Zero IDLE (2020)

Developer: ZeroWorldwide
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Free To Play, Indie
Rating: 3.5 of 5, 368 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 16 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A low-effort clicker where you watch numbers grow through progression systems and upgrades.

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What players say

Players say the game is not truly idle, requiring constant attention and grinding through the same scenarios repeatedly. Some enjoy the later progression and final prestige layer, but many find the early game a slog that demands an autoclicker for certain achievements.

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