Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Melvor Idle (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Melvor Idle on things players said about it rather than on our opinion of what feels alike. Each entry shows what it matched on, so you can throw out the ones matching on the part you did not care about.
The short version
- Closest match: Soda Dungeon, which both fantasy and relaxing.
- Melvor Idle is tagged Idler, RPG, Casual, Indie, Singleplayer, Adventure, 2D, Mining by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
- 24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.
- 13 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
How these were matched
Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.
Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.
All 24, closest first
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Soda Dungeon
Why it matched: both fantasy and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Casual and 2D; released around the same time (2017).
Pop the top on some legendary action with Soda Dungeon, the fresh and fizzy hit mobile RPG adventure, now available on your desktop! Manage your team as you raid the local dungeons, upgrade your tavern, and attract new party members. Gold, legendary items, and more await you.
Soda Dungeon at a glance Released 2017 Studio AN Productions Player sentiment 94% positive of 6,332 Price Free RPGCasual2DFantasyIndieIdlerPoint & Click
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Swords & Souls: Neverseen
Why it matched: both fantasy and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Indie, RPG and Idler; released around the same time (2019).
Swords & Souls: Neverseen is a unique RPG where leveling up takes skill! Create, train and upgrade your character as you please, discover The Neverseen and its eccentric locals, and battle across the lands to foil an evil witch's plans!
Swords & Souls: Neverseen at a glance Released 2019 Studio SoulGame Studio Player sentiment 93% positive of 6,441 Price $14.99 IndieRPGIdler2DFantasyCasualColorful
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Realm Grinder
Why it matched: both fantasy and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Idler, RPG and 2D; released around the same time (2017).
Grow your realm, build alliances, and explore one of the deepest idle RPGs ever!
Realm Grinder at a glance Released 2017 Studio Divine Games Player sentiment 87% positive of 7,441 Price Free IdlerRPG2DCasualIndieFantasyPoint & Click
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Sun Haven
Why it matched: both fantasy and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Crafting and Fantasy; released around the same time (2023).
Build your farm and relationships with townsfolk, or forge ahead on a quest of magic, monsters, and dragons. Level up through a skill tree in 8 person multiplayer, or adventure solo!
Sun Haven at a glance Released 2023 Studio Pixel Sprout Studios Player sentiment 81% positive of 25,443 Price $24.99 RPGCraftingFantasyMagicMiningCombatFishing
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Mr.Mine
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Idler, Mining and Casual; released around the same time (2020).
Explore the depths of the earth and uncover hidden treasures in this addictive idle mining game. Unlock the power of your drill with hundreds of upgrades, discover mysterious relics, and unearth priceless gems. Can you master the mines and reveal their deepest secrets? Dive in and dig deep!
Mr.Mine at a glance Released 2020 Studio Playsaurus Player sentiment 92% positive of 18,635 Price Free IdlerMiningCasualIndie2DCraftingRPGCartoon
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Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms
Why it matched: both fantasy and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Idler, Fantasy and Indie; released around the same time (2020).
Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms is a Dungeons & Dragons strategy management game uniting Champions from throughout the D&D multiverse into a grand adventure.
Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms at a glance Released 2020 Studio Codename Entertainment Inc. Player sentiment 77% positive of 15,028 Price Free IdlerFantasyIndieRPGCasual2DMagic
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Soda Dungeon 2
Why it matched: both fantasy and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Idler, RPG and Casual; released around the same time (2020).
Everyone’s favorite laid-back dungeon crawler returns in Soda Dungeon 2. Featuring a new adventure, a whole town to upgrade, crafting, new classes, alternate dimensions, and more! It’s everything you loved about the original plus all the stuff you’ve been asking for.
Soda Dungeon 2 at a glance Released 2020 Studio AN Productions Player sentiment 94% positive of 5,665 Price Free IdlerRPGCasualIndie2DFantasy
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Dragon Cliff
Why it matched: both fantasy and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including RPG, Idler and Casual; released around the same time (2018).
Dragon Cliff is a Semi-Idle RPG game with deep and complex itemization/skill systems to support endless character builds. Players are to collect adventurers, kill monsters, advance talent trees, enchant/reforge equipment, discover scrolls and finally assemble the most powerful adventure team!
Dragon Cliff at a glance Released 2018 Studio Meta Interaction Player sentiment 89% positive of 8,184 Price $1.99 RPGIdlerCasualIndie2DFantasy
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Kingdom Rush - Tower Defense
Why it matched: both fantasy and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including 2D, Fantasy and Casual.
Get ready for an epic journey to defend your kingdom against hordes of orcs, trolls, evil wizards and other nasty fiends using a vast arsenal of towers and spells at your command!Fight on forests, mountains and wastelands, customizing your defensive strategy with different tower upgrades and specializations!
Kingdom Rush - Tower Defense at a glance Released 2014 Studio Ironhide Game Studio Player sentiment 97% positive of 17,136 Price $9.99 2DFantasyCasualCartoonIndieRPGColorful
- 10
Luma Island
Why it matched: both fantasy and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Crafting, RPG and Mining; released around the same time (2024).
Get ready to explore, farm, fish, mine, craft, and raise magical Lumas as you solve puzzles and embark on quests across Luma Island. Play solo, or team up with friends in 1-4 player online co-op. Choose relaxing Cozy, challenging Adventure, or epic Hero mode to match your mood and playstyle.
Luma Island at a glance Released 2024 Studio Feel Free Games Player sentiment 84% positive of 12,673 Price $19.99 CraftingRPGMiningFishingCasualFantasy
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Rogue Tower
Why it matched: both fantasy and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Casual, Minimalist and Colorful; released around the same time (2022).
Rogue Tower is a tower defense game with roguelike elements and a continuously expanding path which you can influence. Unlock, build, upgrade, expand, defend.
Rogue Tower at a glance Released 2022 Studio Die of Death Games Player sentiment 83% positive of 5,921 Price $14.99 CasualMinimalistColorfulFantasyMagicIndie
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Clicker Heroes
Why it matched: both fantasy and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Idler, Casual and 2D.
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.
Clicker Heroes at a glance Released 2015 Studio Playsaurus Player sentiment 90% positive of 62,148 Price Free IdlerCasual2DIndieRPGFantasy
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RPG MO
Why it matched: both fantasy and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including RPG, 2D and Early Access.
RPG MO is a nostalgic MMORPG that reminds of Ultima and Runescape Classic.
RPG MO at a glance Released 2015 Studio Marxnet Player sentiment 79% positive of 2,966 Price Free RPG2DEarly AccessIndieCraftingFantasy
- 14
Villagers and Heroes
Why it matched: both fantasy and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including RPG, Indie and Crafting.
Step into a cozy fantasy MMORPG where adventure feels like home. Craft gear, farm, and build your village—then band together with a warm community to take on challenging boss raids, explore dangerous realms, and forge your legend.
Villagers and Heroes at a glance Released 2014 Studio Mad Otter Games Player sentiment 61% positive of 3,457 Price Free RPGIndieCraftingFantasyMagicCasual
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Faeria
Why it matched: both fantasy and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Indie, RPG and Fantasy; released around the same time (2017).
With its unique living board, Faeria is also the only card game where you can gain all 300 cards in less than 50 hours.
Faeria at a glance Released 2017 Studio Abrakam Entertainment SA Player sentiment 84% positive of 7,213 Price $19.99 IndieRPGFantasyCasualEarly Access
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Portal Knights
Why it matched: both fantasy and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including RPG, Crafting and Fantasy; released around the same time (2017).
The world of Elysia needs YOU! Join this cooperative, 3D sandbox action RPG to level up your character, craft epic weapons, conquer enemies in real-time, and build almost anything! Craft your adventure. Forge your hero. Become the ultimate Portal Knight!
Portal Knights at a glance Released 2017 Studio Keen Games GmbH Player sentiment 83% positive of 22,351 Price $19.99 RPGCraftingFantasyCasualEarly Access
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RuneScape
Why it matched: both fantasy and relaxing; shares 4 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Point & Click; published by the same company; released around the same time (2020).
RuneScape is a high fantasy open world MMORPG. Explore an ever changing and evolving living world where new challenges, skills, and quests await. Featuring unprecedented player freedom, you choose how to play, adventure, and grow.
RuneScape at a glance Released 2020 Studio Jagex Ltd Player sentiment 82% positive of 27,182 Price Free RPGFantasyPoint & ClickCasual
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Shop Titans
Why it matched: both fantasy and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Idler, Crafting and RPG; released around the same time (2020).
Shop Titans is the ultimate RPG shopkeeper simulation. Craft powerful equipment, stock your shop and sell to aspiring heroes… at a markup! Hire heroes and explore dungeons to gather valuable materials to craft with. There’s never a dull moment in the world of Shop Titans!
Shop Titans at a glance Released 2020 Studio Kabam Games, Inc. Player sentiment 78% positive of 17,969 Price Free IdlerCraftingRPGCasualFantasy
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Sakura Clicker
Why it matched: both fantasy and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Casual, Indie and Fantasy.
The latest entry in the Sakura series is more action-packed than ever before! Sakura Clickers is a fast-paced, exciting adventure, full of content, in which you defeat your foes with the power of your mouse!
Sakura Clicker at a glance Released 2015 Studio Winged Cloud Player sentiment 83% positive of 14,318 Price Free CasualIndieFantasy2DRPGIdler
- 20
Town of Salem 2
Why it matched: both fantasy and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including RPG, Casual and Fantasy; released around the same time (2023).
A multiplayer online social deduction game for 7–15 players. Use deception, strategy, and teamwork to find the truth—or get away with murder.
Town of Salem 2 at a glance Released 2023 Studio BlankMediaGames LLC Player sentiment 69% positive of 9,203 Price Free RPGCasualFantasyMagicCartoon
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HoloCure - Save the Fans!
Why it matched: both fantasy and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including 2D, Casual and Colorful; released around the same time (2023).
Play as your favorite Vtubers from Hololive! Fight, explore, and clear your way through armies of fans and save them from their mind-control in this unofficial free fan-game.
HoloCure - Save the Fans! at a glance Released 2023 Studio KayAnimate Player sentiment 99% positive of 40,697 Price Free 2DCasualColorfulFishingFantasy
- 22
Slime Rancher
Why it matched: both fantasy and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Colorful, Casual and Fantasy; released around the same time (2017).
Slime Rancher is the tale of Beatrix LeBeau, a plucky, young rancher who sets out for a life a thousand light years away from Earth on the ‘Far, Far Range’ where she tries her hand at making a living wrangling slimes.
Slime Rancher at a glance Released 2017 Studio Monomi Park Player sentiment 98% positive of 156,780 Price $19.99 ColorfulCasualFantasyIndieEarly Access
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Slay the Spire
Why it matched: both fantasy and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Indie, RPG and 2D; released around the same time (2019).
We fused card games and roguelikes together to make the best single player deckbuilder we could. Craft a unique deck, encounter bizarre creatures, discover relics of immense power, and Slay the Spire!
Slay the Spire at a glance Released 2019 Studio Mega Crit Player sentiment 97% positive of 217,947 Price $24.99 IndieRPG2DFantasyCasual
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DAVE THE DIVER
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Casual, Fishing and RPG; released around the same time (2023).
DAVE THE DIVER is a casual, singleplayer adventure RPG featuring deep-sea exploration and fishing during the day and sushi restaurant management at night. Join Dave and his quirky friends as they seek to uncover the secrets of the mysterious Blue Hole.
DAVE THE DIVER at a glance Released 2023 Studio MINTROCKET Player sentiment 97% positive of 161,518 Price $19.99 CasualFishingRPG2DCraftingIndie
Common questions
What game is most like Melvor Idle?
Soda Dungeon, on the evidence we have. It both fantasy and relaxing. That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.
How is "similar to Melvor Idle" decided?
By overlap on the tags Steam players applied to each game, the formal genres, the themes both sit in, and whether the same studio made them. Tags carry the most weight because players write them, so they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are ignored: matching on "Singleplayer" is matching on nothing. Every entry below shows exactly what it matched on.
Are these ranked by quality?
No. They are ordered by how much they overlap with Melvor Idle. Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.
Do you get paid for these recommendations?
No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.