Free Idler Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,904 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 8/6/2025.
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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 81. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 90,621 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 74,434 positive reviews and 16,187 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. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 31,559 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30,820 positive reviews and 739 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 |
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 82, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,020 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,072 positive reviews and 948 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 |
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 22,835 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,206 positive reviews and 4,629 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. 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 #5 spot for the best free Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,164 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,939 positive reviews and 225 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 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,190 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 797 positive reviews and 393 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 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best free Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,104 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,362 positive reviews and 3,742 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 |
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 2,176 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,741 positive reviews and 435 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 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best free Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,186 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,669 positive reviews and 517 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).
10. 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 #10 spot for the best free Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,664 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,379 positive reviews and 1,285 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 |
More Free Idler Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Idler games available on Steam.
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| 116,066 | 4/23/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 78,754 | 3/5/2025 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 14,509 | 5/1/2025 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9,977 | 4/2/2021 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5,330 | 7/27/2023 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,766 | 11/15/2024 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,141 | 5/5/2020 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,432 | 4/5/2021 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,415 | 10/1/2019 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,121 | 3/17/2022 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,998 | 11/3/2021 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,675 | 3/25/2020 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,282 | 5/14/2015 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,084 | 12/3/2024 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,048 | 9/5/2024 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,877 | 4/1/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,817 | 10/4/2024 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,766 | 9/11/2024 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,626 | 3/6/2025 | 41 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,396 | 12/21/2020 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 6). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 6). Bongo Cat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 3). Revolution Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 4). IdleOn - The Idle RPG on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 5). Unnamed Space Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 5). Fish Idle 2: Underwater Mystery on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 5). Shop Titans on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 6). Your Chronicle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). NGU IDLE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 4). Tap Ninja - Idle game on Steam. Steam Store.