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Games like Watching Paint Dry

Looking for games like Watching Paint Dry? Here are top strategy recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Alchemist's Garden, Gridkeeper or The Valley of the Unknown.

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  1. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    94% User Score Based on 138 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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    71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    71% User Score Based on 126 reviews

    Gridkeeper is an incremental game about managing "Grids" and using their power to run MineBots, research tech, and grow your mining empire by getting better Grids. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gridkeeper.

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  3. 54%Game Brain Score
    54% User Score Based on 5 reviews

    The Valley of the Unknown – A Psychological and Survival First-Person Horror Game Release Date: September 15, 2024  Platform: PC (Windows) (Released)  Mac (Coming soon) Engine: Unreal Engine 5.4 Trigger Warning: This game contains graphic violence, disturbing imagery, and themes of psychological horror that may be unsettling to some players. Sensitive Content Warning: Themes of disappearance, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Valley of the Unknown.

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  4. Entropy ArchiveEntropy Archive is a sci-fi incremental game where you grow, collapse, rebuild, and uncover the hidden structure of a corrupted machine. Start with simple energy production and gradually unlock a deep network of upgrades, expansions, prestige layers, and long-term progression systems. What begins as a small simulation evolves into a recursive archive of forgotten cycles, unstable r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Entropy Archive.

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  5. Collect the light of billions of stars to find the one that shines brightestAccording to legend, hidden among billions of galaxies is Pure Idle — a star of indescribable beauty. To find it, the Creator set out to gather the light of all other celestial bodies. In this cosmic idle game, it falls to you to carry out this divine design. What awaits you in Pure Idle: Dynamic gameplay: Don't just wait… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pure Idle.

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  6. 30%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    38% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    Welcome to Number Factory - where numbers are your business, and infinity is just the beginning. Manage a cutting-edge facility dedicated to one purpose: producing the biggest numbers in the universe. Start small, automate everything, and watch your production soar to unimaginable heights. Core Gameplay Pure Idle Progression - Your factory never stops working. Generators automatically … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Number Factory.

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    51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    51% User Score Based on 84 reviews

    Cave Heroes Cave Heroes is a challenging idle game where you explore dungeons, fight demons and face powerfull bosses. Descending into the depths of the caves, you will find forgotten knowledge, learn to use Dark Mana, collect powerful loot and absorb the power of the Archdemons.Improve You Village Unlock new buildings, hire workers, veterans and archmages and watch your heroes' stats grow. Perfor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cave Heroes.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    96% User Score Based on 52 reviews

    Experience a different take on the roguelike genre. Explore a world created on the fly by your actions. Wonder about your purpose. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to illumine.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    87% User Score Based on 1,067 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 2 reviews

    A massive ocean world, teeming with life and filled with ancient secrets. Join Naija, a lone underwater dweller in search of her family, as she explores the depths of Aquaria. She'll travel from hidden caves, shrouded in darkness, to beautiful, sunlit oases, all lovingly handcrafted by its two creators. Naija's story, narrated fully with voice overs, will become yours, as you join her on this mag… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aquaria.

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    62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    62% User Score Based on 137 reviews

    More than a game, Autumn is a relaxing place for spiritual learning and growth with a soothing atmosphere. In each game you play as a Spirit which depends on the natural world for its progress in life. As you help the world around you to thrive, you receive vital energy(Prana) in return. During the Autumn season, while the trees are shedding their leaves, orbs of Prana are released into the air, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Autumn.

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  11. Welcome to Postin Paradise, a unique post office incremental game where you'll experience the satisfying routine of processing envelopes, managing upgrades, and discovering mysterious events in a cozy factory setting. Your daily routine involves sorting envelopes, stamping them with precision, and watching your productivity grow. But, you know, this isn't just any ordinary postal office. C… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Postin Paradise.

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  12. System.Execute starts simple. You get a terminal, a cheap laptop, and a button that generates FLOPS. You buy better hardware, the numbers climb, and it feels like every other idle game you have played. It doesn't stay that way. The terminal isn't just a visual theme. You can type into it, navigate a filesystem full of encrypted files and system logs, and discover commands the game never tells yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to System.Execute.

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    78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    81% User Score Based on 47 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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  14. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music
    84% User Score Based on 206 reviews

    It begins with a single rock and a simple goal: break it. Your first hit lands with a satisfying thwack, chipping away a fragment of stone. You hit again. And again. Soon, the rock shatters, revealing a new, tougher layer beneath: Clay. Welcome to Fracture Field, an incremental game about managing a dynamic quarry and wielding earth-shattering power. Master the Swing: Master the rhythm of your s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fracture Field.

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  15. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    96% User Score Based on 647 reviews

    Be a stone / rock / boulder. Do nothing. Just exist. Relax, meditate, and watch the seasons change in the most peaceful simulator ever. Ever wondered what it’s like to be a rock? Become an unflinching stone in a serene, ever-changing world. Survive centuries of seasons, weather, and absurdly mundane adventures. Grow moss, collect bird poop, and question your existence—Stone Simulator is the Z… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stone Simulator – Just Be a Rock.

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  16. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    81% User Score Based on 103 reviews

    A cosmic horror idle game where you build the Yellow King’s cult, spread his living mold, and click yourself hollow. Memory by memory. Scream by silent scream, as the sky blooms with eyes watching your beautiful undoing. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cult of the Yellow King.

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    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    64% User Score Based on 42 reviews

    Aentity challenges you as an artist. Leaving my mind behind, the contours of the ego blur. Past the dream wall are no rules to break, there are playful moves to make, veiled visions to wake, unseen pictures to take. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AENTITY.

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  18. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    68% User Score Based on 782 reviews

    This is a simple but very deep incremental game! All you need is to collect more cubes and keep going! 〇Overview Collect cubes, defeat enemies, and advance through the tiers. 〇Simple Upgrades Each cube has an upgrade that reduces the interval at which the cubes fall. 〇Prestige Prestige will reset all your progress, but it boosts the progress dramatically. You can buy a lot… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Incremental Cubes.

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  19. 35%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, graphics
    35% User Score Based on 98 reviews

    Idle RPG game that uses real life Time as the core mechanic and currency. Featuring offline progress, prestige, unfolding mechanics, trees, and much more! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Time Idle RPG.

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  20. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    75% User Score Based on 236 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 5 reviews

    Smoke and Sacrifice is an open-world, narrative-driven RPG, where exploiting living ecosystems is the key to your survival. Craft, fight, survive and explore the huge open world in this beautifully hand-painted, gothic adventure where every character has their tale to tell. Sachi’s home is the one tiny patch of fertile land which remains in an icy wasteland of a world. Her farming community thrive… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Smoke and Sacrifice.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    80% User Score Based on 336 reviews

    Make the balls jump, upgrade and change the world! Drop the balls to generate energy with each bounce. Upgrade available balls and buy new ones to generate even more energy. Sell your balls empire to get meta-energy to change the world! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Idle Bouncer.

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  22. You awaken upon secluded shores, not entirely yourself. The island, alive with an ancient magic, has stripped away your physical form as it guards its profound secrets. Guided by the spirit of the island itself, you must learn to manipulate its abundant Mana and shape its raw power into the tools of your own restoration. As you delve deeper into its mysteries, you'll ponder: Is the island truly ac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ClickCrafter.

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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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  24. Riches in the Deep is an addictive 2D clicker game that takes you on an exciting journey of gold mining and wealth-building. As a mine operator, your task is simple: dig for gold, earn money, and grow your fortune. From a small shop to massive enterprises, you can establish a variety of businesses to multiply your wealth. As you progress, use the money you earn to unlock new opportunities and exp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Riches in the Deep.

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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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  26. 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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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 1,221 reviews

    An incremental game focused on resource management where players command creatures called Trimps, using them to gather different materials, engage in combat, and return with new loot and upgrades. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trimps.

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  29. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    86% User Score Based on 1,306 reviews

    RPG/Idle hybrid about becoming the most powerful wizard there is. Pick a class, get a pet, configure and improve your character in a miriad ways! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Idle Wizard.

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  30. ComboCraft Legendary is a satisfying incremental game about creation, combination, and exponential growth. Produce symbols, enchant them, merge them, and watch your economy explode into cascading chains of income.  Craft Everything begins with Symbols. Craft and collect Symbols in different shapes and quality tiers, each affecting their potential value and combo strength. Upgrade your Craf… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ComboCraft Legendary.

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  31. Write words. Fill shelves. Watch reality buckle.Words become pages. Pages become books. Every book needs a genre, and each genre changes how your library grows. Fill enough shelves and reality folds. Everything resets. Almost. You rebuild faster, stranger, deeper. And the Library starts to notice you've been here before. Prestige is the storyTooltips change between runs. Labels rename themselves… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Infinite Library.

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  32. From zero dollars to a sprawling multi-city empire - that's the goal in Grind Mindset. Start with nothing but ambition and a willingness to click. Rise to monopoly If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grind Mindset.

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  33. Fugitive Tense: A Game About Time You wake up on a platform in a cloudscape. A staircase slices upward into a sky that never quite agrees on what time it is. A poem hangs in the air, clocks twitch on the walls, and a quiet timer at the top of your vision starts to tick down. In Fugitive Tense time is your only real resource. Every step, every interaction, every wrong turn eats away at your remai… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fugitive Tense: A Game About Time.

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  34. A short, immersive VR experience inspired by sixth-generation console aesthetics. Explore a stylized forest over three surreal days. Walk, watch, and rest. Built for performance and atmosphere, GreenGrass is a compact journey with a long echo. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GreenGrass.

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  35. Free to Play Clicker OreGrab your pickaxe, descend into the depths, and become the master of wealth! Clicker Ore is a mining game that combines idle clicker mechanics with RPG depth and a high sense of progression. Every click makes you stronger. Every level brings a new challenge. Your journey in the depths of the mines transforms into an endless adventure of gaining power. Why Clicker Ore?Sta… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Clicker Ore.

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  36. Dive into the Realm of Infinite Power! Are you ready to embark on an epic journey to rise from humble beginnings to legendary status? "Infinite Power Idle" is an exhilarating idle clicker game designed to test your strategic thinking and management skills. Immerse yourself in a rich world where you train hard, go on daring adventures, and collect an array of upgrades to increase your power and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Infinite Power Idle.

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  37. Discord Join our official RainLight Discord! Be the first to find out about the latest updates and development news. Exchange ideas with us and be directly involved in development! About the Game Deep within an enchanted forest on the beautiful island of Lyria lies a magical library, a place where knowledge, magic, and nature once converged to maintain the island's delicate balance. For gen… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Library Of Lyria.

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  38. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    72% User Score Based on 83 reviews

    Grow a Colorful ColonyRelax with Auto Snakes in Outer Space! A slow, meditative, and mesmerizing incremental idler where colorful snakes automatically collect food. The player's goal is to make them more efficient. Increase your snakes’ speed and food supply. Unlock abilities and upgrades. Complete tasks to unlock new skins. Prestige for permanent perks. Beat the game to Unlock Endless Mode. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Auto Snakes in Outer Space.

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  39. 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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  40. A relaxing idle-farming game you can play on the edge of your desktop screen. Grow and harvest dozens of different crops while working, browsing or resting. Steam — Play the Demo After a thousand years of slumber, the world is no longer the same. Humanity has changed, civilizations have fallen… yet Easter Island remains silent. Enjoying your retirement on this quiet island, all you have t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fangs to Fields.

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  42. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    75% User Score Based on 1,484 reviews

    Grim Clicker is an IDLE/RPG clicker where you will find your own strategy to explore the lost worlds. Inspired by games such as Diablo, Grim Dawn, Dark Souls, etc., the game features a complex character development, many unique items, active and passive playstyle. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grim Clicker.

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  44. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    55% User Score Based on 75 reviews

    Idle Plant Game Immerse yourself in the serene world of "Idle Plant Game," where you don't just grow plants — you are the plant. Succulent Fern Moss Berry Bush Colony of Grass The Time Vine Each with their own unique path to photosynthetic mastery. This is an idle game, with the right strategy. It is also a very active clicker if you want faster progression. It is also a lab… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Idle Plant Game.

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  45. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    73% User Score Based on 1,530 reviews

    Explore Arctico with your dog sled team, kayak, and parachute! Build and customize your base camp, gather resources, take care of your experiments in this peaceful island. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arctico.

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    66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    67% User Score Based on 528 reviews
    Critic Score 63%Based on 2 reviews

    Embark on a journey of discovery and inspiration in The Search - a story-driven puzzle-adventure set in a mysterious world where art comes to life! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Search.

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  47. 40%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    40% User Score Based on 538 reviews

    Away - is a short game telling about the hero's death experience, performed in a gloomy black and white style. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Away.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    80% User Score Based on 160 reviews

    The Wild Eternal is a first-person adventure game about an old woman who wishes not to be reborn, and a talkative fox who offers to help her. As the old woman, players will explore beautifully hand-crafted non-linear levels while traveling from clear vistas (where they'll spot distant landmarks) into foggy valleys (where they'll get lost trying to get to those distant landmarks), collecting keys, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Wild Eternal.

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  49. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    65% User Score Based on 384 reviews

    Castle Clicker is a more strategy focused clicking game that required you to think about how to manage your resources and build your city. If you're looking for a more in depth but still casual clicking game, this is for you! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Castle Clicker.

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    78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    78% User Score Based on 996 reviews

    What's Idle Spiral? This is a beautiful "Idle", "Incremental" game based on spirals and mathematics. Your goal is to make the spiral grow longer and longer. The game is very simple, but it is very deep and can be enjoyed for a long time. How to play By buying upgrades, you can grow your spiral more efficiently. There will be a lot of mathematical equations, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Idle Spiral.

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