Idle Portal Guardian (2019)

Developer: Thejamiryu
Publisher: Thejamiryu Inc.
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Casual, RPG
Rating: 1.7 of 5, 6 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 14 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

You tap or idle through endless monster waves, leveling up and upgrading gear in a steady, low-stakes grind.

idleclickerrepetitivegrindyincrementalfast-pacedcasualtactical

What players say

Players are split, some enjoy it for achievements and killing time, but many call it a bare-bones mobile-style idler at a steep price. It reportedly hogs CPU and GPU even minimized, has bugs, and does not idle when the game is closed. Resolution problems are noted.

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