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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, Factory Town Idle or Microcivilization.

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  1. View Game
    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. 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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  3. 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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  4. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:monetization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    67% User Score Based on 104 reviews

    A civilization simulator where you manage billions of people and rebuild millions of structures. Improve your economy, research, advance, battle, and much more! Play at your own pace by controlling game speed and automate various tasks! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SimPocalypse.

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  5. Thank YouHello Fellow Settlers!  Thank you for the support and love given to my game!   This is my first attempt at Game Development and I have learned alot.  I will be taking this knowledge and using it on my next big project.  I hope you enjoyed Lysoria: The Settler's Path.  Have a great day! About the GameEmbark on a journey to build, manage, and expand your settlement in Lysoria: The Settl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lysoria: The Settler's Path.

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  6. Pinevale Settlements is a colony-building simulation that combines production and defense cycles. Start with a small settlement; collect resources, build structures, automate production, develop technology, and keep your colony alive against increasingly powerful raids. The game has undergone major changes in design and gameplay after the big update. We have a long way to go and will continue to … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pinevale Settlements.

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  7. 52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    69% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    Expand among the stars! It is 72k years in the future, and a new wave of Human expansion abounds. Join the ranks of the Ecxos, prep star systems for habitation, and develop your tools and ships to enterprise ever faster and further. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eclectic Expansion Enterprise.

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  8. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    85% User Score Based on 287 reviews

    It's a Cute Farming Automation Game I guess, come on in! Discord - https://discord.gg/Xmfqmrs2tP Twitch- https://www.twitch.tv/mrdboy_ If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MR FARMBOY.

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  9. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    75% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Folklands is a grid-based, relaxing settlement builder with simulated citizens. Grow your settlement from humble beginnings to a bustling town. Harvest resources, manage food supply and make sure your folks are happy, employed and safe. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Folklands.

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    83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    91% User Score Based on 43 reviews

    A relaxing real-time idle village-building simulator nestled in the corner of your screen! Build, Craft, and Trade to guide your village from humble beginnings to a thriving trading hub, it's time to write your own Village Tale! Build and Expand Your Village:Construct buildings and decorations, unlock new industries, and grow your population into a thriving, happy community. Trade an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Village Tale.

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  11. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    59% User Score Based on 74 reviews

    Incremental Town RPG is an idle game where you manage the workforce of a small village, inputs, capital, other resources and help provide all the equipment and weaponry needed to progress and defeat creatures in distant Dungeons Features A Casual and Relaxing Idle RPG Game with hours of entertainment; Beautiful Pixel Graphics and Relaxing Ambience; A satisfying progression system Manage your team … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Incremental Town RPG.

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  12. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    81% User Score Based on 154 reviews

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

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    95% User Score Based on 311 reviews

    Build and manage your own settlement! A relaxing village construction and management simulator. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MicroTown.

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  14. 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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  15. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    81% User Score Based on 160 reviews

    Lazy Galaxy 2 is an idle/clicker game with base-building and RTS elements. Lead an evil (albeit lazy) alien race to conquer the universe! Expand your base, fight vicious foes, and conquer the galaxies. Acquire combat experience and convert into candy, the most precious alien resource! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lazy Galaxy 2.

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  16. Just Updated Puzzle Assembly unlocks automation as five boards are completed. RL Training turns data tokens into an agent that improves through generations and unlocks Auto Research. Hack Run adds a five target deckbuilding challenge whose final Ghost Process reward boosts machines in the main room. The early game purchase loop, research progression, and on machine feedback have also been refine… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Server Farm Idle.

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  17. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    82% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Restitutor is a historical incremental grand strategy game focused on statecraft, diplomacy, and calculated warfare. Strengthen your economy, research new technologies, form alliances, and outmaneuver rivals through high-level strategic decisions without micromanagement. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Restitutor: Empire Restored.

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  18. Start Tiny, Grow Big: Transform a humble plot of land into a massive farming empire, one harvest at a time. Perfect Overlay Experience: Designed to sit seamlessly at the bottom of your screen. Watch your farm flourish while you work, browse, or play other games. Loyal Helpers: Hire automated assistants to do the heavy lifting. Upgrade them to boost their speed and maximize your profits. Unlo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tiny Idle Farm.

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  19. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    100% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Desktop Colony is a cosy, incremental, semi-idle colony simulator designed to sit on top of your desktop allowing you to work on other tasks while growing your space colony! Asteroid MiningSend out probes to search for resources to mine. Every asteroid increases your resources generated per minute. Build Ships and StructuresBuild habs to house more colonists and watch the ships fly around y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Desktop Colony.

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  20. Hi guys I’m looking for feedback on how to take my game to the next level, i’ve released the game on steam and it was suppose to be early access, i thought i can just adjust it post-release but oh well, anyways looking for feedback on what you guys think of the game and what improvements i can further add to make it more fun overall. The Game Earn. Build. Escape. Survive.In this casual stra… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Knowmad.

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  21. A homage to classic real-time strategy games. Gather resources, build an empire, and command powerful armies to conquer the world. Lead six unique tribes, expand your territory, and engage in epic battles with hundreds of units on screen. Dominate in 18 missions and procedurally generated maps! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Settle and Battle: New Empires.

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  22. 30%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, monetization
    47% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Build and manage a thriving metropolis in this ultimate idle city-building game. Start with a small plot of land, construct buildings, and expand your city into a bustling hub of activity. Upgrade your infrastructure, unlock new structures, and boost your earnings to achieve ultimate success. Features: Construct Stunning Cities: Create and upgrade buildings with vibrant, detailed town graphic… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Idle Town Billionaire.

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  23. Plebs is a casual base building real-time-strategy game that places you in an unexplored land ripe for expansion and conquest. Set in a time of ancient Nations, you are tasked with harvesting resources, crafting tools and weapons, feeding your Plebs, and training an army to defend against and conquer your enemies. You begin with a small settlement and a limited pool of resources, but with careful… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Plebs.

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  24. View Game
    70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    70% User Score Based on 57 reviews

    Build a Powerful Lumber Empire Unlock and expand a growing lineup of unique buildings, each adding new attacks, upgrades, and ways to harvest the forest faster. Massive Physics-Driven Log Piles Watch thousands of logs crash, stack, and spill into enormous piles as your operation scales out of control. Collectors Keep Things Moving Your workers haul logs across the valley, turning every fallen tree… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fellwood.

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  25. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, monetization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    81% User Score Based on 341 reviews

    A desktop idle RPG that lives on the side of your screen. Gather cute pixel heroes, rebuild a tiny town, and watch it grow while you work. Welcome to 《Crusader Quest: Hero Town》! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crusaders Quest: Hero Town.

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  26. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, graphics
    59% User Score Based on 73 reviews

    Build. Automate. Transcend Reality. Idle Dyson Swarm is a deep incremental game where you construct an ever-expanding network of facilities, harness the power of mega-structures, and push the boundaries of existence itself. Start with simple assembly lines and evolve into a civilization capable of building Galactic Brains that span the cosmos. A Universe of AutomationBegin your journey producing… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Idle Dyson Swarm.

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  27. View Game
    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    95% User Score Based on 66 reviews

    Welcome to Clarity™ Paperwork is a game about corporate growth. Discover the office of Clarity™ as you join the company to lead a new division towards profit. Build and place desks of various kinds, supports and meeting rooms to increase the office productivity. Optimize your income using different synergies between adjacent desks. Grow, grow and grow! Clarity™ is expecting big and you a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paperwork.

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  28. 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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  29. 16%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, gameplay
    27% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Tiny Vending Machines is an idle pixel art game that runs at the bottom of your screen. Buy and upgrade vending machines, stock them with drinks, snacks, and more, and keep customers happy. Automate your machines at higher levels and grow your vending empire while you work or study! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tiny Vending Machines.

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  30. View Game
    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, replayability
    92% User Score Based on 73 reviews

    "Loafing Town" is a desktop idle game designed for PC—your ultimate workday distraction! Step into the role of a god-like overseer and build a thriving hero village. Starting with just a lone hero and a simple thatched hut, you'll gradually attract more heroes and transform your humble village into a bustling town.The gameplay is simple yet engaging: summon monsters to train heroes, earn… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Loafing Town.

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  31. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    75% User Score Based on 44 reviews

    Roadmap About the GameA sim and idle medieval town management game that thrives while you're doing your stuff. Craft hearty meals and bold brews to keep your patrons coming back while your inn quietly grows into a full-blown medieval town. Build, Brew & Belong. Tidehaven: Ale & Trade is a cozy yet authentic medieval inn management & automation & design game designed to fit … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tidehaven: Ale & Trade.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 179 reviews

    Monster 'Slime' that fell in front of the house one day, could you turn this crisis into an opportunity? Slime can't easily get rid of it, the more you try to get rid of it, the myriad little slimes that pop out just despair you. You should use these little slimes as your resources to strengthen your base. Gather resources to build various buildings and gather courageous merce… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slimeward.

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  33. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    85% User Score Based on 1,243 reviews

    Blacksmith Master puts you in charge of your own medieval forge and has you manage resource acquisition and refinement alongside the production and sale of finished goods. Find and hire the best staff for each respective step of the process and equip them with the right tools to optimize your business and train their skills over time. Design your shop for the best throughput, fulfill orders from a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blacksmith Master.

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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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  36. 44%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:monetization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    73% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    FactoryCapi is a factory game. It's a genre of games where players manage and optimize various types of factories or production facilities. However, FactoryCapi stands out by emphasizing two things: multiplayer interaction and offline progression. In FactoryCapi, most items can be bought or sold, with very few exceptions. The item recipe tree is extensive, encouraging players to buy items they d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FactoryCapi.

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    75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    75% User Score Based on 1,773 reviews

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

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    66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    66% User Score Based on 477 reviews

    Take control of a mining operation run by moose. They mine and sell the gems. You need to decide where to spend the profits. Hire more miners and upgrade their gear. Buy new rails and minecarts to get deeper into the mine. The deeper you get the more valuable gems you will find. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moose Miners.

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  39. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    72% User Score Based on 229 reviews

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

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  40. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Check out the FREE Demo of Deep Space Directive. This game is a WIP. Which means it has bugs and lacks features. Nothing about this game is set in stone. The art, the gameplay, or the price. All of it can change.  Check the devlog for the latest news.  Buy this game to support the development, not because it's going to provide hours of entertainment.  With your purchase you will get a Steam key. S… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deep Space Directive.

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  41. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 15,922 reviews

    Lead your Ant Colony to Dominance! Empires of the Undergrowth is an ant colony management game, in a fast-paced real-time strategy style. The player excavates their nest underground, constructing tunnels and chambers to store food and raise brood. On the surface, the ants claim territory, gather resources, overwhelm fearsome arachnids and clash with other colonies. Nest design, army size, composi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Empires of the Undergrowth.

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  42. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    84% User Score Based on 5,530 reviews
    Critic Score 66%Based on 5 reviews

    In the RTS-game “Diplomacy is Not an Option” you will become a medieval feudal lord in a midlife crisis. Due to your position you must constantly make hundreds of decisions a day related with city management and economic development. You are tired of this monotonous and, so it seems, meaningless existence. But things are about to change: hordes of bloodlusted enemies, swarms of scary monsters and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Diplomacy is Not an Option.

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  44. 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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  45. Goblincremental is a cozy incremental game about helping goblins build thriving settlements. Gather resources, unlock new industries, and learn magic spells to automate tasks and discover new ways to make deez goblins thrive! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Goblincremental.

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  46. Create a thriving island empire from nothing. Gather resources, unlock new lands, and expand your production across multiple islands. Build efficient systems, recruit soldiers, and send your armies into dangerous dungeons filled with treasure and new challenges. Whether you play actively or let your economy grow while idle, progress never stops. Expand across multiple islands and turn sma… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Under Tower Idle.

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  47. Build higher. Make Choices. Embrace the chaos.Build To The Moon is a relaxing, incremental tower builder - at least to begin with! Within the game your ever-growing workforce—The Tribloos—construct a massive tower reaching to the moon in order to save their stranded friend. It starts simply by assigning workers to various tasks. It ends in chaos and, if you're lucky, some incremental progress tow… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Build To The Moon.

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  48. Build, manage, explore, and survive. Develop your village, discover new islands, face threats, and decide how your colony will grow. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Windowed Realms.

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  49. Build Your Underground EmpireStart small and rise through the criminal ranks in Shady Pines, a growing city full of opportunity. Sell product to a wide range of customers, expand your operation, and turn a small-time hustle into a city-wide empire. Increase your influence through sales, earn street cred, and unlock new buildings, upgrades, and powerful talents as your reputation spreads. Expand … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Idle High.

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  50. A calm and cozy idle game designed for controller play, about growing a peaceful little world, full of penguins. You stand on a small island, surrounded by water. Click the water to collect fish, then spend them to place penguins, bears, and fashionable penguins who help you gather even more fish. Unlock new islands over time and watch your peaceful little world grow at a gentle pace. The game i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Penguin Capitalism Simulator.

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