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Games like Increlution

If Increlution is your kind of game, the closest matches are 春秋:英雄(Heroes of ChunQiu), Border Dungeon 边境地牢 and Cultivation Idle — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its ng makes replaying worthwhile, atmospheric and contemplative. 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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Increlution is a story-driven incremental game released in 2021 by Gniller, available for $3.99. The core experience centers on exponential growth mechanics combined with idle automation, procedural progression, and a new-game-plus system where each run is influenced by previous lives. Players manage time pressure through resource efficiency in a looping structure that reviewers describe as contemplative and atmospheric. Players highlight that the exponential growth becomes tangible in real time, the UI is clean yet surprisingly powerful, and the storytelling feels meaningful within an idle-game framework. The demo accurately represents the full experience, and players find replaying worthwhile thanks to meta-progression. Currently in Early Access with an 85% positive rating from 1006 Steam reviews, the game runs in a playable state on Steam Deck.

About Increlution: 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

2021IndieEarly Access3.99 USDDeck PlayableWindows · macOS · Linuxby Gniller
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Demo accurately represents the full experienceExponential growth feels tangible in real timeNg makes replaying worthwhileAtmosphericContemplativeWhimsical

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Steam players who put hours into Increlution 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. 春秋:英雄(Heroes of ChunQiu)

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Increlution fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Increlution.

    《春秋:英雄》是一款挂机文字游戏,有着丰富的装备打造系统和单角色养成。在游戏中,你可以享受挂机自动战斗的便利,轻松积累资源,不断提升你的英雄实力。通过收集稀有材料,分解锻造,打造出独一无二的装备。游戏背景设定在春秋时期。《春秋:英雄》不仅适合休闲玩家轻松挂机,也满足深度玩家对策略和养成的追求。

    2025StrategyIndieRPG0.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Border Dungeon 边境地牢

    WHY THIS

    Shares idle automation and an atmospheric mood with Increlution.

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

    "Border Dungeon" is an incremental adventure game where players choose from warrior, mage, or rogue classes. They battle monsters and bosses in endless dungeons, upgrading skills and gear for endless adventure fun.

    2024RPGCasual5.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Cultivation Idle

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Increlution fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Increlution.

    A casual cultivation-themed incremental idle RPG. Start as a Qi Refining cultivator, auto-train, idle, break through realms, explore maps and dungeons, defeat monsters, collect gear, skills, materials, pills, spirit stones and pets, farm, fish, chop wood, mine, cook, forge, and plan long-term growth

    2026StrategyIndieSimulation1.59 USDSteam ↗
  4. 消灭魔王军 Destroy the Demon Army

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Increlution fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Increlution.

    This game is a purely placed game. The player can run the game automatically without any or little operation. The goal is to destroy all the Devils and Devils.

    2019StrategyIndieSimulation5.00 USDSteam ↗
  5. Stage Break Idle

    WHY THIS

    Shares idle automation and a whimsical mood with Increlution.

    Ranked #5 for Increlution fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Increlution.

    Stage Break Idle is a relaxing incremental game where you defeat enemies at each stage. As you progress, you'll discover meaningful upgrades and unlock engaging new features. Unlock powerful companions to aid you in battle, and continue advancing until you conquer the final stage.

    2025IndieAdventureRPG1.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Idle Trading Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Increlution fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Increlution.

    Idle Trading Simulator - is a simulator of buying / selling currency in the stock market. The game will help you get a first idea of the financial market, without losing your real money.

    2021IndieSimulationCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. xiuzhen idle

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Increlution fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Increlution.

    This is a xiuzhen simulation placement game! From the refining of qi, building the foundation to the ascension of the celestial realm, crossed into the divine realm. (The game has been updated with the english mod, but you will need to select the "english" beta in the properties option to update it)

    2025StrategyIndieSimulation4.79 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. 闲置神话

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Increlution fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Increlution.

    挂爆电费,休闲摸鱼,偷懒耍滑!现代修真为皮;刷宝养成为骨;擦边玩梗为神。宅度与中二度突破天际,在游戏库内随时出击杀掉那些无聊的时间。其将为放置游戏中最离谱的奇葩;其名为 闲 置 神 话 !

    2024StrategyIndieRPG2.39 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Increlution on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Increlution.

    Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?

    2012ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Increlution on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Increlution.

    You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~63% under Increlution on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Increlution.

    A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.

    2020IndieAdventure1.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Increlution on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Increlution.

    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 ↗
  5. The Test: Hypothesis Rising

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Increlution on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Increlution.

    The second chapter in The Test trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover how your life can change drastically with just a few, slight modifications. ...But are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. The NOexistenceN of you AND me

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Increlution on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Increlution.

    Use "game" as a medium to showcase the world of "you/girl". Explore the truth of "you/girl/world" through the form of a "visual novel".

    2024IndieAdventureRPG1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Increlution on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Increlution.

    "Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad?" is a fast paced shower-simulation where you shower with your 8-bit dad.It's good, clean fun!

    2015ActionIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Montaro

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Increlution on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Increlution.

    Montaro is a DOGE.

    2016IndieCasual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

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

    Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.

    2015ActionAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

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

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  3. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

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

    Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?

    2025IndieSimulationMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

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

    Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Sheepy: A Short Adventure

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  6. NGU IDLE

    WHY THIS

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

    NGU Idle is a Free To Play Idle game that's full of weird humor, tons of upgrades and hundreds of hours of content! Try out NGU Idle today and experience the joy of Numbers Going Up!

    2019IndieAdventureSimulationFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Awaria

    WHY THIS

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

    Awaria is a short game about working in haunted maintenance tunnels.

    2024ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Travellin Cats in Paris

    WHY THIS

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

    Find 100 cats hidden in Paris, France in this cute hand-drawn hidden object game by Travellin Cats - the original viral hidden cat game creator!

    2023IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Increlution

Does Increlution run on Steam Deck?
Increlution is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Increlution cost?
Increlution is listed on Steam at 3.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Increlution?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Increlution are 春秋:英雄(Heroes of ChunQiu), Border Dungeon 边境地牢, Cultivation Idle.
Who developed Increlution?
Increlution was developed by Gniller.

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 Increlution.

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