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Games like Idle Land of Exile

If Idle Land of Exile is your kind of game, the closest matches are 英雄之旅, Idle Taoist Mage Warrior 2 and Idle Kingdom — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its challenging endgame content, atmospheric 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 Land of Exile: Idle Land of Exile is a dark fantasy idle game. With four highly customizable classes, a massive talent tree, and deep gear systems, you can create countless unique builds. Enjoy hundreds of hours of gameplay! Join our official Discord: https://discord.gg/zFsRzDYyaY

2025IndieRPG4.99 USDDeck PlayableWindowsby 所以然
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Active developer with frequent updatesChallenging endgame contentDeep crafting systems reward experimentationAtmosphericChallengingCompetitive

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Steam players who put hours into Idle Land of Exile 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. 英雄之旅

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Idle Land of Exile fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and RPG with Idle Land of Exile.

    《英雄之旅》是一款放置挂机类游戏,核心玩法就是打怪刷装备,穿更好的装备打更强的怪,体验爆极品装备的快感。你可以通过搭配技能和天赋,挑战竞技场和罪魂之塔,解锁神器,获得强大的能力。此外,你还可以收集各种伙伴、图鉴和幻化,让你的冒险更加多彩。

    2023IndieRPGCasual3.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Idle Taoist Mage Warrior 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares grinding, idle progression, grindy and a punishing mood with Idle Land of Exile.

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

    This is a well-built place hang-up RPG game, for players to bring fighters, mage, Taoist three career choices, each career has unique characteristics, so that players in the game to experience different combat pleasure.

    2024IndieRPG3.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Idle Kingdom

    WHY THIS

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

    Idle Kingdom is all about "number-go-up". Over 10 skills to train, lots of enemies to defeat, and so many items to collect!

    2025IndieRPGCasual1.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. AUTO_BATTLER_RPG

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Idle Land of Exile fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Idle Land of Exile.

    This is a game about automatical upgrades and unlocking of resources The game plays by itself while all you do is upgrade your hero... and attempt to move even further in the dungeon and by doing that growing in strength.

    2024RPGCasual2.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Idle Simple RPG

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Idle Land of Exile fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and RPG with Idle Land of Exile.

    A simple placement game, which only needs to set the role to fight, can achieve full automatic combat.

    2023IndieRPGCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. 消灭魔王军 Destroy the Demon Army

    WHY THIS

    Shares idle progression and a punishing mood with Idle Land of Exile.

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

    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 ↗
  7. Case Simulator Weapons and Armors

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Idle Land of Exile fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and RPG with Idle Land of Exile.

    Unbox some of the most exotic Weapons and Armors skins in this brand new game. Collect and improve rare Weapons and Armors.

    2018StrategyIndieSimulation2.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. High Fantasy Idle

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Idle Land of Exile fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and RPG with Idle Land of Exile.

    High Fantasy Idle is an idle RPG with unique class-based gameplay and hundreds of achievements and secrets to find. Level up by farming, battling, and researching while buying items and perks, then rebirth to find newfound power! Embark on a journey of fantasy and mystery to unravel your destiny.

    IndieAdventureRPGSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to Idle Land of Exile

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. Path of Exile

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Idle Land of Exile.

    Reviewers of Idle Land of Exile cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie with Idle Land of Exile.

    You are an Exile, struggling to survive on the dark continent of Wraeclast, as you fight to earn power that will allow you to exact your revenge against those who wronged you. Path of Exile is an online Action RPG set in a dark fantasy world. The game is completely free and will never be pay-to-win.

    2013ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Path of Exile 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares build crafting, roguelike progression and an atmospheric mood with Idle Land of Exile.

    Reviewers of Idle Land of Exile cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with Idle Land of Exile.

    Path of Exile 2 is a next generation Action RPG from Grinding Gear Games, featuring co-op for up to six players. Set years after the original Path of Exile, you will return to the dark world of Wraeclast and seek to end the corruption that is spreading.

    2024ActionAdventureMassively Multiplayer29.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII STEAM EDITION

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Idle Land of Exile.

    Reviewers of Idle Land of Exile cross-mention this title as a similar play.

    [[i]i]“THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII”[/i], SNK PLAYMORE’s flagship 2D versus fighting title returns in an ultimate version on Steam!!

    2013ActionDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Diablo® IV

    WHY THIS

    Shares skill tree progression, meta progression and an atmospheric mood with Idle Land of Exile.

    Reviewers of Idle Land of Exile cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with Idle Land of Exile.

    Join the fight for Sanctuary in Diablo® IV, the ultimate action RPG adventure. Experience the critically acclaimed campaign and new seasonal content.

    2023ActionAdventureMassively Multiplayer49.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Idle Land of Exile on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Idle Land of Exile.

    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 Idle Land of Exile on Steam right now. Shares Indie and RPG with Idle Land of Exile.

    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 Idle Land of Exile on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Idle Land of Exile.

    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 ~80% under Idle Land of Exile on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Idle Land of Exile.

    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 ~60% under Idle Land of Exile on Steam right now. Shares Indie and RPG with Idle Land of Exile.

    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 Test: Final Revelation

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Idle Land of Exile on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Idle Land of Exile.

    The third chapter in The Test Trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover who you really are as a person. The Final Revelation is upon us... but are you sure you TRULY want the answers you seek?

    2020SimulationRPG1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. The NOexistenceN of you AND me

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Idle Land of Exile on Steam right now. Shares Indie and RPG with Idle Land of Exile.

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

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Idle Land of Exile on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Idle Land of Exile.

    "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 ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

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

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

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  2. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  3. NGU IDLE

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  4. Travellin Cats in Paris

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  5. Grimm's Hollow

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  6. Magic Archery

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  7. Coloring Pixels

    WHY THIS

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

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

    2018IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeSteam ↗
  8. Eternal Senia

    WHY THIS

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

    Thoughts and expectations ARPG

    2015ActionIndieRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Idle Land of Exile

Does Idle Land of Exile run on Steam Deck?
Idle Land of Exile 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 Land of Exile cost?
Idle Land of Exile is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Idle Land of Exile?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Idle Land of Exile are 英雄之旅, Idle Taoist Mage Warrior 2, Idle Kingdom.
Who developed Idle Land of Exile?
Idle Land of Exile was developed by 所以然 and published by Wise 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 Land of Exile.

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