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Browser idle games

All of these open straight in the browser with nothing to install: the Play button goes to the official page where the game runs. Some also have a paid Steam version or a phone app, listed in the platforms column.

GameDeveloperYearPlatformsPricePlay
IdleOn - The Incremental MMOLavaflame22021PC, iOS, Android, BrowserFreePlay
Universal PaperclipsFrank Lantz2017Browser, iOS, AndroidFreePlay
Antimatter DimensionsHevipelle2016Browser, PC, Mac, iOS, AndroidFreePlay
TrimpsGreensatellite2015Browser, PCFreePlay
A Dark RoomDoublespeak Games2013Browser, PC, Mac, iOS, Android, SwitchFreePlay
Candy Box!aniwey2013BrowserFreePlay
Cookie ClickerOrteil / DashNet2013Browser, PC, Mac, Android, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, SwitchFreePlay

FAQ

What is an idle game?

It's a game where progress continues without you: resources and battles run on their own, and you come back to make choices and spend what you earned. They're also called incremental or AFK games.

Which ones can I play on my phone?

5 are on iOS or Android: IdleOn - The Incremental MMO, Universal Paperclips, Antimatter Dimensions, A Dark Room, Cookie Clicker.

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Updated November 4, 2026

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