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Games Like Unnamed Space Idle

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Idler, Clicker, Casual, Singleplayer.

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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.

Reviews: Very Positive — 93% — of 3,991 reviews
Released: 2023-07-27
Developer: Sylv
Publisher: Jdog Corp
Genres: Casual, Simulation, Free To Play, Early Access
Platforms: Windows, Linux
Median playtime: 10.6 hrs
Mean playtime: 282.7 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 78%

Overview

Unnamed Space Idle is a standout title in the incremental genre, celebrated for its satisfying 'unfolding' mechanics and deep ship customization systems. These recommendations focus on games that capture that same sense of long-term progression, strategic resource management, and space-themed automation that keeps players engaged for hundreds of hours.

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  1. #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 52.9%, Clicker 19.6%, Space 10.8%, Resource Management 6.8%, Casual 4.8%

    Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for unfolding incremental games with constant new mechanics and prestige layers.

  2. #2 Lazy Galaxy 2
    96% 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: Idler 33.1%, Clicker 20.3%, Space 13.5%, Auto Battler 12.3%, Aliens 7.1%

    Why You'll Like It: Combines space-themed fleet management with auto-battler mechanics and satisfying incremental progression.

  3. #3 Idle Research
    96% 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 39.6%, Clicker 21.6%, Resource Management 14.2%, Automation 13.6%, Simulation 8.4%

    Why You'll Like It: Offers complex automation and research-based progression systems that appeal to fans of deep idle games.

  4. #4 Idle Dyson Swarm
    95% matchMixed66% of 53 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 36.7%, Clicker 19.3%, Space 14.9%, Simulation 7.8%, Resource Management 6%

    Why You'll Like It: Focuses on large-scale space automation and resource gathering, similar to the core loop of the seed game.

  5. #5 Trimps
    94% matchVery Positive91% of 1,419 reviews2022
    Dev: Greensatellite
    Windows
    Median: 15.1 hrsMean: 384.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    A text-based incremental idle game with a ridiculous amount of unique content. Automate old stuff as you unlock new stuff to keep things interesting for hours and hours, no spam clicking necessary! Trimps is everything you love about your favorite games, distilled to their purest form.

    Why similar: Idler 44.7%, Automation 16.6%, Auto Battler 13.3%, Aliens 10%, Casual 5.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A definitive unfolding incremental game that rewards strategic planning and long-term resource management.

  6. #6 Galaxy Idle Clicker
    94% 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 34.2%, Clicker 19.4%, Space 15.9%, Resource Management 13.9%, Simulation 5.5%

    Why You'll Like It: Captures the space-exploration and idle-clicker loop with a focus on ship upgrades.

  7. #7 Void Miner – Incremental Asteroids Roguelite
    92% matchVery Positive84% of 516 reviews2025
    Dev: RyanJakob
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    Blast. Collect. Upgrade. Repeat. Void Miner is a retro-inspired roguelite asteroid shooter where you pilot a space ship and manage an automated tower to destroy endless fields of chaos. Dodge, blast, and harvest your way through waves of asteroids in a fast-paced loop of destruction and progression.

    Why similar: Idler 30.3%, Clicker 22.4%, Space 17.4%, Aliens 13.9%, Simulation 8.3%

    Why You'll Like It: A space-themed incremental game that incorporates roguelite elements to keep the combat loop fresh.

  8. #8 Idle Space Navy
    93% matchMixed48% of 58 reviews2023
    Dev: Phoenix Aura
    Windows · Mac

    A sci-fi idler. Upgrade your ships, get new items, and conquer the stars.

    Why similar: Idler 40.2%, Clicker 20.8%, Space 10.7%, Resource Management 7.9%, Casual 6.6%

    Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the same tactical ship-building and wave-clearing loop found in Unnamed Space Idle.

  9. #9 NGU IDLE
    91% 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 63%, Clicker 24.1%, Simulation 8.4%, Casual 3.3%, Singleplayer 1.2%

    Why You'll Like It: Features incredibly deep, multi-layered progression systems that provide a similar sense of constant growth.

  10. #10 Idle Armada
    91% matchVery Positive86% of 63 reviews2020
    Dev: Corfe83
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Deep idle game with NO ads, NO in-app-purchases. Watch your fleet battle automatically. Collect items and upgrade your buildings and fleet to reach progressively higher levels!

    Why similar: Idler 39.6%, Clicker 24.6%, Space 11.5%, Casual 7.5%, Resource Management 6.8%

    Why You'll Like It: Directly mirrors the space-fleet management and tactical upgrade aspects of the seed game.

  11. #11 Farmer Against Potatoes Idle
    89% 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 44.9%, Clicker 23.2%, Resource Management 16.1%, Simulation 9.7%, Casual 6.1%

    Why You'll Like It: A high-quality incremental game with deep customization and long-term goals that reward consistent play.

  12. #12 Idle Slayer
    90% 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 58.7%, Clicker 27.9%, Casual 8.6%, 2D 3.3%, Singleplayer 1.5%

    Why You'll Like It: Blends active and idle gameplay with a highly satisfying progression loop and frequent upgrades.

  13. #13 Leaf Blower Revolution - Idle Game
    89% matchVery Positive94% of 26,225 reviews2020
    Dev: Humble North
    Windows
    Median: 8.5 hrsMean: 131.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Blow leaves, upgrade your gear, and automate your progress as you explore the Leaf Universe. A satisfying incremental idle game where every leaf blown brings you closer to the next big upgrade. Simple, relaxing, and endlessly rewarding. Let the leaves fall, and your progress rise!

    Why similar: Idler 56.9%, Clicker 31%, Casual 7.5%, 2D 3.5%, Singleplayer 1.1%

    Why You'll Like It: An excellent example of an unfolding game that constantly introduces new systems and mechanics.

  14. #14 Revolution Idle
    87% 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 42.8%, Clicker 19.6%, Automation 12.2%, Simulation 8.2%, Resource Management 5.8%

    Why You'll Like It: Provides a clean and satisfying incremental progression loop that is easy to pick up but hard to master.

  15. #15 Universe Horizon
    88% 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 31.5%, Clicker 17.9%, Space 15.2%, Automation 12.7%, Resource Management 12.2%

    Why You'll Like It: Combines exploration and automation in a space setting with a focus on long-term incremental scaling.

  16. #16 Astrodle
    86% matchVery Positive89% of 219 reviews2024
    Dev: Robin Nicolet
    Windows

    Ready for some chill time in space? Astrodle has you covered. Watch the numbers soar as you upgrade your ship and travel the stars. Oh, and you might just become a god.

    Why similar: Idler 31.6%, Clicker 20.2%, Space 11.5%, Automation 11%, Resource Management 9.6%

    Why You'll Like It: Combines space-themed clicking with arcade-style progression and wave-based combat.

  17. #17 Deep Space Cache
    84% matchVery Positive92% of 858 reviews2024
    Dev: Monu
    Windows
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Deep Space Cache is a short & simple semi-idle bullet heaven incremental asteroid miner game.

    Why similar: Idler 40.8%, Clicker 15.7%, Space 14.9%, Casual 12.4%, Futuristic 6%

    Why You'll Like It: Focuses on space-themed resource management and incremental growth in a singleplayer environment.

  18. #18 Idle Monster TD
    86% 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 46.5%, Clicker 17.4%, Resource Management 15.3%, Automation 12.3%, Casual 4.4%

    Why You'll Like It: Shares the wave-based defense and upgrade mechanics, translating them into a tower-defense-focused idle experience.

  19. #19 Idle Atomic
    85% matchMixed61% of 456 reviews2021
    Dev: Checkbox EntertainmentPub: Iron Horse Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 107.5 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    Idle Atomic is an Incremental Idle RPG in a post-apocalyptic world. Level up skills, refine your salvaged materials and hunt mutant creatures to survive!

    Why similar: Idler 47.8%, Clicker 14.4%, Auto Battler 13.1%, Resource Management 12.3%, Simulation 9.6%

    Why You'll Like It: Features crafting and simulation elements that provide a similar sense of building and upgrading systems.

  20. #20 Widget Inc.
    82% 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: Idler 26.2%, Clicker 23.7%, Automation 16.9%, Resource Management 15.8%, Simulation 7%

    Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the automation and resource management loop, perfect for players who enjoy optimizing production chains.

  21. #21 Scratch Inc.
    81% 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 39.3%, Clicker 20.7%, Automation 14.6%, Space 9.8%, Simulation 6.5%

    Why You'll Like It: Offers automation-heavy gameplay with deep strategy and incremental growth mechanics.

  22. #22 SPACEPLAN
    83% matchVery Positive92% of 3,332 reviews2017
    Dev: Jake HollandsPub: Devolver Digital
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    SPACEPLAN is an experimental piece of interaction based partly on a total misunderstanding of Stephen Hawking’s A Brief History of Time.

    Why similar: Clicker 43.9%, Space 24%, Idler 18.8%, Casual 11.2%, Singleplayer 2.1%

    Why You'll Like It: A highly thematic space-idle experience that focuses on narrative-driven incremental progression.

  23. #23 Transport Defender
    84% matchMostly Positive80% of 453 reviews2017
    Dev: Coconut Shavers
    Windows
    Median: 9.6 hrsMean: 623.8 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    Defend the transport ship from being captured by enemy waves on the way to the jump hole. Upgrade weapons, kill enemies, get cargo, transfer cargo, buy features, repeat.

    Why similar: Clicker 78.8%, Casual 21.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A strategic wave-defense game that incorporates idle elements to manage resources and upgrades.

  24. #24 Synergism
    81% 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 71.8%, Resource Management 11.7%, Casual 10%, 2D 5.3%, Singleplayer 1.2%

    Why You'll Like It: An extremely deep incremental game designed for players who enjoy complex prestige layers and long-term planning.

  25. #25 Realm Grinder
    82% 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: Clicker 47.1%, Idler 32.5%, Resource Management 9.3%, Casual 3.6%, Simulation 3.5%

    Why You'll Like It: Offers deep, complex systems and multiple prestige layers that appeal to fans of unfolding incremental games.

  26. #26 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 38.3%, Clicker 28%, Auto Battler 13.2%, Simulation 8.5%, Casual 5.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A strategy and simulation-focused idle game that rewards careful resource management and system optimization.

  27. #27 A Game About Feeding A Black Hole
    78% matchVery Positive89% of 2,623 reviews2025
    Dev: Aarimous
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    A short incremental game about feeding a Black Hole matter by destroying Asteroids, Planets, and Stars.

    Why similar: Idler 34.9%, Clicker 26.6%, Resource Management 9.9%, Space 8.4%, Simulation 8%

  28. #28 Upload Labs
    78% 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: Idler 38.8%, Automation 18.6%, Clicker 13.8%, Simulation 11.8%, Resource Management 6.2%

  29. #29 Nomad Idle
    79% matchMixed65% of 850 reviews2025
    Dev: The Fox Knocks
    Windows
    Median: 28.6 hrsMean: 63.0 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    Face waves of enemies automatically and create builds by distributing stat points, leveling up equipment, choosing passive skills, summons and more. An idle game about killing hordes of enemies, becoming stronger, and exploring an unfolding storyline. A spin-off of Nomad Survival.

    Why similar: Idler 45.2%, Clicker 25.2%, Auto Battler 13.9%, Automation 8%, Casual 4.9%

    Why You'll Like It: Features class-based progression with roguelite elements that add variety to the standard idle formula.

  30. #30 Space Rock Breaker
    76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,972 reviews2025
    Dev: WAKA WAKA
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 96%

    Space Rock Breaker is a short incremental game about mining asteroids in space. Mine asteroids with guns, unlock new materials, process the ore by dropping it into a Plinko machine, and spend your credits on upgrades in a massive skill tree.

    Why similar: Idler 41%, Clicker 26.8%, Space 16.5%, Casual 11.7%, 2D 2.5%

  31. #31 Vacuum Warrior - Idle Game
    79% 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 42.7%, Clicker 23.3%, Casual 9.4%, Automation 9.1%, Resource Management 6.7%

  32. #32 Desktop Defender
    76% matchVery Positive93% of 1,632 reviews2025
    Dev: Conradical GamesPub: Poysky Productions
    Windows
    Median: 26.0 hrsMean: 52.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    An idle auto-battler that sits in the corner of your screen while you do other things.

    Why similar: Idler 47.5%, Clicker 22.8%, Auto Battler 14.5%, Casual 6.3%, Futuristic 5.5%

  33. #33 Idle Spiral
    77% 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 39.9%, Clicker 21%, Automation 12.6%, Simulation 9.2%, Space 5.7%

  34. #34 Kickback Clicker
    75% matchVery Positive84% of 57 reviews2025
    Dev: Dot bloodPub: Targem Games
    Windows

    Mutants are flooding the planets! Destroy them all! Improve your technology, upgrade weapons and turn dangerous worlds into safe havens. Every click is a step towards the future of mankind!

    Why similar: Idler 39.7%, Clicker 24.8%, Simulation 9.6%, Space 9.5%, Casual 6.8%

  35. #35 Idle Expanse
    77% 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 38.8%, Clicker 22%, Aliens 10.9%, Space 7.6%, Casual 7.4%

  36. #36 Nodebuster
    71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 13,575 reviews2024
    Dev: Goblobin
    Windows
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Nodebuster is a short, experimental incremental game about busting nodes and destroying reality.

    Why similar: Idler 45.3%, Clicker 28.3%, Simulation 10.7%, Casual 7.4%, 2D 3.6%

  37. #37 Incremental Cubes
    75% 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 48.4%, Clicker 22.9%, Auto Battler 12.3%, Simulation 11%, Artificial Intelligence 2.7%

  38. #38 Idle Tower Defense
    74% matchMixed54% of 115 reviews2024
    Dev: ZNZ Games
    Windows

    Idle Tower Defense is a game where you control a single tower to fight off hordes of enemies. No randomization. Choose from a variety of modules to create unique builds and upgrade modules and survive endless waves.

    Why similar: Idler 55.6%, Clicker 35.2%, Casual 6.6%, 2D 1.9%, Singleplayer 0.7%

  39. #39 Project Chromata
    73% matchMixed51% of 57 reviews2025
    Dev: GamezEternalPub: ArborAeternum
    Windows

    Project Chromata is a deep sci-fi incremental game about restoring the universe by mixing colors. Unlock new technologies, prestige to gain powerful permanent upgrades from a vast star chart, and master automation systems to watch the numbers soar in this satisfying and feature-rich idle experience.

    Why similar: Idler 49.9%, Simulation 20.2%, Casual 13.4%, Futuristic 10.4%, 2D 4.5%

  40. #40 Idle Skilling
    73% 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 43.5%, Clicker 23.5%, Resource Management 15.9%, Simulation 9.9%, Casual 4.5%

  41. #41 Idle TD: Heroes vs Zombies
    74% 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: Idler 36%, Resource Management 14.8%, Clicker 13.9%, Auto Battler 13.3%, Automation 7.8%

  42. #42 Vibe Clicker
    72% matchVery Positive84% of 62 reviews2025
    Dev: Average Game Studio
    Windows · Linux

    An idle clicker where you evolve from college graduate to Vibe Lord. Click, automate with AI tools, manage resources, and discover multiple endings in this satirical take on modern work life.

    Why similar: Idler 43.1%, Clicker 22.6%, Simulation 9.2%, Casual 6.3%, Resource Management 5.7%

  43. #43 Idle Sphere
    73% 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: Idler 35.7%, Clicker 19.8%, Auto Battler 13.5%, Space 11.7%, Simulation 10.1%

  44. #44 Idle Hero TD - Tower Defense
    70% 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: Idler 40.1%, Clicker 21.6%, Auto Battler 14.8%, Resource Management 12.8%, Automation 6%

  45. #45 Pixel Starships
    71% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,914 reviews2023
    Dev: SavySoda
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 24.8 hrs≥1hr: 64%

    Pixel Starships is an FTL-style online sci-fi strategy builder and management game with a competitive PVP tournament. Set in the retro galaxy, your role is to explore space, meet aliens, and develop your ship, crew and AI. The game contains deep strategic and 4x elements. PSS is community-driven.

    Why similar: Space 33.8%, Automation 28.2%, Sci-fi 16.2%, Aliens 16%, 2D 5.8%

  46. #46 CivIdle
    69% 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: Idler 50.5%, Automation 21.2%, Resource Management 17.4%, Simulation 7.5%, 2D 2.1%

  47. #47 Territory Idle
    71% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,694 reviews2019
    Dev: Aleksandr Golovkin
    Windows
    Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 173.1 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    Strategic idle game. Develop the kingdom, then abdicate and get gold! For gold, you can buy new tiles and expand the territory.

    Why similar: Idler 67%, Clicker 31.3%, Singleplayer 1.7%

  48. #48 Zero IDLE
    72% matchMixed70% of 370 reviews2020
    Dev: ZeroWorldwide
    Windows

    Zero IDLE is an incremental (IDLE) game in which you can decide whether to make all of your way to the biggest number EVER by clicking, or by increasing your incremental production...or you can make the game to click for you...

    Why similar: Idler 52.4%, Clicker 33.4%, Casual 8.3%, 2D 3.9%, Singleplayer 2%

  49. #49 Space industrial empire
    68% matchVery Positive86% of 1,031 reviews2024
    Dev: 游戏养家工作室
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 36.4 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    This is a idle game modeled on industrial building gameplay. It will be three-dimensional, complex industrial assembly line, easy, simple plane conveyor belt. At the same time to join the battleship assembly, space campaign, character development, giant construction, trade orders and other gameplay!

    Why similar: Idler 42.2%, Space 25.9%, Automation 23.8%, Casual 5.1%, 2D 1.9%

  50. #50 Final Upgrade
    70% matchMostly Positive77% of 451 reviews2022
    Dev: TaosX
    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 67%

    Help humanity to spread throughout the cosmos by exploring new worlds, building space factories and setting up trade routes. Research advanced technologies to increase efficiency and unlock new paths of development. Fight off other artificial intelligences in your goal to reach the Final Upgrade!

    Why similar: Space 27.2%, Automation 24.5%, Resource Management 21.3%, Simulation 11.4%, Sci-fi 10.7%

  51. #51 Gridkeeper
    68% 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 40.8%, Clicker 25.8%, Automation 10.8%, Resource Management 7.2%, Simulation 4.5%

  52. #52 Smashing Simulator Idle
    68% matchMostly Positive74% of 432 reviews2024
    Dev: Walking Cat
    Windows · Linux

    Incremental game about smashing with unfolding gameplay and two prestige layers.

    Why similar: Idler 36.6%, Clicker 23.1%, Resource Management 12.7%, Automation 10.5%, Simulation 8.5%

  53. #53 Lazy Galaxy
    70% matchMostly Positive79% of 204 reviews2018
    Dev: Coldwild Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    Lazy Galaxy is a mix between RTS and idle/clicker game. Lead an evil (albeit lazy) alien race to conquer the universe!

    Why similar: Idler 59.7%, Clicker 17%, Space 12.3%, Sci-fi 3.9%, Casual 3.7%

  54. #54 Auto Snakes in Outer Space
    67% matchMostly Positive72% of 90 reviews2026
    Dev: Old Atlas
    Windows

    A slow and meditative incremental idler where you manage colorful snakes. Watch them collect food, then spend the food on upgrades and abilities for your colony.

    Why similar: Idler 48%, Clicker 26.1%, Space 9.7%, Resource Management 6.7%, Casual 6.2%

  55. #55 Space Miner - Idle Adventures
    69% matchMixed46% of 52 reviews2024
    Dev: FrontRunnerTek
    Windows · Linux

    A casual idle / active-idle asteroid mining game where you fly around mining and make the numbers go UP! Lasers, Drones, a dash of humor, RPG, science, research, crafting, games and more.

    Why similar: Idler 39.7%, Clicker 20.9%, Automation 18%, Space 11.8%, Casual 6.3%

  56. #56 Idling Gears
    67% matchMostly Positive71% of 343 reviews2023
    Dev: guilemus
    Windows
    Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 36.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Click! Place gears, click! Make money, click! Place more gears, click! Make even more money, click, click and above all click!

    Why similar: Idler 47.9%, Clicker 31.1%, Resource Management 10.8%, Casual 6.5%, 2D 2.1%

  57. #57 Idle Space Raider
    69% matchMostly Positive74% of 246 reviews2019
    Dev: Coconut Shavers
    Windows

    You are one of the station guards and need to patrol space. Complete missions and raids, upgrade ship and station to increase your power. Complete missions, mine ore, kill enemies, research new tech, return to base to upgrade ship and repeat.

    Why similar: Clicker 58.6%, Casual 41.4%

  58. #58 Idle Wizard
    67% matchVery Positive86% of 1,746 reviews2019
    Dev: TwoWizards
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 9.8 hrsMean: 231.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    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 72.3%, Clicker 24%, Casual 3.7%

  59. #59 Vanguard Galaxy
    64% matchVery Positive90% of 353 reviews2025
    Dev: Bat Roost Games
    Windows

    A relaxing game about space exploration that can be played full screen or at the bottom of your screen. Trade, fight, mine and salvage your way through a procedurally generated galaxy. Let the game idle while your autopilot handles business and builds your fortune.

    Why similar: Idler 39.1%, Space 20%, Resource Management 16.8%, Simulation 9.1%, Sci-fi 7.2%

  60. #60 Wizard And Minion Idle
    66% 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 52.3%, Clicker 28.3%, Simulation 7.4%, Casual 6.2%, 2D 3.8%

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