Games like Background Hero
by steev
Every hero starts somewhere, usually with a dull axe, an even duller pickaxe. Background Hero puts you in charge of building one from scratch, one skill at a time. Idle progression, tiered upgrades, task lists, resources, dungeon rewards -- perfect for the completionist chasing the elusive 100%
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-40%$5.39Desktop Raid
Mar 8 · Lee_Studio
Both: Idler · Incremental
Assemble your adventure squad on the desktop! Classic RPG meets idle play—no grind, no stress, just nonstop progress. Your heroes fight, level up, and loot while you work or study. Explore rich classes, powerful skills, and thrilling gear drops. RPG excitement, anytime, anywhere!
IdlerRPGIncrementalDesktop CompanionCreature CollectorLootCasualPixel GraphicsAdventureExploration👍 679
-20%$6.39Ascend Idle: Chronicles
2 days ago · GODev Games
Both: Idler · Incremental · Cozy
Ascend from mortal origins to cosmic mastery in Ascend Idle: Chronicles, an immersive idle RPG. Optimize automated resource generation, unlock powerful upgrades, and master deep strategic progression through a seamless, mouse-only interface designed for pure, relaxed enjoyment.
CasualRPGAuto BattlerIdlerIncremental2DCozyEconomyFantasySci-fi
$6.99荒域奇谭
Apr 29 · 清友工作室
Both: Idler · Incremental
Legends of Wastelands is an idle RPG where you shape your hero’s growth. Choose among six classes, master 100+ skills, and combine talents and gems for unique synergies. Idle for rewards or dive into boss fights and shifting wastelands, with pets and gear adding endless build variety.
IdlerIncrementalLootAutomationCombatStrategy RPGStrategyPoint & ClickRogueliteHand-drawn👍 320
-25%$5.99Bones and Coins
13 days ago · Troyd Games
Both: Incremental · Idler
An incremental auto battler dungeon crawler where you build a synergized hero party to slay enemies and loot items. Unlock weapons with unique attack styles. Gear up your hero team and explore new dungeon rooms filled with enemies and legendary drops.
IncrementalAuto BattlerDungeon CrawlerParty-Based RPGLootIdlerStrategyRPGDeckbuildingStrategy RPG👍 668
-15%$6.79Between Adventures IDLE
12 days ago · Loop Forge
Both: Idler
A visual Idle RPG where you hunt creatures for rare loot, enchant your equipment, and build your hero. Master 11 skills, trade with merchants, and progress even offline. No Microtransactions, No P2W, just pure idle fun.
Early AccessStrategyIdlerRPGLootInventory ManagementStrategy RPGMedievalMagicFantasy👍 331
$3.99Alchemist's Garden
Apr 21 · Lumis Entertainment
Both: Incremental · Idler · Economy
Alchemist's Garden is a cozy and relaxing incremental crafting game. Forage to uncover hidden ingredients across mystical lands. Experiment with them at your crucible to discover potions and items, stock your shop's shelves, and watch your potion shop grow!
IncrementalIdlerCollectathonShop KeeperBuildingCapitalismCraftingEconomyManagementPoint & Click👍 182
FreeIdleOn - The Incremental MMO
Nov 6 · Lavaflame2
Both: Idler · Incremental
The incremental idle MMO where your heroes keep fighting while you're gone! Spend their loot on upgrades, unlock classes from Elemental-Wizard to Cannon-Pirate, and level 20 unique skills like Farming, Sailing, and Construction!
IdlerFree to PlayIncrementalMMORPGMultiplayerPixel GraphicsRPGManagementCraftingResource Management
$4.99The Greenening
May 7 · Erkberg Games
Both: Incremental · Idler · Cozy
A short and wholesome incremental journey about exploring and reawakening a forgotten world. Wash away the ashes to discover the secrets hidden beneath, upgrade your versatile watering abilities, and grow your own cozy space garden.
IncrementalCasualIdlerExplorationNatureRelaxingCleaningCuteCozyWholesome👍 484
-20%$7.99The Farmer Was Replaced
Oct 10 · Timon Herzog
Both: Idler · Text-Based · Minimalist
Program and optimize a drone to automate a farm and watch it do the work for you. Collect resources to unlock better technology and become the most efficient farmer in the world. Improve your problem solving and coding skills.
ProgrammingAutomationEducationIdlerLogicPuzzleText-BasedFarming SimMinimalistResource Management👍 9,155
-40%$4.19Fracture Field
Apr 20 · Type Ten
Both: Incremental · Idler
Fracture Field is an idle/incremental quarry mining game. Shatter rocks with timed swings then invest your earnings into upgrades. Build a fleet of drones to automate your empire, bomb tough layers, and unlock powerful prestige upgrades on your journey to master the quarry.
IncrementalIdlerMiningAutomationResource ManagementCasualRelaxingBuildingSingleplayerManagement👍 1,199
$9.99Fell & Sell
Aug 26 · Art Games Studio S.A.
Both: Economy
Slay. Loot. Sell. Survive! Dive into a first-person blend of hack'n'slash roguelike and shop management. Plunder deadly dungeons for loot, escape with your life, craft, and stock your shelves. Then risk it all once more for profit!
SimulationShop KeeperManagementEconomyFantasySingleplayerRPGDungeon CrawlerAction RoguelikeAction RPG👍 1,453
$6.99Whack-A-Monster
Jul 28 · Brainfog Games
Both: Incremental · Idler
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.
RPGIncrementalRogueliteIdlerSimulationMemesArcadeTop-Down2DPixel Graphics👍 124
-15%$5.94Moon Garden
9 days ago · Kairos Games LLC
Both: Idler · Incremental
A cozy incremental game about growing your way home. Strategically plant flowers, optimize machinery, and grow your tree tall enough to escape!
IdlerStrategyIncrementalResource ManagementBuildingManagementRelaxingCuteAtmosphericCasual
$11.99Orb of Creation
Jun 23 · MarpleGames
Both: Incremental · Minimalist
Orb of Creation is a non-idle incremental-puzzle game in which you recreate the world with nothing but magic and ingenuity. Conjure resources, buy upgrades, and become an all-powerful wizard!
IncrementalMagicCasualStrategyResource ManagementPuzzleIndieMinimalistSingleplayerCrafting👍 2,170
$3.99CoreBreaker: Desktop Swarm
Jul 15 · Furistic
Both: Idler · Incremental
A corner screen incremental brick-breaker where bouncing cores destroy endless swarms. Let it run in the corner of your screen while you work or jump into fullscreen and take control yourself. Unlock new Cores, expand your skill tree, survive endless waves.
Desktop CompanionAuto BattlerIdlerIncrementalCasualStrategyRoguelikeBullet HeavenTower DefenseRoguelite


