Best Idler Games on Steam
Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated idler games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free idler games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Stronghold Kingdoms
A massively multiplayer grand strategy game, Stronghold Kingdoms is about forging alliances, political mind games, city-building and castle sieges with thousands of other players!Most played idler games on Steam
Take a look at the top idler games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of May 14th 2025.
1. Revolution Idle
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? Revolution Idle is a casual, simulation and idler game developed by Oni Gaming and Nu Games and published by Oni Gaming. Released on May 01st 2025 has received 4,230 reviews of which 3,588 were positive and 642 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played idler game, thanks to its 14,420 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.2
3,588
642
14,420
players
2. IdleOn - The Idle RPG
Create different classes who all work together when you're gone! When you return, spend their loot on powerful upgrades and synergies - but don't be fooled by the simple graphics, IdleOn gets more complex with each World Boss you defeat! IdleOn - The Idle RPG is a idler, pixel graphics and mmorpg game developed and published by Lavaflame2. Released on April 02nd 2021 has received 21,334 reviews of which 17,037 were positive and 4,297 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. While seeing 13,086 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among idler games based on player count.
7.8
17,037
4,297
13,086
players
3. Cookie Clicker
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. Cookie Clicker is a clicker, idler and casual game developed by Orteil and DashNet and published by Playsaurus. Released on September 01st 2021 has received 79,123 reviews of which 76,487 were positive and 2,636 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. While seeing 10,453 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among idler games based on player count.
9.5
76,487
2,636
10,453
players
4. Melvor Idle
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. Melvor Idle is a idler, rpg and casual game developed by Games by Malcs and published by Jagex Ltd. Released on November 18th 2021 has received 14,395 reviews of which 13,025 were positive and 1,370 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. With 4,583 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played idler games.
8.8
13,025
1,370
4,583
players
5. Unnamed Space Idle
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. Unnamed Space Idle is a idler, casual and free to play game developed by Sylv and published by Jdog Corp. Released on July 27th 2023 has received 2,804 reviews of which 2,607 were positive and 197 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 4,336 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played idler games.
8.9
2,607
197
4,336
players
6. NGU IDLE
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! NGU IDLE is a free to play, idler and indie game developed and published by 4G. Released on October 01st 2019 has received 11,981 reviews of which 11,483 were positive and 498 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 3,714 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played idler games.
9.3
11,483
498
3,714
players
7. Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms
Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms is a Dungeons & Dragons strategy management game uniting Champions from throughout the D&D multiverse into a grand adventure. Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms is a dungeons & dragons, free to play and idler game developed and published by Codename Entertainment Inc.. Released on March 25th 2020 has received 14,411 reviews of which 11,167 were positive and 3,244 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. With 2,893 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played idler games.
7.6
11,167
3,244
2,893
players
8. Shop Titans
Shop Titans is the ultimate RPG shopkeeper simulation. Craft powerful equipment, stock your shop and sell to aspiring heroes… at a markup! Hire heroes and explore dungeons to gather valuable materials to craft with. There’s never a dull moment in the world of Shop Titans! Shop Titans is a idler, shop keeper and medieval game developed and published by Kabam Games and Inc.. Released on May 05th 2020 has received 16,858 reviews of which 13,203 were positive and 3,655 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. With 2,847 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played idler games.
7.7
13,203
3,655
2,847
players
9. Your Chronicle
"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. Your Chronicle is a rpg, idler and text-based game developed and published by Samurai Games. Released on April 04th 2021 has received 1,995 reviews of which 1,598 were positive and 397 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. With 2,529 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played idler games.
7.7
1,598
397
2,529
players
10. Tap Ninja - Idle game
Defeat enemies, earn gold, upgrade your village, become a Ninja Master! Tap Ninja - Idle game is a clicker, idler and casual game developed and published by Broken Glass. Released on March 17th 2022 has received 8,463 reviews of which 7,208 were positive and 1,255 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. With 2,393 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played idler games.
8.3
7,208
1,255
2,393
players
Best deals on idler games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of idler games available on Steam right now, updated on May 14th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted idler games.
1. Crypto Mining Simulator
Realistic Mining simulator with custom builds mechanics! A lot of GPUs, CPUs, Motherboards, RAMs, SSDs, PSUs and more! Build your dream farm with 1000+ GPUs! Crypto Mining Simulator is a simulation, idler and life sim game developed and published by Satosha Nakamoti. Released on April 24th 2021 has received 1,482 reviews of which 977 were positive and 505 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. Featuring a massive 85% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for idler category.
6.4
977
505
-85%
4.99€
0.74€
2. Garden In!
Chill in the peaceful world of Garden In!, a charming sandbox game. Grow unique plants, discover new seeds, and design your dream garden. With its serene atmosphere, you'll find yourself saying 'just one more plant!' Dive in for quick relaxation or lose yourself for hours in the cozy journey. Garden In! is a wholesome, simulation and relaxing game developed by Dramatic Iceberg and published by Bonus Stage Publishing. Released on January 26th 2023 has received 380 reviews of which 333 were positive and 47 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 67% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in idler games.
8.1
333
47
-67%
10.09€
3.33€
3. Melvor Idle
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. Melvor Idle is a idler, rpg and casual game developed by Games by Malcs and published by Jagex Ltd. Released on November 18th 2021 has received 14,395 reviews of which 13,025 were positive and 1,370 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 62% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in idler games.
8.8
13,025
1,370
-62%
9.87€
3.75€
4. Dollar
This dollar is an excellent steam inventory item based on a real life currency item of the same name. Every hour you will receive a dollar, with a very small chance to receive the golden dollar. Good Luck! Dollar is a idler, capitalism and casual game developed by DollarDev and published by DollarPublisher. Released on July 12th 2024 has received 1,128 reviews of which 921 were positive and 207 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 51% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for idler games.
7.8
921
207
-51%
0.99€
0.49€
5. Stuck In Time
A unique mix of adventure and idle game. Plan and optimise your loops carefully and let the grind happen automatically. Explore this unique world, meet strange characters and escape the loop. A high-quality idle game that elevate the mechanics through an old school pixel-art adventure. Stuck In Time is a idler, adventure and exploration game developed and published by Housemade Inc.. Released on December 09th 2021 has received 915 reviews of which 775 were positive and 140 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a 50% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for idler games.
8.0
775
140
-50%
6.59€
3.29€
6. Microcosmum: survival of cells
Microcosmum: survival of cells. Join the wonderful and amazing world of microorganisms. Microcosmum: survival of cells is a rts, atmospheric and idler game developed and published by Satur Entertainment. Released on July 24th 2015 has received 1,367 reviews of which 1,144 were positive and 223 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a 50% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for idler games.
8.0
1,144
223
-50%
7.79€
3.89€
7. Samawa Idle
Unleash the power of specialized towers to annihilate hordes of monsters in this idle game with roguelike elements. Collect gold, level up your towers, face powerful bosses, and refine your strategy with an evolving skill tree. Samawa Idle is a clicker, idler and rogue-lite game developed and published by Samharia Studios. Released on November 13th 2023 has received 537 reviews of which 367 were positive and 170 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a 50% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for idler games.
6.6
367
170
-50%
4.99€
2.49€
8. Touch Some Grass
Someone told me to go touch some grass. I'm pretty sure this is what they meant. Touch Some Grass is a casual, memes and point & click game developed and published by jpm_games. Released on April 11th 2022 has received 935 reviews of which 888 were positive and 47 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a 40% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for idler games.
8.9
888
47
-40%
1.59€
0.95€
9. Deep Space Cache
Deep Space Cache is a short & simple semi-idle bullet heaven incremental asteroid miner game. Deep Space Cache is a indie, casual and strategy game developed by and published by monu. Released on November 15th 2024 has received 671 reviews of which 625 were positive and 46 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a 30% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for idler games.
8.7
625
46
-30%
0.99€
0.69€
10. Croakoloco
Croakoloco is a relaxing frog collecting idle game. Watch them jump, croak, and eat delicious flies. Grow frogs, feed frogs, or take control of one in “Froggy Mode” for a more active play style! Croakoloco is a creature collector, idler and clicker game developed and published by Ryan Forrester. Released on May 06th 2024 has received 428 reviews of which 400 were positive and 28 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a 25% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for idler games.
8.6
400
28
-25%
5.89€
4.41€
Free idler games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play idler games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on May 14th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play idler games.
1. Revolution Idle
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? Revolution Idle is a casual, simulation and idler game developed by Oni Gaming and Nu Games and published by Oni Gaming. Released on May 01st 2025 has received 4,230 reviews of which 3,588 were positive and 642 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. With 14,420 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free idler games on Steam.
8.2
3,588
642
14,420
players
2. IdleOn - The Idle RPG
Create different classes who all work together when you're gone! When you return, spend their loot on powerful upgrades and synergies - but don't be fooled by the simple graphics, IdleOn gets more complex with each World Boss you defeat! IdleOn - The Idle RPG is a idler, pixel graphics and mmorpg game developed and published by Lavaflame2. Released on April 02nd 2021 has received 21,334 reviews of which 17,037 were positive and 4,297 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 13,086, this idler game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free idler games on Steam.
7.8
17,037
4,297
13,086
players
3. Unnamed Space Idle
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. Unnamed Space Idle is a idler, casual and free to play game developed by Sylv and published by Jdog Corp. Released on July 27th 2023 has received 2,804 reviews of which 2,607 were positive and 197 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 4,336, this idler game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free idler games on Steam.
8.9
2,607
197
4,336
players
4. NGU IDLE
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! NGU IDLE is a free to play, idler and indie game developed and published by 4G. Released on October 01st 2019 has received 11,981 reviews of which 11,483 were positive and 498 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 3,714 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #4 position in the best free idler games on Steam.
9.3
11,483
498
3,714
players
5. Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms
Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms is a Dungeons & Dragons strategy management game uniting Champions from throughout the D&D multiverse into a grand adventure. Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms is a dungeons & dragons, free to play and idler game developed and published by Codename Entertainment Inc.. Released on March 25th 2020 has received 14,411 reviews of which 11,167 were positive and 3,244 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 2,893 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #5 position in the best free idler games on Steam.
7.6
11,167
3,244
2,893
players
6. Shop Titans
Shop Titans is the ultimate RPG shopkeeper simulation. Craft powerful equipment, stock your shop and sell to aspiring heroes… at a markup! Hire heroes and explore dungeons to gather valuable materials to craft with. There’s never a dull moment in the world of Shop Titans! Shop Titans is a idler, shop keeper and medieval game developed and published by Kabam Games and Inc.. Released on May 05th 2020 has received 16,858 reviews of which 13,203 were positive and 3,655 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 2,847 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #6 position in the best free idler games on Steam.
7.7
13,203
3,655
2,847
players
7. Your Chronicle
"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. Your Chronicle is a rpg, idler and text-based game developed and published by Samurai Games. Released on April 04th 2021 has received 1,995 reviews of which 1,598 were positive and 397 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 2,529 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #7 position in the best free idler games on Steam.
7.7
1,598
397
2,529
players
8. Tap Ninja - Idle game
Defeat enemies, earn gold, upgrade your village, become a Ninja Master! Tap Ninja - Idle game is a clicker, idler and casual game developed and published by Broken Glass. Released on March 17th 2022 has received 8,463 reviews of which 7,208 were positive and 1,255 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 2,393 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #8 position in the best free idler games on Steam.
8.3
7,208
1,255
2,393
players
9. Milky Way Idle
Milky Way Idle: A multiplayer idle RPG where automation replaces grinding. Level up skills, gather resources, craft powerful items, and battle monsters—all while AFK. Trade in the marketplace, join a guild, team up for party combat, and socialize in chat as you progress effortlessly. Milky Way Idle is a casual, idler and trading game developed and published by cheze. Released on March 06th 2025 has received 634 reviews of which 515 were positive and 119 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 2,353 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #9 position in the best free idler games on Steam.
7.7
515
119
2,353
players
10. Clicker Heroes
Ever wondered what one quadrillion damage per second feels like? Wonder no more! Embark on your quest to attain it today! Clicker Heroes is a clicker, idler and casual game developed and published by Playsaurus. Released on May 13th 2015 has received 61,218 reviews of which 54,918 were positive and 6,300 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 2,057 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #10 position in the best free idler games on Steam.
8.8
54,918
6,300
2,057
players