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Games like IdleOS

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Duskers and Hacknet play most like IdleOS. Of the 13 closest games below, most share its idler and typing.

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Ranked by how similar the games actually are, not by sales. Released and Price are remembered for next time.

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Duskers
May 18, 2016 · Misfits Attic
Both: Typing · Hacking
Top-down 2D sci-fi real time tactics roguelite, gritty pixel art. Piloting drones, scavenging derelict ships and upgrading equipment.
ExplorationTypingReal Time TacticsSpaceRogueliteProgrammingHorrorHackingSurvivalPuzzle👍 2,310
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Hacknet
Aug 12, 2015 · Team Fractal Alligator
Both: Hacking · Typing
2D sci-fi hacking simulator, terminal-based interface. Hacking, solving mysteries and exploring networks.
HackingSimulationProgrammingTypingStory RichSingleplayerGreat SoundtrackChoices MatterCrimeAtmospheric👍 16,921
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Black Box - Hacker Day One
Mar 13 · elevenBytes
Both: Typing · Idler
2D modern-day hacking simulation puzzle. Typing terminal commands, hacking networks and managing digital resources.
TypingIncrementalIdlerPuzzleVisual NovelSimulationDetectiveDiplomacyPoint & Click2D
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Melvor Idle
Nov 18, 2021 · Games by Malcs
Both: Idler
2D fantasy idle/incremental RPG, minimalist 2D icons. Training skills, combat and collecting items.
IdlerRPGCasualIndieSingleplayerAdventure2DMiningAutomationCrafting👍 14,662
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Glyphica: Typing Survival
Oct 9, 2024 · aliasBLACK
Both: Typing · PvE
Top-down 2D action roguelike typing, minimalist arena. Typing words to defeat enemies, upgrading weapons and builds, surviving waves of enemies.
Early AccessTypingAction RoguelikeArena ShooterBullet HellTop-Down ShooterActionRogueliteWord GamePvE👍 2,501
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MabelDOS
May 29, 2025 · MabelisYT
Both: Idler · Typing · Text-Based
2D modern-day simulation sandbox idle game, retro DOS interface. Simulating DOS, idle gaming and typing.
SimulationSandboxIdlerImmersive SimTyping2DText-Based1980sOld SchoolCasual
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Magic Research 2
May 21, 2024 · Maticolotto
Both: Auto Battler · Idler · Text-Based
2D fantasy incremental idler RPG, minimalist text-based. Casting spells, transmuting items and automating gameplay.
Auto BattlerIdlerText-BasedAutomationRPGMagicFantasyManagementIncrementalCrafting👍 610
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Idle Knight
Jun 15 · VECR
Both: Idler · Typing
2D fantasy idle RPG, cute pixel art. Building a character, running dungeons and competing in ranked mode.
Desktop CompanionCuteFree to PlayEarly AccessIncrementalIdlerTypingCozyLootAsynchronous Multiplayer
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Nomad Idle
Apr 4, 2025 · The Fox Knocks
Both: Idler · Auto Battler
Top-down 2D fantasy idle incremental roguelite, colorful pixel graphics. Automatic combat, crafting equipment and character customization.
IdlerIncrementalClass-BasedRogueliteCraftingRoguelikeAuto BattlerCasualCharacter Customization2D👍 858
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CTRL+ESC
Sep 25 · milkygroup
Both: Idler · Text-Based
2D sci-fi idle clicker, green phosphor terminal. Generating bytes, purchasing processors and cracking encryption.
IncrementalCasualIdlerSandbox2DText-BasedCyberpunkMinimalistStylizedAutomation
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Knightfall Idle
Sep 1 · Gibber
Both: Idler · Auto Battler · PvE
2D fantasy persistent medieval idle RPG. Gathering resources, processing goods and kingdom management.
Time ManagementIncrementalCasualIdlerAuto BattlerFishingPvEText-BasedCookingMassively Multiplayer
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RE_ALLOC
Jun 14 · nomorevalid, yekbun
Both: Typing · Text-Based · Idler
2D sci-fi technical simulation puzzle, minimalist terminal aesthetic. Writing assembly code, designing hardware topology and optimizing logic.
SimulationPuzzleTyping2DAtmosphericText-BasedSingleplayerStrategySandboxIdler
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修仙挂机
Jul 13 · 老鱼工作室
Both: Idler · Text-Based
2D fantasy casual incremental idle RPG, text-based UI. Resource management, character progression and skill training.
IdlerRPGCasualResource ManagementAutomationText-BasedWord GameSingleplayerTime ManagementIndie👍 103
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Share some of the same DNA, but further from the original.

Nodebuster
Aug 13, 2024 · Goblobin
Both: Idler · Relaxing
2D incremental idler strategy, abstract minimalist pixel art. Harvesting nodes, buying upgrades and exploring skill trees.
IncrementalCasualStrategyIdlerSimulationArcadeManagement2DExperimentalRelaxing👍 13,862
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Tap Tap Loot
Apr 13 · Turtle Knight Games
Both: Typing
Side-view 2D fantasy incremental RPG, pixel graphics, colorful. Typing, collecting loot and exploring biomes.
RPGCasualDesktop CompanionIncrementalTyping2DMassively MultiplayerCatsCutePixel Graphics👍 842
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HackHub - Ultimate Hacker Simulator
Aug 1 · HotBunny
Both: Hacking · Typing
2D modern-day hacking simulation, sleek digital interface. Hacking networks, completing cyber missions and using terminal tools.
HackingSimulationTypingCrimePuzzleSingleplayerArtificial IntelligenceInteractive FictionTabletopGrand Strategy👍 975
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Samawa Idle
Nov 13, 2023 · Samharia Studios
Both: Idler · Auto Battler
Top-down 2D fantasy incremental tower defense, stylized cartoon. Building towers, upgrading skills and farming rewards.
IncrementalIdlerRogueliteAuto BattlerTower DefenseRPGRoguelikeCharacter Customization2DTop-Down👍 603
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Lootborne
Sep 21 · Fate Rate
Both: Idler · Auto Battler
2D fantasy auto battler RPG, pixel graphics. Battle, loot and forge items.
IdlerDesktop CompanionAuto BattlerLootDark FantasyAsynchronous MultiplayerRPGInventory ManagementPixel GraphicsTrading👍 413
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