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2022PCSteam Deck playable83 % positivefree

An incremental idle game where you research and craft colorful flasks, tubes and cylinders to generate as much energy as possible. You can let it run passively or actively optimize while the numbers keep growing.

  • Economy and management
  • Cosy, great for unwinding
  • Strong character progression
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The closest matches for Idle Research are Perfume Atelier, Cookie Clicker and Game Dev Studio. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Idle Research special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Perfume Atelier

95 %Match

2026PCSteam Deck playable89 % positive7.79 €

Brings what grabs you about Idle Research: economy and management, a cosy mood to unwind as well as a relaxed difficulty.

A cozy simulation where you blend scents from essences, design bottles and sell your creations to customers. You unlock recipes, decorate your workshop and gradually build a reputation as a perfumer.

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Cookie Clicker

Accessible and relaxed

The classic idle game where you click a giant cookie and spend the proceeds on ever more absurd bakeries, portals and upgrades. There is no true ending, just ballooning numbers and quirky humor.

Revolution Idle

Strong character progression

A minimalist idle game where you multiply accumulators and push through repeated revolutions toward ever-larger numbers. The appeal lies in optimizing and chasing infinity.

Game Dev Tycoon

Bright, upbeat tone

Start a tiny game studio in an 80s garage and grow it through gaming history by mixing genres, topics and development focus to hit the right formula. A relaxed, addictive management sim full of nods to real consoles and companies.

AdVenture Capitalist

Strong character progression

A satirical idle clicker where you grow a lemonade stand into a business empire, hire managers to automate everything, and rack up absurd fortunes even while offline. Angel Investors and resets keep the numbers climbing ever higher.

City Game Studio

Bright, upbeat tone

A management sim where you grow your own game studio from a garage, hiring staff, developing games and reading the market. The appeal is in optimizing and expanding your little business empire.

Bugtopia

Accessible and relaxed

In Bugtopia you buy and raise insects in your own eco-boxes that generate passive income even when you're away. Expand and decorate your boxes to enjoy a relaxed summer with your bugs.

Ship, Inc.

Accessible and relaxed

A relaxed job simulator where you work as a packer at a shipping company, matching orders to the right box sizes and upgrading your office. Calm, low-stress gameplay built around small organizational tasks.

Megaquarium

Bright, upbeat tone

A management sim where you build and run a large public aquarium: you design tanks, match compatible fish, hire staff and keep visitors happy. Its appeal lies in puzzling over species needs and water conditions within a relaxed, charming building loop.

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