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

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  1. 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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  2. 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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  4. 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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    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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  6. 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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  7. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 155 reviews

    Tiny Biomes is a relaxing idle game where animals peacefully produce resources and you gather wood in a calm harvesting zone. Build small biomes, earn gold, and enjoy steady progression without pressure, timers, or stress. Play at your own pace and unwind. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tiny Biomes: Cozy Idle.

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  8. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, graphics
    74% User Score Based on 149 reviews

    Start your path as a simple human — and build your own story of becoming a true mage. Plan your daily routines, manage carefully crafted lists of actions, and steadily improve every aspect of your magical life. Explore a rich and expanding world full of opportunities. Unlock new actions, resources, and systems at your own pace — and discover how much there is to unfold. Every hour brings somethin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Idle Awakening: Mages Path.

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  9. 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 Zen me… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stone Simulator Just Be a Rock.

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  10. 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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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  16. 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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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 101 reviews

    A cozy, chaotic idle-incremental clicker about growing a civilisation of tiny creatures called Pibbles in a giant tree, set in a post-human world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pibcremental.

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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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  19. 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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  20. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    71% User Score Based on 505 reviews

    Starvester is a short incremental game about expanding a star-system wide factory to build giant megastructures in space. Deploy drones to automate mining Gather various resources and unlock upgrades Expand your factory and build megastructures. Harvest the power of stars and other celestial bodies! Features: Active incremental progression through resource gathering Tons of upgrades with prestige … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Starvester.

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  21. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    88% User Score Based on 103 reviews

    You're tasked with cleaning the local shrine in your hometown after the previous caretaker passed away. At first, it seems like a chore, but then you're greeted by the shrine's resident, a fox girl named Mao. She's hesitant to approach you, having been out of touch with humans for a very long time. However, she seems to appreciate your efforts in cleaning the shrine she calls home. Intrigued by M… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Living with a Little Fox Girl.

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    63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    78% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    About This GameAn alien ship has crash-landed on prehistoric Earth. Stranded and far from home, the survivors find themselves surrounded by primitive humans. The only way back to the stars? Ignite the spark of civilization. Click To Civ is an incremental game with active clicking where you collect ancient civilization badges and grow your hometown into a thriving hub of progress. Gameplay L… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Click to Civ.

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  23. 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. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fangs to Fields.

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  24. 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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  25. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization
    76% User Score Based on 74 reviews

    Welcome to Idle Biceps, the ultimate game for those who want to achieve the perfect biceps. Every click counts in your journey to greatness. With each rep, you'll earn two types of currencies: "Rep Points" and "Volume Points" Use these points to increase your weight and improve your technique, pushing yourself to reach impossible heights. Upgrade your equipment and purchase … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Idle Biceps.

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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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  27. 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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  28. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    90% User Score Based on 96 reviews

    You are a spider on the hunt! Build webs of your own design to trap and eat a wide variety of dynamic insects, each with its own behaviors and vulnerabilities. You must possess the agility and cunning of a spider to master the deep scoring system and top the per-level leaderboards in this unique, innovative blend of action, strategy, and puzzle gameplay. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spider: Rite of the Shrouded Moon.

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  29. 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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  30. Hi! I'm a solo indie game developer trying to create fun and entertaining games. Block Clicker is a mining clicker game where you break blocks to collect resources and grow your operation. Mine a wide variety of blocks, each with different values, and turn your resources into powerful upgrades. Improve your clicking strength, unlock automation systems to keep progressing even when you’re not act… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Block Clicker.

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  31. Mesmerizing idle clicker incremental game where you build your own star systems and mine matter amid the ever-rising chaos of colliding asteroids, comets, and planets. Upgrades, Skill Tree, Abilities, Research, Perks, crits, chain lightning, burns, and more. Idle build or clicker build - you choose. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astromental Incremental.

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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. 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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  34. 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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  35. 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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  36. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    90% User Score Based on 264 reviews

    Absurd incremental game where you turn even liquid assets into financial glory! Spin for jackpots and hire veteran gamblers to automate the madness. Use permanent upgrades and 'mishaps' to accelerate your progress! Simple. Messy. Addictive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slots & Diapers.

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  37. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    84% User Score Based on 324 reviews

    Amass an army of clones to follow your tightly-optimised path. Generate massive amounts of power to upgrade your production and movement abilities. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to IGTAP: an Incremental Game That's Also a Platformer.

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

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

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  40. 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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  41. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    72% User Score Based on 334 reviews

    Choose your Spells, Perks, and Traits, then let the Wizard do all of the work in this unique Idle RPG! Tap Wizard 2 is a fusion of the Idle, Incremental, ARPG, and Twin-Stick Shooter genres, resulting in a game like no other! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tap Wizard 2.

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  42. Dookie Clicker is the most absurdly addictive game that unapologetically puts you in charge of a steaming pile of... well, you know. Your mission? Click the crap out of it and watch as your dookie evolves from a simple turd into a majestic, over-the-top, freak show of fecal artistry.Why Should You Give A Crap? Push Harder: Upgrade your clicking power, passive income, and more to turn your dookie i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dookie Clicker.

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  44. 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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  45. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, graphics
    88% User Score Based on 1,698 reviews

    Survive the ever increasing pressure of time for as long as you can! A minimalistic idle game about time management that takes inspiration from roguelite games, with a focus on meta-progression. Every generation will have better chances at survival, because previous lives influence its instincts If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Increlution.

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  46. 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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  48. 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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  50. 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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