Atom Inc. Idle

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Atom Inc. Idle is a single player puzzle game. It received positive reviews from players.

Atom Inc. Idle is a single-player puzzle game where you manage a science startup, navigating your outpost in the age of chaos. Offering around 20 hours of gameplay, it challenges players with strategic problem-solving and resource management. However, the experience is often interrupted by too many advertisements.

Genres & Tags

Puzzle

Play Modes

Single-Player

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81%

Audience ScoreBased on 676 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

monetization83 negative mentions

The game features interesting mechanics that add depth and variety, making it engaging for both casual and active players.
It offers a fair monetization model with optional ads for rewards and a one-time purchase to remove ads completely.
The educational aspect of the game, including fun facts about elements, enhances the overall experience and makes it enjoyable for players interested in science.

The game suffers from significant balance issues, with slow progression and a lack of meaningful offline gains, making it feel less like an idle game.
There are numerous bugs and glitches, including issues with ad rewards not functioning and progress being lost after updates.
The interface can be confusing, and the tutorial lacks clarity, leaving players unsure about how to effectively progress in the game.

monetization
99 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
3%
84%
The monetization strategy of the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating the option to remove ads permanently through a one-time purchase. Most ads are non-intrusive and optional, primarily offering rewards for watching them, although some users report issues with ad functionality and occasional forced ads. Overall, the game strikes a balance between monetization and gameplay, allowing players to enjoy the experience without being overwhelmed by ads.
- “Has microtransactions but they aren't necessary.”
- “Absolutely no ads, which is the best part of this idle game!”
- “I love the game and how it teaches you the different elements and some facts about them. I also love that there are no ads at all unless you want to get rewards, and the small purchases aren't necessarily needed to progress.”
- “This is one of those games which has been carefully crafted to be unfun unless you pay money/watch ads.”
- “You have to watch tons of ads if you want to progress in this game.”
- “90% of the game is watching ads for rewards.”
gameplay
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
59%
14%
The gameplay of this idle game is noted for its depth and variety, featuring multiple mechanics that enhance the experience without interrupting play with ads. Players appreciate the balance between idle progression and active engagement, although some find the unlocking of secondary systems slow and the gameplay repetitive after a certain point. Overall, while the game offers enjoyable mechanics and humor, it can be confusing for some players, particularly those less familiar with the subject matter.
- “This idle game positively surprised me with multiple interesting mechanics that give it a little bit more depth than many other idlers.”
- “I love how simple the game is to start and that gameplay is never interrupted by ads.”
- “The idle factor mixed with the faster gameplay with tapping is very enjoyable, along with the prestige element.”
- “Takes too long to unlock the secondary system mechanics; only two secondary subsystems, and auto merge is a finite non-recharging resource across rebirths.”
- “Edit: after a while, when you get past the 118th element the first time, it's just repetitive and boring, and one of the side minigames doesn't help with gameplay.”
- “I'm a fairly well-educated, intelligent person, and I've played a lot of these kinds of games, but in this one, none of the gameplay makes any sense to me.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
16%
17%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their smoothness, polish, and clever design, enhancing the overall aesthetic experience. However, some users feel that the reliance on a limited color palette could be improved to facilitate exploration and identification within the game. While the visuals are a strong point, there are concerns that the gameplay mechanics may not fully align with the graphical quality.
- “Very nice graphical effects.”
- “Awesome game, simple but polished graphics, which is obviously a huge plus when it comes to my view of a good idle game.”
- “Graphics are smooth and refined.”
- “More than just blue could better the aesthetics, facilitate identification, and push us to go forth to discover what color is next.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
83%
The game's stability is inconsistent, with some users reporting a smooth experience free of glitches, while others encounter frequent freezes and bugs that hinder gameplay and progression. Issues such as unresponsive ads and freezing during critical moments have been highlighted, indicating a need for improvements in stability. Overall, the game's performance varies significantly among players.
- “What an amazing concept, no glitches or hang-ups, just pure gaming fun.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes, making for a seamless experience.”
- “I appreciate how stable the gameplay is; it allows me to focus on strategy without worrying about technical issues.”
- “They have an ad that freezes at the last second, which makes you unable to tap 'X'. This results in you being unable to earn rewards and play continuously.”
- “Now it freezes during research, making it impossible to progress.”
- “Freezes and blocks my phone whenever it displays an offer.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly due to the manual merging required to progress and the limited gains from neutrino resets. While some appreciate the scaling rewards, many feel that the automerge feature is insufficient to alleviate the repetitive nature of the gameplay.
- “After a while, it gets tedious having to manually merge to keep moving up the tables.”
- “I paid for the no ads out of respect for the devs. My only gripe is that the neutrino gains aren't as significant as the gains in other areas, making it a bit tedious to reset over and over.”
- “The fact that you are grinding short runs and the automerge is so small makes it pretty much useless.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Users appreciate the music in the game, noting it as nice, but express a desire for additional background music to enhance the overall experience.
- “Nice music.”
- “The only thing I could ask for is background music.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highly praised, particularly for its clever use of donation names, which adds a lighthearted touch. Reviewers appreciate the smart integration of comedic elements with gameplay mechanics from other titles.
- “Absolutely love the humor in donation names! Also, a very smart fusion of mechanics from other games.”