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 September 14th 2025. Want to explore even more idler titles available on Steam? Explore the complete list of the best idler games.
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1. 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 game developed and published by . 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. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played idler game, thanks to its 9,709 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.5
77,218
2,674
9,709
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 game developed and published by . Released on May 01st 2025 has received 6,562 reviews of which 5,516 were positive and 1,046 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. While seeing 9,117 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among idler games based on player count.
8.2
5,516
1,046
9,117
players
3. IdleOn - The Idle RPG
Create a guild of heroes who keep fighting, even while you're gone! Spend their loot on upgrades, unlock new classes, and level up 19 unique skills! Each World Boss you defeat unlocks new content, so there's always something new to play! IdleOn - The Idle RPG is a game developed and published by . 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. While seeing 7,810 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among idler games based on player count.
7.8
17,310
4,406
7,810
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 game developed and published by . Released on July 27th 2023 has received 3,275 reviews of which 3,038 were positive and 237 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 4,067 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played idler games.
8.9
3,038
237
4,067
players
5. 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 game developed and published by . 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 3,409 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played idler games.
9.3
11,564
504
3,409
players
6. 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 game developed and published by . 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 3,195 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played idler games.
8.8
13,146
1,392
3,195
players
7. Tap Ninja - Idle game
Defeat enemies, earn gold, upgrade your village, become a Ninja Master! Tap Ninja - Idle game is a game developed and published by . Released on March 17th 2022 has received 8,784 reviews of which 7,475 were positive and 1,309 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. With 3,170 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played idler games.
8.3
7,475
1,309
3,170
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 game developed and published by . 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 2,928 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played idler games.
7.7
13,249
3,679
2,928
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 game developed and published by . 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 2,836 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
2,836
players
10. 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 game developed and published by . 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 2,745 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played idler games.
7.6
11,212
3,268
2,745
players
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