Underplayed Gems

Idle Slayer (2020)

Idle Slayer cover
Developer
Pablo Leban
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual, Indie, Strategy, Free To Play
Rating
4.2 of 5, 10,643 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 12 hours
Where to get it
Steam

More by Pablo Leban

The 3D catalog: game boxes on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

More games like thisWatch the trailer

or watch the trailer on YouTube

How it feels

A simple loop of clicking and upgrading that gradually introduces new mechanics, creating a satisfying sense of growth.

idleclickercasualgrindyprogression heavyretroaddictivelighthearted

What players say

Players who stick with the game eventually hit progress walls that feel unfair, especially the gambling-style armory system and the need to play actively for hours to see meaningful gains. Many call it a cash grab that pushes monetization, though a few enjoy the balancing act between idle and active play.

Screenshots

Idle Slayer screenshot 1Idle Slayer screenshot 2Idle Slayer screenshot 3Idle Slayer screenshot 4Idle Slayer screenshot 5Idle Slayer screenshot 6

More games like this

More by Pablo Leban

This page is from Underplayed Gems, a catalog of older and overlooked games. Not quite it? You can browse by platform and genre, or take this one into the 3D catalog and ask the Catbot for something closer.