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For those interested in letting the games do the heavy lifting rather than grind themselves we found 10 best idle RPGs for you to enjoy!
It’s quite a simple concept that really shines in idle RPGs. Progression.
It’s amplified by the fact that the progression happens even if you’re not actively engaging with the game, letting you reap the benefits without putting in effort.
Sounds quite tempting, doesn’t it?
Idle RPGs are perfect for those who don’t have much time to spend on video games.
Visually pleasing graphics, fun/interesting game mechanics, rewarding offline progression, active community, all of these are very beneficial when it comes to a successful title in a quite competitive market in 2024.
It’s not an understatement to say that gameplay mechanics often make or break the game. Sure they’re not the only important part but it’s a huge part, especially for the game that expects you to spend a lot of time on them.
Even if you need to grind for resources, so long as it’s enjoyable, it shouldn’t be a problem. Games are entertainment first after all.
The dopamine hit we get from unlocking new content is ingrained in our very nature. Getting a new character with some unique features or just a cool look can be quite rewarding. Especially if there’s a rarity system in place, getting those super rares can be quite an improvement for your line up.
The essence of idle RPGs, whether it’s your heroes bravely fighting on their own or your kingdom growing in power, it’s something that should feel rewarding whether you’re actively engaging with the game or not.
Sure, it’s (most of the time )more beneficial to spend more time and interact with the game but even without it, idle RPGs should give a lot of leeway to those who pop in once in a while.
Cute/cool characters elevate the enjoyability of the game. It’s a bonus if they look visually impressive on top of that but so long as the user interface is well designed and functional, graphics can take a backseat in the idle RPG genre.
It’s a welcome addition but it’s not the main focus for sure.
If the game has a multiplayer aspect, it tends to have a longer lifespan than other mobile games.
It doesn’t mean that as long as you can compete or cooperate with other players the game is better. It’s a cherry on top, a really pleasant addition that can really enhance the overall experience.
Communities form around things that people enjoy so it’s good to give them a place to do exactly that, especially from official sources.
A choice pick for some cool titles to enjoy yourself either on your break or when you’re up for some quick dopamine hit!
A classic assemble your team of heroes idle RPG. Once you get a team you can send them on missions to get more resources, gear and power up.
It offers a good mix of standard idle RPG stuff where you just let things happen on their own without your input and build up a really efficient team of characters to be able to do all of that.
Plenty of unique heroes, enjoyable story and very pretty artstyle. A hearty recommendation for fans of idle RPG.
An enjoyable mix of clicker game and idle RPG. Standard build your (almost) hero team from scratch with an ability to attack enemies directly via tapping of the magical ring to deal damage to the enemies.
There's an idle part as well so no need to worry about being required to engage with the game on a constant basis.
It's a pretty fun game to enjoy on a break and then let it play itself afterward.
You play a herbalist that finds a legendary sword, so naturally you decide to be a monster slaying hero.
The game consists of your character slaying enemies on their own with your input focusing on upgrading their stats, abilities and gear. As you progress you’ll unlock more content and options to pick your adventures from.
Quite enjoyable in short bursts, especially when you’re relaxing at home.
You create a group of adventurers and have them embark on a mission to eliminate all the evil creatures in the world. The adventurers pretty much deal with everything on their own, your job is to keep them equipped, levelled up etc.
The game is a single play experience so you can have it run on its own in the background while you do your own things, there’s a lot of content for people who like to play around with builds to create efficient heroes, plus late game allows castle management to get extra resources.
Quite a fun experience overall!
A very chill game with the main objective focused on… wait for it… farming! It’s quite simple in terms of visuals with a menu-based interface to interact with in-game stuff.
It’s meant to be played as an MMO (massively multiplayer online) game so it’s a great pick for those looking for a community to share their achievements with.
Game has no ads but offers some in-game purchases for monetization.
What game requires even less input than a regular idle game? How about a game where you actually have virtually zero input?
Welcome to Godville, you are “playing” as a god whose role is to “help and guide” the hero. You do that by… suggesting things to the hero and being ignored!
The game plays by itself in a very literal sense. You don’t upgrade or improve the hero, there’s only the tiniest of influences you can inject into their life and it can backfire and aid their opponent instead!
The overall idea is to enjoy the story that the hero creates, since everything does happen, the combat, levelling up etc. You’re just not involved in it!
It’s still a really fun experience, give it a go!
A surprisingly well looking and designed MMORPG idle game. It has a typical let your character do the grinding for you with some complex mechanics thrown into the mix.
Despite the graphics looking rather simple, Legends of Idleon has a charming pixel art with cool looking animations to give it a quite enchanting atmosphere.
It’s still in development meaning players still have a chance to suggest new features and report bugs, so it’s a great time to get into it!
Another mix of MMORPG and idle game. You take the role of a survivor in a post-apocalyptic world that contains supernatural forces to fight against.
It offers very simple but good quality of images, with plenty of resource and hero management.
It should give you your fill whether you enjoy competitive online or a more relaxed idle RPG experience.
A game that proudly states its inspiration from the MMO grind game Runescape. Melvor is a menu based game that combines the idle mechanics together with the grind your skill levels to their maximum value. If you’re a fan of “number going up” and enjoy some extra complexity on the way, Melvor Idle should be right up your alley.
Just don’t expect much excitement other than “number go up”, it’s not that type of game.
For those who are looking for more action in the Idle RPG genre (for whatever reason).
Tap Wizard 2 is based on the “survivors” genre where your screen is filled with constantly increasing groups of enemies and the hero must defend themselves to the bitter end (or until the timer runs out).
Losing means unlocking more things to make successive runs more manageable. In the idle game fashion, the wizard performs all actions automatically, relying on your choice for their arsenal of spells and abilities.
Definitely a fun pick for fans of “survivors” type games.
With all those games available it’s a wonder there’s such a thing as “free time”. Honestly though, if you’re on a journey and have some time to spend, you can’t go wrong with at least a few of these titles.
Just don’t get addicted!
In a sense that you don’t need to keep it constantly active, no. But if the game has online content or multiplayer, then you need internet connection every time you want to benefit from either.
Of course, so long as you’re willing to spend time split around multiple games that is!
Resource management, crafting, auto-battlers, daily rewards, community content etc. If it’s popular with large groups of people, you can expect it in idle RPGs.
