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Single-player games like Idling to Rule the Gods

Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to Idling to Rule the Gods, ranked by player overlap. Every pick carries Steam's Single-player category, so multiplayer-only titles or always-online games don't sneak in. imho.run pulls the category data from Steam directly — Single-player here matches what the store labels.

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Ranked picks

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    The Idle — Steam game cover

    The Idle

    Single-player alternative to Idling to Rule the Gods — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Idling to Rule the Gods.

    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 PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    It Takes One Year To Beat This Game — Steam game cover

    It Takes One Year To Beat This Game

    Single-player alternative to Idling to Rule the Gods — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Idling to Rule the Gods.

    Make one billion clicks and spend years to beat the game or show who is a really pro gamer here

    2025IndieSimulationCasual0.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Go To Hell Must — Steam game cover

    Go To Hell Must

    Single-player alternative to Idling to Rule the Gods — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Idling to Rule the Gods.

    Want to decide where mortals go when they die? Welcome to hell! With one click, you can decide whether mortals should go to heaven or stay in hell.

    2024StrategyIndieSimulation5.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Simple Increment — Steam game cover

    Simple Increment

    Single-player alternative to Idling to Rule the Gods — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Idling to Rule the Gods.

    Simple but addictive idle clicker game for those who just wants to relax and have some fun.

    2023StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Click Legends — Steam game cover

    Click Legends

    Single-player alternative to Idling to Rule the Gods — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Idling to Rule the Gods.

    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 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Lone Hero Path — Steam game cover

    Lone Hero Path

    Single-player alternative to Idling to Rule the Gods — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Idling to Rule the Gods.

    You can hang up and fight monsters, brush equipment, match skills, and break through characters. Features: Comes with a mod editor that allows you to create your own game.

    2024IndieRPGCasual5.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    xiuzhen idle — Steam game cover

    xiuzhen idle

    Single-player alternative to Idling to Rule the Gods — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Idling to Rule the Gods.

    This is a xiuzhen simulation placement game! From the refining of qi, building the foundation to the ascension of the celestial realm, crossed into the divine realm. (The game has been updated with the english mod, but you will need to select the "english" beta in the properties option to update it)

    2025StrategyIndieSimulation4.79 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Clicker Heroes — Steam game cover

    Clicker Heroes

    Single-player alternative to Idling to Rule the Gods — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Idling to Rule the Gods.

    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.

    2015StrategyIndieAdventureFreeSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Idle Cooking Emperor — Steam game cover

    Idle Cooking Emperor

    Single-player alternative to Idling to Rule the Gods — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Idling to Rule the Gods.

    You live in a world where cooking is everything. You start out weak and then train with the goal to become the best cook in the world. Fight cooking battles, raise fairies, own restaurants, become rich!

    2019StrategySimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →