Idle Nine Heavens (2024)

Developer: okyakusama
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Casual, Indie
Rating: 3.5 of 5, 93 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 15 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A hands-off, incremental fantasy grind where you watch your cultivator grow stronger through automated battles and layered upgrade systems.

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What players say

Players overwhelmingly describe it as shallow and repetitive, with content that runs dry after the first day. Many say the game requires cheat engine to be viable, and that cultivation doesn't increase stats, leaving a hollow grind. A handful find it mindlessly relaxing, but most warn it's not worth the price.

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