Free Idler Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,340 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 2/13/2025.
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1. 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 holds the #1 spot for "best free Idler game on Steam" with a Player Score of 82. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 86,313 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 71,327 positive reviews and 14,986 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 |
2. IdleOn - The Idle RPG
Create different classes who all work together when you're gone! When you return, spend their loot on powerful upgrades and synergies - but don't be fooled by the simple graphics, IdleOn gets more complex with each World Boss you defeat!
IdleOn - The Idle RPG has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,580 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,467 positive reviews and 4,113 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 - The Idle RPG on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 4/2/2021 |
| Developer | Lavaflame2 |
| Publisher | Lavaflame2 |
| Steam App Id | 1476970 |
3. 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 81, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,581 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,162 positive reviews and 419 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 | 10/11/2024 |
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| Publisher | Oni Gaming |
| Steam App Id | 2763740 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,404 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,239 positive reviews and 165 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 |
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| Steam App Id | 2471100 |
5. Waifu
💗 Idler Clicker + Dating Sim 💗 Earn rare Waifus in daily drops, win their love, and trade on Steam Community Marketplace
Waifu has achieved a Player Score of 65, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 153 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 106 positive reviews and 47 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Waifu on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 12/3/2024 |
| Developer | Team Waifu |
| Publisher | Team Waifu |
| Steam App Id | 3188910 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,554 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,002 positive reviews and 3,552 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 |
7. Cell to Singularity - Evolution Never Ends
The epic story of evolution, technology, humanity, and dinosaurs is yours to tap.
Cell to Singularity - Evolution Never Ends has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,713 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,449 positive reviews and 2,264 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Cell to Singularity - Evolution Never Ends on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 11/3/2021 |
| Developer | Computer Lunch |
| Publisher | Computer Lunch |
| Steam App Id | 977400 |
8. NGU IDLE
NGU Idle is a Free To Play Idle game that's full of weird humor, tons of upgrades and hundreds of hours of content! Try out NGU Idle today and experience the joy of Numbers Going Up!
NGU IDLE has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,775 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,293 positive reviews and 482 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play NGU IDLE on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
9. Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms
Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms is a Dungeons & Dragons strategy management game uniting Champions from throughout the D&D multiverse into a grand adventure.
Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,280 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,089 positive reviews and 3,191 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 3/25/2020 |
| Developer | Codename Entertainment Inc. |
| Publisher | Codename Entertainment Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 627690 |
10. Incremental Epic Hero 2
A mixture of incremental/idle and roleplaying game set in fantasy world filled with monsters and things to explore, where battling is constant, almost everything can be upgraded, and with wide array of various prestige mechanics to always keep things interesting and moving forward!
Incremental Epic Hero 2 has achieved a Player Score of 69, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,290 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 919 positive reviews and 371 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Incremental Epic Hero 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 1/2/2025 |
| Developer | Hapiwaku |
| Publisher | Idle System, Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 1690710 |
More Free Idler Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Idler games available on Steam.
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| 92,340 | 4/23/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 12,233 | 4/2/2021 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6,798 | 10/11/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,990 | 7/27/2023 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,789 | 12/3/2024 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,739 | 5/5/2020 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,626 | 11/3/2021 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,611 | 10/1/2019 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,054 | 3/25/2020 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,823 | 1/2/2025 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,782 | 3/17/2022 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,772 | 9/5/2024 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,448 | 4/5/2021 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,367 | 5/14/2015 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,263 | 8/22/2024 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,188 | 10/4/2024 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,938 | 12/4/2020 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,920 | 4/1/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,458 | 7/18/2024 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,429 | 10/1/2020 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 13). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 12). IdleOn - The Idle RPG on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 11). Revolution Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 11). Unnamed Space Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 12). Waifu on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 27). Shop Titans on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 13). Cell to Singularity - Evolution Never Ends on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 8). NGU IDLE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 6). Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 6). Incremental Epic Hero 2 on Steam. Steam Store.