice, creating a mass of units, smashing enemies, and gathering resources to get upgrades in a big skilltree.
Why similar: Auto Battler 34.7%, Idler 29.7%, Automation 14.6%, Strategy 10.7%, Management 5.4%
- #41 Universe Horizon
71% matchVery Positive89% of 217 reviews2025
Dev: Jarkem
Windows · Linux
An idle incremental game where you decide to travel across the whole Universe. Embark on this journey in your little ship and get as far away as possible from Earth, gathering resources and upgrading your spaceship along the way.
Why similar: Idler 39%, Automation 37.8%, Strategy 8.7%, Resource Management 5.1%, Point & Click 4.5%
- #42 Idle Expanse
74% matchMixed55% of 149 reviews2020
Dev: Lyrical Games LLC
Windows
A sci-fi themed incremental game which allows you to expand your capitalistic empire across the galaxy! Hire mercenaries to pillage alien planets for resources, with the singular goal of making as much money as possible as quickly as possible! Totally not a playful commentary on real Terran society.
Why similar: Idler 39.6%, Aliens 18.6%, Strategy 14.9%, Management 12.8%, Casual 6.9%
- #43 Tower Walker: MMO Grind Simulator
72% matchMostly Positive78% of 268 reviews2023
Dev: Raptor Claw Games
Windows
Tower Walker is a fresh new type of addictive semi-idle auto-grinder rich with features, inspired by classic MMORPGS and RTS games with indirect control over your hero. The mysterious tower awaits!
Why similar: Auto Battler 28.3%, Automation 27%, Idler 26.9%, Management 12%, Point & Click 3.3%
- #44 Idle Awakening: Mages Path
70% matchVery Positive80% of 163 reviews2025
Dev: Strange Matter Gaming
Windows
Embark on a journey of a fledgling mage. Start with nothing. Improve yourself, develop your skills through a vast tree, unlock upgrades, learn spells, gather resources, and craft unique items. Your progress never stops – it continues even while you're offline.
Why similar: Idler 37.8%, Automation 17.3%, Text-Based 11.8%, Management 11.3%, Strategy 9.1%
- #45 Lazy Galaxy 2
72% matchMostly Positive79% of 192 reviews2022
Dev: Coldwild Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 10.3 hrsMean: 176.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Lazy Galaxy 2 is an idle/clicker game with base-building and RTS elements. Lead an evil (albeit lazy) alien race to conquer the universe! Expand your base, fight vicious foes, and conquer the galaxies. Acquire combat experience and convert into candy, the most precious alien resource!
Why similar: Auto Battler 29.3%, Idler 27.9%, Aliens 9.9%, Management 9.5%, Strategy 7.9%
- #46 Wizard And Minion Idle
71% matchVery Positive90% of 799 reviews2019
Dev: Oni Gaming
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 506.6 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Train your stats, cast spells, feed your minion, defeat monsters and bosses, raise demons, craft gems, go fishing and so much more in Wizard and Minion Idle--WAMI. This free to play, solo developed, Idle/active hybrid game has flexible pacing for long-time play-ability.
Why similar: Idler 59.6%, Management 15.9%, Strategy 15.7%, Casual 6.4%, Singleplayer 1.5%
- #47 Smashing Simulator Idle
69% matchMostly Positive74% of 432 reviews2024
Dev: Walking Cat
Windows · Linux
Incremental game about smashing with unfolding gameplay and two prestige layers.
Why similar: Idler 38.9%, Automation 26.9%, Management 16.1%, Casual 4.7%, Resource Management 4.5%
- #48 Godsbane Idle
73% matchMixed62% of 420 reviews
Dev: MadJones
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 159.1 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Godsbane Idle is a fresh idle take on games such as path of exile. It combines the hunt for powerful loot with idle systems to guarantee your progress even if time is short that day. It tries to stray away from linear paths and offers multiple ways to customize your equipment, skills and even more.
Why similar: Idler 38.5%, Auto Battler 36.7%, Management 13.9%, Resource Management 4.3%, Time Management 3.7%
- #49 LORED
68% matchVery Positive80% of 203 reviews2025
Dev: Dillon Simpson
Windows · Linux
An idle game about collecting cancer with quirky stickfigures!
Why similar: Idler 34%, Automation 33.7%, Management 11.4%, Strategy 10.6%, Casual 4.6%
- #50 Idle TD: Heroes vs Zombies
70% matchMostly Positive74% of 165 reviews2022
Dev: Swell Games LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 28.9 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 30.8%, Idler 29.3%, Automation 15.2%, Strategy 9.1%, Sci-fi 5.2%
- #51 Widget Inc.
67% matchVery Positive86% of 740 reviews2024
Dev: Leaping Turtle
Windows
Median: 10.4 hrsMean: 61.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
A hybrid factory builder / incremental clicker game. Starting from humble beginnings, master the many crafting processes to build up resources and expand your factory. Then, using your newly automated production, unlock new technology and grow ever closer to your goal of spreading to the stars.
Why similar: Automation 47.3%, Idler 30.5%, Resource Management 6.2%, Strategy 5.7%, Time Management 4.9%
- #52 Idle Cave Miner
67% matchVery Positive80% of 1,058 reviews2023
Dev: Cold Hours
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 125.1 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Idle Cave Miner is an idle game about crafting items, mining gems, and building your team of miners. Prestige, craft, and travel to other mines to increase your strength to dig deeper, and find what lurks below.
Why similar: Idler 61.1%, Management 26.1%, Resource Management 6.8%, Casual 5.4%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #53 Incremental Epic Hero 2
66% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,622 reviews2025
Dev: HapiwakuPub: Idle System, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 190.4 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: Automation 41.4%, Idler 40.1%, Management 17.3%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #54 Idle Commonwealth
67% matchMixed66% of 103 reviews2025
Dev: Qbusik Games
Windows
Idle Commonwealth is an idle game that pays homage to the best of the idle genre. Start small, grow your commonwealth, maintain morale, establish governance, invent technologies, trade and conquer your neighbors.
Why similar: Idler 44.1%, Management 11.5%, Text-Based 11.3%, Strategy 10.5%, Building 10.3%
- #55 Idle Monkeylogy
70% matchMixed56% of 146 reviews2021
Dev: ImoyokanPub: Idle System, Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 78.8 hrs≥1hr: 68%
IDLE GAME based on the Infinite Monkey Theorem
Why similar: Auto Battler 47.8%, Idler 37.1%, Casual 10.2%, Time Management 4.3%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #56 Heros and Monsters: Idle Incremental
68% matchMixed69% of 118 reviews2023
Dev: Mathew Perry
Windows
Auto Battler, Incremental, Idle Game
Why similar: Auto Battler 42.9%, Idler 42.4%, Strategy 10.4%, Casual 3.7%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #57 Farmer Against Potatoes Idle
63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 7,884 reviews2024
Dev: Oni Gaming
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 249.6 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 80.3%, Casual 9.8%, Resource Management 9.7%, Indie 0.2%
- #58 Incremental Epic Breakers
69% matchMixed51% of 104 reviews2021
Dev: HapiwakuPub: Idle System, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 36.8 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Incremental Idle Breakout Japanese Anime RPG! Explore the vast map (~ 10^21 meters) through breaking many blocks and defend your base from various monsters!
Why similar: Idler 28%, Auto Battler 26.4%, Automation 18.8%, Text-Based 17.1%, Strategy 6.6%
- #59 Idle Game Simulator
66% matchVery Positive90% of 80 reviews2024
Dev: Dogloaf
Windows
Have you ever wanted an idle game without all the pesky obstructions like gameplay and graphics? Introducing Idle Game Simulator! Is it a game? No, it is a very serious and deep simulator. This is idle in its purest form, watch number go up without having to do anything at all!
Why similar: Idler 54%, Text-Based 38.4%, Casual 6.4%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #60 Grim Clicker
64% matchMostly Positive79% of 2,845 reviews2024
Dev: EvilCharm Games
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 83.4 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: Idler 52.6%, Automation 30.4%, Strategy 9.9%, Casual 4.8%, Singleplayer 1.5%