Idling to Rule the Gods (2016)

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

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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.

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