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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AdVenture Communist
The world's greatest communism simulator!
Chicken Assassin: Reloaded
Fight your way as Mean Mcallister, the baddest chicken in town, through multiple hordes of enemies to save your girlfriend in this hilarious, strategic button-mashing, action-RPG.
Idling to Rule the Gods
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!
Crusaders of the Lost Idols
Crusaders of the Lost Idols is an idle game of heroic awesomeness! Create a band of fighters to fight monsters, earn gold and create strategies for the perfect formations over multiple campaigns! Upgrade your heroes, collect unique gear, and unlock new Crusaders in regular new events.
Sakura Clicker
The latest entry in the Sakura series is more action-packed than ever before! Sakura Clickers is a fast-paced, exciting adventure, full of content, in which you defeat your foes with the power of your mouse!
Microcosmum: survival of cells
Microcosmum: survival of cells. Join the wonderful and amazing world of microorganisms.
Time Clickers
Time Clickers is what's called an 'incremental game'. There's always a fun upgrade to look forward to, and the numbers keep getting bigger! Hire a team to fight for you, even when you're offline!
Tap Tap Infinity
Tap Tap Infinity is a fully 3D incremental RPG. Hire Heroes to fight for you, even with the game closed! Gain unimaginable DPS, mountains of gold, conquer thousands of levels and millions of monsters on your quest to defeat ‘The Master'.
Loot Hero DX
A legendary Dragon is haunting the lands. Towns are set ablaze, and its magic power resurrects the evil creatures of the world. A hero is needed to travel to the corners of the lands and slay the beast to restore peace.
Tap Heroes
Welcome to the first puppet show RPG! Participate in battling a ton of foes, buy new upgrades, cast magic and recruit new Heroes. Or just sit back and enjoy the show as your Heroes fight on their own while you watch or do other things.
Clicker Heroes
Ever wondered what one quadrillion damage per second feels like? Wonder no more! Embark on your quest to attain it today!
AdVenture Capitalist
Welcome, eager young investor, to AdVenture Capitalist! Arguably the world's greatest Capitalism simulator!
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 July 03rd 2025.
1. IdleOn - The Idle RPG
Create your own heroes who keep playing after you close the game! When you return, spend their loot on upgrades and powerful synergies — each BOSS you defeat unlocks new content, so you won't reach endgame without a fight! IdleOn - The Idle RPG is a idler, pixel graphics and free to play game developed and published by Lavaflame2. Released on April 02nd 2021 has received 21,716 reviews of which 17,310 were positive and 4,406 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played idler game, thanks to its 12,454 peak concurrent players over the last day.
7.8
17,310
4,406
12,454
players
2. 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 79,892 reviews of which 77,218 were positive and 2,674 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. While seeing 11,974 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among idler games based on player count.
9.5
77,218
2,674
11,974
players
3. 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 5,356 reviews of which 4,570 were positive and 786 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. While seeing 9,054 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among idler games based on player count.
8.3
4,570
786
9,054
players
4. 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 3,018 reviews of which 2,799 were positive and 219 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 4,740 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played idler games.
8.9
2,799
219
4,740
players
5. 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 14,538 reviews of which 13,146 were positive and 1,392 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. With 3,689 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played idler games.
8.8
13,146
1,392
3,689
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 12,068 reviews of which 11,564 were positive and 504 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 3,115 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played idler games.
9.3
11,564
504
3,115
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 14,480 reviews of which 11,212 were positive and 3,268 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. With 2,980 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played idler games.
7.6
11,212
3,268
2,980
players
8. Tower Wizard
Help a wizard build and upgrade a wizard tower in this incremental game! Use the tower to study magic, summon spirits, create buildings, and influence the world. Tower Wizard is a strategy, clicker and fantasy game developed and published by Barribob. Released on June 19th 2025 has received 2,921 reviews of which 2,859 were positive and 62 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 2,979 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played idler games.
9.4
2,859
62
2,979
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 2,048 reviews of which 1,640 were positive and 408 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. With 2,920 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played idler games.
7.7
1,640
408
2,920
players
10. 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 16,928 reviews of which 13,249 were positive and 3,679 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. With 2,661 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played idler games.
7.7
13,249
3,679
2,661
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 July 03rd 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted idler games.
1. Luna's Fishing Garden
Luna's Fishing Garden is a short, cozy fishing and building game. Catch fish, trade it in and create the garden of your dreams by planting new trees, placing water objects and bringing animals to the archipelago. Luna's Fishing Garden is a 2d platformer, collectathon and fishing game developed by Coldwild Games and illufinch and published by Coldwild Games. Released on June 16th 2021 has received 2,058 reviews of which 1,946 were positive and 112 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. Featuring a massive 93% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for idler category.
9.0
1,946
112
-93%
7.99€
0.58€
2. miniBONG
"miniBONG" is a lightweight rogue-like game that focuses on dress-up DIY and idle gameplay, while incorporating elements of combat, character development, and strategy.. You can feel the charm of dressing up and fighting at the same time. miniBONG is a casual, idler and character customization game developed and published by Game Star. Released on June 04th 2023 has received 738 reviews of which 589 were positive and 149 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 90% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in idler games.
7.6
589
149
-90%
9.75€
0.97€
3. Plantera 2: Golden Acorn
The round blue Mellows return to tend to the Garden once more. Grow plants, bushes, trees, animals, water features and the great magical oak tree that has been rumored to have placed its seed there. Tend to the oak tree and grow it to the sky to harvest its Golden Acorns. Plantera 2: Golden Acorn is a farming sim, idler and automation game developed and published by VaragtP. Released on April 12th 2023 has received 1,209 reviews of which 1,151 were positive and 58 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 86% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in idler games.
9.0
1,151
58
-86%
4.99€
0.71€
4. Tap Heroes
Welcome to the first puppet show RPG! Participate in battling a ton of foes, buy new upgrades, cast magic and recruit new Heroes. Or just sit back and enjoy the show as your Heroes fight on their own while you watch or do other things. Tap Heroes is a tactical rpg, clicker and idler game developed and published by VaragtP. Released on June 05th 2015 has received 1,353 reviews of which 997 were positive and 356 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 80% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for idler games.
7.1
997
356
-80%
2.99€
0.59€
5. 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 1,488 reviews of which 980 were positive and 508 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 85% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for idler games.
6.4
980
508
-85%
4.99€
0.74€
6. Plantera
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. Plantera is a clicker, idler and collectathon game developed and published by VaragtP. Released on January 28th 2016 has received 5,785 reviews of which 5,131 were positive and 654 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 80% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for idler games.
8.6
5,131
654
-80%
2.99€
0.59€
7. Tiny Pasture
Meet your new little desk buddies! They’ll snooze, scratch, and scamper around while you work or study (don’t worry, they’ve been trained not to invade your workspace). If you’re good at animal management, they will occupy the bottom of your screen with different kinds and colors! Tiny Pasture is a idler, farming sim and cute game developed by CaveLiquid and published by Gamersky Games. Released on February 17th 2025 has received 4,601 reviews of which 4,251 were positive and 350 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 80% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for idler games.
8.9
4,251
350
-80%
5.89€
1.20€
8. Dragon Cliff
Dragon Cliff is a Semi-Idle RPG game with deep and complex itemization/skill systems to support endless character builds. Players are to collect adventurers, kill monsters, advance talent trees, enchant/reforge equipment, discover scrolls and finally assemble the most powerful adventure team! Dragon Cliff is a rpg, strategy and idler game developed and published by Meta Interaction. Released on May 11th 2018 has received 7,824 reviews of which 6,998 were positive and 826 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 80% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for idler games.
8.7
6,998
826
-80%
9.99€
1.99€
9. 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 14,538 reviews of which 13,146 were positive and 1,392 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 76% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for idler games.
8.8
13,146
1,392
-76%
9.75€
2.39€
10. Kiwi Clicker - Juiced Up
Deliver more and more kiwis to satiate the kings' hunger - sacrifice their pulp and transcend beyond your fruital form! Kiwi Clicker - Juiced Up is a casual, indie and clicker game developed by Dimitri Kipper and published by tobspr Games. Released on July 29th 2022 has received 1,650 reviews of which 1,569 were positive and 81 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 75% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for idler games.
9.0
1,569
81
-75%
4.99€
1.24€
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 July 03rd 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play idler games.
1. IdleOn - The Idle RPG
Create your own heroes who keep playing after you close the game! When you return, spend their loot on upgrades and powerful synergies — each BOSS you defeat unlocks new content, so you won't reach endgame without a fight! IdleOn - The Idle RPG is a idler, pixel graphics and free to play game developed and published by Lavaflame2. Released on April 02nd 2021 has received 21,716 reviews of which 17,310 were positive and 4,406 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. With 12,454 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free idler games on Steam.
7.8
17,310
4,406
12,454
players
2. 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 5,356 reviews of which 4,570 were positive and 786 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 9,054, this idler game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free idler games on Steam.
8.3
4,570
786
9,054
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 3,018 reviews of which 2,799 were positive and 219 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 4,740, this idler game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free idler games on Steam.
8.9
2,799
219
4,740
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 12,068 reviews of which 11,564 were positive and 504 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 3,115 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #4 position in the best free idler games on Steam.
9.3
11,564
504
3,115
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 14,480 reviews of which 11,212 were positive and 3,268 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 2,980 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #5 position in the best free idler games on Steam.
7.6
11,212
3,268
2,980
players
6. 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 2,048 reviews of which 1,640 were positive and 408 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 2,920 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #6 position in the best free idler games on Steam.
7.7
1,640
408
2,920
players
7. 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 16,928 reviews of which 13,249 were positive and 3,679 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 2,661 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #7 position in the best free idler games on Steam.
7.7
13,249
3,679
2,661
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 8,586 reviews of which 7,318 were positive and 1,268 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 2,335 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #8 position in the best free idler games on Steam.
8.3
7,318
1,268
2,335
players
9. Cell to Singularity - Evolution Never Ends
The epic story of evolution, technology, humanity, and dinosaurs is yours to tap. Cell to Singularity - Evolution Never Ends is a clicker, free to play and simulation game developed and published by Computer Lunch. Released on November 03rd 2021 has received 23,690 reviews of which 21,284 were positive and 2,406 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 1,977 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #9 position in the best free idler games on Steam.
8.8
21,284
2,406
1,977
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 61,304 reviews of which 54,989 were positive and 6,315 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 1,842 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #10 position in the best free idler games on Steam.
8.8
54,989
6,315
1,842
players