Free games like Idle Fields
Below are 9 free-to-play Steam games similar to Idle Fields, ranked by player overlap and content similarity. No purchase or Steam login required to view the list. Every pick is a full free-to-play title — not a demo, trial, or time-limited giveaway. imho.run's catalogue refreshes daily, so newly free or newly popular titles surface here without manual editing.
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Ranked picks
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Viridi
Free-to-play alternative to Idle Fields — no purchase or trial window. Shares Indie and Simulation with Idle Fields.
Nurture a small pot of succulents that grow in real time. Viridi is a safe haven, a place you can return to for a moment of peace and quiet whenever you need it.
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Idle Research
Free-to-play alternative to Idle Fields — no purchase or trial window. Shares Indie and Simulation with Idle Fields.
Idle Research is an addictive, resource management, incremental game with both idle and active playstyles. Research and craft colorful Flasks and Tubes to earn as much Energy as possible! Big numbers guaranteed.
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Farmer Against Potatoes Idle
Free-to-play alternative to Idle Fields — no purchase or trial window. Shares Indie and Simulation with Idle Fields.
Pick up your sword and fight off waves of Potatoes by upgrading your stats constantly, use Equipment, choose between different Classes, put your many Talents to good use, and so much more designed to keep you entertained for a long time.
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Chill Corner
Free-to-play alternative to Idle Fields — no purchase or trial window. Shares Indie and Simulation with Idle Fields.
This is just an idle game for chilling, relaxing or focusing.
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Magic Archery
Free-to-play alternative to Idle Fields — no purchase or trial window. Shares Indie and Simulation with Idle Fields.
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.
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Clicker Heroes
Free-to-play alternative to Idle Fields — no purchase or trial window. Shares Indie and Simulation with Idle Fields.
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.
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Idle Hero TD - Tower Defense
Free-to-play alternative to Idle Fields — no purchase or trial window. Shares Indie with Idle Fields.
Endless idle tower defense game full of deep strategy and combat mechanics. Unlock and upgrade dozens of epic fantasy heroes to defeat an infinite swarm of enemy monsters. Strategize hero positions, synergies, and skills for an effective defense, then sit back and let the auto-battler do its thing!
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Mr.Mine
Free-to-play alternative to Idle Fields — no purchase or trial window. Shares Indie and Simulation with Idle Fields.
Explore the depths of the earth and uncover hidden treasures in this addictive idle mining game. Unlock the power of your drill with hundreds of upgrades, discover mysterious relics, and unearth priceless gems. Can you master the mines and reveal their deepest secrets? Dive in and dig deep!
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Idle Fishing
Free-to-play alternative to Idle Fields — no purchase or trial window. Shares Indie and Simulation with Idle Fields.
Relax and catch fish in beautiful environments while your crew works for you, even offline. Hire crewmates, collect pets, sail ever-bigger boats, and uncover layer after layer of progression. Simple to start, surprisingly deep.