Underplayed Gems

Idle Civilization (2015)

Idle Civilization cover
Developer
Very Simple Idea Studios
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Indie, RPG, Simulation, Strategy, Early Access
Rating
2.6 of 5, 180 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 24 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

You manage a small village that grows automatically over time, with simple clicks guiding expansion at a leisurely, hands-off pace.

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What players say

Players say the game has been abandoned since 2016, with core idle mechanics not working and saves that corrupt progress. Reviews are uniformly negative, citing no updates, broken features, and a grindy loop that grows tedious.

Screenshots

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