Best incremental Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,206 incremental 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. incremental game rankings were last updated on 5/19/2026.
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1. 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 holds the #1 spot for "best incremental game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. 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 is completely free to play and 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.
2. Shelldiver
Take a deep breath and dive right into this cozy incremental game about a senior turtle trying to start a business selling jellyfish. Upgrade your equipment, explore biomes, and help your turtly village!
Shelldiver has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best incremental games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,794 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,645 positive reviews and 149 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
3. 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 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best incremental games. 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 is completely free to play and 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 |
4. Berry Bury Berry
A juicy first-person incremental game about growing berries and tossing them down an ominous hole. Earn money and upgrades. Make new friends with sentient berry pals. Grow and control the hole as you unearth why nobody leaves this accursed garden. Bury it all, Berry everything.
Berry Bury Berry has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best incremental games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,244 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,153 positive reviews and 91 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.35 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Berry Bury Berry on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $5.35 |
| Release Date | 1/29/2026 |
| Developer | Get(Color) Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 3370870 |
5. A Building Full of Cats
A Building Full of Cats is a hidden object game where you need to pet all the cats in the building. Don't leave any cats behind!
A Building Full of Cats has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #5 spot for the best incremental games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,392 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,344 positive reviews and 48 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.99 to play and 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.
6. Cookie Clicker
An idle game about making cookies! Originally released in 2013 on the web, and actively developed since then. This is the official version for Steam.
Cookie Clicker has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best incremental games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 90,543 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 87,340 positive reviews and 3,203 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Cookie Clicker on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 9/1/2021 |
| Franchise | Playsaurus |
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| Publisher | Playsaurus |
| Steam App Id | 1454400 |
7. Nodebuster
Nodebuster is a short, experimental incremental game about busting nodes and destroying reality.
Nodebuster has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #7 spot for the best incremental games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,701 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,369 positive reviews and 332 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).
8. Tower Wizard
Help a wizard build and upgrade a wizard tower in this incremental game! Use the tower to study magic, summon spirits, create buildings, and influence the world.
Tower Wizard has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #8 spot for the best incremental games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,089 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,847 positive reviews and 242 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.24 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Tower Wizard on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
9. Outpath: First Journey
Outpath: First Journey is a prologue chapter of the main game, Outpath. An experimental clicker base building game. Craft, gather & manage resources, build your base and buy more islands to exploit and expand!
Outpath: First Journey has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #9 spot for the best incremental games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,677 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,538 positive reviews and 139 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 Outpath: First Journey on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 12/17/2022 |
| Franchise | Davii Projects |
| Developer | David Moralejo Sánchez |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2237980 |
10. Leaf it Alone
Finally, it's that time of the year to clean up this leafy mess. It's been a while since the last time you've done it, so don't waste any second and derust your raking skills!
Leaf it Alone has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #10 spot for the best incremental games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,036 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,919 positive reviews and 117 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 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.
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 2,400 | 8/14/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 41 | 11/16/2025 | 96 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 131,042 | 3/5/2025 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,088 | 1/29/2026 | 95 | $5.35 | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 7/7/2022 | 95 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 9,073 | 9/1/2021 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 27 | 8/13/2024 | 95 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 424 | 6/19/2025 | 94 | $2.24 | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 12/17/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 104 | 10/30/2025 | 93 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 338 | 8/17/2018 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 108 | 4/21/2025 | 93 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 58 | 12/19/2025 | 93 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 183 | 12/14/2023 | 92 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 113 | 11/7/2024 | 92 | $2.24 | Steam Charts | |
 | 381 | 6/17/2025 | 92 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 388 | 1/29/2025 | 92 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 542 | 3/27/2026 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,563 | 3/18/2026 | 92 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 322 | 10/27/2025 | 91 | $3.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 19). VPet-Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 20). Shelldiver on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 22). Bongo Cat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 22). Berry Bury Berry on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 19). A Building Full of Cats on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 19). Cookie Clicker on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 19). Nodebuster on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 22). Tower Wizard on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 19). Outpath: First Journey on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 21). Leaf it Alone on Steam. Steam Store.