The Best Idler Games for PC Windows

Update : UFO added at rank #8.
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Paragon Pioneers (2022)

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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

2

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

Magic Research (2023)

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Android IOS iPhone PC Windows

Magic Research is a text-based incremental game about Magic. You are the headmaster of a newly-created institution of Magic. Will you be able to lead your school to win the prestigious Tournament of Magic?

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  • auto-battler
  • idler
  • automation
  • magic
  • text
  • resource-management
  • minimalist
  • fantasy
  • management

5

MergeCrafter (2021)

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IOS iPhone Android PC Windows Mac OS

MergeCrafter is a fun and relaxing puzzle game set in the magical world of Runaria where you can merge everything into better and more powerful items. Adventure through the mysterious lands, meet charming characters, complete quests, and discover hidden treasures. Use your crafting skills to harvest resources and explore unique biomes. It's a nice casual game to spend extended periods of time playing and entertaining. Play for free now!

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What we like:
  • Fun and enjoyable gameplay
  • Nice casual game to spend extended periods of time playing
  • Entertaining mini-game to get chests
  • Good game on most respects
  • Lack of stakes works in game's favor
What could be improved:
  • Presence of energy cap ruins the game, with no easy way to obtain premium currency without payin
  • Difficult to obtain certain items needed for quests
  • Slow rate at which new areas are unlocked
  • Mini-game chests provide no challenge and do not apply to quests

  • mining
  • idler
  • movement
  • collectathon
  • crafting
  • match-three
  • base-building
  • loot
  • relaxing
  • grid
  • puzzle
  • simulation
  • management
  • isometric

6

Teeny Tiny Town (2024)

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Mac OS PC Windows Android IOS iPhone

Merge, build, and watch your town flourish before your eyes. Discover new strategies, overcome hurdles, and master the art of efficient urban planning. Compete on global leaderboards.

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  • city-building
  • puzzle
  • idler
  • minimalist
  • colourful
  • building
  • family-friendly
  • strategy
  • futuristic
  • relaxing
  • crafting
  • casual
  • choices
  • puzzling
  • management

7

Mr.Mine (2020)

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PC Windows Android

Explore the depths of the earth and uncover hidden treasures with Mr.Mine, the addictive mining simulator. Featuring over 200+ drill upgrades and unique buildings to discover as you idle your way through the mines. Can you uncover all of the secrets hidden in the depths below?


  • mining
  • idler
  • clicker
  • resource-management
  • cartoony
  • simulation
  • pixel
  • building
  • 2d
  • crafting
  • casual
  • management
  • comedy

8

UFO (2024)

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PC Windows Android

UFO: Aftermath is a 3D isometric, tactical strategy game with a rich and compelling sci fi story.


  • tactical
  • aliens
  • strategy
  • idler
  • dating-sim
  • turn-based
  • clicker
  • combat
  • fiction
  • psychedelic
  • text
  • pause
  • abstract
  • point-and-click
  • otome

9

The Longing (2020)

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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

10

Leaf Blower Revolution - Idle Game (2020)

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Android IOS iPhone PC Windows

Leaf Blower Revolution is a Free to Play idle game where you blow away leaves with nuclear leaf blowers, unlock upgrades, earn achievements, and more. Try out Leaf Blower Revolution now and watch numbers going up!

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  • idler
  • clicker
  • relaxing
  • pixel
  • event-driven
  • top-down
  • funny
  • collectathon

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