Free Idler Games on Steam
Steam currently has 3,161 Idler games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best free games ranked by popularity and ratings. Data for this list is calculated from reviews and player counts reported directly by Steam and will be updated in real-time. Free Idler game rankings were last updated on 10/14/2025.
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1. Bongo Cat
Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?
Bongo Cat holds the #1 spot for "best free Idler game on Steam" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 45,907 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 44,649 positive reviews and 1,258 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It 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 | 3/5/2025 |
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| Publisher | Irox Games |
| Steam App Id | 3419430 |
2. Banana
Banana is a clicker Game, in which you click a Banana! In Banana you click the Banana to gain even more Bananas! Every 3 hours, you get dropped a banana. Each banana is also made by the community in discord. Come hang out with us and let's grow into something awesome !
Banana has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 91,564 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 75,015 positive reviews and 16,549 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 4/23/2024 |
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| Steam App Id | 2923300 |
3. Fish Idle 2: Underwater Mystery
Dive into the most fun idle fishing arcade game! Manage your Fish Kingdoms with automated fishing, upgrade your boat and gear, invest in passive income, and outsmart the market. Become the ultimate fish tycoon!
Fish Idle 2: Underwater Mystery has achieved a Player Score of 64, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,268 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 841 positive reviews and 427 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Fish Idle 2: Underwater Mystery on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 11/15/2024 |
| Developer | Multicast |
| Publisher | MulticastGames |
| Steam App Id | 3037410 |
4. Upload Labs
A sci-fi management game where you build and optimize your computer's system from the ground up. Connect and configure interconnected nodes to efficiently download, process, and upload files. Manage your setup, solve system challenges, and become the ultimate system architect
Upload Labs has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,206 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,028 positive reviews and 178 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 10/3/2025 |
| Developer | EnigmaDev Studios |
| Publisher | EnigmaDev Studios |
| Steam App Id | 3606890 |
5. Revolution Idle
Join an experience where each revolution takes you further into the unknown! Revolution Idle challenges you to multiply your accumulators to reach unimaginable heights. Will you manage to reach infinity?
Revolution Idle has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,035 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,924 positive reviews and 1,111 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Revolution Idle on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 5/1/2025 |
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| Publisher | Oni Gaming |
| Steam App Id | 2763740 |
6. Amarillo's Butt Slapper
Slap it. Turn it. Slap it again. This incredible simulation of the human butt will leave you dizzy with all that bounce. It's an autoclicker, but instead of click, it slap. Way better imo.
Amarillo's Butt Slapper has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,060 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,504 positive reviews and 556 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Amarillo's Butt Slapper on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/4/2024 |
| Developer | AmarilloArts |
| Publisher | AmarilloArts |
| Steam App Id | 3231090 |
7. IdleOn
Create a guild of heroes who keep fighting, even while you're gone! Spend their loot on upgrades, unlock new classes, and level up 19 unique skills! Each World Boss you defeat unlocks new content, so there's always something new to play!
IdleOn has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 23,382 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,664 positive reviews and 4,718 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play IdleOn on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 4/2/2021 |
| Developer | Lavaflame2 |
| Publisher | Lavaflame2 |
| Steam App Id | 1476970 |
8. Unnamed Space Idle
Destroy endless waves of alien ships that have all but wiped out humanity in this long form, unfolding, sci-fi idle game. Customize your ship with different weapons and defenses to defeat specific enemy types and utilize a ton of different systems to increase your overall power.
Unnamed Space Idle has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,415 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,167 positive reviews and 248 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Unnamed Space Idle on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 7/27/2023 |
| Developer | Sylv |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2471100 |
9. Your Chronicle
"Let's begin your own story." This is a text-based idle RPG game. There are already more than 3,000 unique story actions and it's still growing.
Your Chronicle has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,313 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,854 positive reviews and 459 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Your Chronicle on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 4/5/2021 |
| Developer | Samurai Games |
| Publisher | Samurai Games |
| Steam App Id | 1546320 |
10. Shop Titans
Shop Titans is the ultimate RPG shopkeeper simulation. Craft powerful equipment, stock your shop and sell to aspiring heroes… at a markup! Hire heroes and explore dungeons to gather valuable materials to craft with. There’s never a dull moment in the world of Shop Titans!
Shop Titans has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,275 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,479 positive reviews and 3,796 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 5/5/2020 |
| Developer | Kabam Games, Inc. |
| Publisher | Kabam Games, Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 1258080 |
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| 106,090 | 3/5/2025 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 51,134 | 4/23/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 17,913 | 11/15/2024 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 8,009 | 10/3/2025 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7,445 | 5/1/2025 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7,199 | 10/4/2024 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6,693 | 4/2/2021 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,491 | 7/27/2023 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,403 | 4/5/2021 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,285 | 5/5/2020 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,138 | 10/1/2019 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,984 | 3/17/2022 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,585 | 11/3/2021 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,394 | 3/25/2020 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,066 | 12/3/2024 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,809 | 5/13/2015 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,680 | 4/1/2024 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,590 | 9/5/2024 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,435 | 5/3/2024 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,324 | 8/6/2025 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 14). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 14). Bongo Cat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 13). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 30). Fish Idle 2: Underwater Mystery on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 20). Upload Labs on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 19). Revolution Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 19). Amarillo's Butt Slapper on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 17). IdleOn on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 19). Unnamed Space Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 17). Your Chronicle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 10). Shop Titans on Steam. Steam Store.