Games like Idle Research

Idle Research is an incremental resource management game where players research and craft items to generate energy. It offers both idle and active play with progression through zones, skills, and prestiges.

84% positive from 1,872 · 2022 · Steam Deck Playable

Idler ClickerFree to PlaySimulationStrategyAdventure

Six games like Idle Research

PickCrafter

86% positive from 7,132 reviews201723% finish itDeck Playable

PickCrafter is an idle clicker game where players mine, collect pickaxes, and battle bosses. It features a pixel art style and a core loop of upgrading equipment and prestiging for progression.

What players likedPlayers praise PickCrafter as a relaxing idle game with satisfying progression and unique biome exploration, reminiscent of Minecraft.

The catchEach prestige reset makes progress slower, so the grind stretches on with little payoff.

Both are tagged Idler, Clicker and Free to Play.

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Idle Cave Miner

80% positive from 1,149 reviews202356% finish itDeck Playable

Idle simulation game where players upgrade miners and crafting to progress through mines. Features resource management and prestige mechanics for endless progression.

What players likedPlayers praise it as one of the best free idle/incremental games with satisfying, straightforward gameplay and enough depth to keep coming back.

The catchLate game progression slows to a crawl and leans hard on paid upgrades.

Both are tagged Idler, Clicker and Free to Play.

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Idle Wizard

87% positive from 1,786 reviews20197% finish itDeck Playable

Idle Wizard is an idle RPG where players choose wizard classes, cast spells, and use pets to gain profit. It features deep customization through class mechanics, spells, and items.

What players likedIt's like an ever-deepening idle game with a supportive community and well-paced complexity.

The catchProgress demands constant hands on play and tedious clicking, not real idling.

Both are tagged Idler, Clicker and Free to Play.

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Holyday City: Reloaded

81% positive from 1,632 reviews201813% finish itDeck Playable

This is an idle city builder and business tycoon simulation game. Players manage resources and businesses with simple clicks, growing a town into a metropolis.

What players likedIt's a satisfying idle clicker where players praise the addictive progression and the "numbers go up" feeling.

The catchDevelopment stopped years ago, leaving dead reward codes and no updates.

Both are tagged Idler, Clicker and Free to Play.

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Your Chronicle

80% positive from 2,651 reviews20211% finish itDeck Playable

This is a text-based idle RPG with a branching narrative and automated combat. Players select actions to progress, strengthen monsters, and unlock new features.

What players likedPlayers praise this minimalistic idle text game for its compelling story and strategic depth, akin to a spreadsheet puzzle.

The catchSold as an idle game but progress stalls unless you keep switching actions manually.

Both are tagged Idler, Clicker and Free to Play.

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Kiwi Clicker - Juiced Up

94% positive from 1,815 reviews2022Deck Playable

This is an idle clicker game with a core loop of producing and selling kiwis. It features strategic upgrades and multiple progression paths for an ever-increasing idle income.

What players likedPlayers praise its extensive content, making it a satisfying idle AFK game.

The catchProgress slows to a grind of spamming short ascension resets for tiny gains.

Both are tagged Idler, Clicker and Strategy.

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More about Idle Research

What players liked

Players praise its smooth, addictive, and free-to-play exponential progression with clean UI and perfect automation.

The catch

Development stopped with the game unfinished while the developer moved on to a sequel.

Reviews: 84% positive from 1,872
Released: 2022
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Playable
Play: Single-player

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 84% positive, but with 1,872 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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