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Looking for games like Nova's? Here are top action recommendations with a science fiction focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Unnamed Space Idle, IDLE: Intergalactic Defense League Exterminators or Desktop Defender.

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  3. 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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  4. 41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    70% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Optimize your loop. Break every limit. Cut, connect, and duplicate complex nodes to build an ever-expanding automated network in this chill incremental idler. Purchase powerful upgrades, unlock permanent skills, and push your system to its absolute limits! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Closed Circuit: Recursive Idle.

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  5. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    91% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    A Rogue A.I. simulator that sits at the bottom of your screen. Take over the world while taking care of other tasks! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rogue AI: Idle Domination.

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  6. Created by a guy with a knack for big numbers and a vendetta against pests, comes an incremental clicker/idler that takes a different approach on progress: No prestige mechanic.Features of the game include, but not limited to. Strategic attacking is rewarded and clients pay more for a job well done! Numerous achievements to be gotten for those who enjoy them! Destroy pests any way you can wit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bug Blazer.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    87% User Score Based on 273 reviews

    The world is under attack, and every tap fights back. Each keystroke unleashes your cute cat hero, smashing enemies and showering you with loot. Dive into a never-ending desktop expedition with friends or solo. Tap. Tap. Loot. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tap Tap Loot.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    87% User Score Based on 48 reviews

    A relaxing idle market simulator that sits at the corner of your screen while you do other things. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Corner Market.

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  9. 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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  10. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    50% User Score Based on 68 reviews

    Generate primary colors and unlock complex mixers to build an intricate production chain. Use your creations to generate Light and restore a vast, explorable Star Chart, unlocking powerful, permanent bonuses with each constellation. Evolve your engine with sophisticated automation to manage production and upgrades, allowing you to focus on cosmic restoration. Uncover the secrets of the void throug… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Chromata.

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  11. An idle incremental adventure in space! Mine Asteroids Buy Upgrades Mine even more asteroids Buy even more upgrades Fight off enemy AI drones who are attempting to interrupt your mining operations. Build friendly AI drones, Helper Drones, Mining Lasers, and Human Crew members Make your mining vessel stronger through Masteries, Affinities, Temperaments, Compute, Recycling, and more … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Little Asteroid Miner.

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  12. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    92% User Score Based on 471 reviews

    The Great Gate has opened; adventure and riches await!Welcome to the Canis Major dwarf galaxy! We hope that your trip through the Great Gate was a safe one; many of the fortune-seekers that embark on this dangerous journey never make it this far. After all, an unauthorized jump of 25,000 light years through a heavily guarded artificial wormhole is bound to cause some issues – both technical and le… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vanguard Galaxy.

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  13. 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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  14. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 643 reviews

    Deep Space Cache is a short & simple semi-idle bullet heaven incremental asteroid miner game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deep Space Cache.

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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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    53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    53% User Score Based on 309 reviews

    IdleTale comes up mix of RPG and incremental games. For all of you who love these two genres, IdleTale was born! Tap the screen to land an attack - easy, right? Whenever an enemy dies it'll drop resources (Gold) and loot. Use that gold to start buying upgrades on top of upgrades to generate more gold, make your character stronger and unlock features that will exponentially skyrocket your power,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to IdleTale.

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  17. 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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    72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    72% User Score Based on 434 reviews

    Mob factory is an automation and tower defense game for the lazy adventurer. Smelt down enemy loot into turrets & factories to automate an ever expanding dungeon from the comfort of your tower. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mob Factory.

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  19. An incremental space-industry game set in a simulated star system. Extract resources, fabricate goods, and build automated Space Force fleets to defend your planets from enemy sieges. Ascend to a newly generated star system and keep your permanent upgrades. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Idlenaut.

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    A neon action survivor: endless hordes, auto-firing weapons, and screen-clearing evolutions in 15-minute runs. The twist? You keep earning coins EVEN WHILE THE GAME IS CLOSED. Come back, spend them on permanent upgrades, master 7 heroes, and hit the arena stronger every single time. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neon Horde.

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  21. 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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  22. Starshot Idle is a simple Retro Space-Themed Shooter Idle that sits on your desktop and runs while you work or game! Blast through enemies, collect Stars, and power up your Ship until it becomes an unstoppable Alien-melting machine. Features:- Pin & Play: keep Starshot Idle floating on your screen while you work and game - Perfect for a second monitor or background play - Shoot Aliens to … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Starshot Idle.

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  23. A short incremental clicker game about building a career by destroying planets, hitting corporate goals, and investing in profitable — and maybe not-so-ethical — activities. Click on planets until they are completely destroyed and get paid for it. Use your money to buy upgrades that speed up the process and automate your work. Make even more money by buying shares in companies that dominate the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Planetary Inc..

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

    An idle defense game at the bottom of your screen. Build your squad, upgrade your base, and hold the line against relentless alien waves while you work or browse. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bottom Squad.

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  25. 41%Game Brain Score
    41% User Score Based on 8 reviews

    Grow your planetary empire from a small base to a massive production powerhouse in Planetary Factory. Balance inputs and outputs to maximize profits and minimize waste, research advanced technologies, and build a formidable military to conquer hostile planets. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Planetary Factory Idle.

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  26. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    96% User Score Based on 229 reviews

    Far Mining is a short and relaxing incremental game about mining asteroids. Mine resources, upgrade your ship, unlock new tools, and find your way out of deep space. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Far Mining.

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    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Runs in the corner of your screen while you do everything else. No babysitting. No clicking. Just results. Deploy your payload. Let it run. Load up to your RAM Capacity with 11 unique hack types — each one a weapon with its own behavior. Your payload fires automatically, tearing through waves of incoming threats. Three enemy types stand between you and the next breach: Grid Cells — the first… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Firewall Breaker.

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  28. Become the Architect of the ApocalypseSystem Ascension: Idle Core is a story-rich, incremental strategy game where you take control of a stranded artificial intelligence arriving on a mysterious planet. Master interlocking power sources, optimize your resource automation, and engineer the ultimate planetary engine. Will you conquer the old world to bring order to the new? RISE OF THE SYSTEM M… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to System Ascension: Idle Core.

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  29. 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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  30. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music
    97% User Score Based on 60 reviews

    Whack-A-Monster. An incremental game about Whacking, Smashing, Splashing & BONKING monsters. Upgrade through the skill tree and unlock new weapons to vanquish all evil from this world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whack-A-Monster.

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  31. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    99% User Score Based on 163 reviews

    It's Heaven vs. Hell in the annual Soul-Catching Contest...and there's an office-wide pizza party at stake! Angel Clicker is a short, relaxed incremental with (optional) rhythm elements. Build quirky buildings, collect divine resources, get attacked by aliens, and... Go on a date?! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Angel Clicker.

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  32. 23%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    33% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    Gather and refine resources, shoot your way through countless asteroids and other celestial bodies to gather and refine useful resources from them to build the biggest and the most powerful spaceship-base. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Asteroid Odyssey.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    94% User Score Based on 633 reviews

    A cozy idle farming game, watch tiny guys do tasks around the terrace, expand, progress, and decorate your Tiny Terrace. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tiny Terraces.

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  34. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    The captivating clicker game in which you join space expansion! Take on the role of an autonomous orbital station in this space adventure! Your goal is to prepare planets for the landing of a team of explorers. There’s just one problem: the planets are inhabited by many hostile creatures who are not very happy about the arrival of uninvited guests... Destroy the mutants, get coins and buy impr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kickback Clicker.

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  35. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 697 reviews

    You are Vanguard Unit 4, the last hope of a dying universe. Your mission: build a Phase Gate in an uncharted continuum to evacuate the fleeing remnants of your civilization before reality itself collapses. But this new dimension is not empty. It is defended by crystalline lifeforms that see you as an invader. They will stop at nothing to destroy your creation. The clock is ticking. With every pa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eventide Matter.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    96% User Score Based on 113 reviews

    ------------------------------------------------------- BastionOS is an incremental action game where you command a military terminal to stack ludicrous weapons and upgrades onto a lone tower facing an endless machine army. Destroy a gigantic evolving horde, get destroyed, unlock new tech, repeat, and get strong enough to survive the next level. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BastionOS.

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  37. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, monetization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    69% User Score Based on 393 reviews

    Game Overview Step into the role of a commander in a vast fantasy world. Manage, train, and lead your heroes to forge the strongest Alliance squad. Key Features1. Innovative Multi-Character Management System Unlike traditional RPGs that focus on a single hero, Panoptica allows you to nurture up to eight heroes simultaneously. Each hero explores a different region independently, embarking on… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PANOPTYCA : Idle RPG Manager.

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  38. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 496 reviews

    Void Miner is a incremental roguelite bullet hell that is about mining asteroids, collecting resources and upgrading your ship to blast through waves of asteroid belts. Start with a simple ship, picking off as many asteroids as you can. Explore the upgrade tree. Lay waste to the entire asteroid belt. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Void Miner – Incremental Asteroids Roguelite.

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  39. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    93% User Score Based on 54 reviews

    Catio Simulator is a casual incremental game in which you decorate a catio to attract cats. Pet your cats to get them ready for adoption, collect adoption fees, and upgrade your catio and petting ability! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Catio Simulator.

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  40. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    95% User Score Based on 1,455 reviews

    Astro Prospector is an incremental bullet heaven about mining cofferoids and fighting SpaceCorp. Collect resources, upgrade your ship and become unstoppable. Return AstroCoffee to humanity! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astro Prospector.

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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 646 reviews

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

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  42. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    86% User Score Based on 241 reviews

    Don't forget to Wishlist & Follow Add the Rock Crusher to your wishlist and follow the game so you won't miss the release, discounts, and updates! About the GameRock Crusher is an incremental game with a massive skill tree where you take control of a small but mighty rock-crushing machine stranded on a mysterious alien planet. Your mission? Crush rocks, collect resources, and uncove… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rock Crusher.

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  43. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    92% User Score Based on 847 reviews

    Rocket Rats is a survivors-like game where you defeat cheese-based astral bodies in space – as a rat! Clear waves of enemies, collect cheese, upgrade your gear, and conquer the moon! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rocket Rats.

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  44. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding
    72% User Score Based on 811 reviews

    Embark on an interstellar journey with Galaxy Idle Clicker! Conquer galaxies, upgrade your spaceship, and face off against a myriad of enemy ships. With engaging minigames, powerful upgrades, GIC delivers an unparalleled idle space adventure. Join the cosmic conquest today and dominate the universe! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galaxy Idle Clicker.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    94% User Score Based on 1,287 reviews

    UPDATES & ANNOUNCEMENTSWanna know about our development progress or future updates? Join our community and chat with us! Got issues like black screens, crashes, display problems, or save errors? Check the discussions for solutions. Thanks for all your support! About the GameTiny Pasture is your charming little farm simulator that cozies up at the bottom of your screen, keeping you compa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tiny Pasture.

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    58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    58% User Score Based on 159 reviews

    From the team that made Desktopia comes 'dEskape': a new world to build, manage, and defend at the bottom of your desktop! At its core, 'dEskape' is a base-building game which sits across the bottom of your desktop allowing you to work, browse, or watch something else while you play. It's idle when you like and active when you want. Like any base-builder, you get to make the big decisions while … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to dEskape.

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  47. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, graphics
    60% User Score Based on 63 reviews

    Do you love money? You’re the newly appointed CEO of Vostok Inc. As a greedy, space-capitalist your ultimate goal is to make as much as you can. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vostok Inc.

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  48. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    84% User Score Based on 764 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 1 reviews

    Galactic Mining Corp is a game about building and expanding an intergalactic mining corporation. Head out into uncharted space and discover a universe of locations to exploit for riches! Use your ever-growing profits to expand your HQ, hire a crazy workforce, obtain new drill components and upgrade everything. Galactic Mining Corp is the highly anticipated successor to Geo! Charity A percentage o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galactic Mining Corp.

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  49. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, graphics
    49% User Score Based on 224 reviews

    If you ever dreamed of exploring space at a relaxed pace, here's a journey designed for you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Travel Idle.

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  50. 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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