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Idle games doubled on Steam. Of games released January to September 2026 with 10+ reviews, 13 in 100 carry the Idler or Incremental tag. Same months of 2024: 6 in 100. The mechanics read from the games agree: idle progression in 4.9 in 100, up from 2.2.

#idlegames #incremental #gamedev #steam
Idle games doubled (element tiles)
November 6, 2026 at 2:00 PM
stefan-s-from-h.de
How many power plants less would we need if there were a worldwide ban on idle games?

#gaming #IdleGames #energy
November 9, 2026 at 2:32 PM
tomagia-apps.bsky.social
We're a small studio. We made Onyx Vanguard, a free idle knight roguelike RPG for iPhone. Idle games hide a lot of depth in the skill picks, not only the upgrades. We'll share build tips here, no hype. #IdleGames #Roguelike https://apps.apple.com/app/id6818735329?ct=bs_w1
November 8, 2026 at 5:30 AM
dexteritycs.bsky.social
dice people is decent but the dice rolling mechanic gets old faster than it should, the novelty carries it early then it just becomes routine clicking. still got 100% and dont regret it but its mid tier for the genre. what incremental does the dice mechanic better in your opinion #IdleGames
November 6, 2026 at 10:39 PM
tomagia-apps.bsky.social
We're a small studio. Dust Gulch is our idle western survival shooter for iPhone. Hold the line each night, pick a deal between waves, blow up gangs with TNT. #IdleGames #Western https://apps.apple.com/app/id6828559147?ct=bluesky_w46
November 9, 2026 at 10:00 AM
gamedesign.gg
Idle and Incremental Game Design: The Design of Waiting

Automation is progression. Take the action away once the player understands it, then hand back a broader allocation decision in its place.
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#GameDesign #IdleGames
The player should retire from busywork. Four connected stages show manual input: click to produce, with high-frequency narrow decisions; generator: production ticks, choose what to buy as clicking fades; manager: collection runs, allocate upgrades as routine disappears; and optimization: steer the system through low-frequency, wide decisions. Automation removes repetitive input so the decision layer becomes the game. Automate solved actions and keep choices whose consequences still matter.
November 8, 2026 at 1:02 AM
dexteritycs.bsky.social
100 hidden cats 2 isnt really an incremental but its on my list and i cleared it, its just a hidden object game with a progress bar. satisfying in a weird low-effort way. if youre gonna rate the grind honestly whats your number, like 3/10 or lower #IdleGames
November 7, 2026 at 9:23 PM
dexteritycs.bsky.social
hidden arcade scratches a weird niche, unlocking old cabinet games as the actual reward loop is clever but the late grind drags harder than it should. still worth the 100%, just not for the last 20%. what would you compare the cabinet unlock pacing to #IdleGames
November 3, 2026 at 12:25 AM
dexteritycs.bsky.social
desk space is sitting at 10/14 and the last 4 are genuinely making me feel dumb, like these arent hard they just dont explain what theyre asking for at all

anyone else figure these out blind or did you just look it up #IdleGames
November 3, 2026 at 10:49 PM
playhashforge.bsky.social
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Browser Mining Game mit 20 Arcade-Games, virtuellen Minern, Mining-Power und einer persistenten Mining-Farm.
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November 1, 2026 at 10:26 AM
onewinter.net
ClickCrafter's Demo Release Candidate build is nearly here! Hoping to get it done sometime next week so people can put it through its paces before it gets a proper #SteamDemo release in November 🎉

#indiedev #indiegames #gamedev #solodev #craftergames #idlegames #clickergames #madebyhumans
the Notion todo database for ClickCrafter, highlighting the pending patch notes for the coming version 0.3.0 of the game ### Fixed Bugs - [ ] updated island’s collision map for more accurate building & item placement ### Balance / Content Changes - [ ] Added dialogue for Mid Ruins Shop repair - Added unlockable Tier 2 / 3 Resource Wells: - Ebonwood Grove - Magicite Quarry - Aether Well - Added basic versions of Tier 2 / 3 Repairables: - Mid Ruins Shop - Waterwheel - Mushroom House - Offshore Obelisk 1 - Upper Ruins Shop - Final Totem - Added new Tier 2 / 3 Crafters & Recipes: - Workshop (3 new recipes, 2 removed) - Crusher (3 new recipes, 1 removed) - Smelter (1 new recipe) - Forge (5 recipes) - Ascender (5 recipes) - Resonator (3 recipes) - Tier 2 / 3 upgrades and other unlocks will be available in future Playtests - [ ] Magical Refinement unlock moved to Mid Ruins shop? - Repairable Landmarks - Tier 2 Resource Wells - Tier 2 Recipes & Unlocks - Tier 2 Landmarks / Repairables ### Quality of Life / Aesthetic Improvements - 0.3.0 UI Changes - Main Menu has been overhauled to show some of the Island and reflect the player’s progress via the same beach runes as in-game - Graphics Quality Settings are more meaningful — LOD settings for vegetation and trees should make a bigger impact on GPU usage now - Turned on vsync 1 by default; added vsync off/1/2/3 options to Settings - Added target framerate cap options to settings - Added option to toggle ocean waves effect on/off for more GPU usage control - Some Recipe Info Card data has been dialed back for clarity’s sake - Mana Crystals have been renamed to Mana Shards, to avoid confusion with the new Tier 2 Resource Magicite - [ ] World UI Icons have been changed to the new style; they can now be clicked on for more info, same as everywhere else - [ ] Crafter Mana Progress Bar is now clickable and leads to the info screen for Mana Shards
October 30, 2026 at 12:09 PM
dexteritycs.bsky.social
desk space is sitting at 10/14 and honestly the last 4 are the ones nobody talks about, theyre not hard theyre just annoying in a specific way

if youve 100%d this what was the one that made you want to quit #IdleGames
October 29, 2026 at 6:43 PM
goldendelver.bsky.social
🎃 Halloween Update OUT NOW! New Equipment System! - Slime Reborn
goldendelver.itch.io/slime-reborn...

#gamedev #indiedev #indiegames #incrementalgames #idlegames
🎃 Halloween Update OUT NOW! New Equipment System!
The Slime Reborn Halloween Update is now available for everyone, completely FREE on itch.io! 🎉 This small update brings 7 magical hats, a brand-new Equipment System, spooky Halloween environments...
goldendelver.itch.io
October 28, 2026 at 4:40 PM
onewinter.net
Working on the final ClickCrafter buildables... this beefy fella is the final crafter of the game: the Resonator. It'll infuse your crafts with pure Aether, opening up the end-game projects for you in the process...

#indiedev #gamedev #solodev #incrementalgames #clickergames #idlegames
October 27, 2026 at 7:07 PM
sphisis.bsky.social
Netdrift is an idle game now.

Every spark drifting down the street is someone posting, right now. Leave it running and you collect them all. Some burst into their words: catch one and it's yours.

For your second screen.
sphisis.github.io/Memory/
#creativecoding #threejs #cyberpunk #idlegames
October 28, 2026 at 9:07 AM
playhashforge.bsky.social
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HashForge – Browser Mining Game & Mining Arcade
Browser Mining Game mit 20 Arcade-Games, virtuellen Minern, Mining-Power und einer persistenten Mining-Farm.
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October 28, 2026 at 12:38 PM
yig-gaming.bsky.social
What if mining rocks was your entire personality? ⛏️ Today we're playing the Just Keep Mining! demo — a compact incremental miner where timed sessions, permanent upgrades and rare artifacts keep you digging long after you meant to stop.

youtu.be/gkHhB0R-678

#JustKeepMining #IdleGames
First Look: Just Keep Mining - Addictive Deep Layer Mining & Max Automation!
YouTube video by Yig
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October 25, 2026 at 10:05 AM
vitkibjarkan.bsky.social
I play Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms. I felt 30 years younger when I told my mom:

“I’m sorry I can only start your coffee mom. I’ve been trying to beat this game level for days and I’m finally making progress.”

#gaming #idlegames #idlechampionsoftheforgottenrealms
October 24, 2026 at 1:19 PM
bravemeetplay.bsky.social
Raise cows and sheep, sell their milk and wool, and trade your way to the biggest farm around 🐄 Farm Life idle is a relaxed farm sim you can play free in your browser.
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#idlegames #farminggames
Farm Life idle – a relaxed farm sim where you raise animals and sell milk and wool to grow your farm.
October 25, 2026 at 6:10 PM
dexteritycs.bsky.social
got three games sitting in my backlog begging for 100% completion — idle spiral, enigmatis 2 the mists of ravenwood, or island clicker

which one do i finish first, reply and tell me which one to actually commit to #IdleGames
October 22, 2026 at 5:44 PM
dustyrocketgames.bsky.social
My mining idle game Lodebreaker is out now on Steam!

Break rocks, buy upgrades and build a crew that keeps working while you’re away.

40% off until November 3:
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#IndieGames #IdleGames
Save 40% on Lodebreaker on Steam
Lodebreaker is a colorful mining idle clicker. Smash mineral-rich rocks, upgrade your pickaxe, and recruit a crew that keeps digging while you're away. Discover rare specimens, beat timed Mega Blocks,...
store.steampowered.com
October 21, 2026 at 2:52 PM
armakerofficial.bsky.social
#IdleGames #CityBuilder #GameplayITA
October 20, 2026 at 7:20 PM
topapps.bsky.social
Idle game for the commute: tap to print cash, hire managers, then IPO Reset for permanent bonuses. It keeps earning while closed. All money is fictional.

Cash Empire Clicker is our idle tycoon. Free, no forced ads, no subscription.

apps.apple.com/us/app/id678...

#IdleGames
Cash Empire Clicker App - App Store
Download Cash Empire Clicker by James Gray on the App Store. See screenshots, ratings and reviews, user tips, and more apps like Cash Empire Clicker.
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October 20, 2026 at 3:10 AM
badduckteam.bsky.social
How does idle game math make growth feel rewarding? We explore the formulas behind incremental games, inspired by the classic three-part series “The Math of Idle Games” on Kongregate.

#gamedev #indiedev #gamedesign #idlegames #incremental

badduck.team/articles/mat...
Idle game math, the easy way | Bad Duck Team
Why costs in clicker games always outrun income, what multipliers are for and when to hit “Prestige”. Our plain-words take on Kongregate’s series, with charts you can play with and a tiny game.
badduck.team
October 18, 2026 at 6:15 PM
ivalisia.bsky.social
the lazy one never even woke up #cuberace #satisfyingmerge #idlegames #pixelartgame
October 15, 2026 at 4:04 PM