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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$3.99Increlution
Oct 13 · Gniller
Both: Incremental · Idler · Minimalist
Survive the ever increasing pressure of time for as long as you can! A minimalistic incremental game about time management that takes inspiration from roguelite games, with a focus on meta-progression. Every generation has a better chance at survival, because previous lives influence its instincts
IncrementalIdlerTime ManagementRogueliteMinimalistText-BasedPoint & ClickEarly AccessIndieStrategy RPG👍 1,237
-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
FreeClicker Heroes
May 13 · Playsaurus
Both: Incremental · Idler
Click your way through hordes of monsters, earn gold, and recruit quirky heroes with powerful skills. Progress even while you're idle, and watch the numbers climb into the absurd. It’s a never-ending journey of clicks, crits, and colossal damage.
IncrementalIdlerCasual2DFree to PlayManagementIndieFunnyMultiplayerStrategy👍 749
-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
$9.99放置勇者:远征/Idle Heroes:Odyssey
Jun 10 · OnigiriStudio
Both: Idler · Incremental
As a hero leader, you need to recruit your hero, collect treasures and equipment, and run towns to upgrade the combat team.Facing powerful monsters on the expedition, you also need strategies to match heroes, skills and treasures, finally save the world again.
AdventureRPGIdlerCasualIncrementalPixel GraphicsSimulationStrategyIndieEarly Access👍 529
$4.99Factory Town Idle
Jan 8 · Erik Asmussen
Both: Idler · Incremental · Minimalist
An entire town builder experience packed into a living spreadsheet. Build housing, assign workers, then craft and sell a huge variety of items to level up your town and expand your civilization across the world!
CasualIdlerIncrementalMinimalist2DResource ManagementFantasyCity BuilderAutomationColony Sim👍 1,232
FreeYour Chronicle
Apr 4 · Samurai Games
Both: Idler · Text-Based · Incremental
"Let's begin your own story." This is a text-based idle RPG game. There are already more than 3,000 unique story actions and it's still growing.
RPGIdlerText-BasedIncrementalFree to PlayAuto BattlerAdventureSingleplayerFantasyCollectathon
FreeMidas Gold Plus - Idle Clicker
Feb 1 · Holyday Studios
Both: Incremental · Idler · Economy
Discover Midas Gold Plus, an engaging idle clicker set in a mythical world! Harness King Midas' golden touch, build a legendary city, and unlock powerful champions. Master unique gameplay styles, explore pet battles, and conquer rival cities. Delve into this ancient tycoon adventure today!
Free to PlayIncrementalIndieCasualSingleplayerRPGIdlerCapitalismEconomyPoint & Click👍 292
$9.99Dragon Cliff
May 11 · Meta Interaction
Both: Idler · Incremental
Dragon Cliff is a Semi-Idle RPG game with deep and complex itemization/skill systems to support endless character builds. Players are to collect adventurers, kill monsters, advance talent trees, enchant/reforge equipment, discover scrolls and finally assemble the most powerful adventure team!
RPGStrategyIdlerLootIncrementalPixel GraphicsCasualAdventureManagementIndie👍 7,680
$9.99Melvor Idle
Nov 18 · Games by Malcs
Both: Idler
Inspired by RuneScape, Melvor Idle takes the core of what makes an adventure game so addictive and strips it down to its purest form! This is a feature-rich, idle/incremental game combining a distinctly familiar feel with a fresh gameplay experience. Maxing 20+ skills has never been more zen.
IdlerRPGCasualIndieSingleplayerAdventure2DMiningAutomationCrafting👍 14,637
$4.99Hero Tale
Mar 28 · Weird Johnny Studio
Both: Cozy · Idler
A relaxing auto-battler running in the background. Watch your combat experience grow and occasionally develop the massive skill tree and upgrade your equipment to explore secrets of the island.
Dungeon CrawlerAuto BattlerRPGLootCasualCozyIdlerIndie2DCartoony👍 421
$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
$4.99Samawa Idle
Nov 13 · Samharia Studios
Both: Incremental · Idler
Unleash the power of specialized towers to annihilate hordes of monsters in this idle game with roguelike elements. Collect gold, level up your towers, face powerful bosses, and refine your strategy with an evolving skill tree.
IncrementalIdlerRogueliteAuto BattlerTower DefenseRPGRoguelikeCharacter Customization2DTop-Down👍 600
FreeIdle Slayer
Dec 21 · Pablo Leban
Both: Idler · Incremental
Start from nothing and grow into a legendary Slayer. Explore countless dimensions, collect souls, unlock powerful upgrades, craft powerful gear, defeat epic bosses, and enjoy a deep idle RPG with active and offline progression.
IdlerCasualIncrementalFree to PlayPixel Graphics2D Platformer2DSingleplayerExperimentalIndie👍 502
-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

