Games like Sidetrack — Tiny Trains for Your Desktop

65%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:monetization

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

91% User Score Based on 22 reviews

A cozy desktop train that runs on your keystrokes. The more you type, the farther your hand-drawn locomotive rolls along the bottom of your screen — sell the haul, buy bigger engines and longer trains, and grow a railroad empire while you work. Counts keystrokes only, never what you type. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Keypress Express.

Nanoquarium is a real aquarium that lives on your desktop. Pop the tank out and the fish drift across your screen, swimming over your open windows while your clicks pass straight through to your work, or keep it tucked in a cosy corner, always on top. All the fun of a fish tank, none of the water changes. Built by someone who bred tropical fish for years, so every fish looks, behaves and breeds l… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nanoquarium.

Are YOU chronically GLUED to your screen? Your birds know exactly which app is in front, and they know exactly how long you've been playing games instead of doing homework! They will roast you, with sarcasm and (sometimes cringe) humor. DESKTOP PECKS is a cute unhinged idle bird game that lives on your screen! You can put the big floating island on your 2nd monitor, or you can shrink the big is… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Desktop Pecks.

Every great city starts with a stationRailtown is a cozy city builder where your town grows beside the railway. Lay roads, build homes and shops, and watch trains roll in carrying tourists — and money. Start with a tiny village and turn it into a bustling city with skyscrapers, a Ferris wheel and its own tram line. Build at your own pace Grow your town: houses level up when they have shops, p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Railtown.

33%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

55% User Score Based on 11 reviews

Discover and collect a massive variety of frogs, toads, and salamanders. Every amphibian is assigned one of seven rarity levels: Common, Uncommon, Rare, Epic, Legendary, Mythic, and Ancient. Complete your journal with vibrant, hand-drawn designs. With a single click, your frogs leave the terrarium and hop freely across your real desktop — cheerful, transparent companions hopping over your windo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Amphibarium.

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.

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

45%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

55% User Score Based on 33 reviews

A restaurant simulation game located at the bottom of your computer screen, where both staff and customers are fluffy little animals! They’ll keep you company while you work/study. Let’s run a restaurant full of fluffiness! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fluffy Kitchen Saga.

A cozy idle island sim for your desktop, in a slim window above the taskbar. Islanders of every trade farm, chop wood, fish, mine, and cook. Craft and place buildings, upgrade tools, and make the island the last livable place at sea. Light the lighthouse and set sail to see what the mist hides. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Idyll Isle.

40%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

54% User Score Based on 24 reviews

The world inside your fish tank is a universe in miniature. Place it anywhere on your screen to transform your desktop from a place of work and study into a serene harbor for your mind. It's more than just a visual treat; it's your personal retreat. Zoom in and out seamlessly to admire your fish up close or to focus on your work. When the pressure of the day gets to you, why not take a short break… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Idlequarium.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding

98% User Score Based on 498 reviews

Run a bathhouse visited by animals! Animal Spa is a relaxing simulation game that you can enjoy while doing other tasks, as it sits at the bottom of your screen. Place baths with different temperatures and rest areas to help a variety of animal friends unwind. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Maltese's Fluffy Onsen.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

97% User Score Based on 2,649 reviews

Tiny Aquarium is a real-time idle game, meaning the fish keep growing while you’re away – even when you’re offline! Be sure to check in regularly and see how your fishy friends are doing. Begin a relaxing journey toward building your dream aquarium. Hatch new fish, customize your aquarium, and interact with your friends. Create the aquarium of your dreams, and place it on your desktop as a compani… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tiny Aquarium: Social Fishkeeping.

56%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

69% User Score Based on 32 reviews

Join The Community About the GameWhimsy Bake＆Craft is a laid-back idle simulation game. In your workshop, combine mysterious aquatic ingredients and enchanted crops to craft hundreds of delicious dishes. Whether it’s farming, fishing, or baking—no complex controls are needed. Just assign the right tools, ingredients, and staff, then let time do the rest. Watch as your automated production line… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whimsy Bake＆Craft.

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.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

97% User Score Based on 7,402 reviews

A relaxing idle-farming simulator that sits at the bottom of your screen while you do other things. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rusty's Retirement.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

93% User Score Based on 30 reviews

Become a subway train operator and explore the whole metro system of the city (89 unique stations on 21 lines) which contains more than 100 kilometers of underground, overground, and underwater rails. Experience what it takes to be a subway train operator and transport as many passengers as you can. Learn a real subway signaling system, drive the train at an appropriate speed, stop carefully at th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Subway Train Simulator 2D.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

81% User Score Based on 4,608 reviews

Critic Score 81%Based on 3 reviews

Transport Fever is a railroad-focused tycoon game. You start in 1850 and build up a thriving transport company. As an emerging transport tycoon, you construct stations, airports, harbors and makes money by connecting areas requiring transport services. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Transport Fever.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, monetization

71% User Score Based on 377 reviews

Your grandfather has handed down his train company and it's up to you to expand your modest locomotive into a multi-car masterpiece. Upgrade and customize your train while unlocking new stations, delivering passengers and trading supplies all around the world! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tiny Rails.

A desktop companion game for the corner of your screen: a hand-painted riverbank, an angler, and nine cats who get to know you, little by little. While you're busy, there's a small riverbank in a corner of your screen, and someone sitting on it, quietly keeping you company as you work. When you're tired and look up, the water is flowing, doves lift from the bell tower, and a distant bell rings … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to River Whisker.

In Evervolt Idle you start with a small plot in the middle of a forest. You put up a few wind turbines and hook them up to a transformer, the power goes to the city and the money comes in. What happens next depends on where you spend it. Grow your landYou buy the plots next door and clear out the trees and rocks. Every plot has its own kind of ground: the wind blows harder on the hills, you can… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Evervolt Idle.

Lowtown is a tiny pixel-art village that lives right above your Windows taskbar. It is a fully autonomous desktop companion: you don't build anything and you don't give orders. The villagers live their own lives — just glance down now and then to see what they are up to. A village that lives on its ownVillagers chop wood, fish, farm, bake bread, forge tools and put up new houses. The village co… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lowtown.

Your Potion Shop Is a FrontThis cozy little potion shop has warm lights, bubbling cauldrons, tidy shelves, and nothing to see here. Behind closed doors the real business begins.   Cauldron Cartel is a game where you run a totally legal small-town shop to get rich. In this charming incremental game, you will need to build rapport, hire goblins, expand your recipes, unlock unique upgrades, discove… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cauldron Cartel.

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.

Welcome to Lepidarium — your personal butterfly and moth sanctuary built from sun-dappled leaves, blooming flowers, and quiet glass walls. Discover, care for, and raise hundreds of unique winged species across beautifully crafted greenhouses. With a single click, your butterflies leave the greenhouse and flutter freely across your real desktop — gentle, transparent companions drifting over yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lepidarium.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics

100% User Score Based on 18 reviews

Bottom Dwellers is a cozy little aquarium that sits at the bottom of your screen. Collect and grow different fishes, discover shrimps and decorate your tank while you work or play on your PC. Breed fish and unlock fancy colors and rarer textures! Relax, watch your tank grow, and discover new fish as you go. Buy fish Feed fish Grow fish ??? Profit! Shrimps are friends, not food! Unl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bottom Dwellers.

Your Cozy Lofi Desktop CompanionThis lofi girl is a tiny animated widget that can sit anywhere on your desktop. Place her beside your workspace, keep her on a second monitor, or let her chill quietly in a corner while you focus, create, or relax. She works on her laptop, gets sleepy, and naturally drifts into naps as the day goes on. Work & Sleep CycleWhile awake, the lofi girl works on her… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lofi Neko Girl: Idle Companion.

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.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

95% User Score Based on 38 reviews

Demo: https://lunar-chippy.itch.io/iron-village-prototype With the help of your railway, build houses, farms, warehouses, and more to create your village. Trade what your people make for other resources and gold to grow your village into a prospering town, and grow the railway into a powerhouse. Build houses to give your villagers homes. Clear farm fields to grow a variety of crops, from ba… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Iron Village.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

91% User Score Based on 33 reviews

A chill clicker-idle stars hunting and constellations creation game that sits in the corner of your screen. Feel free to daydream while you are working or doing something else. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spacenap.

56%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization

92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

Furry Company - relaxing simulation game (Free Demo during Steam Next Fest!) If you like it, don’t forget to add it to your wishlist! Wanna know about our development progress or future updates? Join our community and chat with us!   Furry Company is a relaxing simulation game sits at the bottom of your screen allowing you to work on other task while letting adorable animals work for you and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Furry Company.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

96% User Score Based on 213 reviews

Build and manage your cute cozy cafe while working studying or streaming. Farming and serving delicious dishes to adorable animal customer in your cafe on the bottom of your screen, all while you're working on other tasks and enjoying your day. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Not Monday Cafe.

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.

A cozy Pomodoro desktop companion where every focus session sends rabbit trains on their way. Track tasks, earn coins, and grow your Rabbit Town with adorable crews and skins. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PomoTrain: Rabbit Town.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability

74% User Score Based on 224 reviews

Welcome to Super Loco World! As the freshly-minted transport tycoon around these parts, you’ll need to build up a rail network, manage train traffic, and keep the goods flowing to meet the growing demands of an ever-evolving world!  Embrace automation Your trains need more than just a route from you! Control their speeds carefully, manage rail junctions, and eventually automate the process using s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Loco World: Cozy Train Automation.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

90% User Score Based on 94 reviews

Idler game inside an antique dream globe, build the small home and help the mini dream world grow If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dream Globe.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, optimization

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

89% User Score Based on 679 reviews

A chill idle game that sits in your screen while you do other tasks. Watch your cock train and grow, decorate his island, and buy him some stylish hats. Is your cock the biggest among your friends? Now it can be! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to How to Train Your Cock.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, character development

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

93% User Score Based on 96 reviews

This is a placement game based on computer desktop. Here, you can get a beautiful little house, a cute apartment manager, and super many adorable electronic pets! They will quietly accompany you while you work and study. We have prepared a total of more than 100 completely different pets for you! Get them through the specially made claw machines! Or collect rooms of various style… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Desk Paws.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics

81% User Score Based on 63 reviews

Desktop Cate Cafe is a cute, idle management game that lives at the bottom of your screen letting you work on other tasks while your cafe runs. Design your dream cafe, unlock delicious recipes, and automate your cafe with cute cat staff! Design Your Outdoor Cafe Build the perfect cafe with hundreds of customization options paired with an easy to use building system that lets your creativit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Desktop Cat Cafe.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

95% User Score Based on 2,483 reviews

A cozy idle game that sits anywhere on your desktop. Watch the frog cut grass, upgrade his tools, and decorate the island while you work or relax. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ropuka's Idle Island.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story

88% User Score Based on 513 reviews

Chonkers is a cozy and relaxing idle game. Adopt the cutest fur balls and watch them ramp up the chonk scale as you play with them. Find them a new family. They’ll pay A LOT for your hefty chonker! Complete your collection by finding all the breeds and the rarest space cats! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chonkers.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

98% User Score Based on 475 reviews

An unapologetically cozy plant collecting and decorating game. Build a beautiful indoor garden from the ground up in your New York City apartment. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Plant Therapy.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

86% User Score Based on 44 reviews

Build railroads, drive trains, collect resources, deliver goods, and grow cities. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Railroad Engineer.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story

81% User Score Based on 148 reviews

Plant seeds, pull weeds and sell vegetables - all while doing something else! Expand your garden more and more by buying new plots, installing irrigation systems, or fully automating your farm for maximum profit. What will your garden look like? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tuin.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization

83% User Score Based on 81 reviews

Critic Score 66%Based on 4 reviews

A-Train, the classic urban development simulation game that allows you to create the city of your dreams, is now available on the Nintendo Switch! Become the president of your very own railroad company, laying tracks and running your trains as you see fit. However, you will be responsible for more than the railroad. You'll also be tasked with managing subsidiaries, playing the stock market, and pa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A-Train All Aboard! Tourism.

39%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, gameplay

43% User Score Based on 42 reviews

Grow, Harvest, Nurture, Explore, Fish, Shop, Love, Mine and Events - Farm Life: Natures Adventure is full of everything from the small things like running your farm to becoming the town mayor and changing the town. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Farm Life: Natures Adventure.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics

81% User Score Based on 42 reviews

Paragon Pioneers is a city-building idle game in which you discover, conquer and then build on islands to fulfill the needs of your inhabitants. Even with limited time to play you can enjoy this deep simulation game and follow one of the countless ways to optimize your empire. Build an impressive palace and go down in history as Paragon's most successful leader. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paragon Pioneers.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability

96% User Score Based on 90 reviews

Another management simulator from Japanese developer, Kairosoft. The player manages a mall, filling it with stores, facilities, and transportation options to attract customers. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mega Mall Story.

A little lake. A moment for yourself.Seeds drift in across the water. Click one, and it takes root and grows into something beautiful. My Secret Lake is a cozy idle gardening game that brings a living lake to your desktop. Spend a few quiet minutes tending your plants, then let them grow while you get on with your day. Catch drifting seeds and watch them grow into flowering plants. Collect ne… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Secret Lake.

Shelf-Made Tycoon is a cozy tycoon game about growing a tiny warehouse into a logistics empire. You start with one small building and not much money and every good deal you land turns into more space more clients and bigger ones, until trucks and trains and ships are all bringing work to your door. When money gets tight a local crime syndicate starts calling with big cash for a few unmarked crates… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shelf-Made Tycoon.

A little coffee shop. A familiar face. A break that feels like yours. Tiny Barista is a cozy idle café that keeps you company on your desktop. Let your little barista look after the orders while you work, study or unwind, and drop in whenever you feel like making someone's day. Your next coffee break is a canvasHelp prepare drinks, earn coins and unlock new recipes and equipment. Pour milk, draw… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tiny Barista.