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24 games like NGU IDLE (2026)

Recomputed 19 October 2026 · Ordered by overlap, not by score · Free to read, nothing here is paid for

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The short version

Closest match: AdVenture Communist, which both horror, psychological and relaxing.
NGU IDLE is tagged Free to Play, Idler, Indie, Clicker, Adventure, Funny, Simulation, Singleplayer 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.
11 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.

Why players value NGU IDLE

The five things Steam players tag NGU IDLE with most. This is the yardstick every game below is measured against: the closer a game matches these, the more it is likely to scratch the same itch.

Free to Play
Idler
Indie
Clicker
Adventure

NGU IDLE at a glance
Reception	Overwhelmingly Positive on Steam (96% of 12,947)
Watch-outs	no widespread problems reported by players
Price	Free

Tags, sentiment and reported problems come from Steam players; the story line is from Wikipedia. We do not add a written opinion of our own.

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

1
AdVenture Communist
Why it matched: both horror, psychological and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Free to Play, Clicker and Casual; released around the same time (2016).
The world's greatest communism simulator!
AdVenture Communist at a glance
Released 2016 Studio Hyper Hippo Games
Player sentiment 64% positive of 4,677 Price Free
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.7/10 · Steam: Mixed (64% of 4,677)
Matches NGU IDLE on: 5 of 5 — Free to Play, Idler, Indie, Clicker, Adventure
Why players like it: Free to Play, Clicker, Casual, Singleplayer, Early Access — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs NGU IDLE: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with NGU IDLE:Free to PlayClickerCasualSimulationIndieFunnyIdlerPsychological Horror
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2
The Test
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Simulation, Story Rich and Psychological Horror; released around the same time (2020).
You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?
The Test at a glance
Released 2020 Studio Randumb Studios
Player sentiment 97% positive of 20,122 Price $1.19
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (97% of 20,122)
Matches NGU IDLE on: none of the top five directly; it matched on other tags below
Why players like it: Choose Your Own Adventure, Simulation, Multiple Endings, Story Rich, Pixel Graphics — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs NGU IDLE: $1.19 — $1.19 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with NGU IDLE:SimulationStory RichPsychological HorrorRPGCasual
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3
Dr. Langeskov, The Tiger, and The Terribly Cursed Emerald: A Whirlwind Heist
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Free to Play, Indie and Funny; released around the same time (2015).
A 15 minute heist game by Crows Crows Crows & Directed by William Pugh (The Stanley Parable). Slip into the soft-soled shoes of the mastermind responsible for the greatest heist- oh god I can’t do this any more, i’m joining the strike. good luck writing the steam description. -tina
Dr. Langeskov, The Tiger, and The Terribly Cursed Emerald: A Whirlwind Heist at a glance
Released 2015 Studio Crows Crows Crows
Player sentiment 93% positive of 10,175 Price Free
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: Very Positive (93% of 10,175)
Matches NGU IDLE on: 3 of 5 — Free to Play, Indie, Adventure
Why players like it: Free to Play, Comedy, First-Person, Narration, Indie — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs NGU IDLE: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with NGU IDLE:Free to PlayIndieFunnyStory RichCasualPsychological Horror
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4
OneShot
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Story Rich, Indie and RPG; released around the same time (2016).
OneShot is a surreal top down Puzzle/Adventure game with unique gameplay capabilities. You are to guide a child through a mysterious world on a mission to restore its long-dead sun. The world knows you exist.
OneShot at a glance
Released 2016 Studio Future Cat LLC
Player sentiment 98% positive of 64,849 Price $9.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (98% of 64,849)
Matches NGU IDLE on: 2 of 5 — Indie, Adventure
Why players like it: Story Rich, Pixel Graphics, Indie, Great Soundtrack, Cute — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs NGU IDLE: $9.99 — $9.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with NGU IDLE:Story RichIndieRPGPsychological HorrorCasual
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5
Chinese Parents
Why it matched: both horror, psychological and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Psychological Horror, Simulation and Casual; released around the same time (2018).
In this casual sim set in China, you step into the shoes of an average kid from birth towards the end of your high school. Study hard, have fun, make friends and face your ultimate challenge, the “Gaokao”. What will your life be after that? And when you have a child, will you be a Tiger Parent?
Chinese Parents at a glance
Released 2018 Studio 墨鱼玩游戏
Player sentiment 91% positive of 27,000 Price $9.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (91% of 27,000)
Matches NGU IDLE on: 1 of 5 — Indie
Why players like it: Life Sim, Psychological Horror, Memes, Simulation, Casual — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs NGU IDLE: $9.99 — $9.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with NGU IDLE:Psychological HorrorSimulationCasualRPGIndieFunny
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6
Doki Doki Literature Club!
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Psychological Horror, Free to Play and Story Rich; released around the same time (2017).
The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.
Doki Doki Literature Club! at a glance
Released 2017 Studio Team Salvato
Player sentiment 96% positive of 227,039 Price Free
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (96% of 227,039)
Matches NGU IDLE on: 3 of 5 — Free to Play, Indie, Adventure
Why players like it: Psychological Horror, Visual Novel, Anime, Free to Play, Dating Sim — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs NGU IDLE: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with NGU IDLE:Psychological HorrorFree to PlayStory RichIndieCasual
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7
FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S: HELP WANTED
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Psychological Horror, Casual and Story Rich; released around the same time (2019).
Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted is a collection of classic and original mini-games set in the Five Nights universe. Experience the horror in flat (non-VR) mode or VR. Oculus Rift and HTC Vive are supported. A VR Headset is NOT required to play.
FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S: HELP WANTED at a glance
Released 2019 Studio Steel Wool Studios
Player sentiment 96% positive of 13,118 Price $29.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (96% of 13,118)
Matches NGU IDLE on: 1 of 5 — Indie
Why players like it: Horror, VR, Singleplayer, Robots, Survival Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs NGU IDLE: $29.99 — $29.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with NGU IDLE:Psychological HorrorCasualStory RichIndieFunny
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8
Ultimate Custom Night
Why it matched: both horror, psychological and story-rich; shares 6 player tags including Free to Play, Indie and Psychological Horror; released around the same time (2018).
Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!
Ultimate Custom Night at a glance
Released 2018 Studio Scott Cawthon
Player sentiment 95% positive of 62,777 Price Free
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (95% of 62,777)
Matches NGU IDLE on: 2 of 5 — Free to Play, Indie
Why players like it: Free to Play, Horror, Singleplayer, Survival Horror, Robots — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs NGU IDLE: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with NGU IDLE:Free to PlayIndiePsychological HorrorStory RichFunnySimulation
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9
Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria Simulator
Why it matched: both horror, psychological and story-rich; shares 6 player tags including Free to Play, Simulation and Indie; released around the same time (2017).
Start your own Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria with Freddy Fazbear Pizzeria Simulator!
Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria Simulator at a glance
Released 2017 Studio Scott Cawthon
Player sentiment 94% positive of 33,261 Price Free
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: Very Positive (94% of 33,261)
Matches NGU IDLE on: 3 of 5 — Free to Play, Indie, Adventure
Why players like it: Free to Play, Horror, Singleplayer, Robots, Survival Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs NGU IDLE: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with NGU IDLE:Free to PlaySimulationIndieStory RichPsychological HorrorFunny
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10
Pool 2D - Poolians
Why it matched: both horror, psychological and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Free to Play, Simulation and Casual; released around the same time (2019).
Pool 2D is a free pool game including 8-ball,9-ball,15-ball,3-ball,rotation and blackjack. The graphics are spectacular and the physics are realistic and accurate. Whether you play against the computer or against real players from all over the world online, the action is smooth and fast paced!
Pool 2D - Poolians at a glance
Released 2019 Studio Poolians.com
Player sentiment 86% positive of 10,282 Price Free
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: Very Positive (86% of 10,282)
Matches NGU IDLE on: 2 of 5 — Free to Play, Indie
Why players like it: Free to Play, Pool, Multiplayer, Simulation, Sports — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs NGU IDLE: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with NGU IDLE:Free to PlaySimulationCasualIndieFunnyPsychological Horror
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11
Real Pool 3D - Poolians
Why it matched: both horror, psychological and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Free to Play, Simulation and Casual; released around the same time (2018).
Real Pool 3D (Poolians) is one of the best online pool games. Play against the computer or real players all over the world! It supports 8 different types of pool games and team play mode.
Real Pool 3D - Poolians at a glance
Released 2018 Studio Poolians.com
Player sentiment 76% positive of 19,904 Price Free
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.7/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (76% of 19,904)
Matches NGU IDLE on: 2 of 5 — Free to Play, Indie
Why players like it: Pool, Sports, Free to Play, Multiplayer, Simulation — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs NGU IDLE: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with NGU IDLE:Free to PlaySimulationCasualIndieFunnyPsychological Horror
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12
Business Tour - Board Game with Online Multiplayer
Why it matched: both horror, psychological and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Free to Play, Casual and Indie; released around the same time (2017).
Business Tour is a free-to-play multiplayer tabletop game. Build your own monopoly, play with friends, complete daily tasks, and compete against players from around the world. Easy to learn, fun to master, and perfect for quick matches.
Business Tour - Board Game with Online Multiplayer at a glance
Released 2017 Studio 8Floor
Player sentiment 60% positive of 80,320 Price Free
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.0/10 · Steam: Mixed (60% of 80,320)
Matches NGU IDLE on: 3 of 5 — Free to Play, Indie, Adventure
Why players like it: Board Game, Free to Play, Multiplayer, Strategy, Casual — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs NGU IDLE: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with NGU IDLE:Free to PlayCasualIndieFunnySimulationPsychological Horror
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13
DREDGE
Why it matched: both horror, psychological and story-rich; shares 5 player tags including Psychological Horror, RPG and Simulation; released around the same time (2023).
DREDGE is a single-player fishing adventure with a sinister undercurrent. Sell your catch, upgrade your boat, and dredge the depths for long-buried secrets. Explore a mysterious archipelago and discover why some things are best left forgotten.
DREDGE at a glance
Released 2023 Studio Black Salt Games
Player sentiment 96% positive of 56,620 Price $10.79
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (96% of 56,620)
Matches NGU IDLE on: 2 of 5 — Indie, Adventure
Why players like it: Exploration, Fishing, Lovecraftian, Adventure, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs NGU IDLE: $10.79 — $10.79 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with NGU IDLE:Psychological HorrorRPGSimulationStory RichIndie
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14
Her Story
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich and relaxing; shares 4 player tags including Psychological Horror, Story Rich and Simulation; released around the same time (2015).
A woman is interviewed seven times by the police. Search the video database and explore hundreds of authentic clips to discover her story in this groundbreaking and award winning narrative game.
Her Story at a glance
Released 2015 Studio Sam Barlow
Player sentiment 89% positive of 10,394 Price $9.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: Very Positive (89% of 10,394)
Matches NGU IDLE on: none of the top five directly; it matched on other tags below
Why players like it: Investigation, Typing, Choose Your Own Adventure, Interactive Fiction, Exploration — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs NGU IDLE: $9.99 — $9.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with NGU IDLE:Psychological HorrorStory RichSimulationCasual
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15
Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links
Why it matched: both horror, psychological and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Free to Play, Casual and RPG; released around the same time (2017).
Take on Duelists around the world with "Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links"! Step into a world that crosses dimensions and connects all Duelists. In Duel World, any location transforms into a Duel Field where heated Duels unfold!
Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links at a glance
Released 2017 Studio KONAMI
Player sentiment 83% positive of 44,952 Price Free
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: Very Positive (83% of 44,952)
Matches NGU IDLE on: 2 of 5 — Free to Play, Adventure
Why players like it: Free to Play, Card Game, Anime, Strategy, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs NGU IDLE: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with NGU IDLE:Free to PlayCasualRPGSimulationPsychological Horror
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16
Only Up
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich and relaxing; shares 4 player tags including Psychological Horror, Casual and Story Rich; released around the same time (2023).
You are a young teenage Jackie from the ghetto who wants to get out of poverty and embark on a journey of learning about the world and yourself. The world has definitely gone crazy, though it has never been normal, but maybe now is the chance for you. Crisis is a time for action and decisive steps...
Only Up at a glance
Released 2023 Studio Indiesolodev
Player sentiment 73% positive of 14,972 Price Not listed
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.5/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (73% of 14,972)
Matches NGU IDLE on: 1 of 5 — Adventure
Why players like it: Parkour, 3D Platformer, Difficult, Psychological Horror, Casual — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with NGU IDLE:Psychological HorrorCasualStory RichSimulation
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17
Town of Salem 2
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich and relaxing; shares 4 player tags including Free to Play, RPG and Casual; 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
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.2/10 · Steam: Mixed (69% of 9,203)
Matches NGU IDLE on: 1 of 5 — Free to Play
Why players like it: Free to Play, Social Deduction, Strategy, RPG, PvP — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs NGU IDLE: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with NGU IDLE:Free to PlayRPGCasualPsychological Horror
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18
People Playground
Why it matched: both horror, psychological and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Simulation, Funny and Psychological Horror; released around the same time (2019).
Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.
People Playground at a glance
Released 2019 Studio mestiez
Player sentiment 98% positive of 317,401 Price $9.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.9/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (98% of 317,401)
Matches NGU IDLE on: 1 of 5 — Indie
Why players like it: Sandbox, Gore, Physics, Blood, Moddable — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs NGU IDLE: $9.99 — $9.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with NGU IDLE:SimulationFunnyPsychological HorrorIndieCasual
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19
Sally Face - Episode One
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich and relaxing; shares 4 player tags including Story Rich, Psychological Horror and Indie; released around the same time (2016).
An unsettling adventure following a boy with a prosthetic face. After a string of mysterious murders, Sal and his three friends discover something truly sinister casting shadows over their small town.
Sally Face - Episode One at a glance
Released 2016 Studio Portable Moose
Player sentiment 97% positive of 29,068 Price $2.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (97% of 29,068)
Matches NGU IDLE on: 2 of 5 — Indie, Adventure
Why players like it: Story Rich, Psychological Horror, Indie, Horror, Dark — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs NGU IDLE: $2.99 — $2.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with NGU IDLE:Story RichPsychological HorrorIndieCasual
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20
Doki Doki Literature Club Plus!
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich and relaxing; shares 4 player tags including Psychological Horror, Story Rich and Indie; released around the same time (2021).
Welcome to the club! Write poems for your crush and experience the terror of school romance in this critically-acclaimed psychological horror story.
Doki Doki Literature Club Plus! at a glance
Released 2021 Studio Team Salvato
Player sentiment 97% positive of 32,198 Price $14.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (97% of 32,198)
Matches NGU IDLE on: 1 of 5 — Indie
Why players like it: Psychological Horror, Visual Novel, Anime, Dating Sim, Sexual Content — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs NGU IDLE: $14.99 — $14.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with NGU IDLE:Psychological HorrorStory RichIndieCasual
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21
Undertale
Why it matched: both horror, psychological and story-rich; shares 5 player tags including Story Rich, Funny and RPG; released around the same time (2015).
UNDERTALE! The RPG game where you don't have to destroy anyone.
Undertale at a glance
Released 2015 Studio 8-4
Player sentiment 96% positive of 338,731 Price $9.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.8/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (96% of 338,731)
Matches NGU IDLE on: 1 of 5 — Indie
Why players like it: Great Soundtrack, Story Rich, Choices Matter, Multiple Endings, Pixel Graphics — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs NGU IDLE: $9.99 — $9.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with NGU IDLE:Story RichFunnyRPGIndiePsychological Horror
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22
The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich and relaxing; shares 4 player tags including Funny, Psychological Horror and Story Rich; released around the same time (2022).
The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe is an expanded re-imagining of 2013's The Stanley Parable. You will play as Stanley, and you will not play as Stanley. You will make a choice, and you will become powerless. You are not here to win. The Stanley Parable is a game that plays you.
The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe at a glance
Released 2022 Studio Crows Crows Crows
Player sentiment 94% positive of 36,046 Price $24.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: Very Positive (94% of 36,046)
Matches NGU IDLE on: 1 of 5 — Adventure
Why players like it: Multiple Endings, Comedy, Choices Matter, Walking Simulator, Narration — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs NGU IDLE: $24.99 — $24.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with NGU IDLE:FunnyPsychological HorrorStory RichCasual
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23
Shakes and Fidget
Why it matched: both story-rich and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Free to Play, RPG and Casual; released around the same time (2016).
Shakes & Fidget is a hilarious fantasy role-playing satire and at the same time, an award-winning RPG! Sounds crazy? With over 50 million enthusiastic players, it ranks among the most celebrated online role-playing games worldwide!
Shakes and Fidget at a glance
Released 2016 Studio Playa Games GmbH
Player sentiment 92% positive of 36,847 Price Free
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: Very Positive (92% of 36,847)
Matches NGU IDLE on: 4 of 5 — Free to Play, Indie, Clicker, Adventure
Why players like it: Free to Play, RPG, Massively Multiplayer, Casual, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs NGU IDLE: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with NGU IDLE:Free to PlayRPGCasualClickerIndieFunnyStory Rich
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24
Firewatch
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich and relaxing; shares 4 player tags including Story Rich, Indie and Funny; released around the same time (2016).
Firewatch is a single-player first-person mystery set in the Wyoming wilderness, where your only emotional lifeline is the person on the other end of a handheld radio.
Firewatch at a glance
Released 2016 Studio Campo Santo
Player sentiment 91% positive of 99,328 Price $19.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: Very Positive (91% of 99,328)
Matches NGU IDLE on: 2 of 5 — Indie, Adventure
Why players like it: Adventure, Atmospheric, Story Rich, Walking Simulator, Mystery — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs NGU IDLE: $19.99 — $19.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with NGU IDLE:Story RichIndieFunnyCasual
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AdVenture Communist at a glance
Released	2016	Studio	Hyper Hippo Games
Player sentiment	64% positive of 4,677	Price	Free

The Test at a glance
Released	2020	Studio	Randumb Studios
Player sentiment	97% positive of 20,122	Price	$1.19

Dr. Langeskov, The Tiger, and The Terribly Cursed Emerald: A Whirlwind Heist at a glance
Released	2015	Studio	Crows Crows Crows
Player sentiment	93% positive of 10,175	Price	Free

OneShot at a glance
Released	2016	Studio	Future Cat LLC
Player sentiment	98% positive of 64,849	Price	$9.99

Chinese Parents at a glance
Released	2018	Studio	墨鱼玩游戏
Player sentiment	91% positive of 27,000	Price	$9.99

Doki Doki Literature Club! at a glance
Released	2017	Studio	Team Salvato
Player sentiment	96% positive of 227,039	Price	Free

FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S: HELP WANTED at a glance
Released	2019	Studio	Steel Wool Studios
Player sentiment	96% positive of 13,118	Price	$29.99

Ultimate Custom Night at a glance
Released	2018	Studio	Scott Cawthon
Player sentiment	95% positive of 62,777	Price	Free

Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria Simulator at a glance
Released	2017	Studio	Scott Cawthon
Player sentiment	94% positive of 33,261	Price	Free

Pool 2D - Poolians at a glance
Released	2019	Studio	Poolians.com
Player sentiment	86% positive of 10,282	Price	Free

Real Pool 3D - Poolians at a glance
Released	2018	Studio	Poolians.com
Player sentiment	76% positive of 19,904	Price	Free

Business Tour - Board Game with Online Multiplayer at a glance
Released	2017	Studio	8Floor
Player sentiment	60% positive of 80,320	Price	Free

DREDGE at a glance
Released	2023	Studio	Black Salt Games
Player sentiment	96% positive of 56,620	Price	$10.79

Her Story at a glance
Released	2015	Studio	Sam Barlow
Player sentiment	89% positive of 10,394	Price	$9.99

Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links at a glance
Released	2017	Studio	KONAMI
Player sentiment	83% positive of 44,952	Price	Free

Only Up at a glance
Released	2023	Studio	Indiesolodev
Player sentiment	73% positive of 14,972	Price	Not listed

Town of Salem 2 at a glance
Released	2023	Studio	BlankMediaGames LLC
Player sentiment	69% positive of 9,203	Price	Free

People Playground at a glance
Released	2019	Studio	mestiez
Player sentiment	98% positive of 317,401	Price	$9.99

Sally Face - Episode One at a glance
Released	2016	Studio	Portable Moose
Player sentiment	97% positive of 29,068	Price	$2.99

Doki Doki Literature Club Plus! at a glance
Released	2021	Studio	Team Salvato
Player sentiment	97% positive of 32,198	Price	$14.99

Undertale at a glance
Released	2015	Studio	8-4
Player sentiment	96% positive of 338,731	Price	$9.99

The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe at a glance
Released	2022	Studio	Crows Crows Crows
Player sentiment	94% positive of 36,046	Price	$24.99

Shakes and Fidget at a glance
Released	2016	Studio	Playa Games GmbH
Player sentiment	92% positive of 36,847	Price	Free

Firewatch at a glance
Released	2016	Studio	Campo Santo
Player sentiment	91% positive of 99,328	Price	$19.99

Common questions

What game is most like NGU IDLE?

AdVenture Communist, on the evidence we have. It both horror, psychological 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 NGU 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 NGU 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.

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