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Games like Samawa Idle

If Samawa Idle is your kind of game, the closest matches are Maktala: Slime Lootfest, SideQuest Hunters and 元卡牌2 - MetaCard2 — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its competitive, nostalgic and relaxing. 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 Samawa Idle: Unleash the power of specialized towers to annihilate hordes of monsters in this idle game with roguelike elements. Collect gold, level up your towers, face powerful bosses, and refine your strategy with an evolving skill tree.

2023ActionStrategyIndieRPGCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableWindows · macOS · Linuxby Samharia Studios
Samawa Idle — Steam game cover
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Achievement hunting provides long term goals beyond main progressionAchievements drive long term engagementAddictive idle loop keeps players grinding for hundreds of hoursCompetitiveNostalgicRelaxing

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Steam players who put hours into Samawa 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. Maktala: Slime Lootfest

    WHY THIS

    Shares idle progression, skill tree progression, grindy and a relaxing mood with Samawa Idle.

    Top pick for Samawa Idle fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Strategy with Samawa Idle.

    An incremental game where you kill hordes of slimes and use their loot to become stronger and farm them. Collect powerful loot, master skills, and uncover tons of content.

    2025ActionStrategyIndie4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. SideQuest Hunters

    WHY THIS

    Shares idle automation, idle progression, indie and a nostalgic mood with Samawa Idle.

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

    Embark on an epic adventure in SideQuest Hunters, an innovative Idle RPG Roguelite that plays in the corner of your screen. Designed for those who enjoy constant progression, this game allows you to venture into a magical world without interrupting your other activities.

    2025ActionStrategyIndie4.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. 元卡牌2 - MetaCard2

    WHY THIS

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

    Hello everyone, this is my second game "Meta Card 2". Based on the rich card entries of the first generation, it innovatively incorporates the concept of projectiles. Through the strategic combination of cards and projectile targeting, the control of movement is replaced.

    2024StrategyIndieRPG2.09 USDSteam ↗
  4. Idle Hero

    WHY THIS

    Shares prestige system, achievement hunting and a competitive mood with Samawa Idle.

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

    Idle Hero is a reference game in its genre. No endless walkthrough and unreachable goals. Everything is completable with guaranteed fun, pleasure and challenging but fair tasks.

    2022StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Nomad Idle

    WHY THIS

    Shares prestige system, idle progression, grind based progression and a relaxing mood with Samawa Idle.

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

    Face waves of enemies automatically and create builds by distributing stat points, leveling up equipment, choosing passive skills, summons and more. An idle game about killing hordes of enemies, becoming stronger, and exploring an unfolding storyline. A spin-off of Nomad Survival.

    2025Indie9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. 最后的仙门 The last Practice Sect

    WHY THIS

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

    The last Practice Sectis is a ink style tower defense game. The game combines Chinese mythological novels to experience that under the invasion of the devil, only the last immortal sect left. You recruit all kinds of human to resist the devil and maintain the last immortal sect of the human race.

    2022StrategyRPGCasual3.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Click Legends

    WHY THIS

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

    Join your Legendary Heroes in a battle for strength in CLICK LEGENDS. A Clicker - Incremental - Management game. Battle your way through a variety of enemies by leveling up your heroes, empowering them, and finding them equipment! Click your way to victory!

    2019StrategyIndieAdventure2.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. 闲置神话

    WHY THIS

    Shares idle progression, meta progression, grindy and a nostalgic mood with Samawa Idle.

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

    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 ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to Samawa Idle

Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.

  1. Melvor Idle

    WHY THIS

    Shares crafting and a relaxing mood with Samawa Idle.

    Reviewers of Samawa Idle cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and RPG with Samawa Idle.

    Inspired by RuneScape, Melvor Idle takes the core of what makes an adventure game so addictive and strips it down to its purest form! This is a feature-rich, idle/incremental game combining a distinctly familiar feel with a fresh gameplay experience. Maxing 20+ skills has never been more zen.

    2021IndieAdventureRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Clicker Heroes

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Samawa Idle cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy and Indie with Samawa Idle.

    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.

    2015StrategyIndieAdventureFreeSteam ↗
  3. Cookie Clicker

    WHY THIS

    Shares achievement hunting and a whimsical mood with Samawa Idle.

    Reviewers of Samawa Idle cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy and Indie with Samawa Idle.

    An idle game about making cookies! Originally released in 2013 on the web, and actively developed since then. This is the official version for Steam.

    2021StrategyIndieSimulation4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Samawa Idle on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Samawa Idle.

    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 ~60% under Samawa Idle on Steam right now. Shares Indie and RPG with Samawa Idle.

    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 ~70% under Samawa Idle on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Samawa Idle.

    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. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Samawa Idle on Steam right now. Shares Action and Casual with Samawa 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 ↗
  5. Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Samawa Idle on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Samawa Idle.

    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 ↗
  6. Peggle Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Samawa Idle on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Samawa 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 ↗
  7. STAR WARS™ Republic Commando™

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Samawa Idle on Steam right now. Shares Action with Samawa Idle.

    You are the leader of an elite squad of Republic Commandos, your mission is to infiltrate, dominate, and ultimately, annihilate the enemy. Your squad will follow your orders and your lead, working together as a team - instinctively, intelligently, instantly. You are their leader. They are your weapon.

    2009Action2.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Samawa Idle on Steam right now. Shares Strategy and Indie with Samawa 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 ↗

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. Shares Action with Samawa Idle.

    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 Action and Indie with Samawa Idle.

    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 Samawa Idle.

    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 Looker

    WHY THIS

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

    You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.

    2022IndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. NGU IDLE

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  6. Awaria

    WHY THIS

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

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

    2024ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Grimm's Hollow

    WHY THIS

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

    A spooky, freeware RPG where you search the afterlife for your brother. Reap ghosts with your scythe, explore haunted caves, and eat ghostly treats on your journey through death.

    2019IndieAdventureRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Virtual Cottage

    WHY THIS

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

    Virtual Cottage gives you a comfy place to rest and be productive without any distractions. Open the game, set yourself a goal and enjoy the atmosphere.

    2020IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from Samharia Studios

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

  1. Maktala: Slime Lootfest

    WHY THIS

    Shares idle progression, skill tree progression, grindy and a relaxing mood with Samawa Idle.

    Another title from Samharia Studios, the studio behind Samawa Idle. Shares Action and Strategy with Samawa Idle.

    An incremental game where you kill hordes of slimes and use their loot to become stronger and farm them. Collect powerful loot, master skills, and uncover tons of content.

    2025ActionStrategyIndie4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Desktop Nard: Dice Idle

    WHY THIS

    Shares idle automation, idle progression, indie and a relaxing mood with Samawa Idle.

    Another title from Samharia Studios, the studio behind Samawa Idle. Shares Action and Strategy with Samawa Idle.

    Idle Dice roll automatically for you, unleashing skills and farming rare loot in the corner of your desktop, with tons of content and loot types.

    2026ActionStrategyIndie4.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Zad Archery

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Samharia Studios, the studio behind Samawa Idle. Shares Action and Strategy with Samawa Idle.

    Shoot down waves of targets, collect their loot, and grow stronger through upgrades and skills in this endlessly expanding incremental game.

    2026ActionStrategyIndieSteam ↗
  4. Aleef: Desktop Pet Collector

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Samharia Studios, the studio behind Samawa Idle. Shares Strategy and Indie with Samawa Idle.

    Work, browse, or play other games while hatching eggs in the background! Collect 300+ pets with various stats, unlock powerful upgrades, and build your battle team.

    2026StrategyIndieRPGSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Samawa Idle

Does Samawa Idle run on Steam Deck?
Samawa Idle 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 Samawa Idle cost?
Samawa Idle is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Samawa Idle?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Samawa Idle are Maktala: Slime Lootfest, SideQuest Hunters, 元卡牌2 - MetaCard2.
Who developed Samawa Idle?
Samawa Idle was developed by Samharia Studios.

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 Samawa Idle.

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