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Games like Idle Empires

Looking for games like Idle Empires? Here are top casual city builder recommendations with a historical focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with CivIdle, Microcivilization or Factory Town Idle.

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    73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, monetization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    73% User Score Based on 562 reviews

    CivIdle is an idle/incremental game that allows you to lead your own civilization through thousands of years from ancient times to the modern era. Expand your territory, explore a vast tech tree, build various wonders, and trade with global players: empire must grow and numbers must go up! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CivIdle.

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  2. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    85% User Score Based on 1,120 reviews

    Incremental clicker strategy, where you expand, construct, research, fight, collect heroes and make choices between good and evil. Ascend through difficulty tiers by playing through challenge campaign going back and forth through history. Mammoths included. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Microcivilization.

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  3. 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.

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  4. 42%Game Brain Score
    42% User Score Based on 9 reviews

    Factory Works Idle is a captivating incremental game that puts you in control of an ever-expanding industrial empire. Begin with humble manual labor and gradually build an automated manufacturing powerhouse that spans from primitive stone tools to futuristic singularity technology. If you'd like to discuss the development of the game or report bugs, join the Discord server! Core Gameplay Resour… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Factory Works Idle.

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  5. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 120 reviews

    Welcome to your new potion shop! As the new owner of the town’s abandoned potion shop, your goal is to build a thriving magical shop from the ground up. Alchemist's Garden is a cozy, incremental crafting game focused on relaxing progression, experimentation, and discovery. Explore diverse locations ranging from lush gardens to frozen peaks and mystical voids. Click to clear obstacles and uncove… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alchemist's Garden.

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    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..

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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 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.

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  8. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    75% User Score Based on 966 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 10 reviews

    Before We Leave is a non-violent city building game set on multiple planets in your own cozy corner of the universe. Your people emerge from a long period hidden underground and they’ve forgotten the world above. Rebuild civilization back to what it once was by building huts, harvesting potatoes and expanding your reborn society to other continents and eventually other planets. Manage resources, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Before We Leave.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability
    89% User Score Based on 196 reviews

    Play your cards right to conquer the world in the Roguelite 4x. Explore mysterious lands, survive against the barbarian horde, and grow your stone age empire into the stars! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rogue Hex.

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  11. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 386 reviews

    Nordhold: Origins is a tower defense game designed for strategy enthusiasts seeking high replayability with endless combinations. Immerse yourself in managing a medieval Nordic village while enjoying deep tactical gameplay that's accessible yet challenging. 20 Waves of ChallengesExperience a unique version of Nordhold with 20 waves of relentless enemies. Build, strategize, and defend Nordhold thr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nordhold: Origins.

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  12. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 7,900 reviews

    Kingdom Reborn is a city-builder with multiplayer and open world. Guide your citizens. Grow from a tiny village to a prosperous city. Upgrade your houses and technology through eras. With multiplayer, you can cooperate or compete in real-time with your friends in the same open world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kingdoms Reborn.

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  13. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    82% User Score Based on 967 reviews

    God gave you the ability to turn everything you touch into gold. Take the opportunity to build an empire of unimaginable riches! Touch stones and they will be transmuted it into gold. Build a town and upgrade it. Select Champions and use their unique Abilities. Manage your kingdom, prepare for war and raid Mythical Cities. King Midas, the world is yours! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Midas Gold Plus - Idle Clicker.

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  14. Mythaven began life as a UI clicker, but the vision has grown. I’m moving toward an open-world idle/clicker where you can actually roam, gather, and fight then go AFK and come back stronger. The media on this page is a snapshot of that transition and will keep evolving as the world, UI, and systems are expanded. An idle game that actually feels like a worldInstead of living entirely in menus, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mythaven.

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    75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    75% User Score Based on 56 reviews

    A clicker / idle incremental game with simple gameplay, deep progression, and endless strategy. Level heroes, unlock powerful upgrades, and watch the numbers go up. Easy to start, hard to stop. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Clicker Kids.

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    35%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    50% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Build the greatest library the world has ever seen — one book at a time. Idle Library is a relaxing incremental clicker where your humble collection grows into a vast archive of knowledge spanning rare manuscripts, ancient tomes, and legendary codices. Start by cataloging books by hand, then expand your institution by hiring librarians, digitizing archives, opening new wings, and funding cutting-… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Idle Library.

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    76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    83% User Score Based on 42 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.

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  18. 52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    85% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Ink Reverie is a casual city-building game set in a fictional historical era with art inspired by the Tang and Song dynasties. As a diligent manager, you'll guide hardworking villagers to transform a remote village into a prosperous home through exploration, construction, production, and trade. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ink Reverie.

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  19. Hexalith is a casual sci-fi city-building game with dynamic twists. Collect resources, complete missions, discover new city blueprints, and expand your civilization in this tile-based space odyssey. Join our Discord community and give us feedback :D https://discord.gg/gKbb8f6YJ3 Wishlist on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3683050/Hexalith Start With Choosing Your First City Blueprin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hexalith.

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  20. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 280 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.

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  21. 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.

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  22. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, graphics
    78% User Score Based on 125 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.

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  23. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music
    61% User Score Based on 90 reviews

    Idle Commonwealth is an idle game that pays homage to the best of the idle genre. Start small, grow your commonwealth, maintain morale, establish governance, invent technologies, trade and conquer your neighbors. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Idle Commonwealth.

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  24. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    96% User Score Based on 97 reviews

    See your civilization grow in a relaxing city builder that you’ll play at your own pace. Terraform and colonize a new planet by the means of magic. Reshape entire regions, conduct research, and create wondrous constructions! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scorchlands.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    86% User Score Based on 1,046 reviews

    In TerraScape you build your own dream city. Each pack of cards in TerraScape offers different buildings and ways to expand your kingdom. Place your cards wisely in the game world to earn points and receive new cards as rewards! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TerraScape.

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  26. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    76% User Score Based on 93 reviews

    https://store.steampowered.com/widget/2438260/ Embark on a whimsical journey in Tiny Kingdom, where your story begins on a quaint farm and evolves into a magnificent kingdom. This enchanting card-based city-builder invites you to shape your realm, one card at a time, on a serene island canvas. Immerse yourself in a cozy, cute medieval world where every decision matters and every card holds the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tiny Kingdom.

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  27. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    68% User Score Based on 1,494 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 13 reviews

    Build a nation and lead your people throughout history to the pinnacles of human achievement as you explore new lands, develop arts and culture, conduct diplomacy, and go head-to-head with your rivals to prove you are the greatest ruler ever known. It's Your World Now. The Deluxe Edition Includes •Ara: History Untold Base Game •Exclusive Leader Collection - featuring five exclusive leaders not … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ara: History Untold.

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  28. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 837 reviews

    WEEKLY UPDATES WITH TONS OF NEW CONTENT ON THE WAY! If you're a fan of classic old-school tower defense strategy games or endless idle games where you deal impossibly large numbers of damage, then you will LOVE Idle Hero TD! Discover a fantasy world of epic heroes, monsters, and magic! Command a team of heroes to defend your base, and stop the evil creatures from capturing the tower! Alth… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Idle Hero TD - Tower Defense.

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  29. 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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  30. 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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    56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    Welcome to the underground world of MolEconomy – a charming, strategic simulation where industrious moles dig deep to build a thriving subterranean society. Start with a pickaxe and a patch of dirt, and evolve into a sprawling economy powered by resource extraction, useful production chains, and clever market moves. Mine valuable resources, refine them into powerful alloys, and craft unique pro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MolEconomy.

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  32. NationForge is a nation-scale city builder centered on deliberate planning, population growth, and production chains. You play as the head of a private enterprise entrusted with building and governing a new nation. Your objective is clear: reach a population target within a fixed time period while avoiding bankruptcy. Cities serve two core purposes: supporting population growth and producing th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NationForge.

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  33. Lead the Horde. Destroy the Kingdom. Rescue your Warchief! The humans have captured your Warchief and locked him inside a heavily fortified castle. There is only one way to free him - tear the fortress apart. The Horde of Gorak is a pixel art incremental strategy game where you command a growing orcish horde. Gather resources, construct buildings, recruit increasingly powerful warriors, unlock d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Horde of Gorak.

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  34. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    90% User Score Based on 238 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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  35. Forge. Click. Profit.Welcome to CLICKSMITH, a clicker / idle game where every hammer strike brings you closer to building the ultimate blacksmith empire. Craft weapons, chase rarities, optimize your shop, and decide: Sell for profit… or display for power? Upcoming During early access, not only can you expect regular bug fixes and improvements, but also THIS roadmap. Check it out to see all th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Clicksmith.

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    41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    70% User Score Based on 10 reviews

       Play the demo now. This demo includes a complete gameplay loop with the first Ascension. Your progress carries into the full game. Actively being improved based on player feedback.    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… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DataFall.

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  37. 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.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    80% User Score Based on 261 reviews

    A relaxing Hololive idle game. Unlock upgrades, complete your card collection and take care of your idol to increase your influence! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Holoidle.

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    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    88% User Score Based on 78 reviews

    A minimalist roguelike village builder where you place hexagon tiles, manage resources, and command your villagers. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hexagod.

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  41. COOK & CLICKWelcome to the Kitchen GrindCook & Click is an idle/clicker game where you run a bustling culinary empire. Start by chopping ingredients one click at a time, unlock new recipes, hire chefs to automate production, and expand to multiple locations across the globe. Watch your restaurant chain grow while you progress through an addictive cycle of clicking, earning, and upgrading. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cook & Click.

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  42. 10%Game Brain Score
    10% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Virus Idle - Enhanced Edition ## Game Description **Virus Idle** is an addictive incremental/idle game where you take on the role of a digital virus mastermind, spreading infection across a vast network of interconnected nodes. Watch as your viruses evolve, multiply, and consume the digital landscape in this cyberpunk-themed strategy game. ### **Core Gameplay** Start with a simple virus and g… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Virus Idle - Maintained Version.

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  43. View Game
    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    91% User Score Based on 95 reviews

    Run your own cozy aquarium! Travel to different places to catch all types of fish. Bring them back for idle profits, or sell them for instant cash. Unlock research for new upgrades, and ascend for powerful bonuses. Customize your character and tanks, and make your aquarium your own! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lured In.

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  44. 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.

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    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.

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    66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    66% User Score Based on 56 reviews

    This is an idle game with rich skill development and upgrade elements. At the center of the island stands a mysterious cube that constantly spits out resources. Before long, an entire stone tribe begins revolving around it in a frenzy. Some villagers punch the cube. Others run around collecting the coins and resources scattered everywhere. And your job is to keep the whole tribe growing. This is m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rock Island.

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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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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    86% User Score Based on 891 reviews

    Outhold is a tower defense game with incremental-style meta-progression. It's intended to be a short and compact experience, offering around 4-5 hours of gameplay across 10 levels, with some additional endgame content for those who like min/maxing builds. Addictive game loopStart a run, see how far you get. Use your collected resources to buy upgrades and try again. Become powerful enough to obl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Outhold.

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  49. 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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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    80% User Score Based on 575 reviews

    A Roguelite tower defense game where you can shape the terrain yourself. Build roads and rivers, construct defense towers and economic buildings, recruit units, learn spells, and defeat various enemies from land, water and air. Hundreds of unique talents and combinations await you to dig out! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hexguardian.

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