# Games like Idle Research

> The closest matches to Idle Research: Revolution Idle, Vacuum Warrior - Idle Game, Factory Town Idle, Magic Research, and Unnamed Space Idle. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Revolution Idle](https://imho.run/games/2763740/revolution-idle) — Shares achievement hunting with Idle Research. 6,500 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2763740/)
2. [Vacuum Warrior - Idle Game](https://imho.run/games/2302990/vacuum-warrior-idle-game) — Also Clicker and Automation, like Idle Research. 654 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2302990/)
3. [Factory Town Idle](https://imho.run/games/2207490/factory-town-idle) — A frequent pick in Idle Research players' libraries, and another Indie. 620 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2207490/)
4. [Magic Research](https://imho.run/games/2311680/magic-research) — Also Automation and Idler, like Idle Research. 329 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2311680/)
5. [Unnamed Space Idle](https://imho.run/games/2471100/unnamed-space-idle) — A frequent pick in Idle Research players' libraries, and another Simulation. 2,736 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2471100/)
6. [Idle Colony](https://imho.run/games/2843640/idle-colony) — A frequent pick in Idle Research players' libraries, and another Strategy. 385 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2843640/)
7. [Industry Idle](https://imho.run/games/1574000/industry-idle) — Also Clicker and Automation, like Idle Research. 618 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1574000/)
8. [Mr.Mine](https://imho.run/games/1397920/mr-mine) — Also Clicker and Idler, like Idle Research. 6,991 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1397920/)
9. [Gamblers Table](https://imho.run/games/3618390/gamblers-table) — Shares achievement hunting with Idle Research. 1,058 Steam reviews, 72% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3618390/)
10. [MergeCrafter](https://imho.run/games/1964220/mergecrafter) — A frequent pick in Idle Research players' libraries, and another RPG. 527 Steam reviews, 66% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1964220/)
11. [CompactO - Idle Game](https://imho.run/games/1516490/compacto-idle-game) — Shares achievement hunting with Idle Research. 60 Steam reviews, 63% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1516490/)
12. [Idle Fishing](https://imho.run/games/2725560/idle-fishing) — Shares achievement hunting with Idle Research. 825 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2725560/)
13. [Idle Cave Miner](https://imho.run/games/2289450/idle-cave-miner) — Also Clicker and Idler, like Idle Research. 551 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2289450/)
14. [Military Incremental Complex](https://imho.run/games/3469750/military-incremental-complex) — Shares achievement hunting with Idle Research. 530 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3469750/)
15. [Idle Spiral](https://imho.run/games/1827980/idle-spiral) — Also Clicker and Automation, like Idle Research. 1,009 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1827980/)
16. [LORED](https://imho.run/games/3418150/lored) — Also Clicker and Automation, like Idle Research. 170 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3418150/)
17. [Idle Deepcore](https://imho.run/games/4527930/idle-deepcore) — Also Clicker and Automation, like Idle Research. 73 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4527930/)
18. [Widget Inc.](https://imho.run/games/3184110/widget-inc) — Also Clicker and Automation, like Idle Research. 586 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3184110/)
19. [Idle Skilling](https://imho.run/games/1048370/idle-skilling) — Also Clicker and Idler, like Idle Research. 1,775 Steam reviews, 68% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1048370/)
20. [Incremental Factory](https://imho.run/games/2449430/incremental-factory) — Also Automation and Idler, like Idle Research. 170 Steam reviews, 65% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2449430/)
21. [Universe Horizon](https://imho.run/games/3207880/universe-horizon) — Shares achievement hunting with Idle Research. 184 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3207880/)
22. [This Isn't Just Tower Defense](https://imho.run/games/3653600/this-isn-t-just-tower-defense) — Also Clicker and Automation, like Idle Research. 79 Steam reviews, 65% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3653600/)
23. [Incredicer](https://imho.run/games/3929760/incredicer) — Also Clicker and Automation, like Idle Research. 1,676 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3929760/)
24. [castle idler](https://imho.run/games/4082900/castle-idler) — Shares achievement hunting with Idle Research. 59 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4082900/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1482860&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1482860&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1482860&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=1482860
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/1482860
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Idle Research

Idle Research is an addictive, resource management, incremental game with both idle and active playstyles. Research and craft colorful Flasks and Tubes to earn as much Energy as possible! Big numbers guaranteed.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 1482860
- **Developer:** Considera Games LLC
- **Publisher:** Considera Core LLC
- **Genres:** Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Free To Play, Casual, Early Access
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Achievements, In-App Purchases
- **Released:** Jul 31, 2022
- **Free to play:** yes
- **Platforms:** windows, mac, linux

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/1482860/idle-research)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1482860&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1482860/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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