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Games like Empire IDLE

If Empire IDLE is your kind of game, the closest matches are Knights and Castles, Knightfall Idle and The Adventurer's Guild Idler — picked from the ranked list below. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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About Empire IDLE: In this game you will be harvesting resources, upgrading your buildings, waging war, and prestiging, Most mechanics in-game are automated. You won`t need to be active while playing it.

2021Casual2.99 USDWindowsby DIG Games
Empire IDLE — Steam game cover

Players who liked Empire IDLE also play

Steam players who put hours into Empire IDLE also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Knights and Castles

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Empire IDLE fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries.

    (KnC) Knights and Castles is an IDLE - GAME, wich is a game where most of the mechanics and battles are automated so you can enjoy making progress while drinking a coffe without having to work so hard to play =)

    2021RPG1.79 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Knightfall Idle

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Empire IDLE fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries.

    Knightfall Idle is a medieval idle RPG made by Gibber. Gather, process, trade, and fight across 10 skills while your kingdom runs in the background. Join a Fief, raid bandit camps, compete in seasonal leagues, or stay in the permanent realm. 450+ passive tree nodes. Free to play.

    2026StrategyIndieMassively MultiplayerFreeSteam ↗
  3. The Adventurer's Guild Idler

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Empire IDLE fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Casual with Empire IDLE.

    Manage your adventurer's guild and send your party to the frontlines against demon foot soldiers and powerful commanders. Watch your tank, warrior, mage and ranger battle monsters, collect loot, train, grow stronger and set out again.

    2026CasualSteam ↗
  4. Next Reign: Kingdom

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Empire IDLE fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries.

    Transform a tiny settlement into a thriving medieval kingdom in this incremental strategy game. Build your economy, command your army, and keep discovering new ways to grow with every milestone.

    2026StrategyIndieSimulation3.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. RPG IDLE

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Empire IDLE fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Casual with Empire IDLE.

    RPG IDLE is an IDLE game with inspiration from most RPGS... In this game you will be controlling Clovis, a brave Knight in search of training.

    2021Casual2.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Miseria

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Empire IDLE fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Casual with Empire IDLE.

    Miseria is a dark fantasy idle incremental game in which you lead a party of damned souls through the depths of the world.

    2026IndieSimulationRPG7.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Dragon Blast

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Empire IDLE fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries.

    This is an IDLE game inspired by all those RPGS we play... In this game you will be maxing several stats and crafting equipment and improving them to move further in the Battle Zones.

    20222.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Beast Market

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Empire IDLE fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries.

    The hunt is automatic. The reading is yours. Build a stockpile while away, compare values, holdings, and sources in the Market Terminal, then choose the next beast to hunt in this free-to-play idle hunting RPG.

    2026RPGFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Empire IDLE at current Steam store prices.

  1. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Empire IDLE on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Empire IDLE.

    This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.

    2016ActionAdventureCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Peggle Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Empire IDLE on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Empire IDLE.

    Take your best shot with energizing arcade fun! Aim, shoot, clear the orange pegs, then sit back and cheer as 10 whimsical teachers guide you to Peggle greatness.

    2007Casual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Empire IDLE on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Empire IDLE.

    shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Insaniquarium Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Empire IDLE on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Empire IDLE.

    The craziest aquarium game ever! Tend to your fish, keep them happy and they'll reward you with coins and jewels. Buy tank upgrades or egg parts which hatch different in-tank pets. These pets can help you feed your fish, collect coins, or even protect against the aliens that will invade your tank.

    2006Casual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Montaro

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Empire IDLE on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Empire IDLE.

    Montaro is a DOGE.

    2016IndieCasual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Bejeweled® 3

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Empire IDLE on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Empire IDLE.

    The biggest, brightest Bejeweled ever! Discover all-new ways to play the world’s #1 puzzle game. Find your perfect match with 8 breathtaking game modes that meet all your moods.

    2010StrategyCasual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Bit Blaster XL

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Empire IDLE on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Empire IDLE.

    Bit Blaster XL is a fast-paced, retro arcade shoot 'em up (shmup) inspired by the classic quarter-munchers of the ‘80s. Easy to pick up, hard to put down, boost, dodge, shoot, and chase high scores in this addictive, old-school action game!

    2016ActionIndieCasual0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Zuma Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Empire IDLE on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Empire IDLE.

    Deep in the jungle lie hidden temples bursting with traps and trickery, and it's up to you to uncover their treasures. Fire magical balls from your stone frog idol to make matches of three or more and clear the deadly chain before it reaches the golden skull.

    2006Casual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Sheepy: A Short Adventure

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Casual with Empire IDLE.

    A Short Handcrafted Pixel Art Platformer that follows Sheepy, an abandoned plushy brought to life. Sheepy: A Short Adventure is the first short game from MrSuicideSheep.

    2024IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Magic Archery

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Train a commoner to become the greatest archer in this short incremental game! Increase your stats, gather wealth from quests, buy upgrades, and infuse your arrows with magic.

    2024IndieSimulationRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Coloring Pixels

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Casual with Empire IDLE.

    A relaxing coloring by numbers game. Enjoy completing a variety of images with differing themes, complexity, and sizes.

    2018IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeSteam ↗
  4. Eternal Senia

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Thoughts and expectations ARPG

    2015ActionIndieRPGFreeSteam ↗
  5. There Is No Game: Jam Edition 2015

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Casual with Empire IDLE.

    A little game that’s not a game, winner of an old game jam that nobody’s ever heard of. So DON'T INSTALL IT!

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Z.A.T.O. // I Love the World and Everything In It

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    USSR, 1986. A girl goes missing in the closed city of Vorkuta-5, yet not a soul seems to be concerned. Uncover the mystery behind her disappearance and transmit your signal to the universe.

    2025IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. No Results Found

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Search, dig deeper, and search again. Can you reach the end of the truth?

    2026IndieAdventureSimulationFreeSteam ↗
  8. Landfall Archives

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Break into the Landfall Archives to steal and play previously unreleased games, demos, interactive slide shows, and even an unreleased version of Totally Accurate Battle Simulator from 2017!

    2023ActionStrategyIndieFreeSteam ↗

More from DIG Games

Other recommendable Steam games by DIG Games, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. Aeve:Zero Gravity

    WHY THIS

    Another title from DIG Games, the studio behind Empire IDLE.

    "Aeve:Zero Gravity" is an arcade space shooter about battles in open space. In a classic mode "Shoot'em'all"

    2018ActionIndie1.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Soccer Battle Royale

    WHY THIS

    Another title from DIG Games, the studio behind Empire IDLE. Shares Casual with Empire IDLE.

    Imagine battle royal and soccer will be combined in one game. This is exactly this game, Soccer Battle Royale.

    2018ActionSportsIndie0.89 USDSteam ↗
  3. Me And Dungeons

    WHY THIS

    Another title from DIG Games, the studio behind Empire IDLE. Shares Casual with Empire IDLE.

    Me And Dungeons is a first-person action game for one player. Pass through all the dungeons to prove your courage and become a real warrior. Kill monsters, grab gains, and buy weapons. You may also create your own adventure with a simple dungeon editor.

    2018IndieRPGCasual1.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Candy Mandy

    WHY THIS

    Another title from DIG Games, the studio behind Empire IDLE. Shares Casual with Empire IDLE.

    Classic game in the popular "three in a row" genre.

    2019IndieCasual1.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Dust On Wheels

    WHY THIS

    Another title from DIG Games, the studio behind Empire IDLE.

    Who comes first to the finish in this long grueling dusty race depends on you.

    2019ActionRacing2.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Dice Keeper

    WHY THIS

    Another title from DIG Games, the studio behind Empire IDLE. Shares Casual with Empire IDLE.

    Play chill or try to beat the world record in this dice-based Puzzle Game, Dice Keeper the very first game of Zanarka Studios.

    2019StrategyIndieCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Great Ball of Fire

    WHY THIS

    Another title from DIG Games, the studio behind Empire IDLE. Shares Casual with Empire IDLE.

    Help our round blue hero turn into fire in order to get rid of some nasty birds!

    2019ActionIndieAdventure2.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Cannibal Chickens

    WHY THIS

    Another title from DIG Games, the studio behind Empire IDLE. Shares Casual with Empire IDLE.

    Even chickens love chicken! A feeding frenzy for up to four players! Straightforward play for casual and hardcore gamers alike!

    2019IndieCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Empire IDLE

How much does Empire IDLE cost?
Empire IDLE is listed on Steam at 2.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Empire IDLE?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Empire IDLE are Knights and Castles, Knightfall Idle, The Adventurer's Guild Idler.
Who developed Empire IDLE?
Empire IDLE was developed by DIG Games.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Empire IDLE.

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