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Idle & Tick-Based Browser Games
Turn-based and tick-driven browser games you can play at your own pace — plan a move, close the tab, come back later. Ranked weekly, no downloads.
Tick-based games move on a clock rather than in real time: your orders resolve on the next tick, which might be minutes or hours away. That turns them into games you fit around your day instead of games that demand your evening — ideal if you like to think, plan and check in rather than react on reflex. Idle and incremental games live here too, quietly making progress while you are away. Below are the tick-based and idle browser games our players rate highest.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a tick in these games?
A tick is the interval at which the game resolves actions — orders you give now take effect on the next tick, which could be minutes or hours later.
Can I play without being online all the time?
Yes, that is the appeal. You set things in motion and check back when the next tick has resolved, so they fit around real life.
How are these different from real-time games?
Real-time games update continuously and reward quick reaction; tick-based games move on a schedule and reward planning. Prefer live action? See our real-time listings.