Free Idler Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,759 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 6/25/2025.
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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 25,213 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,634 positive reviews and 579 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 90,040 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 74,096 positive reviews and 15,944 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. Clicker Cuties - Anime Idler
💗 Idler Clicker + Dating Sim 💗 Meet virtual cuties, care for them, and get to know their stories!
Clicker Cuties - Anime Idler 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 286 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 191 positive reviews and 95 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 Clicker Cuties - Anime Idler on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 12/3/2024 |
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| Steam App Id | 3188910 |
4. IdleOn - The Idle RPG
Create your own heroes who keep playing after you close the game! When you return, spend their loot on upgrades and powerful synergies — each BOSS you defeat unlocks new content, so you won't reach endgame without a fight!
IdleOn - The Idle RPG has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,132 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,599 positive reviews and 4,533 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 |
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 5,211 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,437 positive reviews and 774 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. CORN
CORN — the interactive incremental game featuring America's favorite fruit, brought to you by the developer of CUCKOLD SIMULATOR. Buy corn, sell corn, collect corn, craft corn. We love corn!
CORN has achieved a Player Score of 69, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 188 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 139 positive reviews and 49 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 CORN on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 9/11/2024 |
| Franchise | Team SNEED |
| Developer | Team SNEED |
| Publisher | Team SNEED |
| Steam App Id | 3078390 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best free Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,978 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,767 positive reviews and 211 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 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best free Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,110 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,686 positive reviews and 424 negative reviews — making it "Mostly 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 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best free Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,007 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,304 positive reviews and 3,703 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 |
10. 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 65, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,128 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 754 positive reviews and 374 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 |
More Free Idler Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Idler games available on Steam.
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| 127,737 | 3/5/2025 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 56,388 | 4/23/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 36,169 | 12/3/2024 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 13,883 | 4/2/2021 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 10,012 | 5/1/2025 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5,566 | 9/11/2024 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,307 | 7/27/2023 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,103 | 4/5/2021 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,987 | 5/5/2020 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,912 | 11/15/2024 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,816 | 10/1/2019 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,595 | 3/25/2020 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,585 | 11/3/2021 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,401 | 3/17/2022 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,820 | 3/6/2025 | 43 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,682 | 5/13/2015 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,634 | 9/5/2024 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,370 | 4/1/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,272 | 12/4/2020 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,247 | 10/4/2024 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 25). Bongo Cat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 25). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 24). Clicker Cuties - Anime Idler on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 24). IdleOn - The Idle RPG on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 23). Revolution Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 12). CORN on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 26). Unnamed Space Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 26). Your Chronicle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 19). Shop Titans on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 23). Fish Idle 2: Underwater Mystery on Steam. Steam Store.