Games like I hate progress bars
Looking for games like I hate progress bars? Here are top casual simulation recommendations with a comedy focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Max Manos, AdVenture Capitalist or (the) Gnorp Apologue.
- 95%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability95% User Score 329 reviews
Destroy as many shapes as you can within the given time. Some shapes may shoot projectiles upon destruction, sparking chaotic chain reactions. Break enough shapes, and you might even level up! Every destroyed shape drops shards - how convenient! Gather as many as possible because shards are the key to your progress as the game’s currency. Use your shards to pu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Max Manos.
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- 76%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability77% User Score 9,999 reviewsCritic Score 70%1 reviews
Ever dream of being a millionaire? You can in this money making idle clicker! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AdVenture Capitalist.
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- 96%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding96% User Score 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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- 69%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:monetization, story69% User Score 670 reviews
Make tons of money by recycling scrap metal! Junkyard Tycoon games! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scrap Metal Factory.
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- 65%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, humorMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding91% User Score 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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- 53%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:monetization, story53% User Score 1,060 reviews
*Become the strongest fireball king! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legend Of Fireball.
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- 95%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability95% User Score 7,126 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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- 70%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization70% User Score 1,340 reviews
Join Emily and Patrick in a ‘Delicious’ cooking time management adventure! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Delicious - Honeymoon Cruise.
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- 88%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability88% User Score 5,836 reviews
Wash, fix and tune-up cars like a tycoon in this mechanic and car wash game! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tiny Auto Shop: Car Wash Game.
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- 84%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding84% User Score 298 reviews
Heads or tails? Coin Flipper is an idle clicker game that is all about flipping lots of coins. Upgrade your coin flips and get even more coins to flip! Buy auto flips which will automatically flip coins for you. Once you reach 1 million coins you will start gaining inflation coins. You can choose to inflate which will take you to the inflation tree where you can spend you inflation coins! J… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Coin Flipper.
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- 43%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability47% User Score 1,874 reviewsCritic Score 30%2 reviews
Build your own fantasy village, create and equip your characters and send them to collect swag in Swag and Sorcery - a new streamlined RPG from the creators of Punch Club and Graveyard Keeper If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Swag & Sorcery.
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- 69%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability69% User Score 1,746 reviews
Level up 21 Unique Skills! Mine ores, Catch fish, Breed cute pets, and more! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Idle Skilling.
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- 91%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story91% User Score 933 reviews
Click the button. Receive chests. Collect items. Earn money. Manage resources. Unlock incredible skills. Earn cute items. Become the strongest. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Click the Button.
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- 84%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music84% User Score 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.
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- 76%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story76% User Score 189 reviews
Unboxathon is a game about unboxing various mystery boxes for huge profits! Pop bubbles to gain boxes Unlock many unique boxes Upgrade, upgrade, upgrade!! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unboxathon.
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- 46%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization75% User Score 12 reviews
Clankers! is a short incremental robot killing game. Kill Clankers, gather money and spend it on weapons and upgrades to stop Clankers from stealing our jobs! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Clankers.
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- 81%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, monetizationMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music81% User Score 157 reviews
Ever wished for a friend to roll dice with? Meet Fred, the friendly monster who's Hungry to Play Dice with you! Mini Idle Dice Monster is an idle game all about dice rolling. Roll dice, unleash combos, upgrade perks, and spend time with Fred! Features: Fred the Monster! Many Upgrades and Combos! A prestige System! Statistics to check you progress! Achievements! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mini Idle Dice Monster.
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- 72%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding72% User Score 392 reviews
Build your 80s arcade and play mini games! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Arcade Empire - Idle Tycoon.
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- 67%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, storyMost mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability67% User Score 858 reviews
Build farms, raise an undead army, fight zombies & monsters in hell simulator! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Samedi Manor: Idle Simulator.
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- 70%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding70% User Score 1,719 reviews
Tap Craft Mine Survival Sim, craft more tools & build your idle empire on island If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tap Craft: Mine Survival Sim.
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- 42%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability42% User Score 1,020 reviews
Use your dozer to grow a thriving lumber empire - chop timber, harvest & build! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mega Harvester: Lumber Factory.
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- 95%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability95% User Score 386 reviews
Fruit Stand Fortune is an idle game with slot machine and pachinko mechanics. It was designed to be captivating to watch, like a screensaver. Test your luck Slot machines can be clicked for a chance of gaining fruit. Jackpots will triple your winnings! Each slot machine can have up to 3 different fruits types. Upgrade your slot machines Slot machines can be upgraded to be more efficient!… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fruit Stand Fortune.
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- 88%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, storyMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, graphics88% User Score 1,698 reviews
Survive the ever increasing pressure of time for as long as you can! A minimalistic idle game about time management that takes inspiration from roguelite games, with a focus on meta-progression. Every generation will have better chances at survival, because previous lives influence its instincts If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Increlution.
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- 90%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, storyMost mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding90% User Score 14,143 reviews
An Offline AFK RPG Idle Game. Upgrade swords and skills to become a Mythic Hero If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Idle Slayer.
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- 76%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:music, story76% User Score 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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- View Game81%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, humorMost mentioned negative aspects:monetization, gameplay81% User Score 860 reviews
Collect capybara and relax in this idle game If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Capybara Clicker.
- 43%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding69% User Score 13 reviews
A short, active incremental game about sucking up a range of cute, mischievous Ghosts with a Vacuum and harvesting their Ectoplasm. Vacuum up Ghosts Explore a branching upgrade tree packed with upgrades, tools and Special Ghosts to find Upgrade your Ghost sucking tools Suck up special Ghost types for a range of effects If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A game about sucking (up ghosts with a Vacuum).
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- 90%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, storyMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability90% User Score 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.
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- 75%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding75% User Score 51 reviews
Bounce. Break. Mine. Pickball is what happens when the satisfying clack of pinball collides with the addictive growth of an incremental game. You start with a single humble pickaxe — and before you know it, one launch is sweeping an entire screen of ore into your pocket. ⛏️ Core Gameplay Launch Your Pickaxe — From the primitive tool that began civilization, to dragon-clawed picks, to mystical… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pick Ball.
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- 69%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humorMost mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization69% User Score 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.
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- 67%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability67% User Score 89 reviews
Dive in "Idle Chest" an adventure where every click leads to fabulous treasures! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Idle Chest.
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- 79%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability79% User Score 587 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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- 88%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization88% User Score 245 reviews
You wanna Smash?Unlock auto-hits, new hammers, size, speed and damage upgrades, no stone will be left unsmashed. The prestige that comes with the MuseumFind Museum Tickets in the stones and spend them on the 50+ prestige skills to progress faster. Fill the Museum With VisitorsVisitors never stop coming. As your collection grows, crowds fight their way into your museum just to pay you the hefty… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Smash Hit Museum.
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- 85%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:monetization, graphics85% User Score 432 reviews
Be a space farming tycoon. The evolution in clicker games is here! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Melon Clicker - Tap and idle t.
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- 85%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:humor, optimizationMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story85% User Score 59 reviews
Gold Miner: Classic Edition brings the beloved 2003 internet classic to modern players with fresh content and enhanced features—now available on Steam! Dig deep into the earth as you take on the role of a determined prospector in search of gold, gems, and hidden treasures. Explore brand-new caves, face unexpected challenges, and build your fortune one nugget at a time. Whether you're chasing high… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gold Miner:Classic Edition.
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- 84%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:monetization, music84% User Score 780 reviews
You are the factory boss. From now on! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Factory Tycoon - Idle Game.
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- 95%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization95% User Score 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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- 89%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humorMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story89% User Score 2,218 reviews
A non-idle clicker game about flipping a coin that hates you. Starting with just a 20% chance of getting heads, can you get ten heads in a row? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unfair Flips.
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- 66%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, storyMost mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability66% User Score 980 reviews
Fun Match-3 Adventure Game If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hungry Babies Mania.
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- 83%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humorMost mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability83% User Score 1,281 reviews
Make idle games while being idle If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Idle Idle GameDev.
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- 78%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humorMost mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability78% User Score 816 reviews
Build your planet the way you like it! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Planet Evolution: Idle Clicker.
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- 58%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding58% User Score 474 reviews
Scratchers is an incremental game where you scratch cards to earn cash, unlock upgrades, and hire little scratchers to do the scratching for you. Discover rare cards, and optimize your earnings as you climb to scratcher supremacy! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scratchers.
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- 85%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:monetization, music85% User Score 1,855 reviews
Build your own anthill and rule an idle underground ant kingdom! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Idle Ant Colony.
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- 64%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability64% User Score 1,180 reviews
Slide blocks, cats rock: chill with this cute, fun, smart puzzle game! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Haru Cats® Cute Sliding Puzzle.
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- 85%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humorMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story85% User Score 567 reviews
Make weapons, make money. Start your own military industrial complex enterprise! Begin by making bullets by hand, then with machines, then acquire entire factories. Expand into making guns, tanks, planes, and even nukes. Research new products, faster and cheaper ways to make them, and better methods of making money. Enter the stock market to raise capital, buyout rival companies, or perform marke… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Military Incremental Complex.
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- 76%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability76% User Score 9,991 reviews
Open a lemonade stand, make money, and then buy a bigger restaurant! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eatventure.
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- 98%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability98% User Score 5,896 reviews
Digseum is a short, unique incremental journey about digging up ancient relics and building the greatest museum ever! Excavate for ancient relics across the world Manage your resources and upgrade your abilities. Build the biggest and greatest museum the world has ever seen! Gameplay Dig up relics from a variety of locations Display them in your museum to attract visitors Acquire… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Digseum.
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- 75%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humorMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music75% User Score 345 reviews
Dodge bullets and upgrade yourself in Minutescape, a retro-inspired incremental game that keeps unfolding. Unlock new abilities and keep upgrading yourself to survive for 5 consecutive minutes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Minutescape.
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- 74%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization74% User Score 77 reviews
Grab it on Steam!Dive into the delightful world of fish farming and fishing in this short experimental idler, Bit-cremental: Fishistry! Grow and feed your stock, earn money as fisher people reel in mature fish, and upgrade to unlock rare species and colorful new designs, all set in a charming GameBoy-inspired style. Gameplay Features: Fish Growth: Grow your fish and aquatic creatures from tiny … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bit-cremental: Fishistry.
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- 90%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability90% User Score 974 reviews
DEMO NOW AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD BELOW! OR PLAY ON STEAM FEEDBACK? JOIN OUR DISCORD SERVER! FACEMINER is a narrative-driven strategy game set in an alternate technological past. Classify biometric data, manage data-mining infrastructure and shape the world's fate in this devastating portrait of white-collar destruction told through the medium of 90s corporate software. WORKLOAD Manage data-s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FACEMINER.
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