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Games like Background Hero

by steev

Background Hero is a 2D fantasy idle RPG: skill management, resource gathering and idling. Melvor Idle and Journeybound Idle play most like Background Hero. Of the 12 closest games below, most share its idler and incremental.

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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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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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Journeybound Idle
Aug 7 · Max Luck Gaming
Both: Idler · Incremental · Cozy
2D fantasy idle RPG, pixel graphics. Gathering, crafting and combat.
IdlerIncrementalCollectathonFantasyIndieRPGAuto BattlerAdventureCasualCozy
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Scapewatch: Idle MMO
Sep 25 · Puzzle Drop Studios
Both: Idler · Incremental
Top-down 2D fantasy idle MMORPG, hand-crafted 2D art. Training skills, combat and gathering resources.
IdlerIncrementalRPGIndieMassively MultiplayerMMORPGCraftingPvEFantasyTutorial👍 360
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Idle Crown
Jun 23 · Idle Crown
Both: Incremental · Idler
2D fantasy medieval idle RPG, gold-on-parchment icons. Skill progression, resource gathering and building management.
IncrementalRPGIdlerCasualSimulationCraftingPvEStrategy RPGIndie2D👍 135
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Between Adventures IDLE
Sep 8 · Loop Forge
Both: Idler
Side-view 2D fantasy strategy RPG idler, charming 2D pixel art. Combat, gathering and crafting.
Early AccessStrategyIdlerRPGLootInventory ManagementStrategy RPGMedievalMagicFantasy👍 362
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Knightfall Idle
Sep 1 · Gibber
Both: Incremental · Idler · Text-Based
2D fantasy persistent medieval idle RPG. Gathering resources, processing goods and kingdom management.
Time ManagementIncrementalCasualIdlerAuto BattlerFishingPvEText-BasedCookingMassively Multiplayer
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Ascend Idle: Chronicles
Sep 18 · GODev Games
Both: Idler · Incremental · Cozy
2D fantasy idle incremental RPG, clean UI-driven 2D. Training skills, combat and collecting items.
CasualRPGAuto BattlerIdlerIncremental2DCozyEconomyFantasySci-fi
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IdleOn - The Incremental MMO
Nov 6, 2025 · Lavaflame2
Both: Idler · Incremental
Side-view 2D fantasy incremental MMORPG, pixel graphics. Fighting bosses, upgrading skills and resource management.
IdlerFree to PlayIncrementalMMORPGMultiplayerPixel GraphicsRPGManagementCraftingResource Management
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Loot of Baal
Jun 16, 2025 · Gleamer Studio
Both: Idler
Top-down 2D fantasy idle party-based RPG, illustrated 2D art. Exploring, fighting demons and collecting loot.
IdlerRPGLootStrategyParty-Based RPGFantasyMedievalSingleplayerInventory Management2D👍 1,374
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Hero Tale
Mar 28, 2024 · Weird Johnny Studio
Both: Cozy · Idler
2D fantasy idle RPG, cartoony, colorful. Battling enemies, looting and upgrading skill tree.
Dungeon CrawlerAuto BattlerRPGLootCasualCozyIdlerIndie2DCartoony👍 421
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Dragon Cliff
May 11, 2018 · Meta Interaction
Both: Idler · Incremental
2D fantasy semi-idle RPG, pixel graphics. Collecting adventurers, crafting equipment and exploring maps.
RPGStrategyIdlerLootIncrementalPixel GraphicsCasualAdventureManagementIndie👍 7,684
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Lowmoor Idle RPG: An Adventurer's Chronicle
Aug 7 · LilChill Games
Both: Idler · Incremental · Text-Based
2D fantasy idle RPG, retro text-based. Hunting, equipping gear and managing skills.
IdlerIncrementalRPGText-BasedFree to PlaySingleplayerRetroAuto Battler2DFantasy
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