- #1 Leaf Blower Revolution - Idle Game
97% matchVery Positive94% of 26,315 reviews2020
Dev: Humble North
Windows
Median: 8.5 hrsMean: 132.4 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 35.8%, Incremental 33.6%, Relaxing 10.3%, Top-Down 7.9%, Casual 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: Shares the core satisfying mechanic of clearing debris from a screen to earn resources for upgrades.
- #2 Idle Slayer
96% matchVery Positive85% of 10,390 reviews2020
Dev: Pablo Leban
Windows
Median: 8.8 hrsMean: 103.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 46.1%, Incremental 39.2%, Casual 8%, 2D 3.6%, Singleplayer 1.8%
Why You'll Like It: Combines active movement and collection with idle mechanics, providing a similar sense of momentum.
- #3 Idle Research
96% matchVery Positive84% of 1,854 reviews2022
Dev: Considera Games LLCPub: Considera Core LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 10.7 hrsMean: 77.4 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 25.2%, Incremental 22.1%, Automation 21.2%, Minimalist 6.9%, Simulation 6%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a deep, well-structured incremental experience that rewards strategic planning.
- #4 Revolution Idle
95% matchVery Positive87% of 11,167 reviews2025
Dev: Oni Gaming
Windows
Median: 16.6 hrsMean: 172.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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: Incremental 21%, Automation 20.4%, Idler 20.1%, Minimalist 7.9%, Relaxing 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: A clean, minimalist incremental game that respects the player's time with satisfying progression.
- #5 Idle Cave Miner
94% matchVery Positive80% of 1,113 reviews2023
Dev: Cold Hours
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 128.9 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 36.6%, Incremental 32.1%, Management 7.7%, Resource Management 7.5%, Simulation 7%
Why You'll Like It: The mining theme provides a similar 'collect and upgrade' loop to the vacuuming mechanics in the seed game.
- #6 Tap Ninja - Idle game
94% matchVery Positive85% of 9,568 reviews2022
Dev: Broken Glass
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 233.1 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Defeat enemies, earn gold, upgrade your village, become a Ninja Master!
Why similar: Idler 43.5%, Incremental 40%, Casual 7.7%, 2D 5.5%, Singleplayer 3.3%
Why You'll Like It: Offers an action-oriented idle experience with satisfying visual feedback and progression.
- #7 Cookie Clicker
92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 90,658 reviews2021
Dev: OrteilPub: Playsaurus
Windows · Mac
Median: 89.9 hrsMean: 372.9 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: Incremental 42.7%, Idler 33.7%, Management 4.9%, Resource Management 4.7%, Casual 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: The quintessential clicker game that defines the addictive nature of incremental upgrades.
- #8 Plantera
93% matchVery Positive89% of 5,896 reviews2016
Dev: VaragtP
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 93%
In Plantera you build your own garden and watch it grow with new plants, bushes, trees and animals. As you play and expand your garden you will attract Helpers, round blue creatures that will help you with your harvesting tasks.
Why similar: Idler 27.5%, Automation 27.4%, Incremental 25.3%, Relaxing 8.5%, Simulation 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, visually charming clicker game that focuses on garden management and automated growth.
- #9 Idle Skilling
91% matchMostly Positive70% of 2,356 reviews2022
Dev: Lavaflame2
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 97.2 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 34.7%, Incremental 28.8%, Simulation 8.9%, Relaxing 8%, Resource Management 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: A feature-rich idle game that offers a satisfying sense of progression across multiple skill trees.
- #10 Space Miner - Idle Adventures
91% 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: Automation 28.8%, Idler 25.9%, Incremental 20.8%, Top-Down 8.6%, Relaxing 8%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on resource collection and automation, capturing the same 'clean-up and upgrade' feel.
- #11 Idle Wizard
90% matchVery Positive86% of 1,776 reviews2019
Dev: TwoWizards
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.7 hrsMean: 228.5 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 59.4%, Incremental 35.7%, Casual 3.7%, Indie 1.2%
Why You'll Like It: A classic, deep incremental game that offers significant complexity for players who enjoy long-term growth.
- #12 Idle Spiral
89% matchVery Positive80% of 1,862 reviews2022
Dev: Idle System, Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 118.2 hrs≥1hr: 65%
This is a beautiful "Idle", "Incremental" game based on spirals and mathematics. Your goal is to make the spiral grow farther and farther from the origin. The game is very simple, but it is very deep and can be enjoyed for a long time!
Why similar: Idler 29.5%, Incremental 26.7%, Automation 22.7%, Simulation 7.5%, Relaxing 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: A minimalist and relaxing incremental game that focuses on simple, satisfying visual growth.
- #13 Pickle Clicker
88% matchVery Positive88% of 1,243 reviews2022
Dev: Shard
Windows
Click pickle, get pickle, spend pickle, get more pickle, and most importantly... Protect pickle from sneaky Poglins!
Why similar: Incremental 41.1%, Idler 40.8%, Casual 6.7%, 2D 5.4%, Indie 3%
Why You'll Like It: Shares the minimalist, slightly humorous, and straightforward clicker gameplay of the seed title.
- #14 Antimatter Dimensions
86% matchVery Positive92% of 4,364 reviews2022
Dev: Hevipelle
Windows · Mac
Median: 26.3 hrsMean: 217.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Earn antimatter through dimensions! Gain Infinite antimatter to collapse the universe!
Why similar: Idler 65.7%, Automation 12.1%, Casual 7.2%, Choices Matter 5.4%, Resource Management 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for pure incremental gameplay, focusing on exponential growth and satisfying prestige mechanics.
- #15 Crafting Idle Clicker
89% matchMixed49% of 913 reviews2020
Dev: Bling Bling Games GmbH
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 43.0 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Craft a complex production line, earn idle cash and become an industrial tycoon!
Why similar: Automation 25.2%, Idler 24.5%, Incremental 23.6%, Top-Down 7%, Simulation 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on management and production chains, perfect for players who enjoy optimizing their idle gains.
- #16 Idle Plant Game
87% matchMixed53% of 99 reviews2023
Dev: FootoftheHare
Windows
Idle Plant Game, an idle and offline progress or clicker plant simulation!
Why similar: Incremental 27.1%, Idler 25.1%, Automation 18.2%, Simulation 6.8%, Minimalist 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on relaxing, low-stress growth mechanics that mirror the casual feel of Vacuum Warrior.
- #17 Incremental Adventures
86% matchMostly Positive78% of 818 reviews2020
Dev: Gniller
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 15.7 hrsMean: 64.8 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: Automation 35.1%, Idler 34.7%, Minimalist 12.6%, Incremental 8%, Management 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, text-based incremental game that strips away the fluff to focus on core mechanics.
- #18 NGU IDLE
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 12,757 reviews2019
Dev: 4G
Windows
Median: 18.8 hrsMean: 631.9 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 44.5%, Incremental 41.9%, Simulation 6.6%, Indie 2.9%, Casual 2.7%
Why You'll Like It: A humorous and deep incremental game that rewards players with constant, meaningful upgrades.
- #19 Territory Idle
85% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,703 reviews2019
Dev: Aleksandr Golovkin
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 174.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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 49.6%, Incremental 45.7%, Indie 2.7%, Singleplayer 2%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a unique blend of strategy and idle mechanics that keeps the gameplay engaging.
- #20 Melvor Idle
82% matchVery Positive90% of 15,803 reviews2021
Dev: Games by MalcsPub: Jagex Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 51.4 hrsMean: 368.9 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 53.3%, Automation 24.5%, Minimalist 9%, Casual 5.7%, 2D 3.2%
Why You'll Like It: A deep, feature-rich idle game inspired by classic RPGs that provides endless progression.
- #21 Click and Conquer
81% matchVery Positive93% of 1,988 reviews2025
Dev: SOCKHOUSE STUDIOS
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Click and Conquer is a short, relaxing incremental game. Drop bombs through the fog of war, uncover hidden enemies, collect rewards, and spend currency to boost passive income, increase bombing power, and unlock new maps.
Why similar: Incremental 33%, Idler 25.8%, Relaxing 9.8%, Minimalist 9.5%, Simulation 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: Blends strategy and simulation for a more active approach to the idle genre.
- #22 Wizard And Minion Idle
84% matchVery Positive90% of 808 reviews2019
Dev: Oni Gaming
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 502.3 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 38.6%, Incremental 36.1%, Simulation 6.1%, Casual 5.5%, Management 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: A classic, free-to-play idle game that provides a satisfying mix of strategy and automation.
- #23 Soda Dungeon 2
82% matchVery Positive94% of 5,616 reviews2020
Dev: AN ProductionsPub: Armor Games Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.5 hrsMean: 67.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Everyone’s favorite laid-back dungeon crawler returns in Soda Dungeon 2. Featuring a new adventure, a whole town to upgrade, crafting, new classes, alternate dimensions, and more! It’s everything you loved about the original plus all the stuff you’ve been asking for.
Why similar: Idler 45.4%, Incremental 29.6%, Simulation 8%, Casual 7%, 2D 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: Combines dungeon crawling with idle management, offering a fun and rewarding loop.
- #24 Idle Atomic
83% matchMixed62% of 460 reviews2021
Dev: Checkbox EntertainmentPub: Iron Horse Games
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 106.4 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 50.6%, Incremental 25.6%, Simulation 11.4%, Resource Management 8%, 2D 2.9%
Why You'll Like It: Features a post-apocalyptic theme with satisfying crafting and simulation elements.
- #25 Trimps
79% matchVery Positive91% of 1,450 reviews2022
Dev: Greensatellite
Windows
Median: 15.2 hrsMean: 389.2 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 41.9%, Automation 37.9%, Management 6.9%, Casual 6.1%, Incremental 3.2%
Why You'll Like It: A classic, highly influential incremental game that focuses on managing resources and army growth.
- #26 DPS IDLE
81% matchMixed63% of 789 reviews2021
Dev: YDKR
Windows
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 120.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Collect cards, upgrade cards, defeat monsters, join guilds and hire heroes. Raise your DPS!
Why similar: Idler 43%, Incremental 36.8%, Resource Management 6.9%, Casual 5.9%, 2D 3%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on combat-oriented idle mechanics, perfect for those who enjoy watching numbers climb.
- #27 Unnamed Space Idle
78% matchVery Positive93% of 4,158 reviews2023
Dev: SylvPub: Jdog Corp
Windows · Linux
Median: 10.5 hrsMean: 293.6 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 35.6%, Incremental 27.9%, Automation 13.2%, Simulation 7.9%, Resource Management 6%
- #28 Galaxy Idle Clicker
77% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,155 reviews2025
Dev: SoehnlePub: TimeLost Gaming
Windows
Median: 11.0 hrsMean: 350.9 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 34.2%, Incremental 30.7%, Resource Management 8.7%, Simulation 6.2%, Casual 5.2%
- #29 Future Fortune
80% matchMixed49% of 104 reviews2021
Dev: Type TenPub: Type Ten Studios
Windows
Future Fortune is an incremental/idle game featuring big numbers, a multi-layer prestige system, a milestone reward system, multiple upgrade shops, and much more!
Why similar: Idler 28.1%, Incremental 24.3%, Automation 24.2%, Simulation 8%, Casual 5%
Why You'll Like It: A simulation-heavy idle game that focuses on long-term strategy and growth.
- #30 Idle Space Navy
78% 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 44.6%, Incremental 35.2%, Casual 8.8%, Resource Management 5.4%, 2D 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a 2D strategy-focused idle experience with satisfying fleet management.
- #31 A Game About Feeding A Black Hole
74% matchVery Positive89% of 2,979 reviews2025
Dev: Aarimous
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 94%
A short incremental game about feeding a Black Hole matter by destroying Asteroids, Planets, and Stars.
Why similar: Incremental 39.9%, Idler 18.9%, Relaxing 10%, Minimalist 6.3%, Casual 5.2%
- #32 Critter Clicker
79% matchMixed57% of 110 reviews2020
Dev: TimeWastingGames
Windows
Casual farming simulator with unique, flexible gameplay. Autoclicker is built-in and free. Gather resources, upgrade critters and buildings, sell your farm when you want a bigger one and never stop expanding.
Why similar: Incremental 42.7%, Idler 26.9%, Automation 13.8%, Resource Management 5.5%, Casual 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: A casual, farming-themed clicker that provides a relaxing and rewarding experience.
- #33 Idle Sphere
77% matchMixed49% of 317 reviews2024
Dev: Idle System, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 72.3 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Stunning sphere-themed idle/incremental game. Experience simplicity's beauty.
Why similar: Idler 31.2%, Incremental 26.4%, Minimalist 10.6%, Simulation 9.9%, Relaxing 8.6%
- #34 Idle Pixel Fantasy
75% matchMostly Positive79% of 835 reviews2025
Dev: Max Ritters
Windows
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 21.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Recruit hard-working helpers and magical creatures that automatically collect gold and crystals. Unlock new levels, invest in stronger units, and work your way up to the powerful dragon boss at the top. A relaxing pixel-style idle clicker!
Why similar: Incremental 35.5%, Automation 33.6%, Idler 15.6%, Casual 4.7%, Management 4.4%
- #35 Fracture Field
74% matchMostly Positive78% of 872 reviews2026
Dev: Type-TenPub: Type Ten LLC
Windows
Median: 20.3 hrsMean: 33.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Fracture Field is an idle/incremental quarry mining game. Shatter rocks with timed swings then invest your earnings into upgrades. Build a fleet of drones to automate your empire, bomb tough layers, and unlock powerful prestige upgrades on your journey to master the quarry.
Why similar: Idler 24.7%, Automation 24.2%, Incremental 22.7%, Relaxing 6.7%, Resource Management 6%
- #36 Farmer Against Potatoes Idle
73% matchVery Positive95% of 7,990 reviews2024
Dev: Oni Gaming
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 255.4 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 38.7%, Incremental 32.5%, Simulation 9.4%, Resource Management 8.6%, Casual 6.3%
- #37 Smashing Simulator Idle
75% matchMostly Positive75% of 447 reviews2024
Dev: Walking Cat
Windows · Linux
Incremental game about smashing with unfolding gameplay and two prestige layers.
Why similar: Incremental 25.3%, Idler 24.8%, Automation 17.5%, Relaxing 7.1%, Simulation 6.5%
- #38 Incremental Cubes
76% matchMixed69% of 1,012 reviews2021
Dev: Idle System, Inc.
Windows
Median: 14.4 hrsMean: 54.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Cube based incremental game that is simple but very deep!
Why similar: Incremental 44.5%, Idler 41.5%, Simulation 10.6%, 2D 2.3%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #39 NGU INDUSTRIES
76% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,577 reviews2021
Dev: 4G
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 145.1 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 38.6%, Incremental 33.2%, Resource Management 10%, Choices Matter 5.1%, Simulation 3.8%
- #40 3D Printer Manager
73% matchMostly Positive73% of 63 reviews2026
Dev: Smushii
Windows · Mac · Linux
Start in a bedroom with one 3D printer and build a manufacturing empire! Manage filaments, upgrade machines, hire staff, and expand into a factory in this addictive idle tycoon game.
Why similar: Idler 30.3%, Automation 29.1%, Incremental 22.3%, Casual 4.9%, Simulation 3.6%
- #41 Incredicer
71% matchVery Positive86% of 2,195 reviews2025
Dev: pochi
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Incredicer is a short, incremental dice game where you roll dice, earn money, upgrade and buy helper hands to automate and increase your income.
Why similar: Incremental 28.3%, Idler 23.4%, Automation 18.9%, Relaxing 8.9%, Resource Management 5.7%
- #42 Industry Idle
72% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,467 reviews2024
Dev: FishPondPub: Fish Pond Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 28.3 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 26.3%, Idler 23.6%, Incremental 18.3%, Minimalist 7.9%, Resource Management 6.6%
- #43 Underworld Idle
73% matchMostly Positive71% of 1,332 reviews2023
Dev: Aleksandr Golovkin
Windows
Median: 14.9 hrsMean: 136.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
An idle dungeon management game, where high tier units can create low tier units.
Why similar: Idler 34.8%, Incremental 30.9%, Simulation 7.9%, Resource Management 7.2%, Puzzle 6.6%
- #44 Mr.Mine
72% matchVery Positive92% of 18,415 reviews2020
Dev: Playsaurus
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 100.1 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Explore the depths of the earth and uncover hidden treasures in this addictive idle mining game. Unlock the power of your drill with hundreds of upgrades, discover mysterious relics, and unearth priceless gems. Can you master the mines and reveal their deepest secrets? Dive in and dig deep!
Why similar: Idler 36.7%, Incremental 33.2%, Simulation 8.7%, Resource Management 6.1%, Casual 5%
- #45 Loot Loop
69% matchVery Positive92% of 797 reviews2026
Dev: BitBrew
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Build a party of heroes and send them into dungeons in this short incremental RPG. Fight monsters, collect loot, and unlock upgrades. Fast runs, deep skill tree, zero stress.
Why similar: Incremental 30.9%, Idler 27.7%, Relaxing 9.8%, Minimalist 7.9%, Simulation 7.7%
- #46 Upload Labs
68% matchVery Positive92% of 7,397 reviews2025
Dev: EnigmaDev Studios
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 21.2 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 32.3%, Idler 27.5%, Incremental 18.7%, Simulation 9.3%, Management 4.1%
- #47 IdleOn
68% matchMostly Positive78% of 28,807 reviews2025
Dev: Lavaflame2
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 219.4 hrs≥1hr: 64%
The management RPG where your heroes keep fighting even when you're gone! Spend their loot on upgrades, unlock classes from Elemental Wizard to Cannon Pirate, and level up 19 unique skills like Farming, Sailing, and even Construction!
Why similar: Idler 45.5%, Incremental 33%, Resource Management 6%, Simulation 5.4%, Management 5.1%
- #48 CivIdle
69% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,037 reviews2025
Dev: FishPondPub: Fish Pond Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 78.6 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 34.2%, Idler 33.2%, Base Building 9.2%, Resource Management 7%, Management 6.2%
- #49 PickCrafter
71% matchVery Positive86% of 7,092 reviews2017
Dev: Fiveamp
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 76.8 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Conquer PickCrafter, the hit indie idle game! Break blocks, forge equipment, and collect powerful Pickaxes. Prestige to legendary tiers with the new Ascension Skill Tree. Discover biomes and battle epic bosses. Make meaningful choices and invent complex builds in this addictive endless adventure!
Why similar: Idler 33.4%, Incremental 30%, Resource Management 9%, Simulation 8.2%, Management 5.7%
- #50 Kill the Lich Idle
70% matchMixed65% of 54 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 24.7%, Idler 23.5%, Incremental 22.8%, Relaxing 7.1%, Simulation 5.8%
- #51 Zero IDLE
71% 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: Incremental 42.5%, Idler 41%, Casual 7.9%, 2D 4.3%, Singleplayer 2.6%
- #52 Idle Colony
67% matchVery Positive83% of 556 reviews2024
Dev: Faith G.
Windows
Median: 8.2 hrsMean: 22.3 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 26.5%, Incremental 25.2%, Idler 22.6%, Minimalist 5.1%, Casual 4.8%
- #53 Idle Pins
70% matchMixed63% of 546 reviews2021
Dev: Arkshija
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 626.9 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: Idler 37.9%, Incremental 34.1%, Resource Management 9.7%, Relaxing 7.4%, Management 5.4%
- #54 Firestone – Idle Clicker Online RPG
67% matchMostly Positive77% of 6,781 reviews2024
Dev: Holyday Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 531.8 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Chill out, your heroes got this! They’ll fight even when you’re offline. Pop back in for satisfying numbers going up, sweet rewards and easy level-ups. Unlock cool gear, & smack down epic bosses. Play idle or clicker - you’ll power up with no stress, just good times and infinite progression!
Why similar: Idler 51.1%, Incremental 32.7%, Casual 6.3%, Simulation 3.3%, 2D 3%
- #55 Idling to Rule the Gods
70% matchVery Positive85% of 2,096 reviews2016
Dev: Shugasu GmbH
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 10.9 hrsMean: 592.6 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: Incremental 35.8%, Idler 30.6%, Simulation 10.4%, Management 7.6%, Casual 6.4%
- #56 Widget Inc.
67% matchVery Positive86% of 747 reviews2024
Dev: Leaping Turtle
Windows
Median: 10.4 hrsMean: 61.2 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 27.1%, Incremental 26.4%, Idler 17.1%, Resource Management 6.5%, Base Building 5.9%
- #57 Nodebuster
64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 13,717 reviews2024
Dev: Goblobin
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Nodebuster is a short, experimental incremental game about busting nodes and destroying reality.
Why similar: Incremental 38.9%, Idler 25.8%, Relaxing 7.8%, Minimalist 6.9%, Simulation 6.8%
- #58 Scratch Inc.
64% matchVery Positive91% of 1,726 reviews2025
Dev: Makopaz
Windows · Mac
Build an Empire, From Scratch, in this Scratch Card Idle/Incremental game.
Why similar: Idler 30.5%, Automation 27.4%, Incremental 25.6%, Simulation 5.6%, Casual 3.8%
- #59 Incremental Epic Hero 2
66% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,648 reviews2025
Dev: HapiwakuPub: Idle System, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 191.2 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 42.9%, Idler 41%, Management 8.6%, 2D 4.6%, Singleplayer 2.9%
- #60 Rocky Idle
65% matchVery Positive81% of 229 reviews2026
Dev: Rocky Games
Windows
Rocky Idle is a single-player idle/incremental game. Level up your skills, gather resources, and complete your collection log.
Why similar: Idler 30.1%, Automation 29.5%, Incremental 15.8%, Relaxing 7.9%, Resource Management 7.3%