The Best Idler Games for Linux

Update : Incremental Town RPG added at rank #47.
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Paragon Pioneers (2022)

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90
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Linux Mac OS PC Windows Android IOS iPhone

Paragon Pioneers is a casual island management game where you build and manage a series of island nations. It offers over 100+ buildings to advance through and has an abstract look and mechanics that make it easy to manage on small screens. It's a stress-free game for casual players.

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What we like:
  • Detailed explanations and tutorials
  • No ads or premium currencies
  • Easy to pick up and put down
  • Reminiscent of the Anno series with idle gameplay
  • No inherent time limit
  • Over 100+ buildings to advance through
What could be improved:
  • Long waiting times
  • Lack of a thrilling narrative
  • Game mechanics become increasingly complex
  • Colonization aspect may be troublesome for some players
  • Combat has a limited army size and isn't very interesting

  • idler
  • city-building
  • colony
  • tutorial
  • management
  • base-building
  • building
  • simulation
  • medieval
  • crafting
  • economy
  • top-down
  • relaxing
  • 2d
  • resource-management

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The Sin (2021)

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Linux Mac OS PC Windows Nintendo Switch

The depressing pictures of a dying village and its inhabitants to the dark ambient music of the underground performers make those who are still trying to survive in places where everything has long died, to plunge even deeper into the world of mystical horror and deep despair

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  • idler
  • horror
  • crime
  • psychological
  • fiction
  • visual-novel
  • text
  • empire
  • mythology
  • narration
  • detective
  • demons
  • thriller
  • management
  • hand-drawn

3

Tap Ninja - Idle Game (2022)

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Android Linux Mac OS PC Windows IOS iPhone

Destroy enemies, earn gold, upgrade your village, become a Ninja Master!

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  • idler
  • collectathon
  • clicker
  • ninja
  • rogue-like
  • scroller
  • pixel
  • action-adventure
  • medieval
  • 2d
  • hack-and-slash
  • pve
  • casual

4

The Longing (2020)

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85
Review score
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PC Windows Mac OS Linux Nintendo Switch

An unusual mix of adventure and idle game. In utter loneliness deep below the surface, it's your task to wait for the awakening of your king... for 400 days.


  • choices
  • point-and-click
  • walking-simulator
  • underground
  • idler
  • multiple-endings
  • hand-drawn
  • idle
  • real-time
  • adventure
  • atmospheric
  • experimental
  • exploration
  • book
  • 2d

5

Industry Idle (2021)

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IOS iPhone Android Mac OS PC Windows Linux

Industry Idle is an idle game that combines factory building, resource management and market trading. Design & build your base, expand & scale up your productions, improve & optimize your economy. Plus all the incremental game goodies: offline earnings, prestige to unlock more powerful upgrades.

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  • hex
  • automation
  • transportation
  • grid
  • idler
  • clicker
  • base-building
  • economy
  • resource-management
  • city-building
  • capitalism
  • building
  • minimalist
  • simulation
  • procedural

6

Melvor Idle (2021)

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Mac OS Android IOS iPhone Linux web browser PC Windows

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.

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  • idler
  • mining
  • automation
  • fishing
  • runescape
  • magic
  • crafting
  • minimalist
  • cartoony
  • demons
  • skill

7

Jelly (2021)

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80
Review score
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Linux Mac OS PC Windows amazon appstore Windows Phone / Windows 10 Mobile store google play app store

Jelly is a simple match 3 game, tap screen drag and drop the jelly get high score. Made in Construct 2. Enjoy the game!The game has nice graphics and music. Collect as many Jelly as you can and get the most points. Forward!

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  • illustration
  • casual
  • design
  • idler
  • platform
  • clicker
  • puzzle
  • exploration
  • 1980s
  • arcade
  • cerebral
  • time
  • manipulation
  • amusement
  • 2d

8

Apple (2024)

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j PC Windows Mac OS Linux

How do you like them apples? Because we have them all! Have time in the game or click the apple to get your favorite apple.

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  • clicker
  • idler
  • short
  • automation
  • gore
  • minimalist
  • slash
  • hack-and-slash
  • scroller
  • single-player
  • god
  • violent
  • retro
  • pixel
  • dark

9

Idle Wizard (2019)

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Linux Mac OS IOS iPhone PC Windows

RPG/Idle hybrid about becoming the most powerful wizard there is. Pick a class, get a pet, configure and improve your character in a myriad ways!

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  • idler
  • clicker

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Nordicandia (2022)

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75
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Android IOS iPhone PC Windows Linux

Create your own hero and embark on an epic adventure in Nordicandia! Choose your class and assign attributes to specialize your character - will you be a mighty Warrior, agile Hunter, or powerful Mage? With an accessible auto-move and attack system, you can play actively or leave your character to gain experience even when you're not playing. With a deep crafting system and customizable skill masteries, you can personalize your gameplay style and defeat challenging bosses for epic rewards. Playable offline and with no level cap, compete in seasons and climb the leaderboard for ultimate bragging rights!

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What we like:
  • Nordicandia has vibes similar to Path of Exile and Diablo 3
  • Complex crafting system with surprising amounts of depth
  • Great character customization
  • Cross-platform play
  • Developer is very responsive and listens to player feedback
What could be improved:
  • Pay-to-win monetization with some elements gated behind real money
  • Offline progress is nerfed
  • Penalty for dying is too harsh
  • Near constant need to interact with the game
  • Inventory and stash size are limited
  • Skill mastery affects power in a negative way

  • idler
  • hack-and-slash
  • pve
  • crafting
  • dungeon-crawler
  • 2.5d
  • rpg
  • magic
  • management
  • fantasy
  • stat

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