# Games like AFK Journey

> The closest matches to AFK Journey: Infinity Nikki, Dragon Traveler, Blue Archive, Evitania Online - Idle RPG, and Black Desert. 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. [Infinity Nikki](https://imho.run/games/3164330/infinity-nikki) — Shares gacha with AFK Journey. 5,030 Steam reviews, 55% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3164330/)
2. [Dragon Traveler](https://imho.run/games/4104440/dragon-traveler) — Shares team management and gacha with AFK Journey. 236 Steam reviews, 66% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4104440/)
3. [Blue Archive](https://imho.run/games/3557620/blue-archive) — Shares gacha and auto battle with AFK Journey. 8,796 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3557620/)
4. [Evitania Online - Idle RPG](https://imho.run/games/4119420/evitania-online-idle-rpg) — Shares auto battle and idle progression with AFK Journey. 269 Steam reviews, 67% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4119420/)
5. [Black Desert](https://imho.run/games/582660/black-desert) — Also Crafting, like AFK Journey. 35,523 Steam reviews, 72% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/582660/)
6. [Stray Path](https://imho.run/games/2531940/stray-path) — Shares item collection and meta progression with AFK Journey. 176 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2531940/)
7. [Garden Paws](https://imho.run/games/840010/garden-paws) — Shares seasonal progression with AFK Journey. 1,609 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/840010/)
8. [My Time at Portia](https://imho.run/games/666140/my-time-at-portia) — A frequent pick in AFK Journey players' libraries, and another RPG. 12,030 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/666140/)
9. [Spire Horizon Online](https://imho.run/games/2598020/spire-horizon-online) — Shares meta progression and character progression with AFK Journey. 87 Steam reviews, 69% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2598020/)
10. [Stardew Valley](https://imho.run/games/413150/stardew-valley) — Also Crafting, like AFK Journey. 384,187 Steam reviews, 99% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/413150/)
11. [WAKFU](https://imho.run/games/215080/wakfu) — Same atmospheric mood as AFK Journey. 4,026 Steam reviews, 68% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/215080/)
12. [Magic Research 2](https://imho.run/games/2864890/magic-research-2) — Shares loadout customization and auto battle with AFK Journey. 493 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2864890/)
13. [StarSavior](https://imho.run/games/3609080/starsavior) — Shares gacha and loadout customization with AFK Journey. 1,039 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3609080/)
14. [WitchHand](https://imho.run/games/2420880/witchhand) — Shares meta progression with AFK Journey. 493 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2420880/)
15. [Fae Farm](https://imho.run/games/2230110/fae-farm) — Same chill mood as AFK Journey. 1,783 Steam reviews, 77% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2230110/)
16. [Moonstone Island](https://imho.run/games/1658150/moonstone-island) — Also Card Battler, like AFK Journey. 2,749 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1658150/)
17. [Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles](https://imho.run/games/580200/yonder-the-cloud-catcher-chronicles) — A frequent pick in AFK Journey players' libraries, and another Indie. 1,533 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/580200/)
18. [Forager](https://imho.run/games/751780/forager) — A frequent pick in AFK Journey players' libraries, and another Action. 13,308 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/751780/)
19. [Cards, the Universe and Everything](https://imho.run/games/3411830/cards-the-universe-and-everything) — Also Card Battler and Card Game, like AFK Journey. 164 Steam reviews, 77% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3411830/)
20. [Swords 'n Magic and Stuff](https://imho.run/games/810040/swords-n-magic-and-stuff) — Same chill mood as AFK Journey. 720 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/810040/)
21. [Yaoling: Mythical Journey](https://imho.run/games/2816950/yaoling-mythical-journey) — Shares team management and auto battle with AFK Journey. 424 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2816950/)
22. [Idle Awakening: Mages Path](https://imho.run/games/3678950/idle-awakening-mages-path) — Shares idle progression and meta progression with AFK Journey. 127 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3678950/)
23. [ASTRA: Knights of Veda](https://imho.run/games/2484250/astra-knights-of-veda) — Shares seasonal progression and gacha with AFK Journey. 1,060 Steam reviews, 55% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2484250/)
24. [Legacy of Defense](https://imho.run/games/3135200/legacy-of-defense) — A frequent pick in AFK Journey players' libraries, and another Strategy. 94 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3135200/)

## 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=4195600&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=4195600&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=4195600&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=4195600
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/4195600
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About AFK Journey

Welcome to the enchanted land of Esperia! Play as the legendary mage Merlin and explore a beautifully illustrated storybook world. Outsmart your foes in strategic card battles and uncover the secrets of this world alongside other heroes.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 4195600
- **Developer:** Farlight Games
- **Publisher:** Farlight Games
- **Genres:** Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Free To Play, Casual
- **Categories:** Multi-player, Single-player, MMO, In-App Purchases, Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, Keyboard Only Option, Mouse Only Option, Save Anytime
- **Released:** Apr 27, 2026
- **Free to play:** yes
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/4195600/afk-journey)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=4195600&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4195600/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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