Best Idler Games on Steam

Steam currently has 2,987 Idler games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Idler game rankings were last updated on 8/9/2025.

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1. WEBFISHING

WEBFISHING a multiplayer chatroom-focused fishing game! Relax and fish (on the web!)

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WEBFISHING holds the #1 spot for "best Idler game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 67,493 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 66,030 positive reviews and 1,463 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run WEBFISHING on the Steam Deck.

Steam Price $4.99
Release Date 10/11/2024
Developer lamedeveloper
Publisher lamedeveloper
Steam App Id 3146520

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?

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Bongo Cat has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 36,991 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 36,076 positive reviews and 915 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is completely free to play and 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
Developers
Publisher Irox Games
Steam App Id 3419430

3. Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

The ultimate high-tech rubber duck simulation, Placid Plastic Duck brings you dangerous levels of relaxation. With chill music, dreamy 3D graphics, and many different happy ducks, your only priority is to float around. Zero Ducks given.

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Placid Plastic Duck Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,313 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,908 positive reviews and 405 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $1.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $1.99
Release Date 7/6/2022
Developer turbolento games
Publishers
Steam App Id 1999360

4. Magic Archery

Train a commoner to become the greatest archer in this short incremental game! Increase your stats, gather wealth from quests, buy upgrades, and infuse your arrows with magic.

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Magic Archery has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,466 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,378 positive reviews and 88 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Magic Archery on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 10/4/2024
Developers
Publishers
Steam App Id 2905170

6. Nodebuster

Nodebuster is a short, experimental incremental game about busting nodes and destroying reality.

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Nodebuster has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,443 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,160 positive reviews and 283 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $2.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Nodebuster on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $2.99
Release Date 8/13/2024
Developer Goblobin
Publisher Goblobin
Steam App Id 3107330

7. Spirit City: Lofi Sessions

Spirit City: Lofi Sessions is a gamified focus tool, set to a soothing lofi soundtrack. Discover and collect Spirits, customize your cozy virtual space, and facilitate your real-life tasks with a collection of handy features designed to improve concentration and ease stress.

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Spirit City: Lofi Sessions has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,206 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,886 positive reviews and 320 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $7.19 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Spirit City: Lofi Sessions on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $7.19
Release Date 4/8/2024
Franchise Mooncube Games
Developer Mooncube Games
Publisher Mooncube Games
Steam App Id 2113850

8. Virtual Cottage

Virtual Cottage gives you a comfy place to rest and be productive without any distractions. Open the game, set yourself a goal and enjoy the atmosphere.

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Virtual Cottage has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,592 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,351 positive reviews and 241 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Virtual Cottage on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 10/7/2020
Franchise DU&I
Developer DU&I
Publisher DU&I
Steam App Id 1369320

9. Digseum

Digseum is a short incremental journey about digging up ancient relics and building the greatest museum ever!

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Digseum has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,308 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,174 positive reviews and 134 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $2.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Digseum on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $2.99
Release Date 12/9/2024
Developer Rat Monthly
Publisher Rat Monthly
Steam App Id 3361470

10. LIZARDS MUST DIE

The great exploits of the Ancient Rus in the war with the lizards. Immerse yourself in the world of Hyperborea and defeat hordes of Lizards and other unholy who encroached on holy places Ancestors. Choose a blessed hero and go save the world from the green plague.

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LIZARDS MUST DIE has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Idler games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26,280 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25,356 positive reviews and 924 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $2.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play LIZARDS MUST DIE on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $2.99
Release Date 9/27/2023
Franchise Agafonoff
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Steam App Id 2532550

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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 9). WEBFISHING on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 30). Bongo Cat on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 30). Placid Plastic Duck Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 18). Magic Archery on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 30). Cookie Clicker on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 17). Nodebuster on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 29). Spirit City: Lofi Sessions on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 25). Virtual Cottage on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 15). Digseum on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 26). LIZARDS MUST DIE on Steam. Steam Store.

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