Free Idler Games on Steam
Steam currently has 3,503 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 12/12/2025.
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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 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 81,697 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 79,819 positive reviews and 1,878 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 94,622 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 77,617 positive reviews and 17,005 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. IdleOn
The management RPG where your heroes keep fighting even when you're gone! Spend their loot on upgrades, unlock classes from Elemental Wizard to Cannon Pirate, and level up 19 unique skills like Farming, Sailing, and even Construction!
IdleOn has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26,697 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,646 positive reviews and 5,051 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 IdleOn on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 11/6/2025 |
| Developer | Lavaflame2 |
| Publisher | Lavaflame2 |
| Steam App Id | 1476970 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,365 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 894 positive reviews and 471 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 |
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 84, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,955 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,700 positive reviews and 1,255 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. 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 3,701 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,434 positive reviews and 267 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. 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 25,394 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,801 positive reviews and 2,593 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. 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 2,437 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,953 positive reviews and 484 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. 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 9,156 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,808 positive reviews and 1,348 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. 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 88, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,989 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,650 positive reviews and 339 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 Upload Labs on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/3/2025 |
| Developer | EnigmaDev Studios |
| Publisher | EnigmaDev Studios |
| Steam App Id | 3606890 |
More Free Idler Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Idler games available on Steam.
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| 87,868 | 3/5/2025 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 86,884 | 4/23/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 14,548 | 11/6/2025 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 11,019 | 11/15/2024 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9,871 | 5/1/2025 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,523 | 7/27/2023 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,185 | 11/3/2021 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,160 | 4/5/2021 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,055 | 3/17/2022 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,003 | 10/3/2025 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,875 | 10/1/2019 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,854 | 5/5/2020 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,283 | 3/25/2020 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,846 | 11/30/2025 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,586 | 11/27/2025 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,562 | 5/13/2015 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,493 | 9/11/2024 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,461 | 4/1/2024 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,456 | 3/4/2025 | 49 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,400 | 5/3/2024 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 12). Bongo Cat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 13). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 10). IdleOn on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 3). Fish Idle 2: Underwater Mystery on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 12). Revolution Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 13). Unnamed Space Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 13). Cell to Singularity - Evolution Never Ends on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 12). Your Chronicle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 3). Tap Ninja - Idle game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 6). Upload Labs on Steam. Steam Store.