Free Idler Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,650 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 5/29/2025.
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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 21,114 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,657 positive reviews and 457 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 |
| Developer | Marcel Zurawka |
| 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 89,497 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 73,726 positive reviews and 15,771 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. Waifu - Kawaii Idler & Clicker
💗 Idler Clicker + Dating Sim 💗 Earn rare Waifus in daily drops, win their love, and trade on Steam Community Marketplace
Waifu - Kawaii Idler & Clicker has achieved a Player Score of 66, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 269 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 187 positive reviews and 82 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 - Kawaii Idler & Clicker on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 12/3/2024 |
| Developer | Team Waifu |
| Publisher | Team Waifu |
| Steam App Id | 3188910 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,664 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,953 positive reviews and 711 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 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,617 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,259 positive reviews and 4,358 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 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,867 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,664 positive reviews and 203 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 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best free Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,055 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,550 positive reviews and 505 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).
8. 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 #8 spot for the best free Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,901 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,229 positive reviews and 3,672 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 |
9. Tap Ninja - Idle game
Defeat enemies, earn gold, upgrade your village, become a Ninja Master!
Tap Ninja - Idle game has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,515 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,256 positive reviews and 1,259 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 3/17/2022 |
| Developer | Broken Glass |
| Publisher | Broken Glass |
| Steam App Id | 1891700 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best free Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,462 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,203 positive reviews and 3,259 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 |
More Free Idler Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Idler games available on Steam.
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| 146,177 | 3/5/2025 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 102,227 | 4/23/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 28,752 | 12/3/2024 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 15,073 | 5/1/2025 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 11,353 | 4/2/2021 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,783 | 7/27/2023 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,187 | 10/1/2019 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,033 | 5/5/2020 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,730 | 3/17/2022 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,697 | 3/25/2020 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,610 | 11/3/2021 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,568 | 4/5/2021 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,518 | 11/15/2024 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,187 | 3/6/2025 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,952 | 9/5/2024 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,890 | 5/14/2015 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,583 | 12/4/2020 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,449 | 4/1/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,255 | 3/30/2015 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,237 | 9/11/2024 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 29). Bongo Cat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 29). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 19). Waifu - Kawaii Idler & Clicker on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 22). Revolution Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 30). IdleOn - The Idle RPG on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 28). Unnamed Space Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). NGU IDLE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 17). Shop Titans on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Tap Ninja - Idle game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 30). Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms on Steam. Steam Store.