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Free games like Idle Deepcore

Below are 10 free-to-play Steam games similar to Idle Deepcore, ranked by player overlap and content similarity. No purchase or Steam login required to view the list. Every pick is a full free-to-play title — not a demo, trial, or time-limited giveaway. imho.run's catalogue refreshes daily, so newly free or newly popular titles surface here without manual editing.

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Ranked picks

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    Bongo Cat — Steam game cover

    Bongo Cat

    Free-to-play alternative to Idle Deepcore — no purchase or trial window. Shares Indie and Simulation with Idle Deepcore.

    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 PlayableFree to playSimilar games →
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    Sheepy: A Short Adventure — Steam game cover

    Sheepy: A Short Adventure

    Free-to-play alternative to Idle Deepcore — no purchase or trial window. Shares Indie with Idle Deepcore.

    A Short Handcrafted Pixel Art Platformer that follows Sheepy, an abandoned plushy brought to life. Sheepy: A Short Adventure is the first short game from MrSuicideSheep.

    2024IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableFree to playSimilar games →
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    NGU IDLE — Steam game cover

    NGU IDLE

    Free-to-play alternative to Idle Deepcore — no purchase or trial window. Shares Indie and Simulation with Idle Deepcore.

    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 PlayableFree to playSimilar games →
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    Grimm's Hollow — Steam game cover

    Grimm's Hollow

    Free-to-play alternative to Idle Deepcore — no purchase or trial window. Shares Indie with Idle Deepcore.

    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 PlayableFree to playSimilar games →
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    Virtual Cottage — Steam game cover

    Virtual Cottage

    Free-to-play alternative to Idle Deepcore — no purchase or trial window. Shares Indie and Simulation with Idle Deepcore.

    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 PlayableFree to playSimilar games →
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    The Expendabros — Steam game cover

    The Expendabros

    Free-to-play alternative to Idle Deepcore — no purchase or trial window. Shares Indie with Idle Deepcore.

    The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.

    2014ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedFree to playSimilar games →
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    Steam Engine Simulator — Steam game cover

    Steam Engine Simulator

    Free-to-play alternative to Idle Deepcore — no purchase or trial window. Shares Simulation with Idle Deepcore.

    The Steam Engine Simulator shown on AngeTheGreat's YouTube channel.

    2023SimulationFreeDeck VerifiedFree to playSimilar games →
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    Star Fetchers — Steam game cover

    Star Fetchers

    Free-to-play alternative to Idle Deepcore — no purchase or trial window. Shares Indie with Idle Deepcore.

    The introduction to a wild ride with gangsters and deep state conspiracy theories

    2020ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableFree to playSimilar games →
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    Mr.Mine — Steam game cover

    Mr.Mine

    Free-to-play alternative to Idle Deepcore — no purchase or trial window. Shares Indie and Simulation with Idle Deepcore.

    Explore the depths of the earth and uncover hidden treasures in this addictive idle mining game. Unlock the power of your drill with hundreds of upgrades, discover mysterious relics, and unearth priceless gems. Can you master the mines and reveal their deepest secrets? Dive in and dig deep!

    2020StrategyIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableFree to playSimilar games →
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    PickCrafter — Steam game cover

    PickCrafter

    Free-to-play alternative to Idle Deepcore — no purchase or trial window. Shares Indie and Simulation with Idle Deepcore.

    Conquer PickCrafter, the hit indie idle game! Break blocks, forge equipment, and collect powerful Pickaxes. Prestige to legendary tiers with the new Ascension Skill Tree. Discover biomes and battle epic bosses. Make meaningful choices and invent complex builds in this addictive endless adventure!

    2017StrategyIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableFree to playSimilar games →