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Looking for games like Desktop Defender? Here are top casual strategy recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Zero Stress King: Idle Defense, Samawa Idle or Keep on Mining!.

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  1. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    87% User Score Based on 686 reviews

    Zero stress gameplay!  A short relaxing incremental game disguised as a tower defense, but enemies can’t reach your walls. Thanks to lava.There is a shortened Beta. Prestige will be added in later versions. Add the game to your Wishlish on Steam Enemies constantly run toward your walls. But they can’t reach you. There is a river of lava at the end. Every enemy falls into it. Every time.Your co… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zero Stress King: Idle Defense.

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  3. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    92% User Score Based on 2,961 reviews

    Mine rocks! Keep on Mining! is a simple incremental game. Hover your cursor over rocks to automatically mine them. Any rock inside the mining area will spawn pickaxes that mine for you! Gather materials! Mined rocks drop ores, which are crafted into bars. There is a variety of different material rocks to be mined! The skill tree! Spend your material bars to unlock upgrades inside the skill … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Keep on Mining!.

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  4. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    97% User Score Based on 7,402 reviews

    A relaxing idle-farming simulator that sits at the bottom of your screen while you do other things. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rusty's Retirement.

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  5. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    82% User Score Based on 1,573 reviews

    An incremental game where you must make $1,000,000 in each room to advance. Throw darts, play scratch-off tickets, unlock automation, and choose upgrades carefully as each room affects all the others. Can you escape the Fortune Mill? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fortune Mill.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    86% User Score Based on 1,748 reviews

    Earn Money & Buy More DiceRoll dice to earn money. AutomateBuy helper hands to automate proccess. Active SkillsUnlock active skills to roll more dice. Collect Dark MatterExtract dark matter from dice, use it in skill tree to upgrade dice. Skill TreeExplore skill tree to unlock various upgrades. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Incredicer.

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  8. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    86% User Score Based on 3,160 reviews

    The Perfect Tower II is a mix between an incremental and a tower defense game. Build a town and explore a variety of regions to unlock different mini-games and tons of upgrades. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Perfect Tower II.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    96% User Score Based on 10,381 reviews

    NGU Idle is a Free To Play Idle game that's full of weird humor, tons of upgrades and hundreds of hours of content! Try out NGU Idle today and experience the joy of Numbers Going Up! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NGU IDLE.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    97% User Score Based on 6,928 reviews

    Gather magic and build your wizard tower Summon spirits to help gather resources Construct buildings using the resources you gathered Master magic to create greatest wizard tower! An active incremental/upgrade game Prestige to replay and progress faster Tons of upgrades and unique mechanics Definite ending If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tower Wizard.

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  12. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    89% User Score Based on 479 reviews

    Bloobs Adventure Idle is a massive RuneScape-inspired idle RPG built around endless progression, powerful account growth, and thousands of goals to pursue. Train 24 interconnected skills, defeat powerful bosses, collect over 500 souls, complete thousands of challenges, and scale your character through a deep prestige system designed for hundreds — and eventually thousands — of hours of progressio… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bloobs Adventure Idle.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    93% User Score Based on 3,562 reviews

    To The Core is an incremental game about drilling and using the resources from the planets in the solar system, buy upgrades to drill even further and deeper than before!A solar system awaits you, plenty of planets to choose from to find and drill their resources, however be careful to not waste any fuel if you wish to drill more of that resource. Travel the expansive solar system to find planets … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to To The Core.

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  14. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 5,610 reviews

    Have you always wanted to quit your day job to go scratch, scratch-off’s all day!? Well now you can! This is the free demo, the full version is coming to Steam very soon! Please wishlist and we hope you enjoy :) If you have feedback or want to follow the development If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scritchy Scratchy.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    97% User Score Based on 1,820 reviews

    A chill fishing idler game that sits in the corner of your screen. Play at your own pace as you work on other tasks! Visit 5 unique biomes and catch over 100+ types of fish! Buy upgrades to your rod and bait to catch even bigger and better fish! Customize your avatar the way you want! Try to find every fish and fill up your journal! Gameplay Your character automatically catches … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cornerpond.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    89% User Score Based on 543 reviews

    Trainatic is an explosive incremental train-building game! Upgrade your cars, gather resources, and unlock powerful synergies to chug further down the track. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trainatic.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    97% User Score Based on 10,596 reviews

    Nodes are plentiful and ready to be extracted for resources. Harvest them to buy upgrades and become god. Explore the upgrade skill tree. Bust enough nodes to become all-powerful. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nodebuster.

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  18. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    83% User Score Based on 1,296 reviews

    Join the Discord! Join the Discord to discuss the game with thousands of other players!! About the GameIdle Research is an addictive, resource management, incremental game with both idle and active playstyles. Research and Craft items (Flasks, Tubes, and Cylinders (in the future)) to earn as much of the 3 types of Energy as possible! The game can be played anywhere at anytime, no internet or co… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Idle Research.

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  19. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 2,852 reviews

    An incremental game with guns & time travel. You mission starts now! Collect gold, upgrade your Click Pistol & hire a team of elite sharp-shoooters to help with defeating the enemies in this... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Time Clickers.

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  21. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    88% User Score Based on 1,354 reviews

    Infinitode 2 - a strategy in the Tower Defense genre, in which the player will have to build towers to protect his base from endless waves of enemies. The game features huge maps, lots of towers, resource miners, upgrade tree and map editor. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Infinitode 2: Infinite Tower Defense.

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  23. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    75% User Score Based on 1,484 reviews

    Grim Clicker is an IDLE/RPG clicker where you will find your own strategy to explore the lost worlds. Inspired by games such as Diablo, Grim Dawn, Dark Souls, etc., the game features a complex character development, many unique items, active and passive playstyle. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grim Clicker.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    79% User Score Based on 496 reviews

    Click to mine particles and watch your pile grow. Turn resources into profit, automate extraction, research new technologies and trade. Can you mine the rarest particle and ascend? There is just one way to find out. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Particul.

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  25. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    97% User Score Based on 2,033 reviews

    Space Rock Breaker is an incremental game about mining asteroids with guns and processing them using a plinko machine. Upgrade your ship, open lootboxes, and explore the depths of space. This version is a demo, and is currently available on Steam: Space Rock Breaker Demo on Steam If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Rock Breaker.

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  26. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    77% User Score Based on 177 reviews

    Gaiadon: Eternal Quest is an incremental/idle RPG. Embark on a thrilling journey through the realm of Gaiadon and its continents. Battle monsters, collect loot, upgrade your gear, ascend, find skill books, complete fame trials, add heroes to your arsenal, collect pets; level and upgrade them, daily quests with shop, battle demons and titans. This demo can be played up to Ascension 5. Features: … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gaiadon.

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  28. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    95% User Score Based on 4,444 reviews

    Pick up your sword and fight off waves of Potatoes by upgrading your stats constantly, use Equipment, choose between different Classes, put your many Talents to good use, and so much more designed to keep you entertained for a long time. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Farmer Against Potatoes Idle.

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  29. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    72% User Score Based on 436 reviews

    Face waves of enemies automatically and create builds by distributing stat points, leveling up equipment, choosing passive skills, summons, on-hit effects, and more. An idle game about killing hordes of enemies, becoming stronger, and exploring an unfolding storyline. A spin-off of Nomad Survival. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nomad Idle.

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    99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    99% User Score Based on 5,521 reviews

    Train your archery skills by crafting and shooting targets. Complete quests for gold and clout. Buy upgrades to improve training and equipment. Help train the greatest archer! No In-App purchases A short and active incremental/upgrade game Definite ending If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magic Archery.

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  31. 52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding
    52% User Score Based on 1,564 reviews

    A never-ending idle incremental RPG. Choose your favorite hero and embark on a glorious journey to the top right of your screen. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Clicker Heroes 2.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    91% User Score Based on 4,147 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.

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    83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 368 reviews

    Idle Colony is a game about little creatures and big numbers that will make your dopamine go up and your worries go down. MergeCombine two fruits of the same tier into the next one. 1$, 2$, 4$, 8$... This process generates an exponential amount of money as you make your way up to bigger fruits. UpgradeUnlock buildings to uncover always more options to leverage your income. As cash comes in, i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Idle Colony.

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  35. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 9,030 reviews

    (the) Gnorp Apologue is a game where you help small beings called gnorps get rich. It is a unique incremental game with interesting upgrades, and visuals to match the numbers. Hit the rock What is the rock? Irrelevant question — when struck, it outputs shards, and shards are amazing. They allow you to purchase and upgrade gnorps, and build new structures. The gnorps must have them. Hitting the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to (the) Gnorp Apologue.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    93% User Score Based on 14,554 reviews

    Inspired by RuneScape, Melvor Idle takes the core of what makes an adventure game so addictive and strips it down to its purest form! Melvor Idle is a feature-rich, idle/incremental game combining a distinctly familiar feel with a fresh gameplay experience. Maxing 20+ skills has never been more zen. Whether you're a newbie, a hardened veteran, or simply someone looking for a deep but accessible ad… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Melvor Idle.

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  41. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 5,176 reviews

    Walk upon a new world and slay foes endangering it. Rogue : Genesia is an action rogue-lite game, where you fight relentless hordes consisting of hundreds and thousands of monsters, carve your path through their ranks, defeat the boss and save one of the many worlds. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rogue: Genesia.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 643 reviews

    Average Playtime ~1-3 hours Asteroids are everywhere. Shoot them to collect their resources. Use resources to upgrade generators. Convert bits into spaceship augments for more efficient resource collection. Reach the end. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deep Space Cache.

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  43. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding
    73% User Score Based on 730 reviews

    Embark on an EPIC Journey through Space with Galaxy Idle Clicker! Upgrade your Spaceship with countless enhancements as you explore 5 vast Universes, each containing 4 Galaxies, 4 Solar Systems per Galaxy, 6 Planets per System, and 9 Areas per Planet. (4.320 Areas!) Conquer each Area by defeating enemy ships, collecting resources, and rescuing prisoners. Experience four unique reset syst… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galaxy Idle Clicker.

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    58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    58% User Score Based on 389 reviews

    Tired of those incremental games where you have to buy the first highlighted upgrade without thinking? Do you enjoy the rewarding feeling after unlocking hard earned stuff? THIS-IS-YOUR-GAME! I've been working and updating this game in my free time, as a hobby, during the last two years. I want to thank the community for their support and feedback. Hope you enjoy it. Fuse two Pins to get an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Idle Pins.

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  47. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    81% User Score Based on 288 reviews

    From the developers of Dino Nest and Boxing School comes a new fresh auto-grinder, idler fantasy RPG game rich with features. Create and manage your own hero. Explore the huge ancient tower. This is a pure offline singleplayer MMO Grind Simulator! THE DARK MYSTERIOUS TOWERMany years ago, a scribe working in the royal library found an old scroll hidden away inside the wall. It had the markings of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tower Walker: MMO Grind Simulator.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    89% User Score Based on 331 reviews

    Legionbound is a retro party-based RPG where fights play out in modern autobattler style, where the choices you make when selecting your heroes makes the difference between huge runs and getting wiped. Recruit a ridiculous number of heroes, stack synergies, and see if your legion holds together when the enemies pour in wave after wave. Build up your party to up to 50 heroes at the same time. A f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legionbound.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, graphics
    82% User Score Based on 217 reviews

    Rocky Idle is the first game I’ve developed, and it's been under development for 2,5 years, hope you enjoy it! It's a single-player idle/incremental game. You level up 18 different skills simply by clicking a tree or a rock. You collect items that can be used to advance your character or level up other skills. You also have an active boost that can be activated once every 10 minutes; the boost be… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rocky Idle.

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  50. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    79% User Score Based on 1,373 reviews

    Will you climb the tower, no matter the cost, to get everything you desire?Blending Vampire Survivors' and Diablo's hack-and-slash action, roguelite survivor elements, and loot-based mechanics, Tower of Babel is a single-player action-RPG experience. UPGRADE WITH WEAPONS AND EQUIPMENTBattle relentless waves of enemies, acquire new skills, and upgrade your abilities. Become stronger with new … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tower of Babel: Survivors of Chaos.

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