Games like Idling to Rule the Gods

85% positive from 2,108 reviewsReleased 20162% finish itSteam Deck Playable

What it is

This is a free-to-play text-based idle game where you passively gain power by creating and training shadow clones to defeat gods. It offers deep, long-term progression with a steep learning curve.

What players liked

Players praise "Idling to Rule the Gods" as the king of idle games, offering endless content through consistent, quality updates.

The catch

Progression is glacial, with major milestones taking months or years of real time.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 85% positive, but with 2,108 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like Idling to Rule the Gods

Incremental Adventures

78% positive from 819 reviews20203% finish itDeck Playable

This is a minimalistic idle RPG with automated combat. Players manage heroes and optimize automation for exponential number growth.

The catchGameplay is minimal, mostly watching numbers with little interaction

Both are tagged Text-Based, Free to Play and Casual.

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60 Parsecs!

89% positive from 4,066 reviews2018Deck Verified

This is a dark comedy sci-fi adventure game where players scavenge for supplies and crew in 60 seconds before evacuating a doomed space station. Survival involves making difficult choices and crafting items to endure the harshness of space.

What players likedPlayers find it a fun, fast-paced game with rewarding progression, better than 60 Seconds, and a standout among other purchases.

The catchRuns repeat the same events quickly, so replaying gets tedious well before the end.

Both are tagged Text-Based, Strategy and Simulation.

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The Farmer Was Replaced

95% positive from 3,951 reviews20251% finish itDeck Playable

A programming simulation game where you automate farming with Python-like code. The core loop involves writing scripts to manage resources and unlock technology.

What players likedPlayers praise it as a fun, satisfying, and addictive programming puzzle game, akin to learning Python fundamentals with visual feedback.

The catchquickly turns into an idle waiting game

Both are tagged Text-Based, Strategy and Simulation.

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CaseCracker

90% positive from 3,383 reviews202234% finish itDeck Playable

A detective simulation game where players actively search a database for clues to solve interconnected cases. It features a fragmented deduction system and requires thorough investigation to uncover the truth.

What players likedPlayers praise the engrossing, text-based investigations that feel like a satisfying wiki walk, where clues intertwine and logic is key.

The catchClue entry only accepts one exact phrase, so you get stuck guessing wording.

Both are tagged Text-Based, Strategy and Simulation.

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JudgeSim

85% positive from 1,380 reviews2024Deck Playable

A 2D text-based simulation where players judge cases, manage resources, and navigate a corrupt system. The core loop involves reading cases, examining evidence, and delivering verdicts with branching story outcomes.

What players likedPlayers praise "JudgeSim" as a well-made simulator, comparing it favorably to "That's Not My Neighbor" for its content and effort.

The catchRandom arrest and assassination rolls can end a run even when rulings were correct.

Both are tagged Text-Based, Strategy and Simulation.

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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 Text-Based and Free to Play.

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