Games like Closed Circuit: Recursive Idle

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization

74% User Score Based on 50 reviews

Factory Planner is a strategy and simulation card-based game. Players combine various cards to build their factories from the ground up, efficiently manage resources, and optimize production processes. Each card plays a different role in factory management: collecting resources, producing goods, managing electricity, or speeding up processes. With careful planning and strategic card combinations, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Factory Planner: First Sparks.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

79% User Score Based on 386 reviews

You land on a frozen planet with an important mission: to make it habitable. To do that, you’d need to harvest resources, craft tools, burn fires, melt the ice, plant trees and produce oxygen. Estimated time for the task: over 9000 years.Or you can make robots to do that for you!Enter CraftoMate! They can be scripted with visual programming to perform all kinds of tasks. More importantly, they can… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Craftomation 101: Programming & Craft.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story

92% User Score Based on 960 reviews

Factory Town Idle is a unique town builder that takes place entirely within a massive living spreadsheet. At the start, simple clicks will harvest resources, create housing & production buildings, and assign workers to craft items. You'll choose which items to sell at the markets, and which to refine into better items. But as you gain experience, you'll acquire tools that help automatically manage… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Factory Town Idle.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

87% User Score Based on 415 reviews

IDLE_DIRECTIVE is a grid-based inventory and resource management idle game. Idly gather and manage resources to repair what's left of a decaying world. Scavenge forgotten ruins, meet scattered survivors, and push back against the inevitable collapse. Balance limited inventory space by being strategic with your items and equipment! Available items include: Utility items that aid you in your… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to IDLE_DIRECTIVE.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story

89% User Score Based on 170 reviews

Dig deeper. Smelt more. Expand the network. The mine must grow.Idle Deepcore is an incremental mining game where every block you break brings you closer to an underground industrial empire. Start with your mouse. End up leading a network of automated mines plunging into the depths. From a pickaxe to an empireBreak your first blocks by hand. Extract raw ore. Smelt it into ingots. Reinvest. Then … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Idle Deepcore.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, optimization

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, graphics

84% User Score Based on 566 reviews

The world has ended, Humanity is lost Thankfully, a revolutionary new science is presented as humanity's salvation: Widgets, a technological marvel with unlimited potential that promises to uplift the remnants of human civilization and return them to their previous heights. Now, it falls on you to build humanity's future. Starting from humble beginnings, research an expansive array of technologie… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Widget Inc..

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, graphics

94% User Score Based on 1,438 reviews

Beltmatic is a game where you build mathematical factories. Features Extract numbers from the map Construct buildings that perform mathematical operations Lay down an expansive belt network Deliver numbers to hub to reach the next level Build new production lines and reuse old ones Unlock new buildings and upgrade them. Expand your factory across a huge map If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beltmatic.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

75% User Score Based on 1,773 reviews

Upgrade a factory in an extraordinary world. Progress to unlock new resources and machines, leading to new ways to expand and grow. ❒ From Foundation to Complexity Begin your journey with a simple machine generating distinct cubes. Use combinations of cubes to unlock advanced machinery and new gameplay elements. ❒ An Evolving Factory Adventure Your factory is not just a collection of idle mach… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sixty Four.

47%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization

80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Automate & Idle Mode A helper hand that never gets tired. Gold Currency Collect Gold Currency to upgrade your skills and unlock new power. Get Rich & Expand Your Coin Collection Every coin you toss makes you richer. Upgrade Tree Dive into the upgrade tree to unlock powerful skills. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Coination.

A simple minimalistic factory-building game about transforming primitive shapes into complex 3D objects. Start with the four basic forms – Sphere, Cube, Pyramid, and Cylinder – and combine them through production chains to create more advanced objects. Design efficient layouts, optimize your workflow, and balance time and resources to keep your factory running smoothly. Every decision matte… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Object Factory.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, optimization

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

91% User Score Based on 4,838 reviews

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 If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Upload Labs.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, optimization

100% User Score Based on 13 reviews

Welcome to Shape TogetherShape Together blends factory-building with wave combat: lay mines, belts, and machines, automate shapes, and funnel your production to break the enemy heart. Build smart, adapt to new rules—and play solo or with friends on Steam. Build mines on ore, connect conveyor belts, and use splitters and teleport belts so your shapes always get where they need to go. Shape machine… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shape Together.

37%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization

56% User Score Based on 18 reviews

Legacy of the Ark: The Long Awakening is Coming SoonFollow Development and Join the CommunityLegacy of the Ark: The Long Awakening is currently in development and coming soon to Steam. The Ark has fallen, but its story is only beginning. Rebuild a shattered colony ship, restore damaged systems, automate production, expand your crew’s recovery efforts, and uncover the mystery hidden within the Ark… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legacy of the Ark: The Long Awakening.

59%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, optimization

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization

59% User Score Based on 229 reviews

From a garage to a global empireYou started with a laptop and an idea. Idle Startup is a relaxing incremental game about growing that idea into a global tech company — one completed task at a time. Pick a skill and it goes to work: progress bars fill, XP rolls in, money stacks up. Spend it, level up, and watch new skills and whole departments unlock as your company climbs from a one-person Garage … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Idle Startup.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

70% User Score Based on 44 reviews

A loot-based idle game where dice roll across your screen, triggering skills on monsters, farming them for you. Let it run full-screen, or dock it in the corner of your desktop, or strip everything down into a gadget for loot to know when an extremely rare loot drops. Features Itemized Dice: Every dice is a piece of loot with unique stats and skills. Endless Loot Hunting: Monsters drop dice, gemst… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Desktop Nard: Idle Dice.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

91% User Score Based on 33 reviews

Spacenap is a small corner of paradise taking place in space and that you can put anywhere on your screen. Hunt stars, buy upgrades and create your own collectable constellations. This is the perfect idler and automated multitask toy to have while you do other things. MULTITASKINGSpacenap sits on your screen while you work or have fun. Place it anywhere, at any size, decide if it stays above o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spacenap.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, graphics

74% User Score Based on 149 reviews

Start your path as a simple human — and build your own story of becoming a true mage. Plan your daily routines, manage carefully crafted lists of actions, and steadily improve every aspect of your magical life. Explore a rich and expanding world full of opportunities. Unlock new actions, resources, and systems at your own pace — and discover how much there is to unfold. Every hour brings somethin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Idle Awakening: Mages Path.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

75% User Score Based on 87 reviews

Roadmap WISHLIST & FOLLOW ✨ About the GameFactory Planner is a card-based strategy and simulation game where your goal is to build your own factory from scratch by combining different types of cards, managing resources, and optimizing production lines. Each card plays a specific role: gather materials, produce goods, distribute power, or boost efficiency. With the right planning, combi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Factory Planner.

60%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

60% User Score Based on 68 reviews

Build the mall of your dreams — and feel the reward every step of the way. Take full control as you turn a quiet, empty shopping center into a thriving hub of life and profit. Stock shelves, set your own prices, handle payments, hire and train staff, and manage everything down to the finest detail. Every decision counts — and every success is truly yours. Experience the satisfaction of watchi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MALL MANAGER SIMULATOR.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

69% User Score Based on 406 reviews

Click! Place gears, click! Make money, click! Place more gears, click! Make even more money, click, click and above all click! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Idling Gears.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

72% User Score Based on 229 reviews

Welcome to "Incremental Factory", a world where you're not just building a factory, but an entire industrial empire! From the mind of a lone engineer, watch as your empire grows into a sprawling network of parcels and clusters, each humming with the rhythmic dance of machinery. This is more than just an automation game - it's an intricate dance of strategy, planning, and constant optimi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Incremental Factory.

53%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay

90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Idle Breakanoid combines the satisfying block-breaking action of classic Breakout / Arkanoid with the addictive progression of idle incremental games. Sit back and watch as your balls bounce, blocks shatter, and your power grows! Experience the timeless joy of breaking blocks, but with a twist: no paddle needed! Your balls bounce off the floor and walls, creating unpredictable and exciting traj… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Idle Breakanoid.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

90% User Score Based on 264 reviews

Welcome to the most absurd incremental clicker game! In Slots & Diapers, you manage a casino where veteran gamblers dedicated to the spin. It’s not about luck, it’s about scaling your empire and turning every 'accident' into a calculated financial victory. Spin to WinStart with a classic machine and upgrade to high-velocity, industrial-grade slot machines. Every new tier brings bigger multipliers … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slots & Diapers.

57%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

57% User Score Based on 53 reviews

Defrag Incremental is a retro incremental game about doing one very specific job on an increasingly overworked 90s PC: defragmenting disks for money. At first, the job is simple. Pick a disk, choose an algorithm and get it done before the workday ends. Then the disks get bigger. Some arrive damaged. Some run hot. Some are worth a lot more than they have any right to be. Your computer gets fas… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Defrag Incremental.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization

69% User Score Based on 58 reviews

Kill the Lich is a minimalist incremental game centered around time compression and resource propagation. Your resources build automatically over time, but their growth accelerates when you optimize their downstream flow ratios, and you can manually push them along to go even faster. Each action grants attributes that reduce the requirements of other actions, allowing you to push further. Eventual… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kill the Lich Idle.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

67% User Score Based on 43 reviews

Consume clusters, harvest biomass, and evolve from a fragile parasite into a sprawling bio-engine of destruction. Your cursor stays at the center of the action as you actively destroy, collect, and grow stronger every run. Unlock upgrades that transform your build with chain lightning, orbiting orbs, explosions, beams, healing effects, and powerful chain reactions. Each evolution layer expands you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DO NOT FEED THE VIRUS.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music

84% User Score Based on 206 reviews

It begins with a single rock and a simple goal: break it. Your first hit lands with a satisfying thwack, chipping away a fragment of stone. You hit again. And again. Soon, the rock shatters, revealing a new, tougher layer beneath: Clay. Welcome to Fracture Field, an incremental game about managing a dynamic quarry and wielding earth-shattering power. Master the Swing: Master the rhythm of your s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fracture Field.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding

73% User Score Based on 426 reviews

Build, cable, and grow a living data center from the ground up. Start with bare floors, buy racks, servers, and switches, then physically place and stack your hardware the way you want. Run Ethernet between ports to shape your network by hand and watch data spring to life: every customer’s traffic appears as colored packet-balls rolling along your cables, revealing bottlenecks, idle links, and bea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Data Center.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

88% User Score Based on 738 reviews

Progress through a magic skill tree to unlock the secrets of the glade. Collect items and refine them into powerful magical resources. Use these items to build your own productive base. You can farm crops, slay monsters and automate your alchemical production on your journey to uncover an all-powerful artifact. COLLECT AND MANAGE RESOURCESForage items from the woods with the power of your might… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forage Wizard.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

89% User Score Based on 408 reviews

! ! Note - I've received reports that the web build does not work properly with Chrome on Mac hardware. I will investigate, but please consider using an alternative browser if the game seems broken. I've been told that Firefox works better on Mac. Black Hole Fishing is an incremental game about catching as many fish as possible. Use a black hole to suck the fish right out of the pond. Buy auto-… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Black Hole Fishing.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

85% User Score Based on 492 reviews

Take the helm as a new Station Commander and exploit an alien star system in this stunning space-station factory automation game. Amass resources and construct starships using increasingly advanced manufacturing and expand your station in a hostile universe! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Outworld Station.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, gameplay

74% User Score Based on 47 reviews

The game is simple: Combine numbers with operators Make money, achieve your next goals Buy new nodes and upgrades Money go brrr = fun If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Node Math.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

91% User Score Based on 1,453 reviews

Click Mage is a 2D resource clicker and building game. Mine and process resources, upgrade your clicking power and construct buildings on an idyllic island with beautiful pixel art graphics. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Click Mage.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization

68% User Score Based on 44 reviews

Upload Simulator Silicon is an incremental game about uploading, making money, hacking, and ascending as a powerful entity that controls the very laws of the universe using powerful technologies you discover throught your journey. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Upload Simulator Silicon.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization

81% User Score Based on 154 reviews

Coin Factory lets you build a money-making empire in this puzzle strategy game. Construct factories and conveyor belts to optimize cash flow. The goal is to maximize profits with clever layouts. Expand your factory now! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Coin Factory.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

83% User Score Based on 2,070 reviews

Explore endless Universe and create the most efficient constellation of colonies. Build conveyor systems to automate production. Take care of Astronauts and their needs! Establish new colonies as part of intergalactic simulation. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astro Colony.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

76% User Score Based on 1,191 reviews

Strategic idle game. Develop the kingdom, then abdicate and get gold! For gold, you can buy new tiles and expand the territory. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Territory Idle.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story

96% User Score Based on 8,848 reviews

Shapez is a game about building factories to automate the creation and combination of increasingly complex shapes within an infinite map. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to shapez.

Build Your Mining Empire In Deep SpaceAsteroid Mining Empire is a fast-paced space mining game where every asteroid you break pushes you closer to a larger, stronger, and more dangerous operation. Start with a small ship, carve through drifting asteroid fields, unlock powerful upgrades, and grow into a full industrial force surrounded by chaos, opportunity, and hostile space events. Mine for prof… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Asteroid Mining Empire.

Kitty Clicker is a fun and addictive idle clicker game where you collect wooly balls and upgrade your production through shop to become the ultimate feline overlord. The game is simple to play, but it is also challenging and rewarding. You will need to carefully manage your resources and make strategic decisions in order to succeed. Key features: Idle gameplay: Kitty Clicker is perfect for… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kitty Clicker.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

81% User Score Based on 47 reviews

An idle poker game that sits in the corner of your screen while you do other things. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Card Corner.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

72% User Score Based on 67 reviews

3D Printer Manager is a strategic semi idle management game that takes you into the addictive world of 3D printing. Start your journey as a hobbyist in your bedroom with a single, noisy printer and a dream. Your goal? To build the ultimate 3D printing empire. Manage your fleet of machines, optimize your filament supply, and fulfill customer orders to fund your expansion. As you grow, you'll move … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 3D Printer Manager.

『F.A.R.M.S.: Chill Factory』 is a factory automation simulation game you can enjoy at your own pace. Build complex production lines, optimize efficiency, and accelerate production through upgrades. There are no enemy attacks to worry about and no harsh time limits. It is just you, a vast factory, and endless possibilities unlocked through technological research. Flexible Factory DesignDesign t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to F.A.R.M.S.: Chill Factory.

46%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

75% User Score Based on 12 reviews

DataFall is a cyberpunk idle clicker built around automation, scaling systems, and controlled overload. Your units operate continuously, generating resources and filling the screen with motion and numbers. Progress continues whether you actively manage the system or let it run.At its core, DataFall is about building efficient systems and pushing them past their limits. Automated units generate inc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DataFall.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, optimization

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

91% User Score Based on 46 reviews

Fight through hordes of monsters, gradually increasing your power and skills. Defeat as many enemies as you can before fighting bosses. Buy upgrades, complete quests and equip powerful items. Upgrade so many things Automation and chill Gear up for battle Features 300+ upgrades 200+ quests 50+ equipment items 35+ stages 35+ bosses 7 progression systems If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ULTRATAP.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

72% User Score Based on 83 reviews

Grow a Colorful ColonyRelax with Auto Snakes in Outer Space! A slow, meditative, and mesmerizing incremental idler where colorful snakes automatically collect food. The player's goal is to make them more efficient. Increase your snakes’ speed and food supply. Unlock abilities and upgrades. Complete tasks to unlock new skins. Prestige for permanent perks. Beat the game to Unlock Endless Mode. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Auto Snakes in Outer Space.

Marble Desktop is a casual idle masterpiece that combines realistic physical collisions with multi-dimensional development! No complex operations required—unlock your hands and enjoy a thrilling experience effortlessly. Built on a precision physics engine, the marbles' rebounds, collisions, and chain reactions are smooth and natural. Even in idle mode, you can admire the relaxing mechanical effect… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Idle Desktop Marbles.

59%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music

59% User Score Based on 275 reviews

Godsbane Idle is a fresh idle take on games such as path of exile. It combines the hunt for powerful loot with idle systems to guarantee your progress even if time is short that day. It tries to stray away from linear paths and offers multiple ways to customize your equipment, skills and even more. Frequent updates introducing new mechanics. Equip the rarest items, artifacts and uniques to elev… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Godsbane Idle.

The kingdom needs your help! During the king's absence, a mysterious magical power destroyed the kingdom. Now it's up to Prince Edward, Desmond, Megan, and other friends to rebuild the land and restore it to its former glory. Embark on this magical adventure and unfold its mystery. Merge hundreds of unique items, discover new resources, use boosters, and complete tasks! Complete quests to pr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kingdoms: Merge & Build.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, optimization

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story

92% User Score Based on 477 reviews

Modulus is a factory automation game where you cut, color, stamp, and assemble 3D building blocks. Design and optimize sprawling factories with creative freedom to efficiently fulfill the orders of the Grand Neural Network. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Modulus.