- #1 Antimatter Dimensions
97% matchVery Positive92% of 4,432 reviews2022
Dev: Hevipelle
Windows · Mac
Median: 26.3 hrsMean: 220.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Earn antimatter through dimensions! Gain Infinite antimatter to collapse the universe!
Why similar: Idler 52.1%, Time Manipulation 16.3% ★, Strategy 14.2%, Automation 9.4%, Casual 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: A quintessential incremental game that shares the deep, multi-layered prestige systems and mathematical progression found in Trimps.
- #2 Incremental Adventures
96% matchMostly Positive78% of 820 reviews2020
Dev: Gniller
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 15.5 hrsMean: 64.3 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 23.4%, Automation 23.2%, Auto Battler 22.8%, Text-Based 18.7%, Management 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, text-heavy experience that focuses on deep character building and efficient automation.
- #3 NGU IDLE
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 12,831 reviews2019
Dev: 4G
Windows
Median: 18.8 hrsMean: 636.0 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 85.6%, Incremental 7.8%, Casual 4.1%, Indie 1.4%, Singleplayer 1.1%
Why You'll Like It: Combines absurd humor with an incredibly deep progression system that rewards long-term planning and strategic stat management.
- #4 Your Chronicle
95% matchMostly Positive80% of 2,660 reviews2021
Dev: Samurai Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.5 hrsMean: 303.0 hrs≥1hr: 74%
"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 40.1%, Text-Based 34%, Auto Battler 23%, Incremental 2.3%, 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 Positive78% of 246 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 62.8%, Strategy 23.4%, Casual 8%, Resource Management 3.5%, Incremental 1.2%
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 Idle Research
94% matchVery Positive84% of 1,877 reviews2022
Dev: Considera Games LLCPub: Considera Core LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 10.6 hrsMean: 76.8 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 31.9%, Automation 26.4%, Text-Based 15.8%, Management 10.6%, Strategy 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: Features a satisfying scientific progression loop with deep automation mechanics that keep the gameplay engaging.
- #7 Melvor Idle
93% matchVery Positive90% of 15,944 reviews2021
Dev: Games by MalcsPub: Jagex Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 50.9 hrsMean: 367.6 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 62.2%, Automation 28%, Casual 5.2%, Point & Click 3%, 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.
- #8 Idle Skilling
92% matchMostly Positive70% of 2,372 reviews2022
Dev: Lavaflame2
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 96.9 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 64.3%, Management 15%, Resource Management 7.8%, Casual 6.1%, Incremental 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: An RPG-focused incremental game that offers a massive amount of content and diverse systems to manage.
- #9 Realm Grinder
91% matchVery Positive87% of 7,404 reviews2017
Dev: Divine GamesPub: Kongregate
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 131.7 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Grow your realm, build alliances, and explore one of the deepest idle RPGs ever!
Why similar: Idler 45.2%, Strategy 20.2%, Building 12.7%, Incremental 10.4%, Casual 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: A classic in the genre that features complex faction-based strategy and deep, evolving gameplay loops.
- #10 Idling to Rule the Gods
91% matchVery Positive85% of 2,110 reviews2016
Dev: Shugasu GmbH
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 10.7 hrsMean: 596.1 hrs≥1hr: 73%
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 29.2%, Idler 28.3%, Management 14.5%, Strategy 10.1%, Sci-fi 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: A long-running, content-rich idle game that requires careful planning and strategic resource allocation.
- #11 Increlution
90% matchVery Positive85% of 1,239 reviews2021
Dev: Gniller
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 67.4 hrsMean: 581.1 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 51.1%, Text-Based 24.8%, Time Management 7.2%, Incremental 5.9%, Point & Click 4.2%
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 1,478 reviews2024
Dev: FishPondPub: Fish Pond Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 28.2 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 33.3%, Idler 30.4%, Management 10.7%, Building 10%, 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: 7.0 hrsMean: 145.2 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 57.9%, Building 18.3%, Resource Management 8.2%, Management 6.6%, Incremental 4.8%
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 4,261 reviews2023
Dev: SylvPub: Jdog Corp
Windows · Linux
Median: 10.4 hrsMean: 296.6 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 42.8%, Automation 15.7%, Auto Battler 13.9%, Aliens 9.6%, Casual 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: A polished space-themed incremental that excels in UI design and clear, rewarding progression paths.
- #15 CivIdle
86% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,064 reviews2025
Dev: FishPondPub: Fish Pond Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 78.3 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 34.2%, Idler 33.9%, Management 13%, Building 7.5%, Strategy 6.6%
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 Positive87% of 11,578 reviews2025
Dev: Oni Gaming
Windows
Median: 16.5 hrsMean: 174.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Revolution Idle is a free idle incremental game with offline progress, prestige layers, and endless automation. Start simple, reach infinity and go further.
Why similar: Idler 29.6%, Automation 29.5%, Time Manipulation 16% ★, Management 12.9%, Casual 4%
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: 2.2 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 62%
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 33.4%, Idler 30.6%, Text-Based 10%, Strategy 8.7%, Building 8.5%
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 919 reviews2020
Dev: Bling Bling Games GmbH
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 42.9 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Craft a complex production line, earn idle cash and become an industrial tycoon!
Why similar: Idler 28%, Automation 28%, Management 11.9%, Strategy 8.7%, 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 Spiral
85% matchVery Positive80% of 1,873 reviews2022
Dev: Idle System, Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 117.5 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 44.9%, Automation 34.1%, Time Management 4.9%, Casual 4.8%, Strategy 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: Features unique geometric-based mechanics and a satisfying progression loop that stands out from standard clickers.
- #20 Idle Colony
84% matchVery Positive82% of 570 reviews2024
Dev: Faith G.
Windows
Median: 8.1 hrsMean: 21.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 32.1%, Idler 27.8%, Management 11.7%, Building 8.9%, Strategy 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on colony management and automation, offering a distinct theme that complements the management style of Trimps.
- #21 Upload Labs
82% matchVery Positive92% of 7,876 reviews2025
Dev: EnigmaDev Studios
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 21.3 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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 38.1%, Idler 33.4%, Management 10.3%, Logic 7.8%, Sci-fi 3.1%
Why You'll Like It: Features programming-themed automation and simulation elements that reward logical thinking and optimization.
- #22 Idle Slayer
83% matchVery Positive85% of 10,621 reviews2020
Dev: Pablo Leban
Windows
Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 104.4 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 75.3%, Casual 9.9%, Strategy 6.8%, Incremental 6.2%, Singleplayer 1.2%
Why You'll Like It: An active-idle hybrid that features excellent progression and a satisfying sense of growth through its unique mechanics.
- #23 Gridkeeper
82% 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 34.9%, Automation 22.4%, Strategy 17.7%, Building 13.3%, Incremental 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: Combines strategy and building elements with incremental growth, requiring careful planning to maximize efficiency.
- #24 Cookie Clicker
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 91,738 reviews2021
Dev: OrteilPub: Playsaurus
Windows · Mac
Median: 89.2 hrsMean: 372.7 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 51.5%, Management 15.1%, Building 8.8%, Strategy 7.5%, Incremental 6.3%
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.
- #25 Idle Iktah
80% matchMostly Positive74% of 153 reviews2026
Dev: Grounded Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 74.8 hrs≥1hr: 69%
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 79.9%, Casual 10.1%, Incremental 6.7%, Singleplayer 2.2%, Indie 1.1%
Why You'll Like It: A resource management and crafting-focused idle game that offers a relaxing yet deep progression experience.
- #26 Feed the Reactor
79% matchVery Positive81% of 541 reviews2026
Dev: Adam Travers
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.9 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 31.7%, Auto Battler 30.8%, Management 13.3%, Strategy 12.7%, Incremental 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: A resource management-heavy idle game that challenges players to balance production and consumption efficiently.
- #27 Idle Pins
81% matchMixed63% of 550 reviews2021
Dev: Arkshija
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 642.2 hrs≥1hr: 72%
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 39.2%, Idler 36.8%, Management 10.9%, Resource Management 5.1%, Time Management 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: An auto-battler-focused idle game that emphasizes team composition and strategic upgrades.
- #28 Idle Monster TD
81% matchMostly Positive72% of 853 reviews2021
Dev: Swell Games LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 162.8 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 37.6%, Automation 24%, Strategy 12.5%, Management 8.6%, Resource Management 4.2%
Why You'll Like It: Integrates tower defense mechanics with idle progression, perfect for those who enjoy the auto-battler aspects of Trimps.
- #29 Scratch Inc.
77% matchVery Positive91% of 1,937 reviews2025
Dev: Makopaz
Windows · Mac
Build an Empire, From Scratch, in this Scratch Card Idle/Incremental game.
Why similar: Idler 35.2%, Automation 31.1%, Text-Based 12.2%, Strategy 9%, Time Management 3.8%
- #30 Vacuum Warrior - Idle Game
78% matchMostly Positive79% of 904 reviews2023
Dev: Benjamin StaugaardPub: Benzoft
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 98.5 hrs≥1hr: 73%
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 41.7%, Automation 37.8%, Management 6.9%, Casual 6.1%, Incremental 3.5%
- #31 Kill the Lich Idle
78% matchMixed67% of 70 reviews2026
Dev: Stop Sign Gaming
Windows
Kill the Lich is a minimalist incremental game about time compression and resource flow. Route your primary resource—Momentum—downstream to unlock over 300 actions. Design granular automation, visualize exposed formulas, and trigger deep prestige layers to ultimately defeat the Lich!
Why similar: Automation 34.1%, Idler 33%, Text-Based 23%, Casual 4.2%, Incremental 3.1%
- #32 Starvester
75% matchMostly Positive70% of 734 reviews2026
Dev: Syphono4Pub: Future Friends Games
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
A short incremental game about expanding a star-system wide factory to build giant megastructures in space. Deploy swarms of drones, mine resources, unlock upgrades and harvest the power of the stars!
Why similar: Automation 28.9%, Idler 28.3%, Management 10.3%, Building 9.1%, Strategy 8.5%
- #33 Idle Hero TD - Tower Defense
76% matchVery Positive83% of 1,210 reviews2024
Dev: Swell Games LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 186.1 hrs≥1hr: 70%
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 30.4%, Idler 28.8%, Automation 10.5%, Strategy 9.3%, Management 5.6%
- #34 Underworld Idle
77% matchMostly Positive71% of 1,347 reviews2023
Dev: Aleksandr Golovkin
Windows
Median: 15.2 hrsMean: 136.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
An idle dungeon management game, where high tier units can create low tier units.
Why similar: Idler 48.8%, Time Manipulation 21.4% ★, Strategy 12.2%, Casual 6.4%, Resource Management 5.5%
- #35 Incremental Cubes
76% matchMixed69% of 1,018 reviews2021
Dev: Idle System, Inc.
Windows
Median: 14.7 hrsMean: 60.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Cube based incremental game that is simple but very deep!
Why similar: Idler 51.5%, Auto Battler 37.7%, Incremental 5.3%, Time Management 4.9%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #36 Number Factory
75% matchMixed44% of 50 reviews2025
Dev: Alerot
Windows
Build the ultimate number production empire! Automate generators, unlock powerful upgrades, and prestige for permanent bonuses. Compete on global leaderboards and watch your numbers grow to infinity in this addictive idle incremental game.
Why similar: Idler 44.6%, Text-Based 24%, Strategy 7.7%, Casual 6.1%, Point & Click 5.9%
- #37 Idle Monster TD: Evolved
74% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,244 reviews2022
Dev: Monstermob USA, INC
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 129.3 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Evolve epic monsters and crush puny humans in this endless idle tower defense game! Unlock, upgrade, and evolve over 150 unique monsters and pets, ranging from cute and colorful flower creatures to epic fire breathing dragons, to assemble the ultimate team against the endless waves of enemies.
Why similar: Idler 35.1%, Auto Battler 33.5%, Strategy 9.9%, Management 9.6%, Time Management 4.5%
- #38 Bard Idle
73% matchMixed69% of 832 reviews2025
Dev: Illegal Turtle 🐢
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 158.4 hrs≥1hr: 70%
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 33.6%, Idler 30.2%, Automation 21.8%, Strategy 8%, Resource Management 3%
- #39 Galaxy Idle Clicker
72% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,170 reviews2025
Dev: SoehnlePub: TimeLost Gaming
Windows
Median: 10.5 hrsMean: 371.6 hrs≥1hr: 70%
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 55.5%, Management 12.3%, Resource Management 7.6%, Sci-fi 6.7%, Casual 6.5%
- #40 Magic Research
72% matchVery Positive91% of 417 reviews2023
Dev: Maticolotto
Windows
Median: 21.4 hrsMean: 93.9 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 25.3%, Idler 22.5%, Automation 20%, Text-Based 18.3%, Management 6.4%
- #41 Idle Sphere
73% matchMixed48% of 322 reviews2024
Dev: Idle System, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 79.5 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Stunning sphere-themed idle/incremental game. Experience simplicity's beauty.
Why similar: Auto Battler 41.7%, Idler 38.5%, Automation 10.1%, Time Management 5.7%, Incremental 3.1%
- #42 Idle Wizard
73% matchVery Positive87% of 1,787 reviews2019
Dev: TwoWizards
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.6 hrsMean: 227.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%
RPG/Idle hybrid about becoming the most powerful wizard there is. Pick a class, get a pet, configure and improve your character in a myriad ways!
Why similar: Idler 56%, Automation 20.5%, Resource Management 7%, Casual 6.2%, Time Management 4.2%
- #43 Incremental Dungeon
71% matchMostly Positive77% of 56 reviews2026
Dev: NauPhy
Windows
Incremental Dungeon is an incremental game in which you fight combatants with exponentially increasing strength via an auto-battler system. Each defeated opponent on the main path unlocks new equipment, shops, or other ways of empowering your build!
Why similar: Auto Battler 34.8%, Idler 34.5%, Text-Based 24.5%, Casual 3.8%, Point & Click 2.1%
- #44 Magic Research 2
70% matchVery Positive93% of 605 reviews2024
Dev: Maticolotto
Windows
Median: 17.0 hrsMean: 75.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 23.4%, Idler 20.7%, Automation 20.5%, Text-Based 17.9%, Time Manipulation 7.8% ★
- #45 Idle Expanse
74% matchMixed55% of 152 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 37.7%, Aliens 18.4%, Strategy 14.6%, Management 12.3%, Casual 6.8%
- #46 Wizard And Minion Idle
71% matchVery Positive90% of 813 reviews2019
Dev: Oni Gaming
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 500.7 hrs≥1hr: 70%
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 56.1%, Strategy 15.2%, Management 15.1%, Casual 6.2%, Incremental 5.1%
- #47 Smashing Simulator Idle
69% matchMostly Positive74% of 462 reviews2024
Dev: Walking Cat
Windows · Linux
Incremental game about smashing with unfolding gameplay and two prestige layers.
Why similar: Idler 37.2%, Automation 25.8%, Management 15.6%, Casual 4.7%, Resource Management 4.3%
- #48 Universe Horizon
68% matchVery Positive89% of 233 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 37.8%, Automation 36%, Strategy 8.7%, Resource Management 4.9%, Point & Click 4.4%
- #49 Widget Inc.
67% matchVery Positive85% of 764 reviews2024
Dev: Leaping Turtle
Windows
Median: 10.4 hrsMean: 60.4 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 44.9%, Idler 28.8%, Resource Management 6%, Strategy 5.8%, Time Management 4.8%
- #50 Grim Clicker
67% matchMostly Positive78% of 2,877 reviews2024
Dev: EvilCharm Games
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 83.0 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 49.7%, Automation 28.9%, Strategy 9.7%, Incremental 4.8%, Casual 4.7%
- #51 Idle Monkeylogy
70% matchMixed58% of 151 reviews2021
Dev: ImoyokanPub: Idle System, Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 76.6 hrs≥1hr: 68%
IDLE GAME based on the Infinite Monkey Theorem
Why similar: Auto Battler 46.1%, Idler 35.4%, Casual 10.1%, Time Management 4.2%, Incremental 3.6%
- #52 Farmer Against Potatoes Idle
64% matchVery Positive95% of 8,056 reviews2024
Dev: Oni Gaming
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 255.8 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Pick up your sword and fight off waves of Potatoes by upgrading your stats constantly, use Equipment, choose between different Classes, put your many Talents to good use, and so much more designed to keep you entertained for a long time.
Why similar: Idler 75.2%, Casual 9.5%, Resource Management 9%, Incremental 6.1%, Indie 0.2%
- #53 IdleOn
64% matchMostly Positive78% of 29,234 reviews2025
Dev: Lavaflame2
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 222.9 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 69.6%, Management 15.9%, Resource Management 4.9%, Incremental 4.8%, Casual 4.1%
- #54 Godsbane Idle
71% matchMixed61% of 425 reviews
Dev: MadJones
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 154.2 hrs≥1hr: 64%
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 37.1%, Auto Battler 35.6%, Management 13.5%, Resource Management 4.1%, Time Management 3.6%
- #55 Idle TD: Heroes vs Zombies
69% matchMostly Positive74% of 166 reviews2022
Dev: Swell Games LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 28.1 hrs≥1hr: 66%
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 29.8%, Idler 28%, Automation 14.6%, Strategy 9%, Sci-fi 5.2%
- #56 Idle Awakening: Mages Path
66% matchMostly Positive80% of 171 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 37.4%, Automation 17.1%, Text-Based 12%, Management 11.3%, Strategy 9.3%
- #57 TrainClicker Idle Evolution
70% matchMixed62% of 65 reviews2021
Dev: Turbulence101Games
Windows · Mac
🚂 Cozy idle train game. Enjoy a journey from steam to modern locomotives in idle style! 🚂
Why similar: Auto Battler 26.6%, Automation 25.2%, Idler 25%, Management 10.9%, Strategy 7.4%
- #58 Idle Commonwealth
67% matchMixed67% of 126 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 42.4%, Management 11%, Text-Based 10.9%, Strategy 10.3%, Building 10.1%
- #59 Idle Plant Game
68% matchMixed53% of 100 reviews2023
Dev: FootoftheHare
Windows
Idle Plant Game, an idle and offline progress or clicker plant simulation!
Why similar: Idler 38.8%, Automation 27.6%, Management 12%, Casual 5.6%, Strategy 5.2%
- #60 Incremental Epic Hero 2
65% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,665 reviews2025
Dev: HapiwakuPub: Idle System, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 189.7 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 41.3%, Idler 40.1%, Management 17.5%, Singleplayer 1.2%