xiuzhen idle (2025)

Developer: 游戏养家工作室
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Casual, Indie, RPG, Simulation, Strategy
Rating: 4.0 of 5, 2,373 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 19 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A slow-paced, text-driven idle game where you manage progression through minimal interaction and strategic choices.

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What players say

Players say the game is not truly idle because you must actively fight against a ticking lifespan, especially early on. There is a lot of content, but late-game progression feels grindy and unbalanced, and the crafting system is criticized for being slow and tedious.

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