Underplayed Gems

Pure Idle (2026)

Pure Idle cover
Developer
Riven Elow
Publisher
Alex Vuorenmaan
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual, Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating
1.7 of 5, 12 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 54 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A meditative idle experience where you gently guide stars across the cosmos, collecting light at a relaxed pace.

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Screenshots

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