Free incremental Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,225 incremental 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 incremental game rankings were last updated on 5/22/2026.
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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 incremental game on Steam" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 101,095 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 97,659 positive reviews and 3,436 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Bongo Cat on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 3/5/2025 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Irox Games |
| Steam App Id | 3419430 |
2. 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 77, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free incremental games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 28,733 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,367 positive reviews and 6,366 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 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 11/6/2025 |
| Developer | Lavaflame2 |
| Publisher | Lavaflame2 |
| Steam App Id | 1476970 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best free incremental games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26,868 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,057 positive reviews and 2,811 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 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free incremental games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,559 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,130 positive reviews and 1,429 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 |
5. Bongo Waifu
Every keystroke transforms into an "intimate interaction" with your desktop girl. Typing is no longer boring—let her climax to your rhythm! Featuring deep Steam Inventory integration, you can collect over 360 accessories just by playing
Bongo Waifu has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free incremental games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 399 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 375 positive reviews and 24 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 not possible to play or run Bongo Waifu on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 4/27/2026 |
| Developer | Ramen Cat Studio |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 3861430 |
6. VPet-Simulator
Feeling like the computer desktop is too dull? Need something cute to heal oneself? Come and try this new completely free and open source V-Pet simulator. A cute and adorable pet that supports various feeding interactions to accompany you in game learning is definitely your best choice!
VPet-Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free incremental games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 50,903 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 50,040 positive reviews and 863 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run VPet-Simulator on the Steam Deck.
7. 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 #7 spot for the best free incremental games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,959 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,538 positive reviews and 3,421 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 |
8. Idle Hero TD - Tower Defense
Endless idle tower defense game full of deep strategy and combat mechanics. Unlock and upgrade dozens of epic fantasy heroes to defeat an infinite swarm of enemy monsters. Strategize hero positions, synergies, and skills for an effective defense, then sit back and let the auto-battler do its thing!
Idle Hero TD - Tower Defense has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free incremental games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,152 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 960 positive reviews and 192 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 Idle Hero TD - Tower Defense on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 5/3/2024 |
| Developer | Swell Games LLC |
| Publisher | Swell Games LLC |
| Steam App Id | 2897580 |
9. Clicker Heroes
Click your way through hordes of monsters, earn gold, and recruit quirky heroes with powerful skills. Progress even while you're idle, and watch the numbers climb into the absurd. It’s a never-ending journey of clicks, crits, and colossal damage.
Clicker Heroes has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free incremental games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 62,009 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 55,575 positive reviews and 6,434 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 not possible to play or run Clicker Heroes on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 5/14/2015 |
| Franchise | Playsaurus |
| Developer | Playsaurus |
| Publisher | Playsaurus |
| Steam App Id | 363970 |
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 89, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free incremental games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,335 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,770 positive reviews and 565 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 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free incremental games available on Steam.
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| 128,613 | 3/5/2025 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9,541 | 11/6/2025 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,385 | 11/3/2021 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,299 | 3/17/2022 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,180 | 4/27/2026 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,746 | 8/14/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,079 | 3/25/2020 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,703 | 5/3/2024 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,658 | 5/14/2015 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,574 | 10/3/2025 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,559 | 4/1/2024 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,162 | 3/30/2015 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,101 | 5/27/2016 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,002 | 10/19/2016 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 941 | 12/21/2020 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 843 | 2/25/2016 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 768 | 4/7/2023 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 739 | 8/6/2025 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 615 | 10/4/2024 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 566 | 1/24/2019 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 22). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 22). Bongo Cat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 19). IdleOn on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 22). Cell to Singularity - Evolution Never Ends on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 19). Tap Ninja - Idle game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 22). Bongo Waifu on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 19). VPet-Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 22). Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 20). Idle Hero TD - Tower Defense on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 21). Clicker Heroes on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 22). Upload Labs on Steam. Steam Store.