Games like Orb of Creation

88% positive from 1,841 reviewsReleased 20266% finish itSteam Deck Playable

What it is

Orb of Creation is a non-idle incremental puzzle game focused on spellcasting and resource management. Players explore a magical sandbox to recreate a world at their own pace.

What players liked

Players praise Orb of Creation as a deep, active incremental puzzle game akin to Factorio, offering constant engagement and meaningful choices.

The catch

Progression becomes monotonous micromanagement and repetitive clicking

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 88% positive, but with 1,841 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like Orb of Creation

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, Resource Management and Strategy.

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The Perfect Tower II

87% positive from 4,351 reviews20250% finish itDeck Playable

This is an incremental tower defense game with idle elements. Players build a town, explore regions, and automate gameplay to construct a perfect tower.

What players likedPlayers praise its surprising depth and complex factory-building mechanics, offering an engaging idle experience with diverse mini-games.

The catchMechanics are opaque and barely explained in-game

Both are tagged Idler, Resource Management and Strategy.

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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 Idler, Puzzle and Strategy.

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Microcosmum: survival of cells

84% positive from 1,418 reviews201527% finish itDeck Playable

This is a real-time strategy game where players evolve and attack microorganisms to win. It features a relaxing atmosphere and strategic control for survival.

What players likedPlayers praise its fun gameplay, comparing it to Phage Wars, and find it nearly faultless.

The catchOne simple tactic beats nearly every level, so it turns repetitive very quickly.

Both are tagged Idler, Puzzle and Strategy.

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Conquest of Elysium 5

90% positive from 1,823 reviews2021Deck Playable

Conquest of Elysium 5 is a turn-based fantasy strategy game with deep faction variety and rogue-like elements. Players manage unique races with distinct mechanics to conquer a dynamic world.

What players likedPlayers praise its deep, replayable strategy and unique factions, comparing it to roguelikes, Civ 2, and auto battlers.

The catchThere is no tutorial and the clunky, unintuitive controls make learning it painful.

Both are tagged Magic, Strategy and Indie.

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MageQuit

94% positive from 1,423 reviews201912% finish itDeck Verified

MageQuit is a multiplayer arena brawler where players draft spells to battle. The core loop involves spellcasting and growing beards for victory.

What players likedPlayers praise this chaotic, varied spell-casting party game as a fun couch co-op experience.

The catchMouse and keyboard aiming feels broken, pushing players onto a controller instead.

Both are tagged Magic, Strategy and Indie.

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