Games like Malware on Steam

For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free games like Malware are available at the bottom of the page.

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Cyber Manhunt 2: New World - The Hacking Simulator

Discover a digital realm shrouded in mystery. Sequel to an award-winning narrative driven hacking simulator puzzle game. Play as an AI assistant in a major corporation. Deploy intricate social engineering tactics and expose hidden truths in a world of ambition and high-tech deception.

Similarity 68%
Price 13.79€
Rating 8.9
Release 20 Jan 2025

JudgeSim

Things were worse than ever in Banana Republic, a somber island country. While anarchists roamed the streets, corruption was running deeper due to economic crisis and rising crime rates. Bearing these burdens were "judges" who tried to make things right with honesty...

Similarity 64%
Price 6.89€
Rating 8.1
Release 16 Jul 2024

Let's Minesweeper

This is an online Minesweeper game that allows worldwide players to play simultaneously! Across 48 million tiles, each game has over 10 million mines. Dive into a minefield, claim your territory, clear the mines and have fun!

Similarity 63%
Price -50% 2.49€
Rating 7.6
Release 24 Jul 2024

Insomnia: Theater in the Head

Hickory dickory dock. The city's deep in sleep. The clock's ticking. The sheep's bouncing. Hickory dickory dock. The girl tosses again, only with more things swarming into her head... In this Point & Click puzzle game "Insomnia", the show in the head is rolling on again. Alas, any sleep tonight...

Similarity 61%
Price 2.49€
Rating 9.3
Release 15 Dec 2022

macdows 95

you have an update for your operating system...

Similarity 61%
Price 3.99€
Rating 8.6
Release 05 Sep 2019

‎My Suika – Kyo’s Fruit Merge

A fun watermelon merge puzzle game! Combine various matching fruits to help Kyo gather watermelons in four different game modes!

Similarity 60%
Price 0.99€
Rating 8.2
Release 29 Nov 2023

Coin Flipper

Heads or tails? Coin Flipper is an idle clicker game that is all about flipping lots of coins. Upgrade your coin flips and get even more coins to flip!

Similarity 60%
Price 2.99€
Rating 8.2
Release 03 Oct 2022

Unpacking

Unpacking is a zen puzzle game about the familiar experience of pulling possessions out of boxes and fitting them into a new home. Part block-fitting puzzle, part home decoration, you are invited to create a satisfying living space while learning clues about the life you’re unpacking.

Similarity 60%
Price 19.99€
Rating 9.1
Release 01 Nov 2021

Papers, Please

Congratulations. The October labor lottery is complete. Your name was pulled. For immediate placement, report to the Ministry of Admission at Grestin Border Checkpoint. An apartment will be provided for you and your family in East Grestin. Expect a Class-8 dwelling.

Similarity 60%
Price 9.75€
Rating 9.6
Release 08 Aug 2013

VHS

VHS, the most retro and nostalgic Idle game!

Similarity 60%
Price Free to play
Rating 7.9
Release 17 Jul 2024

Cats Huddled Together 挤在一起的猫猫们

A puzzle game filled with cats, featuring two gameplay modes. Come and enjoy petting the cats in the game!

Similarity 60%
Price -25% 1.49€
Rating 8.0
Release 15 Dec 2023

Hero of the Kingdom

Lovely adventuring RPG series. Casual, story-driven journey and quests. Your home has been raided. Your father is missing. Set off on a dangerous journey to save him, and become the hero of the kingdom.

Similarity 60%
Price 7.79€
Rating 9.0
Release 14 Nov 2013

CaseCracker

In order to improve the efficiency of selecting talents, the Chicheng police specially developed a test system-the true detection system, with the black robe company. As a tester, you need to complete the cracking of the case under the rules of the system.

Similarity 60%
Price 8.19€
Rating 8.7
Release 19 Dec 2022

Zup!

Minimal physical puzzle with explosions

Similarity 60%
Price 1.99€
Rating 9.1
Release 04 Oct 2016

Bubble People

Bubble People is a point-and-click game, click on things with your mouse and have some fun!

Similarity 59%
Price Free to play
Rating 9.0
Release 12 Oct 2021

GET OUT!

A 2D noir, point and click game where you uncover clues and solve puzzles in a world of espionage and international intrigue.

Similarity 59%
Price Free to play
Rating 8.6
Release 02 Mar 2021

Peace, Death! 2

Peace, Death! 2 is a midcore turn-based logic game where you send clients to Hell, Heaven, or Purgatory and help members of the Reapers Union as they work towards their great cause!

Similarity 58%
Price 3.99€
Rating 8.9
Release 07 Oct 2021

怕不怕趴喵霸霸 Ghost Party Nyanbaba

Lovely find hidden items game! Investigate strange hidden objects to prevent nyambaba's illusion from succeeding. Please find all hidden points within the time, otherwise the villain nyanbaba will jump out and frighten the players with a very cute Chinese voice!

Similarity 58%
Price -51% 0.49€
Rating 9.0
Release 21 Jan 2022

The Roottrees are Dead

A genealogical mystery straight out of 1998. Scour the early Internet for clues, uncover hidden connections, and piece together the family tree behind the secretive Roottree Corporation.

Similarity 56%
Price 19.50€
Rating 9.3
Release 15 Jan 2025

Underworld Idle

An idle dungeon management game, where high tier units can create low tier units.

Similarity 56%
Price Free to play
Rating 6.9
Release 02 Feb 2023

Death and Taxes

In this 2D, short narrative-based game, you assume the role of the Grim Reaper... on an office job. Your job is to decide which people are going to live or die. The consequences of your choices are yours to bear, while the mystery of your incarnation awaits revelation!

Similarity 56%
Price 11.99€
Rating 8.4
Release 20 Feb 2020

Sorry, James

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Similarity 56%
Price 6.89€
Rating 7.6
Release 10 Nov 2017

Game Dev Story

Work hard and you may reach the top of the video game industry!

Similarity 56%
Price 7.99€
Rating 8.6
Release 27 Mar 2022

The House of Da Vinci 3

The grand finale to The House of Da Vinci trilogy is here! Solve numerous new puzzles and mind benders and explore new mystifying locations of ravishing beauty.

Similarity 56%
Price -40% 11.90€
Rating 8.5
Release 22 Dec 2022

Most played games like Malware on Steam

Take a look at the top games like Malware that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 15th 2025.

1. Cookie Clicker

Similarity 50% An idle game about making cookies! Originally released in 2013 on the web, and actively developed since then. This is the official version for Steam. Cookie Clicker is a clicker, idler and casual game developed by Orteil and DashNet and published by Playsaurus. Released on September 01st 2021 has received 78,130 reviews of which 75,535 were positive and 2,595 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played game like Malware, thanks to its 13,767 peak concurrent players over the last day.
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75,535
2,595

13,767
players

2. AdVenture Capitalist

Similarity 56% Welcome, eager young investor, to AdVenture Capitalist! Arguably the world's greatest Capitalism simulator! AdVenture Capitalist is a clicker, idler and management game developed and published by Hyper Hippo Games. Released on March 30th 2015 has received 58,912 reviews of which 51,759 were positive and 7,153 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. While seeing 1,265 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among games like Malware based on player count.
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51,759
7,153

1,265
players

3. Realm Grinder

Similarity 54% Grow your realm, build alliances, and explore one of the deepest idle RPGs ever! Realm Grinder is a free to play, clicker and pixel graphics game developed by Divine Games and published by Kongregate. Released on June 15th 2017 has received 7,027 reviews of which 6,120 were positive and 907 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. While seeing 923 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among games like Malware based on player count.
8.5
6,120
907

923
players

4. Chinese Parents

Similarity 55% 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 is a life sim, psychological horror and memes game developed and published by 墨鱼玩游戏. Released on September 28th 2018 has received 25,472 reviews of which 23,298 were positive and 2,174 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. With 559 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played games like Malware.
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23,298
2,174

559
players

5. Papers, Please

Similarity 60% Congratulations. The October labor lottery is complete. Your name was pulled. For immediate placement, report to the Ministry of Admission at Grestin Border Checkpoint. An apartment will be provided for you and your family in East Grestin. Expect a Class-8 dwelling. Papers, Please is a indie, political and simulation game developed by Lucas Pope and published by 3909. Released on August 08th 2013 has received 73,508 reviews of which 71,500 were positive and 2,008 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. With 466 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played games like Malware.
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71,500
2,008

466
players

6. A Little to the Left

Similarity 52% A Little to the Left is a cozy puzzle game that has you sort, stack, and organize household items into pleasing arrangements while you keep an eye out for a mischievous cat with an inclination for chaos. Check out this playful and intuitive puzzler with 100+ satisfying messes to tidy. A Little to the Left is a puzzle, relaxing and wholesome game developed by Max Inferno and published by Secret Mode. Released on November 08th 2022 has received 13,016 reviews of which 11,984 were positive and 1,032 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. With 465 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played games like Malware.
9.0
11,984
1,032

465
players

7. shapez

Similarity 52% shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity! shapez is a automation, base-building and resource management game developed by Tobias Springer and published by tobspr Games and Doyoyo Games. Released on June 07th 2020 has received 13,510 reviews of which 13,000 were positive and 510 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 406 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played games like Malware.
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13,000
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406
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8. xiuzhen idle

Similarity 55% This is a xiuzhen simulation placement game! From the refining of qi, building the foundation to the ascension of the celestial realm, crossed into the divine realm. (The game has been updated with the english mod, but you will need to select the "english" beta in the properties option to update it) xiuzhen idle is a idler, indie and word game game developed and published by 游戏养家工作室. Released on February 04th 2025 has received 2,225 reviews of which 1,772 were positive and 453 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. With 369 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played games like Malware.
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1,772
453

369
players

9. The Roottrees are Dead

Similarity 56% A genealogical mystery straight out of 1998. Scour the early Internet for clues, uncover hidden connections, and piece together the family tree behind the secretive Roottree Corporation. The Roottrees are Dead is a puzzle, mystery and detective game developed by Robin Ward and published by Evil Trout. Released on January 15th 2025 has received 2,074 reviews of which 2,027 were positive and 47 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 271 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played games like Malware.
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2,027
47

271
players

10. Underworld Idle

Similarity 56% An idle dungeon management game, where high tier units can create low tier units. Underworld Idle is a idler, clicker and casual game developed and published by Aleksandr Golovkin. Released on February 02nd 2023 has received 1,145 reviews of which 818 were positive and 327 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. With 207 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played games like Malware.
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818
327

207
players

Best deals on games like Malware on Steam

Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of games like Malware available on Steam right now, updated on April 15th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted games like Malware.

1. Last Call BBS

Similarity 53% Boot up your Z5 Powerlance and dial into Last Call BBS, the last game from Zachtronics! The Barkeep’s loaded up his retro computer with a full set of puzzle games for you to download and play. No need to worry about copy protection, they’re all fully cracked and ready to enjoy! Last Call BBS is a puzzle, retro and automation game developed and published by Zachtronics. Released on August 03rd 2022 has received 1,378 reviews of which 1,275 were positive and 103 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Featuring a massive 95% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for games like Malware.
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1,275
103

-95% 20.00€ 1.00€

2. Sticky Business

Similarity 54% Experience the joy of running your own cozy small business: Create stickers, pack orders and hear your customers’ stories. Time to build the cutest shop on the internet! Sticky Business is a casual, relaxing and simulation game developed by Spellgarden Games and published by Assemble Entertainment. Released on July 17th 2023 has received 5,870 reviews of which 5,567 were positive and 303 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 90% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in games like Malware.
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5,567
303

-90% 10.00€ 1.00€

3. Crime O'Clock

Similarity 51% Crime O'Clock is a hidden objects investigation and time exploration game with a deep storyline. Investigate cases through time and evolving maps by unveiling a multi-eras linked story. Will you be observant enough to solve the mysteries? Crime waits for no man! Crime O'Clock is a investigation, hidden object and 2d game developed by Bad Seed and published by Maximum Entertainment. Released on July 21st 2023 has received 397 reviews of which 283 were positive and 114 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 90% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in games like Malware.
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283
114

-90% 19.50€ 1.95€

4. shapez

Similarity 52% shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity! shapez is a automation, base-building and resource management game developed by Tobias Springer and published by tobspr Games and Doyoyo Games. Released on June 07th 2020 has received 13,510 reviews of which 13,000 were positive and 510 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 89% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for games like Malware.
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13,000
510

-89% 9.64€ 1.06€

5. Crime O'Clock

Similarity 51% Crime O'Clock is a hidden objects investigation and time exploration game with a deep storyline. Investigate cases through time and evolving maps by unveiling a multi-eras linked story. Will you be observant enough to solve the mysteries? Crime waits for no man! Crime O'Clock is a game developed and published by . Released on July 21st 2023 has received 397 reviews of which 283 were positive and 114 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for games like Malware.
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283
114

-90% 19.50€ 1.95€

6. The Darkside Detective

Similarity 53% Grab your trench coat, tune your sixth sense and join the Darkside Division as they investigate the outright bizarre, the downright dangerous and the confusing cases of Twin Lakes. Flesh-hungry tentacles, mafian zombies, and the occasional missing sock are no match for The Darkside Detective. The Darkside Detective is a point & click, detective and pixel graphics game developed by Spooky Doorway and published by Akupara Games. Released on July 27th 2017 has received 4,657 reviews of which 4,402 were positive and 255 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 85% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for games like Malware.
9.1
4,402
255

-85% 14.67€ 2.20€

7. shapez

Similarity 52% shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity! shapez is a game developed and published by . Released on June 07th 2020 has received 13,510 reviews of which 13,000 were positive and 510 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 89% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for games like Malware.
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13,000
510

-89% 9.64€ 1.06€

8. Red Comrades 2: For the Great Justice. Reloaded

Similarity 50% Sequel to the amazing adventures of two Russian pop-culture legends: Vasily Ivanovich Chapaev and his fellow aide Petka who fearlessly beat off the alien invasion in a first franchise installment. Red Comrades 2: For the Great Justice. Reloaded is a adventure, hidden object and time travel game developed by Buka Development and published by ESDigital Games. Released on October 14th 2016 has received 376 reviews of which 321 were positive and 55 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 80% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for games like Malware.
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-80% 4.99€ 0.99€

9. Forget Me Not: My Organic Garden

Similarity 54% “Master, Master! I did it!!” "I can hear you, no need to shout! Oh, my! This is a rather firm Kidney." My Organic Garden is an avant-garde organ-clicking game. Whether it’s to get Master’s praise, or to please the customer, click away and ship those organs! Forget Me Not: My Organic Garden is a indie, simulation and clicker game developed by CAVYHOUSE and published by PLAYISM. Released on August 21st 2015 has received 423 reviews of which 354 were positive and 69 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 80% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for games like Malware.
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354
69

-80% 9.99€ 1.99€

10. 100 hidden fish

Similarity 52% The fish hid. Try to find them all! A very large location. 100 hidden fish is a casual, adventure and puzzle game developed by Anatoliy Loginovskikh and Аlexandr Telminov and published by Anatoliy Loginovskikh. Released on January 17th 2022 has received 453 reviews of which 436 were positive and 17 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 70% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for games like Malware.
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436
17

-70% 1.99€ 0.59€

Free games like Malware on Steam

Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play games like Malware you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 15th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play games like Malware.

1. AdVenture Capitalist

Similarity 56% Welcome, eager young investor, to AdVenture Capitalist! Arguably the world's greatest Capitalism simulator! AdVenture Capitalist is a clicker, idler and management game developed and published by Hyper Hippo Games. Released on March 30th 2015 has received 58,912 reviews of which 51,759 were positive and 7,153 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. With 1,265 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free games like Malware.
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51,759
7,153

1,265
players

2. Realm Grinder

Similarity 54% Grow your realm, build alliances, and explore one of the deepest idle RPGs ever! Realm Grinder is a free to play, clicker and pixel graphics game developed by Divine Games and published by Kongregate. Released on June 15th 2017 has received 7,027 reviews of which 6,120 were positive and 907 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 923, this game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free games like Malware.
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6,120
907

923
players

3. Underworld Idle

Similarity 56% An idle dungeon management game, where high tier units can create low tier units. Underworld Idle is a idler, clicker and casual game developed and published by Aleksandr Golovkin. Released on February 02nd 2023 has received 1,145 reviews of which 818 were positive and 327 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 207, this game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free games like Malware.
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818
327

207
players

4. Wizard And Minion Idle

Similarity 51% Train your stats, cast spells, feed your minion, defeat monsters and bosses, raise demons, craft gems, go fishing and so much more in Wizard and Minion Idle--WAMI. This free to play, solo developed, Idle/active hybrid game has flexible pacing for long-time play-ability. Wizard And Minion Idle is a free to play, idler and rpg game developed and published by Oni Gaming. Released on February 07th 2019 has received 749 reviews of which 677 were positive and 72 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 202 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #4 position in the best free games like Malware.
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677
72

202
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5. Adventure Escape Mysteries

Similarity 50% Experience the unique puzzles and critically-acclaimed stories enjoyed by tens of millions of players. Investigate cryptic clues, unravel a mystery, and solve puzzles in beautifully illustrated adventures! Adventure Escape Mysteries is a free to play, point & click and escape room game developed and published by Haiku Games Co. Released on May 05th 2020 has received 896 reviews of which 781 were positive and 115 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 163 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #5 position in the best free games like Malware.
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115

163
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6. Learn to Fly 3

Similarity 52% Build your spaceship from scratch, earn funds and invest them into building a bigger, better spaceship as you try and fly your way up to space! Learn to Fly 3 is a free to play, casual and simulation game developed and published by Light Bringer Games inc.. Released on May 12th 2017 has received 10,251 reviews of which 9,696 were positive and 555 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free games like Malware.
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9,696
555

92
players

7. AdVenture Communist

Similarity 55% The world's greatest communism simulator! AdVenture Communist is a free to play, clicker and casual game developed and published by Hyper Hippo Games. Released on August 23rd 2016 has received 4,636 reviews of which 3,019 were positive and 1,617 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free games like Malware.
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3,019
1,617

42
players

8. Jigsaw Puzzles Infinite

Similarity 51% Sit back, relax and build puzzles to your heart's content. Assemble one of the many included puzzles, or add your own images. Customize size and shape of the pieces for any puzzle. Enjoy Classic mode or try out Zen mode for a new type of puzzle experience. Jigsaw Puzzles Infinite is a board game, relaxing and puzzle game developed and published by Bartek Karczmarczyk. Released on April 02nd 2023 has received 362 reviews of which 310 were positive and 52 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free games like Malware.
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52

25
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9. VHS

Similarity 60% VHS, the most retro and nostalgic Idle game! VHS is a casual, simulation and strategy game developed and published by RewindApp. Released on July 17th 2024 has received 495 reviews of which 415 were positive and 80 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free games like Malware.
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415
80

22
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10. Tapple - Idle Clicker

Similarity 55% Welcome to Tapple, the idle clicker game where every tap brings you closer to an ever-growing collection of Tapples. Build your empire one tap at a time, discover unique Tapple drops, and experience the rewarding gameplay that keeps you coming back for more. Tapple - Idle Clicker is a clicker, 2d and casual game developed and published by Zeeno. Released on June 28th 2024 has received 659 reviews of which 466 were positive and 193 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free games like Malware.
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11
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