Best idle games for your phone
With so manyaffordable Android tabletson the market, gaming is more accessible than ever. You’ll find thousands of games on the Play Store, all fighting for your free time. Even if you’re picky and play onlythe best games on Android, you’re still looking at hundreds of hours of playtime.
Idle games aim to find a balance between enjoyment, a sense of progression, and respect for your time. They involve simplistic gameplay mechanics, often requiring as little as clicking to play them. Some of them continue to progress even while you’re away from your favorite Android tablet.
They cater to anyone who can’t contribute hundreds of hours to lengthy role-playing games. This list covers the best idle games on Android.
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16AdVenture Capitalist
When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. AdVenture Capitalist takes the well-known proverb quite literally. This vibrant idle clicker puts you in charge of an entrepreneurial spirit intent on making it big. But before you turn into something big, you start at a humble lemonade stand.
Make sound business decisions, attract investors, and you’ll expand your empire in no time. AdVenture Capitalist features plenty of customization options to ensure your character looks as good as their bank account. The game also boasts tasteful satire on real-world people and events. For example, you can make it your ultimate goal to travel to the Mars.
15AFK Arena
AFK Arena embraces its idle game nature even in its name. On the one hand, it’s a traditional turn-based RPG. There’s over a hundred heroes to choose from and send into battle against the evil Hypogeans. On the other, it’s a vibrant idle game in which said heroes level up when you’re AFK.
Of course, it wouldn’t be an RPG if each character didn’t come with their own unique abilities and progression paths. Once you feel confident in your lineup, test your skills in AFK Arena’s multiple game modes. One of them is a newly-added roguelike survival mode.
14Blade Idle
Not all heroes wear capes. Some are generic foragers who happen to stumble upon a legendary weapon. They become adventurers as a result, and set out into perilous dungeons to confront intimidating enemies with their newfound blade. Blade Idle’s premise revolves around said blade.
But a blade doesn’t necessarily have to be a blade. Sure, it could be a sleek longsword, or an imposing greatsword, but it could just as well be a baseball bat, a fishing pole, or a fishbone. Blade Idle features an equally impressive selection of costumes to compliment your chosen weapon.
13Guitar Girl
As soon as social media became a thing, millions of people flocked toward it to garner a following. After all, who wouldn’t want to reach the potential of their creative pursuits? Guitar Girl is an idle game about a girl who aspires to make it big in the competitive music world. Thankfully, she’s not alone, as you’ll guide her through this difficult yet rewarding journey.
Guitar Girl puts you at the helm, as you’ll have control over the heroine’s creative projects, outfits, and even decorations. Make the right decisions, and you’ll eventually amass a loyal group of followers. Some of these followers could become close friends, turning Guitar Girl into a heartwarming story akin to thebest visual novels on Android.
12Mobile Legends: Adventure
Based on the Mobile Legends universe, Adventure contains many of the same characters. In other words, players of the flagship Bang Bang game will feel right at home. That said, Mobile Legends Adventure is an idle RPG in which you gradually build up a team of heroes.
Form a reliable roster and partake in idle battles to level them up. All in all, Mobile Legends Adventure features over a hundred characters and adds more via regular updates. Each character comes with a unique backstory that supplements the game’s main plot line. Once you’re done, there’s an extensive assortment of options for online play.
11IdleOn Worlds - The Idle Game MMO
Massively Multiplayer Online RPGs are known for being extremely involved in getting the right gameplay results. The LavaFlame 2 developed an MMO titled IdleOn Worlds, which has players completing quests while engaging with various characters to build a guild.
There are 11 unique classes divided into 12 unique skills and sub-systems. When not playing, player characters will still gather resources, craft, gain experience points, and fight enemies. Adding to this game’s charm is a unique 8bit pixel art style that’s visually appealing.
10Fallout Shelter
Released months before Fallout 4 hit previous-gen consoles in 2015, Fallout Shelter has players building their life underground following a nuclear attack. Players can find jobs, interact with other characters living below the surface, and craft tools to make their lives a bit better.
There are other things to keep players occupied, including combat with opposition inside and outside the shelter alongside romantic options. Fans of the Fallout series or those new to the post-apocalyptic world featuring a slick retro-futuristic art style are sure to enjoy what this game has to offer.
9Neko Atsume: Kitty Collector
Neko Atsume: Kitty Collector is a joyful experience to play off and on. Players pretty much lay out toys and foods in their digital front yard for cats’ enjoyment. As players fill up their Catbook log, dozens of cat varieties will stop by. Players can even make an album of cat photos and later use them as wallpaper for their mobile devices.
The cool thing about Neko Atsume is that players can enjoy the game at their leisure without the fear of missing out on anything or losing. It definitely serves as the second most relaxing game in today’s roundup.
8Idle Heroes
One of the most robust RPGs in the idle game genre, Idle Heroes, allows players to build a team of heroes to fight against evil forces. There are over 400 heroes to control with various classes in a take-on through turn-based combat.
If things get a bit too difficult, users can stop playing, as the game will allow heroes to earn experience points, collect resources, and upgrade tools before returning. Players with enough confidence can take the battle online for co-operative play against the tougher guild boss battles.
7Idle Mafia - Tycoon Manager
Crime pays in this mafia simulator. Idle Mafia allows players to grow their criminal empire via various means, including robbery and taking protection fees. Players can expand their illegal organization to other cities to take on potential rivals.
Running casinos or even an adult movie studio are other ways to make money in Idle Mafia - Tycoon Manager as well. When not playing, minions will keep the criminal empire running while you’re away from your phone.
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