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Games like Don’t Idle: TD

Games like Don’t Idle: TD

Games like Don’t Idle: TD

Looking for games like Don’t Idle: TD? Here are top casual strategy recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Thousand Floors, Increbraintal or Arrow Spire: Tower Defense.

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  1. 27%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization
    43% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Tower Climbers carry amber light; allies follow through misty pagodas in an endless Eastern tower. Thousands Floors blends side-view pixel art with hands-off combat—summon, upgrade, and let them climb. Grow via allies, floor lockdown, and relics. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thousand Floors.

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  2. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, story
    71% User Score Based on 94 reviews

    Protect your brain from viruses in Increbraintal, an incremental auto battler. Build your team and unlock upgrades in the Skill Tree to eliminate the contamination taking over the body. The resources you collect can be used in the Skilltree to unlock permanent upgrades. When it comes to dominating viruses, you can never be too careful! Count on your companions, which can be found in the De… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Increbraintal.

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  3. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    63% User Score Based on 43 reviews

    Defend. Upgrade. Rise higher. Arrow Spire: Tower Defense is a fantasy roguelite where every battle brings you closer to greatness. Waves of relentless enemies test your tower’s strength as you spend gold on powerful temporary boosts and collect gems to unlock lasting upgrades. When your tower falls, the run ends but your journey doesn’t. Each defeat makes you stronger, letting you climb higher wi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arrow Spire: Tower Defense.

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  4. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 149 reviews

    All Aboard! The Train Defense Express is out now! 8/07/2025 Update: v1.1.1Patch notes: itch.io | Steam Now available on mobile!Google Play (Android)Apple App Store (iOS) All Aboard! is a mix between auto-battler, survivor, tower defense, and idle/clicker games. The goal is to protect the central objective, the Infinite Power Generator, from endlessly spawning hordes of enemies, and to see how l… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to All Aboard! The Train Defense Express.

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  5. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    90% User Score Based on 105 reviews

    A short incremental siege game centered around growing and strengthening an army to defend your kingdom. Seize the crown from an endless wave of enemies for your best chance at survival! Recruit and DefendSpawn troops to protect your kingdom. Defeat goblins and more to earn gold. Each wave pushes your defenses harder. Upgrade the KingdomEarn experience, level up your units, and claim crowns t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crown Siege.

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  6. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, monetization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    96% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    Lead adorable warriors to form an adventure team to work and adventure on the computer desktop. Defeat the warriors to save the world. Rich nurturing and collection elements, idle and slack off to earn money and fight monsters! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Book of Fei.

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  7. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    91% User Score Based on 56 reviews

    Hello, Dean! Welcome to your Hero Academy. This is a desktop simulation management idle game designed specifically for PC players. Inspired by classic Kairosoft gameplay combined with lightweight desktop idle mechanics, you won't need to micromanage every battle. Instead, as the supreme decision-maker of the academy, you'll focus on planning building layouts, recruiting promising heroes, and pavin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Battle On! Hero Academy.

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  8. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    80% User Score Based on 49 reviews

    Your epic adventure begins... at the bottom of your screen (BoYS). Desktop Heroes is a unique idle RPG designed to be your faithful companion while you work. Set just above your taskbar, this unobtrusive game runs in the background, letting you build a team of courageous heroes, battle monstrous foes, and collect loot; all without disrupting your productivity. A Fantasy World on Your DesktopAs y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Desktop Heroes.

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  9. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    94% User Score Based on 1,248 reviews

    Defend your desktop in this idle auto-battler that sits quietly in the corner of your screen. Fend off endless waves of enemies, upgrade your lone tower, and grow stronger across ascensions while you go about your day. Level up and unlock Gain XP, level up, and earn rewards such as permanent upgrades, powerful loot, or new weapons. Hunt for loot Enemies drop rare gear with huge bonuses. Equ… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Desktop Defender.

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    75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    75% User Score Based on 68 reviews

    This is the DEMO version of the game.  ⩶⩶⩶⩶⩶⩶⩶⩶⩶⩶⩶ To access the full version on Android, get it from Steam or Google Play.  There is also a demo on Google Play.   To discuss about the game, join in the Discord. ⩶⩶⩶⩶⩶⩶⩶⩶⩶⩶⩶ Refence is a roguelike based idle defense game, where you defend the wall with your heroes. Choose your heroes to fight against enemies. Build your castle to unlock … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Refence.

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  12. Your Desktop Dungeon Companion Dungeon Buddy is a tiny idle RPG that lives in the corner of your screen, automatically exploring dungeons while you work, study, or browse. ⚔️ Auto Combat, Manual Strategy Battles run automatically, but strategy is in your hands! 8 zones × infinite loop dungeon Boss every 15 floors Stuck? Drop down to farm and come back stronger 3 active sk… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon Buddy.

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  13. Idle Squire is an idle roguelite RPG that runs quietly in the corner of your desktop. Every time you press a key, your squire attacks. Type an essay, code, or chat – each keystroke lands a strike. At first you’ll be faster than your squire, but with upgrades, artifacts, and talents, they’ll learn to keep pace… and eventually take over parts of the grind on their own. KEY FEATURES Always-… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Idle Squire.

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  14. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    Darkness tears reality apart. Hordes of beasts, monsters, and abyssal demons surge from the depths—mindless, driven only by destruction. Adventurer, the line needs you! In 《Abyss Horde》, defend against ever-stronger waves. Every run builds a new defense; every upgrade shifts the tide. Game Features: Tower Defense Meets Roguelike:A dynamic mash-up of tower defense and roguelite. Every run is a fres… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Abyss Horde.

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  15. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    An Idle RPG that turns your real-world productivity into dungeon progress. Work, earn gold, and watch your hero conquer automatically. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon Companion.

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  16. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    88% User Score Based on 489 reviews

    Plug in Net Detective! The Internet needs you! Plug In!! Download your personal Berserk B.I.T.S! Train and level up your B.I.T (Battle.Intelligent.Teammate). Team up with your digital buddy, collect battle chips and take on the internet. Battle viruses explore new biomes, progress through the story and defeat powerful bosses! Become a Net Detective as you play your way through scenarios answering … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Berserk B.I.T.S.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    85% User Score Based on 386 reviews

    Playing as the healer, you have the all-important role of keeping your friends alive. Click with your mouse to cast healing spells. Don’t let your warband die! Recruit new members to your warband. Try out different formations on the battlefield. Unlock allies such as fiery mages and tanky tanks. You can't win them all. Even if the battle is lost, the war has just begun! Patch yourself up… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wild Growth.

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  18. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    75% User Score Based on 83 reviews

    Goblin Buster is no ordinary tower defense game - it’s an incremental journey where every run makes you stronger, every upgrade changes your strategy, and every goblin wave is an opportunity to experiment with new towers. Start with basic archer towers, as you crush goblin hordes, gather valuable materials to research unique upgrades that unlock new towers, abilities and resource production. Di… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Goblin Buster: Incremental Tower Defense.

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  19. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    67% User Score Based on 42 reviews

    Echoes of Vasteria wraps the satisfying numbers-go-up core of an incremental game in a chilled, side-scrolling pixel world. Caleb never stops walking. He auto-battles monsters, auto-completes task bars, and keeps collecting resources whether you’re glued to the screen or miles away from your PC. Core Loop Auto-Walk, Auto-Fight – Caleb strolls through an endless overworld and handles combat on his… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echoes of Vasteria.

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  20. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    86% User Score Based on 339 reviews

    Dice People is an incremental game about rolling dice, creating a mass of units, smashing enemies, and gathering resources to get upgrades in a big skilltree. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dice People.

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  21. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    76% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Meet your new desktop buddy! Chill & Reel is an idle fishing game that lives peacefully in the corner of your screen. Play as a charming alligator angler enjoying a relaxing day by the water while you work, study, or browse. Features: Animation: The Soul of Chill & ReelThis is what sets us apart. We've poured our hearts into creating a dense, fluid animation system that brings your alligator to li… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chill & Reel.

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    57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    57% User Score Based on 58 reviews

    Become a Tower Lord! Build and upgrade your tower in this incremental idle game. Fight off the forces of the Dark Lord, conquer new lands, and challenge his dominion with the power of your dragon. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tower Lords.

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    69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    69% User Score Based on 89 reviews

    Ash Warden is a fast-paced tower defense where you click to shoot enemies, teleport between three towers, and upgrade skills to survive relentless Redgaze waves. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ash Warden.

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  24. 41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    52% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    An endless battle against powerful Titans! In this massively cooperative tower defense game, terrifying Titans travel from player to player. Every attack you land helps weaken these colossi, and the player who delivers the final blow receives rewards to become even stronger. Build, Upgrade, Survive Start with walls and a basic turret. Place your defenses strategically to maximize damage. U… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Hit Titan.

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    50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, monetization
    71% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    A warm, retro pixel art idle game that's terribly satisfying. Click, automate, prestige - and build your empire one pizza at a time. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echos.

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  26. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music
    75% User Score Based on 457 reviews

    BUILD CASTLE, UNLOCK SKILLS, FIND RARE ITEMS, FIGHT MEGABOSSES ACROSS MANY ZONES If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grow Defense.

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  27. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    76% User Score Based on 143 reviews

    Lazy Galaxy is a mix between RTS and idle/clicker game. Lead an evil (albeit lazy) alien race to conquer the universe! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lazy Galaxy.

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  28. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding
    70% User Score Based on 543 reviews

    In Epic Monster TD - RPG Tower Defense, uncover a fantastical world of powerful elemental monsters and high-tech military robots! Command a team of monsters to defend the homeland from the invading robot armies If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Idle Monster TD.

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  29. Brew, upgrade, and relax! Build your dream coffee shop in Cozy Corner Cafe, a charming idle tycoon game. Automate prep stations, hire staff, handle in-store and online orders, and unlock upgrades through an extensive skill tree. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cozy Corner Cafe.

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  30. The ants create an empire in the corner of the desktop. Every keystroke is a rain of sweet nectar. Left untended, they build their kingdom, sometimes capturing an insect as a surprise. The scent of food from friends drives them in droves toward exotic flavors. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Keyarium.

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  31. Join the Community About the GameEnjoy a pure single-player experience with zero in-app purchases, build a powerful defense with heroes and turrets, and protect your castle from endless monster waves! Your heroes and turrets will continue fighting in the background while resources accumulate automatically over time. As monsters grow stronger, you'll need to upgrade your defenses, adjust your st… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legend of Defenders.

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  32. F2 A! Idle Army is a relaxing idle strategy game. The monsters grow more restless! Upgrade your hero, buy units, boost resource production, unlock tech, and take on ever-stronger foes! No micromanagement — every unit fights automatically. Just watch your army crush endless waves of enemies! Unlock more unit combinations as you progress, expand your forces, and enjoy growing from underdog … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to F2 A! Idle Army.

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    53%Game Brain Score
    81% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Build your mining fleet in a persistent online universe where every player helps shape the economy. Train 7 skills, automate production with drones, trade on the player-driven market, and forge the legendary Vanguard hull while your fleet keeps working on the server. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Idle Fleet.

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  34. Ignite the Reactor: 144 Unique Synergies The heart of your strategy lies in the Reactor. Connect 12 unique towers to forge new combinations. Combine acid, fire, rocket, ice, and sound-based towers to discover 144 devastating synergies. Every connection fundamentally changes how your automated defense operates. Build a Flawless Kill Factory Once your synergies are set, let them do the killing. T… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Hope: Zombie Autobattler.

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  35. Idle Defense throws you into a hypnotic, minimalist arena where neon cubes of every color surge toward you. You can crush them yourself or build an automatic defense grid that grinds them down while you strategize. This isn't just another idle game. It's a deep, neon-soaked loop of progression, prestige, and pure destruction. KEY FEATURES: Dual-Mode Destruction – Play actively by smashing … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Idle Defense.

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  36. A sci-fi space station defense auto-shooter where you repel enemy fleets with missiles, mass drivers, phase weapons, and railguns. Upgrade your arsenal, adapt your build, and hold the line against overwhelming odds. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to STELLAR BASTION.

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  37. The heavens are in turmoil, and the myriad realms are thrown into chaos. You begin as an ordinary mortal cultivator and set foot on the path to ascension through cultivation, battle, and choice. This is a xianxia-themed idle strategy RPG: rise from Qi Refining to Sage, recruit heroes, forge divine weapons, explore secret realms, and keep breaking your limits through endless challenges and rebirth… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Myriad Realms: Ascend to Sage.

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  38. QUBE: Incremental TD is a minimalist incremental game where you defend the main tower, grow stronger right in the middle of battle, and create increasingly powerful builds with every new attempt. Incremental. Unique. Insane.During each run, resources and enemies appear, and you interact with them directly: simply hover your mouse to collect loot or attack opponents. The game is built around const… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to QUBE: Incremental TD.

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  39. Battle automatically in a corner of your screen as your character grows stronger, levels up, and unlocks new weapons and heroes to withstand endless waves of enemies. Enjoy the fun of progression without constant manual control. Key Features Idle Auto-Battle No manual control required—your character fights automatically. Upgrade or enhance weapons during breaks, while working, browsing, or pl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Corner Clash.

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  40. 【If the game has display issues, you can try】: restarting the game / creating a new save file / adjusting the ZOOM in settings. 【Our Demo is Now Available! Please add it to your wishlist if you like it! ❤️】 【You can contact us via the social links on the right side of the page for any feedback!】 Build Your Dream Resort with Furry Friends! Team up with adorable animal buddies to create a one-o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 卡皮巴拉幸福时光 Capybara's Happytime.

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  41. Idle Rat: Island DiggerDig. Discover. Relax. Always on top. Idle Rat: Island Digger is a cozy idle digging game about small progress, quiet satisfaction, and watching a tiny worker do its thing while you focus on whatever else you’re doing. A clever little rat has arrived on a peaceful tropical island, and beneath the sand lies a whole world waiting to be uncovered. Dig through layers of sand an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Idle Rat: Island Digger.

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  42. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    Squeeze the heart, gain elements and eventually synthesize your own blood. In this incremental game, every organ (not only your heart) matters. Use their synergies to achieve your ultimate bloody goal. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bloodless Heart.

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  43. Deploy defense towers to defeat monsters, capture them for your automated farm, and earn growing profits. Expand your Monster Manor in the sidebar during work breaks or downtime! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Monster Manor.

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  44. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    86% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    Your kingdom has only one piece of land left, and the enemies seem determined not to spare you. How you rebuild a city in a limited time and defeat the powerful invaders depends on your choices.Build a defense systemConstruct several different types of defense towers or deploy your army to resist the enemy's attacks. CardsEvery day, use randomly generated cards from a pool of over 100 different ca… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 希望之城 The City Of Hope.

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    81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    95% User Score Based on 37 reviews

    There are over 80 towers in the game with new updates planned to add tons of new content to the game. As you play, you will unlock more packs to introduce new synergies, challenges, and combinations of towers that will unlock entirely new ways to take down the hordes of fish! During each wave you will discover heaps of new content like plot types, artifacts, enemies, and much more! As you disco… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to fishTDX.

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  46. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    86% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Taskbar Titans is unique blend of idle RPG and desktop toy! Command a party of auto-battling heroes on your taskbar as they slay monsters, level up, find loot, and grow stronger. As the powerful deity in the sky, use your god-like powers to help the automated party progress and increase your power in turn! The game runs seamlessly on your taskbar, letting you enjoy the action while working, b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Taskbar Titans.

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  47. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    87% User Score Based on 760 reviews

    A short relaxing incremental game disguised as a tower defense, but enemies can’t reach your walls. Thanks to lava. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zero Stress King: Idle Defense.

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  48. 41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:monetization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    70% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    MERGE, BUILD, AND DEFEND Your fortress is under attack! Choose and place buildings, merge matching ones to make them stronger, and prepare for waves of monsters. Build structures that train knights, horsemen, archers, and mages, while all kinds of turrets and barricades attack or slow down enemies as they approach. Face skeletons, slimes, dragons, giants, and even stronger foes that appear as you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fortress Merge.

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  49. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    88% User Score Based on 102 reviews

    Nanomon is the ultimate desktop pet! Born from the bits and bytes coalescing in the back of cyberspace, every Nanomon needs a good home. This is your opportunity to give them one! From flying cats to sentient watermelon to pixelated dragons to foliage bearing locked-and-loaded weaponry, every Nanomon has a unique appeal. Find your new friend today! EvolveEvery Nanomon has a goal in life. A dream t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nanomon Virtual Pet.

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