Underplayed Gems

Idle Sphere (2024)

Idle Sphere cover
Developer
Idle System, Inc., Yayu
Publisher
Idle System, Inc.
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Casual, Indie, Simulation, Strategy, Free To Play, Early Access
Rating
2.4 of 5, 322 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 8.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A visually serene and satisfying idle experience where watching spheres evolve and grow feels calmly mesmerizing.

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What players say

Players report the game has been abandoned by its developer, who admitted the core system is broken and unfixable. Many also mention a cash shop with microtransactions, non-functional Steam achievements, and a poorly explained progression that slows to a crawl after a few days.

Screenshots

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