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Part idle game, part automation game, Moon Sweepers exploits the sickness in me that adores both Satisfactory and Cookie Clicker
Moon Sweepers blends incremental gameplay, akin to Cookie Clicker, with automation elements reminiscent of Satisfactory, challenging players to clean a vast, dusty moon. The article explores the addictive nature of these game loops and the author's personal struggle with their unfulfilling yet absorbing progression systems, contrasting them with the complexities of real-life DIY projects.
The 50 most-played Steam Next Fest demos include 7 incremental games, 4 AI disclosures, and only one instance of…
Valve has released the list of the 50 most-played demos from the recent Steam Next Fest, highlighting the continued popularity of incremental games and co-op titles. Notably, games overtly utilizing generative AI were largely absent from the top-played list, with only four such titles appearing.
Reel out garbage from a flooded planet and make number go up as satisfyingly as you can in the incremental fishing game Selkie's Salvage&Co.
Selkie's Salvage & Co. is an incremental fishing game where players clean up a flooded planet by collecting trash. The game features satisfying progression mechanics, allowing players to upgrade their fishing gear and boat to maximize efficiency. A demo is available on Steam, with a full release planned for October 27th.
Lost Sock Simulator 3000 to launch on Nintendo Switch
Sonomio Games announced that Lost Sock Simulator 3000, an incremental idle clicker game, will launch on Nintendo Switch on November 19, 2026, for $2.99. The game features a unique ending and challenges players to manage an escalating empire of lost socks.
Tap, Hoard & Automate Buttons in Buttons Up! Idle Clicker Game
Buttons Up! Idle Clicker Game, an incremental button-collecting mobile title developed by Jestercraft and published by Pepperbox Studios, has been released. Players tap to collect buttons, upgrade their operations, and defend against gnomes, with automation features and multiple worlds available.
Bloomies gets December 2026 release on Steam — MP3s & NPCs
German developer Silvanuz has announced that Bloomies, a monster-collecting game with taskbar integration and Twitch features, will be released on PC via Steam on December 3. The game allows players to plant seeds, hatch over 70 unique Bloomies, and engage in combat or a cozy mode. Bloomies will also be featured in Steam Next Fest starting October 19.
Shelldiver Review | TheXboxHub
Shelldiver is a highly addictive indie game that blends fishing and mining mechanics with an exceptionally deep and satisfying skill tree system. While its marketing may be unclear, the game offers a compelling experience, especially for fans of incremental games and character progression, making it a standout title on Xbox Game Pass.
Active 3D Incremental Title Keep Farming Aura Revealed
Giant Warrior Studio has revealed their upcoming active 3D incremental game, Keep Farming Aura, where players farm 'aura' to grow their influence and crowd. The game features active timing moments, character customization, and rival challenges. It will also include Twitch integration, allowing viewers to appear in-game, and is available to wishlist on Steam.
Idle Breakout codes (September 2026) for infinite money, level skips, and more
This guide provides codes for Idle Breakout that grant infinite money, maximum ball upgrades, and instant level progression. The article explains how to import these save states into the game via the settings menu, noting that codes cannot be combined and may cause instability at very high levels. No expired codes are listed as they are tied to game programming.
Scritchy Scratchy coming to Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch
Funday Games and Lunch Money Games announced that Scritchy Scratchy, a scratch card incremental game, will launch for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch on September 28 for $6.99. The game features auto-scratching, unlockable upgrades, and a prestige system for permanent bonuses.
Lemonade Apocalypse has 3 simple tasks for you: Become a lemonade billionaire, 'fuel climate change,' and…
Lemonade Apocalypse is an upcoming incremental economic simulator that satirizes billionaires and capitalist excess. Players will build a lemonade empire, potentially fueling climate change and manipulating voters along the way. The game is slated for a Q1 2027 release on PC.
Steam Week in Review: 54 idle games released on Steam last week, and many look eerily similar
Over 54 incremental games were released on Steam last week, contributing to a massive surge in the genre, with 1811 released so far this year. Many of these games, particularly those utilizing AI for assets and UI, exhibit a strikingly similar visual style, often featuring a dark blue color palette. This trend raises concerns about the quality and originality of AI-generated content flooding the platform.
Cookie Clicker-Like Incremental Title Hearth and Hamlet Launches on PC
Phorust Studios' new incremental citybuilder, Hearth and Hamlet, has sold over 100,000 units on PC within its first week. The game features a charming medieval pixel art style and combines elements of casual gameplay, simulation, and strategy.
Into the Planet’s Flesh – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Into the Planet's Flesh is an incremental game with body horror elements where players hatch parasites to infest the planet and spread their colony. The game features idle mechanics, visual environmental changes, and a narrative that builds suspense as players delve deeper underground. A beta sign-up is currently available for PC.
Berry Bury Berry Is A Hole Lot Of Console Fun
Berry Bury Berry, a surreal incremental game developed by Get(Color) Games and published by Black Lantern Collective, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch for £8.39. The game challenges players to grow berries, make money through upgrades, and eventually bury them in a mysterious hole, offering multiple endings and secrets to uncover. It has already achieved an Overwhelmingly Positive reception on Steam, selling over 250,000 copies.
Berry Bury Berry heading to Nintendo Switch
Get Color Games announced that its PC title Berry Bury Berry will be released on Nintendo Switch on August 20, 2026, for $9.99. The first-person incremental game involves growing berries, tossing them into a hole for money, and using that money to buy upgrades to grow more berries. The game features multiple endings and an expansive upgrade tree.
Shipping ore between the asteroid mining stations of Profits 2617 would be much easier if it weren't for the darn space bug infestation
PROFITS 2167: Planetary Resource Optimization & Freight Infrastructure Technician Simulator is a unique blend of incremental, roguelite, and tower defense genres set in a deep space mining operation. Players pilot trains to transport ore while fending off space bug infestations, managing upgrades and temporary boosts to optimize resource refinement within a time limit. The game emphasizes tactile controls and the satisfying experience of high-speed train operation through hazardous tunnels.
Chop Chop Inc. review: Success is the best revenge
Chop Chop Inc. is an incremental crafting game where players chop wood, build facilities, and compete against a logging corporation. Despite its silly premise and charming characters, the game suffers from janky mechanics and tedium, particularly in its crafting system. It is available on PC.
Paper Shredder – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Paper Shredder is an upcoming incremental simulation game where players take on the role of an employee tasked with shredding a large backlog of corporate paperwork. The game features equipment upgrades, a "Happiness Manager" for morale, and hints of hidden narrative paths. A beta sign-up is currently available.
SCOPECREEP – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
SCOPECREEP is an active incremental game where players harvest souls from wandering spirits to feed a whispering flame. The game features moody environments, ambient soundscapes, satisfying combat, and a vast upgrade system. Players can sign up for the beta playtest to explore the game's mysteries.
