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Games like Idle Ultimate

If Idle Ultimate is your kind of game, the closest matches are Simple Multipliers, Idle: Multipliers and Idle: Generators — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its clicker style dopamine hits, bleak and challenging. 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 Idle Ultimate: An idle game with endless features and possibilities. Generators, multipliers, prestige system, bets, investments, converters and many more features are waiting for you!

2023StrategyIndieSimulation5.99 USDDeck PlayableWindowsby PELMENI GAMES
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Steam players who put hours into Idle Ultimate 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. Simple Multipliers

    WHY THIS

    Shares grind based progression, idle progression, casual and a stressful mood with Idle Ultimate.

    Top pick for Idle Ultimate fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Idle Ultimate.

    Unique idle game with endless gameplay mechanics. Hardcore goals but fair possibilities to reach them. Use the power of multipliers, create the most powerful income generators and be the best among all players!

    2023IndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Idle: Multipliers

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Idle Ultimate fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Idle Ultimate.

    An IDLE game for your fun and relaxation. Multipliers based prestige system and various gameplay possibilities

    2023StrategyIndieSimulation1.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Idle: Generators

    WHY THIS

    Shares grind based progression, idle progression and casual with Idle Ultimate.

    Third-strongest match for Idle Ultimate fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Idle Ultimate.

    An IDLE game for your fun and relaxation. Generators based gameplay and two prestige systems with various gameplay possibilities

    2023StrategyIndieSimulation1.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Ten Seconds Trillion

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Idle Ultimate fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Idle Ultimate.

    Ten Seconds Trillion is a unique clicker game with simple goals but addictive gameplay. Can you reach one trillion value just by clicking and buying upgrades?

    2023StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Simple Increment

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Idle Ultimate fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Idle Ultimate.

    Simple but addictive idle clicker game for those who just wants to relax and have some fun.

    2023StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Idle Tick

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Idle Ultimate fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Idle Ultimate.

    An idle game with unique gameplay. No boring idleness and infinite clicking. Complex prestige system and various upgrades. Different currencies and deep management. Infinite possibilities and fun!

    2023StrategyIndieSimulation1.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. The Very Idle Game

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Idle Ultimate fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Idle Ultimate.

    The most satisfying idle clicker game in the world

    2024IndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Idle Tiers

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Idle Ultimate fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Idle Ultimate.

    A real idle game with more than 2000 upgrades and deep management

    2024IndieSimulation2.99 USDSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~83% under Idle Ultimate on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Idle Ultimate.

    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. Buckshot Roulette

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Idle Ultimate on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with Idle Ultimate.

    Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!

    2024ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Idle Ultimate on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with Idle Ultimate.

    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 ↗
  4. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  5. Crypt of the NecroDancer

    WHY THIS

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

    Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!

    2015ActionIndieRPG2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Super Hexagon

    WHY THIS

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

    Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.

    2012ActionIndie2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Idle Ultimate on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Idle Ultimate.

    The ultimate high-tech rubber duck simulation, Placid Plastic Duck brings you dangerous levels of relaxation. With chill music, dreamy 3D graphics, and many different happy ducks, your only priority is to float around. Zero Ducks given.

    2022SimulationCasual1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Nodebuster

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Idle Ultimate on Steam right now. Shares Strategy and Indie with Idle Ultimate.

    Nodebuster is a short, experimental incremental game about busting nodes and destroying reality.

    2024StrategyIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with Idle Ultimate.

    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 ↗
  2. Magic Archery

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with Idle Ultimate.

    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 Indie with Idle Ultimate.

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

    2018IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeSteam ↗
  4. Paper Lily - Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

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

    Paper Lily is an RPG horror game in which you can solve puzzles in different ways. Explore a hidden world, meet strange characters, and guide Lacie as she attempts to find answers about her unusual condition.

    2024IndieAdventureRPGFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. The Lab

    WHY THIS

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

    Welcome to The Lab, a compilation of Valve’s room-scale VR experiments set in a pocket universe within Aperture Science. Fix a robot, defend a castle, adopt a mechanical dog, and more. Still not sold? It’s free!

    2016Free To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  6. Project Kat - Paper Lily Prologue

    WHY THIS

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

    Project Kat is a short, unconventional RPG horror game in which there is always another way. Solve puzzles, make friends (or not), and guide Kat as she attempts to uncover the mystery behind a strange golden letter.

    2021IndieAdventureRPGFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. SuchArt: Creative Space

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with Idle Ultimate.

    Paint on any surfaces with numerous tools in Creative Space — a free sandbox version of SuchArt: Genius Artist Simulator. Create masterpieces, complete commissions, and decorate your studio in the most advanced artist sim!

    2021ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Outpath: First Journey

    WHY THIS

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

    Outpath: First Journey is a prologue chapter of the main game, Outpath. An experimental clicker base building game. Craft, gather & manage resources, build your base and buy more islands to exploit and expand!

    2022IndieAdventureCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from PELMENI GAMES

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

  1. Merge Me!

    WHY THIS

    Shares prestige system, idle progression, casual and a stressful mood with Idle Ultimate.

    Another title from PELMENI GAMES, the studio behind Idle Ultimate. Shares Strategy and Indie with Idle Ultimate.

    An idle merge game for your fun and relaxation. Combine various monsters, buy upgrades, unlock powerful artifacts and try to complete the game.

    2023StrategyIndieSimulation1.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Simple Increment

    WHY THIS

    Another title from PELMENI GAMES, the studio behind Idle Ultimate. Shares Strategy and Indie with Idle Ultimate.

    Simple but addictive idle clicker game for those who just wants to relax and have some fun.

    2023StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Ten Seconds Trillion

    WHY THIS

    Another title from PELMENI GAMES, the studio behind Idle Ultimate. Shares Strategy and Indie with Idle Ultimate.

    Ten Seconds Trillion is a unique clicker game with simple goals but addictive gameplay. Can you reach one trillion value just by clicking and buying upgrades?

    2023StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Merging Cubes

    WHY THIS

    Another title from PELMENI GAMES, the studio behind Idle Ultimate. Shares Indie and Simulation with Idle Ultimate.

    Unique puzzle game absolutely addictive gameplay. Puzzles with thousands pieces! Hardcore challenges and infinite fun!

    2023IndieSimulationCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Simple Multipliers

    WHY THIS

    Shares grind based progression, idle progression, casual and a stressful mood with Idle Ultimate.

    Another title from PELMENI GAMES, the studio behind Idle Ultimate. Shares Indie and Simulation with Idle Ultimate.

    Unique idle game with endless gameplay mechanics. Hardcore goals but fair possibilities to reach them. Use the power of multipliers, create the most powerful income generators and be the best among all players!

    2023IndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Idle: Multipliers

    WHY THIS

    Another title from PELMENI GAMES, the studio behind Idle Ultimate. Shares Strategy and Indie with Idle Ultimate.

    An IDLE game for your fun and relaxation. Multipliers based prestige system and various gameplay possibilities

    2023StrategyIndieSimulation1.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Idle: Generators

    WHY THIS

    Shares grind based progression, idle progression and casual with Idle Ultimate.

    Another title from PELMENI GAMES, the studio behind Idle Ultimate. Shares Strategy and Indie with Idle Ultimate.

    An IDLE game for your fun and relaxation. Generators based gameplay and two prestige systems with various gameplay possibilities

    2023StrategyIndieSimulation1.99 USDSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Idle Ultimate

Does Idle Ultimate run on Steam Deck?
Idle Ultimate 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 Idle Ultimate cost?
Idle Ultimate is listed on Steam at 5.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Idle Ultimate?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Idle Ultimate are Simple Multipliers, Idle: Multipliers, Idle: Generators.
Who developed Idle Ultimate?
Idle Ultimate was developed by PELMENI 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 Idle Ultimate.

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