idel world (2026)

Developer: 9.9 studio
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating: 2.8 of 5, 9 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 5.7 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A chill, automated simulation where you set policies and tech upgrades while occasionally fending off enemy attacks.

idleautomatedstrategicrelaxedlight tensionslow-pacedresource management

What players say

Players report game-breaking bugs that prevent advancing eras, alongside tiny text and a white background that strain the eyes. The pacing relies on long idle waits, and enemy power scaling feels illogical. Players split on whether the low price excuses the unfinished state.

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