Best Idler Games on Steam

Steam currently has 2,176 Idler games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Idler game rankings were last updated on 12/14/2024.

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1. WEBFISHING

WEBFISHING a multiplayer chatroom-focused fishing game! Relax and fish (on the web!)

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WEBFISHING holds the #1 spot for "best Idler game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 54,555 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 53,716 positive reviews and 839 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run WEBFISHING on the Steam Deck.

Steam Price $4.99
Release Date 10/11/2024
Developer lamedeveloper
Publisher lamedeveloper
Steam App Id 3146520

3. Nodebuster

Nodebuster is a short, experimental incremental game about busting nodes and destroying reality.

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Nodebuster has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,117 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,962 positive reviews and 155 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $2.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Nodebuster on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $2.99
Release Date 8/13/2024
Developer Goblobin
Publisher Goblobin
Steam App Id 3107330

4. Virtual Cottage

Virtual Cottage gives you a comfy place to rest and be productive without any distractions. Open the game, set yourself a goal and enjoy the atmosphere.

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Virtual Cottage has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,877 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,665 positive reviews and 212 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Virtual Cottage on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 10/7/2020
Franchise DU&I
Developer DU&I
Publisher DU&I
Steam App Id 1369320

5. Spirit City: Lofi Sessions

Spirit City: Lofi Sessions is a gamified focus tool, set to a soothing lofi soundtrack. Discover and collect Spirits, customize your cozy virtual space, and facilitate your real-life tasks with a collection of handy features designed to improve concentration and ease stress.

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Spirit City: Lofi Sessions has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,276 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,078 positive reviews and 198 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $11.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Spirit City: Lofi Sessions on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $11.99
Release Date 4/8/2024
Franchise Mooncube Games
Developer Mooncube Games
Publisher Mooncube Games
Steam App Id 2113850

6. Magic Archery

Train a commoner to become the greatest archer in this short incremental game! Increase your stats, gather wealth from quests, buy upgrades, and infuse your arrows with magic.

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Magic Archery has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,708 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,667 positive reviews and 41 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.

Release Date 10/4/2024
Developers
Publishers
Steam App Id 2905170

7. LIZARDS MUST DIE

The great exploits of the Ancient Rus in the war with the lizards. Immerse yourself in the world of Hyperborea and defeat hordes of Lizards and other unholy who encroached on holy places Ancestors. Choose a blessed hero and go save the world from the green plague.

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LIZARDS MUST DIE has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25,548 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,724 positive reviews and 824 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $1.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play LIZARDS MUST DIE on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $1.99
Release Date 9/27/2023
Franchise Agafonoff
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Steam App Id 2532550

8. Rusty's Retirement

A relaxing idle-farming simulator that sits at the bottom of your screen while you do other things.

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Rusty's Retirement has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,401 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,096 positive reviews and 305 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $5.24 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Rusty's Retirement on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $5.24
Release Date 4/26/2024
Developer Mister Morris Games
Publisher Mister Morris Games
Steam App Id 2666510

9. shapez

shapez is a game about building factories to automate the creation and processing of increasingly complex shapes across an infinitely expanding map.

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shapez has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,527 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,079 positive reviews and 448 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play shapez on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $9.99
Release Date 6/7/2020
Franchise Doyoyo Games
Developer Tobias Springer
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Steam App Id 1318690

10. Outpath: First Journey

Outpath: First Journey is a prologue chapter of the main game, Outpath. An experimental clicker base building game. Craft, gather & manage resources, build your base and buy more islands to exploit and expand!

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Outpath: First Journey has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,724 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,599 positive reviews and 125 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Outpath: First Journey on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 12/17/2022
Franchise Davii Projects
Developer David Moralejo Sánchez
Publishers
Steam App Id 2237980

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WEBFISHING steam charts
4,091
10/11/2024
97
$4.99
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Cookie Clicker steam charts
10,061
9/1/2021
95
$4.99
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Nodebuster steam charts
174
8/13/2024
95
$2.99
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Virtual Cottage steam charts
329
10/7/2020
95
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Spirit City: Lofi Sessions steam charts
1,498
4/8/2024
95
$11.99
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Magic Archery steam charts
145
10/4/2024
95
Free
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LIZARDS MUST DIE steam charts
4
9/27/2023
95
$1.99
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Rusty's Retirement steam charts
2,151
4/26/2024
94
$5.24
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shapez steam charts
207
6/7/2020
94
$9.99
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Outpath: First Journey steam charts
9
12/17/2022
94
Free
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英雄黄昏-文字三国志&曹贼模拟器 steam charts
63
9/29/2021
94
Free
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(the) Gnorp Apologue steam charts
298
12/14/2023
93
$6.99
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Garden Galaxy steam charts
30
12/14/2022
93
$9.99
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NGU IDLE steam charts
3,052
10/1/2019
93
Free
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WorldBox - God Simulator steam charts
1,346
12/2/2021
93
$19.99
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Farmer Against Potatoes Idle steam charts
2,340
9/5/2024
92
Free
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Leaf Blower Revolution - Idle Game steam charts
1,451
12/4/2020
92
Free
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Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator steam charts
342
2/17/2023
92
$6.99
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Chill Pulse steam charts
410
5/3/2024
92
$4.99
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Long Dream steam charts
1
4/11/2023
92
$6.99
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  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 14). WEBFISHING on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 14). Cookie Clicker on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 27). Nodebuster on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 9). Virtual Cottage on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). Spirit City: Lofi Sessions on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 8). Magic Archery on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). LIZARDS MUST DIE on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). Rusty's Retirement on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). shapez on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 8). Outpath: First Journey on Steam. Steam Store.

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