Choose Lazy Galaxy 2
Choose Lazy Galaxy 2 if you want a RPG experience. Lazy Galaxy 2 launched in 2022.
Lazy Galaxy 2 vs Idle Towers
Lazy Galaxy 2 and Idle Towers both land in Strategy, Indie on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam. Lazy Galaxy 2 (2022) is 2 years older than Idle Towers (2024). Idle Towers is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Lazy Galaxy 2 (7.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Idle Towers
Choose Idle Towers if you want a Simulation game with Steam Leaderboards. Idle Towers launched in 2024.
Both Lazy Galaxy 2 and Idle Towers sit in Strategy and Indie on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Lazy Galaxy 2 |  Idle Towers | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, RPG | Strategy, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 79.1% positive (134 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Coldwild Games | MEDIUM QUALITY GAMES |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Lazy Galaxy 2 (2022) is 2 years older than Idle Towers (2024).
- Idle Towers is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Lazy Galaxy 2 (7.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Lazy Galaxy 2 vs Idle Towers — FAQ
- Should I play Lazy Galaxy 2 or Idle Towers first?
- If you want chronology, Lazy Galaxy 2 (2022) came out before Idle Towers (2024). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Lazy Galaxy 2 and Idle Towers similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.