Games like Idle Research

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

What it is

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.

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.

Why it is here

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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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.

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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Pincremental

76% positive from 650 reviews20203% finish itDeck Playable

This is an incremental game where players master pinball, earn currency for upgrades and automation, and progress through prestige levels. It features a core loop of playing pinball to fuel exponential growth and automation.

What players likedPlayers praise its fun, evolving semi-idle gameplay reminiscent of other incremental games, transitioning smoothly to full idleness.

Both are tagged Idler, Clicker and Free to Play.

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