Underplayed Gems

Idle Life - An Idle Game (2025)

Idle Life - An Idle Game cover
Developer
Blackline Development
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual, Indie, Strategy, Early Access
Rating
4.0 of 5, 19 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

a self-aware idle game that turns grinding for in-game currency into a darkly humorous simulated second job

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What players say

Players are split on this idle game: some find the early access state too rough with bad UI, bugs, and lost saves, while others praise its addictive progression and a developer who fixes issues quickly. The game rewards frequent check-ins, but critics say it requires too much active clicking for an idle game.

Screenshots

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