Idle Expanse (2020)

Developer: Lyrical Games LLC
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Casual, Free To Play, Indie, RPG, Strategy
Rating: 2.8 of 5, 152 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 4.8 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A lighthearted, hands-off resource-collection loop where you equip mercenaries and watch them bring back wealth with a comedic sci-fi flair.

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What players say

Players are split: some enjoy the idle loop and pixel art, while many warn the anti-cheat is overly invasive and the game feels abandoned. Reviews note the rebirth system quickly grows repetitive with recycled planet content and heavy micromanagement.

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