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Games like Idle Cultivation

If Idle Cultivation is your kind of game, the closest matches are Pixel Puppy Adventure, Fantasy Clicker and Epic Idle Quest II — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its chill, cozy and peaceful. 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 Cultivation: Idle towards Immortality! Ascend the cultivation stages to become immortal. Battle experts, monsters and mythological beasts. Draw talismans, craft powerful equipment and powerful pills to assist you in combat.

2025IndieRPGCasual3.99 USDDeck PlayableWindowsby Linmios
Idle Cultivation — Steam game cover
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Developer actively incorporates player feedbackDeveloper actively responds to player feedbackHarness qi energy to ascend through realmsChillCozyPeaceful

Players who liked Idle Cultivation also play

Steam players who put hours into Idle Cultivation 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. Pixel Puppy Adventure

    WHY THIS

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

    Raise your tiny puppy Hwanggu as a Warrior, Rogue, or Mage in this Korean-style idle RPG. Unlock 6 advanced classes at Lv.40, conquer 14 dungeons and the 80-floor Tower of Trials, build your farm, and team up for raids, PVP, and guild wars. Your pet illustration evolves with every gear change.

    2026IndieMassively MultiplayerRPGFreeSteam ↗
  2. Fantasy Clicker

    WHY THIS

    Shares idle progression, meta progression, casual and a chill mood with Idle Cultivation.

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

    Fantasy Clicker is an Idle RPG clicker. Battle different monsters in fantasy inspired levels, gather gold/resources to upgrade your heroes and buildings. Craft items. Farm experience to level up.

    2025IndieRPGCasual4.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Epic Idle Quest II

    WHY THIS

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

    Idle crawler RPG with elemental combat, 900+ monsters, crafting, PvP, and 1,000 achievements (96 at launch). Fight actively or let the server grind while you're away. No cheats — all progress is server-verified. Cross-platform with web and Android.

    2026IndieRPG2.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Between Adventures IDLE

    WHY THIS

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

    Idle RPG Strategy game where you gather resources, battle creatures, and upgrade your gear. Master 10+ skills to create items you can equip or sell. Your journey never stops, even offline. No Microtransactions, No P2W, just pure idle fun.

    2026StrategyIndieAdventureSteam ↗
  5. Lost Vessel

    WHY THIS

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

    Idle sci-fi RPG where combat actually matters. Crash-landed on an alien world, you rebuild through five skills, melee/ranged/void-magic combat, and a server-wide world boss. Progress keeps going while you're AFK. Solo, co-op, or faction raids. No pay-to-win.

    2026IndieRPGCasualSteam ↗
  6. Mushi

    WHY THIS

    Shares idle progression, casual and a cozy mood with Idle Cultivation.

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

    Mushi is a single-player idle/incremental RPG. Level up, gather loot and explore a rich fantasy world.

    2026IndieSimulationRPG13.49 USDSteam ↗
  7. Bestia Forge

    WHY THIS

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

    Arrange monsters to mine, cut wood, refine equipment, build, and improve the monsters' strength to adventure through levels.

    2026StrategyIndieRPG7.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Once upon a Dungeon II

    WHY THIS

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

    Explore an open world, descend into dark dungeons, defeat challenging creatures and collect unique loot in this hardcore traditional roguelike game.

    2024ActionIndieRPG11.99 USDSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to Idle Cultivation

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 a chill mood with Idle Cultivation.

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

    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. AdVenture Capitalist

    WHY THIS

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

    Welcome, eager young investor, to AdVenture Capitalist! Arguably the world's greatest Capitalism simulator!

    2015IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Cookie Clicker

    WHY THIS

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

    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 Idle Cultivation at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ~50% under Idle Cultivation on Steam right now. Shares Indie and RPG with Idle Cultivation.

    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 ~63% under Idle Cultivation on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Idle Cultivation.

    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 ~75% under Idle Cultivation on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Idle Cultivation.

    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 ~50% under Idle Cultivation on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Idle Cultivation.

    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 ~75% under Idle Cultivation on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Idle Cultivation.

    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. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Idle Cultivation on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with Idle Cultivation.

    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 ↗
  8. The Test: Hypothesis Rising

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Idle Cultivation on Steam right now. Shares Indie and RPG with Idle Cultivation.

    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 ↗

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 with Idle Cultivation.

    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 with Idle Cultivation.

    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 Casual with Idle Cultivation.

    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 RPG with Idle Cultivation.

    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 and Casual with Idle Cultivation.

    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 and RPG with Idle Cultivation.

    Thoughts and expectations ARPG

    2015ActionIndieRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Cinderella Phenomenon - Otome/Visual Novel

    WHY THIS

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

    The Fairytale Curse was only the beginning...

    2017IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  8. Landfall Archives

    WHY THIS

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

    Break into the Landfall Archives to steal and play previously unreleased games, demos, interactive slide shows, and even an unreleased version of Totally Accurate Battle Simulator from 2017!

    2023ActionStrategyIndieFreeSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Idle Cultivation

Does Idle Cultivation run on Steam Deck?
Idle Cultivation 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 Cultivation cost?
Idle Cultivation is listed on Steam at 3.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Idle Cultivation?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Idle Cultivation are Pixel Puppy Adventure, Fantasy Clicker, Epic Idle Quest II.
Who developed Idle Cultivation?
Idle Cultivation was developed by Linmios.

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 Cultivation.

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