Underplayed Gems

Idling to Rule the Gods (2016)

Idling to Rule the Gods cover
Developer
Shugasu GmbH
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Casual, Indie, Simulation, Strategy, Free To Play
Rating
4.2 of 5, 2,114 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 52 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A mostly text-based idle game where you manage incremental progress at your own pace, with minimal graphics.

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What players say

Players are split on the use of AI-generated art, with some disappointed despite developer promises to remove it. Long-term players praise its endless progression and frequent updates, calling it the king of idle games, though new players may find the start boring.

Screenshots

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