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Games like The Very Idle Game

If The Very Idle Game is your kind of game, the closest matches are The Idle, Ten Seconds Trillion and Idle Ultimate — 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 The Very Idle Game: The most satisfying idle clicker game in the world

2024IndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableWindowsby roflinka games
The Very Idle Game — Steam game cover

Players who liked The Very Idle Game also play

Steam players who put hours into The Very Idle Game 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. The Idle

    WHY THIS

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

    The ultimate idle clicker game with endless possibilities and infinite fun. Passive and active income, seven currencies, interest, bets, prestige, perks and many more features are available!

    2024IndieSimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Ten Seconds Trillion

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for The Very Idle Game fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with The Very Idle Game.

    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 ↗
  3. Idle Ultimate

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for The Very Idle Game fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with The Very Idle Game.

    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 PlayableSteam ↗
  4. +1x2

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for The Very Idle Game fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with The Very Idle Game.

    A super simple clicker game with finite goal and few hours of fun. Will you be able to complete it in time to make a refund?

    2024IndieSimulationCasual1.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. The Googol Clicker

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for The Very Idle Game fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with The Very Idle Game.

    Could you reach the googol value which is 1e100? Idle clicker game with simple goals but very addictive gameplay!

    2022IndieSimulation0.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Idle Shapes

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for The Very Idle Game fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with The Very Idle Game.

    Idle game with simple mechanics and addictive gameplay. Buy upgrades and use prestige system to reach the final goal. Every upgrade matters, every prestige purchase is important. No endless goals and infinite boring gameplay. Just pure fun and reachable goals.

    2022StrategyIndieSimulation1.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Idle Blocks

    WHY THIS

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

    Idle clicker game with simple but really addictive gameplay. Destroy endless blocks and proceed as far as you can. Complex prestige system and upgrades with endless possibilities and pure fun

    2023StrategyIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Idle Tick

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under The Very Idle Game on Steam right now. Shares Indie with The Very Idle Game.

    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. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under The Very Idle Game on Steam right now. Shares Indie with The Very Idle Game.

    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 ↗
  3. shapez

    WHY THIS

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

    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. Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad

    WHY THIS

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

    "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 ↗
  5. Montaro

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under The Very Idle Game on Steam right now. Shares Indie with The Very Idle Game.

    Montaro is a DOGE.

    2016IndieCasual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Bit Blaster XL

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under The Very Idle Game on Steam right now. Shares Indie with The Very Idle Game.

    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 ↗
  7. Dictators:No Peace Countryballs

    WHY THIS

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

    Dictators : No Peace Countryballs is a war simulation and dictator game. This is a fun,simple and some say a funny countryballs game. If you like simulation games, you will love playing Dictators : No Peace. Play as a dictator of your favourite country and colonize the world.

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. TYRONE vs COPS

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under The Very Idle Game on Steam right now. Shares Indie with The Very Idle Game.

    Awaken the latent power of your melanin and kill cops in this thought-provoking game on police brutality in America.

    2022ActionIndie0.99 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 The Very Idle Game.

    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. NGU IDLE

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  3. Virtual Cottage

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  4. Magic Archery

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  5. Coloring Pixels

    WHY THIS

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

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

    2018IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeSteam ↗
  6. Eternal Senia

    WHY THIS

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

    Thoughts and expectations ARPG

    2015ActionIndieRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. There Is No Game: Jam Edition 2015

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  8. Paper Lily - Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗

Frequently asked about The Very Idle Game

Does The Very Idle Game run on Steam Deck?
The Very Idle Game 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 The Very Idle Game cost?
The Very Idle Game is listed on Steam at 2.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to The Very Idle Game?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside The Very Idle Game are The Idle, Ten Seconds Trillion, Idle Ultimate.
Who developed The Very Idle Game?
The Very Idle Game was developed by roflinka games.

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