Games like Pure Idle
by Riven Elow
SPORE™ and Stellaris play most like Pure Idle. Of the 18 closest games below, most share its idler and incremental; 3 came out in the last year and 13 are free or under $10. The best known is Stellaris, with 145,865 Steam reviews.
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Ranked by how similar the games actually are, not by sales. Released and Price are remembered for next time.
Closest matches
SPORE™
Dec 19, 2008 · Maxis™
Both: God Game · Space
Be the architect of your own universe with Spore, an exciting single-player adventure. From Single Cell to Galactic God, evolve your creature in a universe of your own creations.
God GameOpen WorldSandboxColony SimSimulationExplorationSpaceCasualScienceCute👍 66,962Stellaris
May 9, 2016 · Paradox Development Studio
Both: Space
Explore a galaxy full of wonders in this sci-fi grand strategy game from Paradox Development Studios. Interact with diverse alien races, discover strange new worlds with unexpected events and expand the reach of your empire. Each new adventure holds almost limitless possibilities.
SpaceStrategyGrand StrategySci-fi4XExplorationSandboxSimulationMultiplayerReal-Time with Pause👍 145,865Idle Colony
Dec 16, 2024 · Faith G.
Both: Incremental · Automation · Idler
A condensed incremental experience, where you build a colony to collect and merge bigger and bigger fruits. Combine game-changing technologies and special upgrades to find the best synergies and take your cash flow to another dimension.
IncrementalCasualAutomationStrategyIdlerEconomyManagementColony SimRogueliteBuilding👍 553THE LONGING
Mar 5, 2020 · Studio Seufz
Both: Point & Click · Idler
An unusual mix of adventure and idle game. In utter loneliness deep below the surface, it's your task to wait for the awakening of your king... for 400 days.
Point & ClickWalking SimulatorChoose Your Own AdventureIdler2DUndergroundMultiple EndingsExplorationAtmosphericChoices Matter👍 6,990Revolution Idle
May 1, 2025 · Oni Gaming, Nu Games
Both: Incremental · Idler · Automation
Revolution Idle is a free idle incremental game with offline progress, prestige layers, and endless automation. Start simple, reach infinity and go further.
IncrementalIdlerFree to PlayCasualSimulationAutomationMinimalist2DIndieManagementSpace industrial empire
May 24, 2024 · 游戏养家工作室
Both: Automation · Space · Management
This is a idle game modeled on industrial building gameplay. It will be three-dimensional, complex industrial assembly line, easy, simple plane conveyor belt. At the same time to join the battleship assembly, space campaign, character development, giant construction, trade orders and other gameplay!
AutomationSpaceIndieManagementIdlerStrategyLootCasualWord GameSingleplayer👍 1,023Idle Research
Jul 31, 2022 · Considera Games LLC
Both: Idler · Incremental · Resource Management
Idle Research is an addictive, resource management, incremental game with both idle and active playstyles. Research and craft colorful Flasks and Tubes to earn as much Energy as possible! Big numbers guaranteed.
IdlerIncrementalFree to PlaySimulationStrategyAdventureResource ManagementAutomationEarly AccessManagementENDLESS Space™ 2
May 18, 2017 · AMPLITUDE Studios
Both: Space
ENDLESS Space™ 2 is a Strategic Space Opera, featuring the compelling “just one more turn” gameplay, set in the mysterious ENDLESS Universe™. As the leader of your civilization, will you impose your vision and build the greatest stellar empire?
StrategySpaceSci-fi4XTurn-Based StrategyMultiplayerTurn-BasedGrand StrategyGreat SoundtrackSingleplayer👍 17,289Stuck In Time
Dec 9, 2021 · Housemade Inc.
Both: Idler
A unique mix of adventure and idle game. Plan and optimise your loops carefully and let the grind happen automatically. Explore this unique world, meet strange characters and escape the loop. A high-quality idle game that elevate the mechanics through an old school pixel-art adventure.
IdlerAdventureExplorationPixel GraphicsRPGIndieRetroDark FantasySingleplayerTime Management👍 1,021Idle Fleet
Aug 26 · Idleforge Games
Both: Idler · Incremental · Automation
Command a mining fleet that never clocks out. Train 7 skills, automate them with drones, trade on a player-driven market, and forge the legendary Vanguard hull — all server-side, so your fleet keeps working while you sleep. Log in to progress you actually earned.
IdlerIncrementalRPGAutomationCraftingCasualEconomySimulationSpaceMiningIncremental Factory
Jan 29, 2024 · Significant Steak
Both: Automation · Idler · Resource Management
Craft and automate an industrial empire from scratch! Experience a strategic game teeming with challenges as you manage resources, overcome hurdles, and optimize production chains. Are you ready to conquer the challenges of Incremental Factory? Your journey starts here... The Factory Must Grow!
Early AccessAutomationIdlerResource ManagementSimulationCraftingStrategy2DSandboxRelaxing👍 237Astro Prospector
Jul 14, 2025 · Incrementalist
Both: Incremental
Endless Coffee is out! Build your ship, survive 21 Days and break the Universe- Astro Prospector is an incremental bullet hell about mining coffee and fighting SpaceCorp. Collect resources, upgrade your ship and become unstoppable. Return AstroCoffee to humanity!
IncrementalRoguelikeCasualRogueliteAction RoguelikeBullet HellBullet HeavenCapitalismIndieSimulation👍 3,228Idle Wizard
Jan 24, 2019 · TwoWizards
Both: Idler · Incremental · Resource Management
RPG/Idle hybrid about becoming the most powerful wizard there is. Pick a class, get a pet, configure and improve your character in a myriad ways!
IdlerIncrementalResource ManagementFree to PlayMagicIndieDark FantasyCasualMouse OnlyManagementENDLESS Space™ - Definitive Edition
Jul 4, 2012 · AMPLITUDE Studios
Both: Space
ENDLESS Space™ is a turn-based 4X strategy game, covering the space colonization age in the ENDLESS Universe™, where you can control every aspect of your civilization as you strive for galactic domination.
Strategy4XSpaceSci-fiTurn-Based StrategyTurn-BasedMultiplayerSingleplayerIndieExploration👍 6,626Galactic Mining Corp
May 18, 2021 · Windybeard
Both: Incremental · Space · Idler
Galactic Mining Corp is a unique rogue-lite, action game with crafting and base building mechanics. Head into uncharted space and discover a universe of locations to exploit for riches! Use your profits to expand your HQ, hire a crazy work force, obtain new drill components and upgrade everything.
MiningIncrementalRogueliteCapitalismEconomyExplorationSpaceIdlerBuildingSpace Sim👍 869Idle Dyson Swarm
Feb 12 · Blindsided Games
Both: Idler · Incremental · Space
Ever wanted a Dyson swarm of your own? Now you can have one with just a few clicks! Manage a solar empire, produce bots which will make solar panels for you. Send your panels to the sun to generate energy and sell that energy to make money which you can spend on even more bots!
StrategyIdlerCasualIncrementalSimulationSpace2DStory RichFree to PlaySci-fi
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